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Boating
BONUS PODCAST: One man’s quest to plant 20 million oysters in the Chesapeake Bay
On September 26, 2020, Chris Hopkinson from Arnold was the first person to ever transit the entire length of the Chesapeake Bay…. on a stand up paddleboad! It took 9 days to do it, but along the way Chris got to experience something most of us never will in a way that ever fewer will. […]
Build It and They Will Come – AYC’s Double Handed Distance Race
The Annapolis Yacht Club hosted its second annual Double Handed Distance Race October 3-4. The race attracted 37 teams from around the country, more than doubling the number of teams from the inaugural year. The 24-hour, 92.2-mile course appealed to teams wanting both the challenge of the shorthanded crew format as well as a distance […]
EYC’s Lights Parade scheduled for December 12th
The Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade, one of Annapolis’s signature events for nearly 40 years, is back again this holiday season! And once again it is sponsored by the Eastport Office of Long & Foster Real Estate. The parade bursts upon the Annapolis waterfront with up to forty boats of all shapes and sizes—both power […]
Watermark Captain receives citation for helping to save elderly man
It takes a team to keep everyone safe. From the police department, to the fire department, to the harbormaster and even to the local water taxi. An emphasis on safety is deeply rooted in Watermark’s culture and it was on display earlier this month when Watermark’s Captain Dean Scarborough demonstrated how Safety First is a key factor […]
BONUS PODCAST: Wilma Lee, a bright light in a COVID-19 world
You may have noticed a new boat down on City Dock in Annapolis. It is the 80-year old WIlma Lee, an historic skipjack originally built on Maryland’s Eastern Shore and now back home at the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park. She is available for public sails, education, private charters all highlighting the culture, history, and […]
Bay Paddler Chris Hopkinson set off on a 200+ mile paddle on Friday, now nearly halfway
Annapolis native Chris Hopkinson put his stand-up paddleboard in the cool waters of the Chesapeake Bay in Havre de Grace, MD on Friday and the next stop will be Virginia Beach. The Bay Paddle, presented by Flying Dog Brewery,is raising awareness and funds for the Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP) to plant oysters in the Chesapeake Bay. […]
11th Annual Classic Wooden Sailboat Rendezvous & Race still sailing in September
The popular Classic Wooden Sailboat Rendezvous & Race is still planning to continue its tradition of showcasing the history and elegance of classically designed wooden sailboats during the weekend of September 19-20, 2020. However, this year the race will include social distancing and other protective measures to ensure the well-being of spectators, participants and race […]
EYC’s Lights Parade scheduled for December 12th
The Eastport Yacht Club Lights Parade, one of Annapolis’s signature events for nearly 40 years, is back again this holiday season! And once again it is sponsored by the Eastport Office of Long & Foster Real Estate. The parade bursts upon the Annapolis waterfront with up to forty boats of all shapes and sizes—both power […]
Annapolis man to paddle 240 miles in Chesapeake Bay to benefit the Oyster Recovery Partnership
Annapolis native Chris Hopkinson announced that he will attempt an ambitious 240-mile journey from Havre de Grace, MD to Virginia Beach, VA atop a 14-foot paddleboard over the course of just nine days.The Bay Paddle, presented by Flying Dog Brewery, will take place September 18-26, 2020 to raise awareness and funds for the Oyster Recovery […]
Public sails now offered on the historic skipjack Wilma Lee
The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM) is now offering sails on the historic skipjack Wilma Lee. The AMM will offer a variety of excursions, including Heritage Tours, Sunset Cruises and Wednesday Night Race Watch Parties. A formal ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Gavin Buckley is planned for September 4th, 2020. The AMM spent well […]
It’s official! State and local dignitaries welcome Wilma Lee to Annapolis City Dock
On Friday afternoon, Annapolis Mayor Gavin Buckley, Annapolis Alderman Ross Arnett, Delegate Shaneka Henson, and Senator Sarah Elfreth joined members of the Board of Trustees and others to officially welcome the Skipjack Wilma Lee to Annapolis and City Dock. Before the officia ribbon cutting, Mayor Buckely remarked about how good it was to bring “authenticity” […]
