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.
October 16, 2018
The Maryland Department of Natural Resources will hold an open house from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
October 11, 2018
Since 1948, Chesapeake Bay boatyards, rigging experts, cruisers, liveaboards, and weekend boaters have relied upon Fawcett Boat Supplies in Annapolis.
October 5, 2018
It's going to be another action-packed weekend on the Chesapeake Bay!
October 4, 2018
While we no longer have to wait for ‘R’ months to enjoy oysters, fall still signals oyster season on the Chesapeake with oodles of oyster festivals in Maryland and Virginia over the next few months
September 28, 2018
A Boeing 747 Air Force One Replica is currently making its way south from Rhode Island to National Harbor... on a barge!
September 28, 2018
It's going to be another action-packed weekend on the Chesapeake Bay!
September 27, 2018
We asked Terry Slattery, a graduate engineer and bluewater cruiser who does all his own boat maintenance, to suggest an unusual—and useful—technology to help you locate potential trouble spots on y
September 25, 2018
Weems and Plath President Peter Trogdon has announced a “Change of Watch” at the company he has served and owned for the last 23 years. As of September 24, the new owner, Michael Flanagan will tak
September 24, 2018
The Marine Trades Association of Maryland (MTAM) on-the-job training program aims to build a
September 21, 2018
Maryland Fleet Week and Air Show Baltimore is back, October 3-9, and will feature more than a dozen military vessels and planes in Baltimore's Inner Harbor.
September 21, 2018
It's going to be an action-packed weekend on the Chesapeake Bay! We've got details on events this weekend, September 21-23, as well as a few big upcoming events you'll want to keep on your radar.
September 20, 2018
TrawlerFest Baltimore returns September 25 to 29 at Harbor East Marina.
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.