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 11, 2017
On the last weekend in August, a new boat was launched into the waters of the Miles River at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum; the draketail Pintail.
September 5, 2017
The Craighill Channel Lower Range Front Light is a caisson structure with circular dwelling and tower,
September 5, 2017
In 2017, the Maryland Marine Trades Association received more than 75 applications for its six-week
August 30, 2017
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has confirmed a Deal Island resident has set a new state fishing record
August 28, 2017
Chris Sullivan, a liveaboard powerboater formerly from Annapolis, moved to Falmouth, MA, a few years back to live and work in a marina.
August 25, 2017
Even though the official start of fall is still a month away (September 22), it's not too early to start thinking about fall fish
August 24, 2017
It’s more than just an excuse to drink beer in the morning on a holiday weekend...
August 24, 2017
The Claiborne-Annapolis Ferry shuttled passengers and vehicles across the Chesapeake Bay from the western shore at Annapolis to the east at Claiborne, a community near
August 22, 2017
Dissolved oxygen conditions in Maryland’s portion of the Chesapeake Bay mainstem were much better than average for early August, reports the Maryland Department of Natural Resources.
August 22, 2017
Lighthouse lovers are invited to take the challenge and visit ten lighthouses in two days!
August 18, 2017
You know you’re in the heart of crab country when more than 8000 people descend upon a small watermen’s town to watch hundreds of Maryland blue crabs race one another.
August 17, 2017
It's going to be a big weekend for powerboat racing, August 19-20! Spectators are welcome at each event.
August 17, 2017
How big a threat is a boat fire, and what kind of fire-protection equipment do you really need onboard your boat?
August 17, 2017
We’ve all know that boat driver; the one who’s kicking up a wake too close to shore, zipping through an area with restricted maneuverability, or just plain going too fast.
August 16, 2017
There was a great turnout at the first annual B'More SUP Race on Bear Creek Sunday, August 13. Fifty five paddlers of all levels came out to take part in both a 2.5 mile and five mile SUP race.
August 15, 2017
Just a few weeks ago, we were down in sunny Orlando, FL, for ICAST 2017 where we had the opportunity to check out the la
August 14, 2017
A total solar eclipse will take place August 21 that will cross the entire country, coast-to-coast, for the first time since 1918.
https://youtu.be/XX7AxZhPrqU
August 14, 2017
The Southern Maryland Boat Club third annual Summer Regatta, held at the Historic Leonardtown Maryland