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.

November 5, 2024
18-year-old Blaise Edwards recently completed on-the-job marine trades training with Port Annapolis, which later led to full-time employment.
October 28, 2024
For three days every November, multitudes of visitors discover the best of local wildlife, nature, art, heritage, food, and fun at the
October 21, 2024
We asked PropTalk co-founder David Gendell some questions about his latest book, “The Schooner America<
October 21, 2024
The much-loved annual Maritime Republic of Eastport Tug of War will rock both shores of Spa Creek on November 2 as the 25th edition unfolds.
October 21, 2024
The Chesapeake Conservancy has honored Defensores de la Cuenca co-founder and executive director Abel Olivo, U.S. Senator Ben Cardin, and U.S.
October 3, 2024
Every October the Annapolis Powerboat Show brings together the powerboating community for four wonderful days of boat-buying, partying, marine education, and all things boating.
September 25, 2024
Alexandra Clary and her husband run Darling Charters aboard Darling, a picnic-style 1973 Wasque 32, in Annapolis, MD.
September 8, 2024
It’s a topic we hear of often enough, especially in our Boatshop Reports column—the technical workforce in the marine tr
September 8, 2024
The day you see a coyote surfing on the Chesapeake Bay is a memorable one.
September 8, 2024
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) will provide $21.5 million in Waterway Improvement Fund allocations to communities and projects throughout Maryland and the
August 29, 2024
Annapolis Boat Shows and Safe Harbor Marinas jointly announced a new partnership to employees, patrons, and key stakeholders ahead of the 2025
August 15, 2024
We put together this glossary of common boating terms to make sure everyone is on the same page when we talk about Chesapeake B
August 9, 2024
“Let’s go out and play on the water,” Janie Meneely said to fellow musicians Kevin Brooks and Jeff Holland more than 30 years ago.
August 9, 2024
The challenge: tracking and explaining scientific data on the Bay’s health in a way that the average person can understand, and stakeholders will find helpful. The answer?
August 9, 2024
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) recommends awarding $10 million to fund new reef construction for a Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) oyster sanctuary in the
August 9, 2024
As part of its mission, the Eastport Yacht Club Foundation (EYCF) seeks to support exceptional students who have a passion for the maritime world, a love of life on the water, a respect for the mar
July 29, 2024
It’s that time of year again—time to send in your submissions for PropTalk's annual Cover Contest celebrating powerboating on the Chesapeake Bay.
July 22, 2024
The Portsmouth Paddle Battle will bring fun to the Elizabeth River in Olde Towne, Portsmouth, VA, on September 7.