Annapolis to acquire marina for $2.25M. City intends to lease to CRAB for boating center
The State of Maryland Board of Public Works approved $1.8 million in funding for the City of Annapolis to acquire property on Bembe Beach Road for an adaptive boating center. The vote was unanimous and came during the Board’s meeting on Wednesday. Annapolis City Manager David Jarrell said that the funding, through the State of […]
Coast Guard warns of illegal charters in area
The Coast Guard has discovered and halted the voyages of at least five illegal charters discovered across the Mid-Atlantic since July. An illegal charter is a pay-for-hire operation where boat owners or someone they hire take passengers on the water without the proper credentials, and in some cases without proper safety gear or inspections. All charter […]
Free clinic to cure the bane of every boat owner: launching, docking and trailering
Face it, the fun part of boating is letting the Chesapeake Bay wind blow through your hair as you hoist the sails or push forward on the throttle. The worst is losing your favorite hat or those new pair of sunglasses to the Bay. But somewhere in between–probably very close to the loss of a […]
Annapolis man to paddle 240 miles in Chesapeake Bay to benefit the Oyster Recovery Partnership
Annapolis native Chris Hopkinson announced that he will attempt an ambitious 240-mile journey from Havre de Grace, MD to Virginia Beach, VA atop a 14-foot paddleboard over the course of just nine days.The Bay Paddle, presented by Flying Dog Brewery, will take place September 18-26, 2020 to raise awareness and funds for the Oyster Recovery […]
Free clinic to cure the bane of every boat owner: launching, docking and trailering
Face it, the fun part of boating is letting the Chesapeake Bay wind blow through your hair as you hoist the sails or push forward on the throttle. The worst is losing your favorite hat or those new pair of sunglasses to the Bay. But somewhere in between–probably very close to the loss of a […]
A sunset sail aboard the historic Skipjack Wilma Lee (PHOTOS)
This past weekend I had the chance to join the crew of the skipjack Wilma Lee for a sunset sail and I can guarantee it will no be my last. The Wilma Lee is listed on the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service. She was constructed in 1940 by boatbuilder Bronza Parks […]
Schooner Woodwind wins Tripadvisor’s Traveler’s Choice Award for Sightseeing Tours
Schooner Woodwind has announced it has been recognized as a 2020 Travelers’ Choice award-winner for Sightseeing Tours. Based on a full year of Tripadvisor reviews, prior to any changes caused by the pandemic, award winners are known for consistently receiving great traveler feedback, placing them in the top 10% of hospitality businesses around the globe. […]
City of Annapolis cancels Annapolis Power and Sail Boat Shows
The City of Annapolis has informed organizers of the two fall Annapolis boat shows – the United States Powerboat Show, Oct. 1 to 4, and the United States Sailboat Show, Oct. 8 to 12 – that the events will not go on in the City of Annapolis as scheduled this year due to the COVID-19 […]
Public sails now offered on the historic skipjack Wilma Lee
The Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park (AMM) is now offering sails on the historic skipjack Wilma Lee. The AMM will offer a variety of excursions, including Heritage Tours, Sunset Cruises and Wednesday Night Race Watch Parties. A formal ribbon cutting ceremony with Mayor Gavin Buckley is planned for September 4th, 2020. The AMM spent well […]
11th Annual Classic Wooden Sailboat Rendezvous & Race still sailing in September
The popular Classic Wooden Sailboat Rendezvous & Race is still planning to continue its tradition of showcasing the history and elegance of classically designed wooden sailboats during the weekend of September 19-20, 2020. However, this year the race will include social distancing and other protective measures to ensure the well-being of spectators, participants and race […]
BONUS PODCAST: A 240 mile SUP paddle to buy some oysters
OK so the title may be a bit misleading! Chris Hopkinson is a stand up paddle boarder. He also has an affinity for the Bay. His daughter had a science fair project about oysters and how they can clean the Bay. And from there on out it was a done deal. This September, Chris will […]
