Chesapeake Bay News
The latest Chesapeake Bay news affecting powerboaters, anglers, and anyone living or working on the Chesapeake Bay. For Chesapeake business-related news, visit our Chesapeake Business News page.
September 13, 2018
The Coast Guard Foundation, a non-profit organization committed to the education and welfare of all Coast Guard members and their families, announced today that it has awarded a record-breaking 177
September 11, 2018
The Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) has issued a safety advisory to avoid boating and other recreational activity on the Upper Potomac River until further notice.
September 10, 2018
While the effects of Hurricane Florence on the Chesapeake Bay are still uncertain, it's best to have a hurricane plan in place. Here are some tips for preparing your boat for a hurricane.
September 10, 2018
Dissolved oxygen conditions for Maryland’s portion of Chesapeake Bay returned to near average for the month of August,
September 8, 2018
Virginia governor Ralph Northam declared a state of emergency today in anticipation of the potential impact from Tropical Storm Florence.
September 7, 2018
Chesie the manatee made several visits to the Chesapeake Bay during it's lifetime. On International Manatee Day we look back on Chessie's journey.
September 7, 2018
Hurricane Florence was recently downgraded to a tropical storm but is expected to regain hurricane status as it moves towards the U.S. East Coast in the coming week.
September 6, 2018
The U.S. Superyacht Association reports that President Trump has signed into law a bill that will allow American superyacht owners to finally fly an American flag and register their yachts over 300…
September 5, 2018
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources today announced its intention to recommend the Manokin River in Somerset County as the fifth and final tributary for large-scale
September 4, 2018
Maryland State Police can confirm that the body discovered Monday afternoon in Harford County was that of a woman who was swept away by swift water Friday evening in Churchville, MD.
August 28, 2018
The Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM) would like to recognize Dawson Combs, Dylan Barclay, and Garrett Tate for their completion of MTAM’s six-week on-the-job training program.
August 27, 2018
Labor Day Weekend, September 1-3 will be jam packed with fun events for Chesapeake Bay boaters on and off the water.
August 21, 2018
The Maryland DNR reports that a Glen Burnie man was arrested on multiple counts of burglary and theft from marinas and private piers.
August 17, 2018
Earlier this afternoon, around 12 p.m., the Maryland Natural Resources Police (NRP) reported on Twitter that they, along with the Anne Arundel County Fire Department and U.S.
August 17, 2018
On Tuesday, August 14, vandals climbed aboard the USS Ling, a 312-foot long World War II-era submarine which forms part of the New Jersey Naval Museum in Hackensack, NJ, and allegedly open
August 16, 2018
ABYC has published a technical information report that provides information regarding Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS) with consideration to the design and construction of boats, trailers, engines,…
August 2, 2018
Since it was bought by the Chaneys 40 years ago, Herrington Harbour Marinas have been family owned and operated.
August 2, 2018
Let’s face it: docking the boat can be the toughest part of a day on the water. Maybe that’s why boat docking contests draw hordes of spectators.