Chesapeake Bay News
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August 24, 2015
The Huk Performance Fishing Bassmaster Elite Tournament was held August 13-16 in North East, MD on the Chesapeake Bay.
August 24, 2015
Long-term cruising for a month or more requires a different approach to planning because it’s a step further into a cruising lifestyle rather than a conventional two-three week getaway.
August 21, 2015
Okay, okay. I understand I’ll take some heat for this; after all, ranking the best movies is like ranking the best cars or the best boats.
August 20, 2015
Why do we love trawlers?! Well really, what’s not to love? Their comfortable cabins have spacious salons and large galleys.
August 18, 2015
Labor Day, the first Monday in September, constitutes a yearly national tribute to the contributions workers have made to the strength, prosperity, and well-being of our country.
August 17, 2015
Not long ago I read an article in a boating magazine entitled, “Oil Analysis Made Simple.” It struck a chord because as a trained oil analyst (what the industry refers to as a tribologist), I know fro
August 17, 2015
In light of the latest boating fatality in Maryland, the Natural Resources Police (NRP) issued this statement:
"Boating accidents have claimed the lives of 17 people so far this year, five more than
August 14, 2015
By mid August, the Bay’s bottom fish gang—white perch, spot, croakers—can usually be caught in numbers reliable enough to fill most anglers’ creel when bottom fishing Maryland's Middle Bay. Bonus…
August 13, 2015
2017 Update: In early May, Mary Lee passed by the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay and is currently heading north past Ocean City, "maybe going to look for a mate," according to OCEARCH.
August 11, 2015
Marine Industry Blasts EPA Plan to Increase Ethanol
On the most basic level many boaters are opposed to growing food to use for fuel.
August 10, 2015
UPDATE: Shawn Harlan was the Good Samaritan who made the initial rescue call and pulled five victims from the water.
August 7, 2015
Attention cruisers.
August 6, 2015
It seems that the Baltimore Water Wheel, also known as @MrTrashWheel on Twitter, picked up a hitchhiker yesterday.
August 6, 2015
Moving into August it can seem like summer is practically behind us. But the first day of Autumn is not until September 23 so there are still plenty of summer days left.
August 5, 2015
Looking at the distinctly beautiful bow flare, if I didn’t know any better, I’d have thought we were ready to head out of Oregon Inlet or some other Carolina port.
August 3, 2015
With summer heating up, the dilemma turns once again to rising fuel prices. But don’t let those keep you on shore this summer.