Chesapeake Business News

June 21, 2023
With a grant from the Meridian Foundation, Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB) has purchased a Gemini Freestyle 399 powercat named Dream Catcher that will be used by guests in whee
August 15, 2022
To publicize excellence in the marine trades, the Eastport Yacht Club (EYC) Foundation biennially sponsors the Outstanding Marine Wizard Awards, which recognize outstanding individuals from the mar
August 9, 2022
Groupe Beneteau is launching a partnership with Vision Marine Technologies to develop and market 100 percent ele
August 7, 2022
Introducing the new Leopard Power Catamaran, the Leopard 40 PC.
June 27, 2022
Epoch Boats, a new boat company focused on climate technology, is launching the first all-electric skiff style boat that
January 18, 2021
With heightened interest in outdoor recreation activities and ways to social distance, consumer demand for new boats and thus boat
April 20, 2020
Annapolis Yacht Sales (AYS) recently announced the addition of two new locations, expanding its ability to better provide both new and brokerage boat sales throughout the
February 28, 2020
The Yacht Brokers Association of America (YBAA), the oldest continuous yacht broker association, celebrates its 100th anni
August 28, 2019
If you have been in or out of Middle River in the Upper Bay in the last year and half, you can’t h
June 3, 2019
In April of 2019, Tome’s Landing Marina was purchased by Marine Endeavors, Inc.
April 23, 2019
The ABYC Foundation, a national nonprofit 501(c)(3), announces that Margaret Podlich has been hired to serve as executive director.
April 4, 2019
Captain Rob Copenhaver is the new owner of the 24-hour on-the-water boater assistance service, 
February 15, 2019
The Evinrude donation of $2 million in engines to the ABYC Foundation is the largest of its kind in history, and will help train the next generation of marine technicians.
December 12, 2018
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) has recently formed a partnership with Curtis Stokes…
November 19, 2018
Annapolis Yacht Sales (AYS), one of the largest yacht dealers on the Bay, is marking 65 years of business. However, this busy team isn’t resting on past accomplishments. Though the team is proud of…
October 11, 2018
Since 1948, Chesapeake Bay boatyards, rigging experts, cruisers, liveaboards, and weekend boaters have relied upon Fawcett Boat Supplies in Annapolis.
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
August 2, 2018
Bob Oberg is joining North Point Yacht Sales as a Yacht Broker.