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.
January 21, 2020
The winter solstice may have been one month ago, but on the boater’s calendar, January is generally considered the middle of a vessel’s long winter nap.
January 16, 2020
Winter is a great time to think about buying a boat, new or used.
January 16, 2020
Most boaters cringe at the thought of anything scraping against the hull of their boat, but when a 100-ton steel vessel cuts through ice, there’s no avoiding the noise that is generated.
January 2, 2020
Do you know someone along the Chesapeake Bay and its tributaries who takes the word “volunteer” very ser
December 30, 2019
Project Liberty Ship Inc., owner and operator of the World War II museum ship S.S. John W.
December 30, 2019
Rather than skipping all sweets or vowing to go to the gym every day, why not make some New Year’s boating resolutions that are fun to keep?
December 23, 2019
Throughout the Chesapeake region, there’s plenty for boaters to do during the off season; activities, seminars, and win
December 23, 2019
It’s the time of year for jumping into frigid bodies of water. If you’re not afraid of a little cold water, consider one of these polar bear plunges, which all support local good causes.
December 19, 2019
The Marine Trades Association of Maryland would like to congratulate three individuals who recently completed their on-the-job training programs.
December 12, 2019
The S.S. John W. Brown is one of only two remaining, fully operational Liberty Ships that participated in World War II, but she faces an uncertain future.
December 5, 2019
The $10 million endowment will ensure the long-term sustainability of $1 Admission at The Mariners' Museum and Park.
November 20, 2019
The Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Queen Elizabeth has arrived in Annapolis to host a series of events onboard to discuss the future of defence capability.
November 12, 2019
The National Aquarium has been awarded a total of $11 million to date from both public and private funders, to support the goal for a greener waterfront.
November 6, 2019
The Waterfront Partnership’s Healthy Harbor Initiative is asking for the public's help in naming Baltimore's fourth trash wheel, which will be located at the mouth of the Gwynns Falls.
October 31, 2019
Have you ever read a boating article in a magazine or online blog and thought to yourself, ‘I could do that!’ Well here’s your chance. The BWI Scholarship Fund was created to honor undergraduate co
October 30, 2019
On October 30, Governor Larry Hogan announced a comprehensive agreement between the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) and Exelon Generation Company, LLC, which operates the
October 29, 2019
BoatUS applauds a new bill for helping to ensure taxes paid by boaters will fund boating programs.
October 28, 2019
On or near Veteran’s Day, November 11, don’t forget to thank a veteran for his or her service.