Chesapeake Business News
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.
July 19, 2018
The Marine Trades Association of Maryland is proud to announce that on-the-job trainees Shane Laureska and Cain Knopp have been promoted to full time positions at Hinckley Yacht Services.
July 17, 2018
North Point Yacht Sales is expanding their boat brand presence with the addition of Tiara Yachts and Tiara SPORT, and is newly nam
July 16, 2018
Oasis Marinas, a privately-held marina management company based out of Baltimore, MD, has been selected to oversee marina operations along the mile-long Wharf neighborhood in Washington, DC, as wel
April 30, 2018
The Sea Tow Foundation – a nonprofit organization dedicated to safe boating practices – has announced it will be partnering with marina management company Oasis Marinas to host three Life
April 16, 2018
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March 19, 2018
Weems & Plath, one of the oldest marine companies in the United States, announces its 90th anniversary this year.
February 16, 2018
The South River Federation (SRF) has named Liz Buxton as its new executive director.
January 22, 2018
As part of Governor Larry Hogan’s Customer Service Promise to provide government services in an accessible and convenient manner, the Maryland Department of Natural Resources announce that Maryland bo
January 22, 2018
Captain Jim Greer and his solar boat RA returned to their home port in New Port Richey, Florida, November 8, after completing a 7200-mile voyage running totally on solar panels, batteries, an
January 22, 2018
The Weems & Plath CrewWatcher man overboard (MOB) system (CrewWatcher) received the prestigious DAME Design Award in the Lifesaving and Safety category at the METSTRADE show in Amsterdam.
January 22, 2018
Freedom Boat Club launches its newest location at Shipwright Harbor Marina in April 2018.
January 22, 2018
Snag-A-Slip, an online boat slip reservation company, announces that it has acquired Marinalife, a leading source for premium content, marina information and cruising concierge services.
January 22, 2018
Stephanie Smith joined North Point Yacht Sales as Marketing Manager in October 2017. She grew up in Annapolis, MD, boating with family and friends on the Chesapeake Bay.
January 15, 2018
Navionics is partnering with fellow industry leaders and the South Florida boating community to remap marine and inland waterways impacted by Hurricane Irma.
November 30, 2017
On April 21, a downburst of wind made a direct hit on the town of Colonial Beach. The Boathouse Marina seemed to take the brunt of the damage. It was without power for six weeks.