Boating

CRAB names new members to Board of Directors
Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB) has announced the election of four new Board Members starting in 2021. Elected to serve for 2-year terms are: James Nolan, Partner & Former Managing Partner, Council, Baradel, Kosmerl & Nolan, P.A.; Beth Rossman, Vice President Government Relations (ret.), Honeywell; Dr. Jonathan Forsberg, orthopedic surgeon; and, Steve Ritterbush, entrepreneur. CRAB […]

Annapolis Boat Shows firm up dates for next five years
While 2020 has been difficult for maritime shows everywhere, the Annapolis Boat Shows are alive and well and ready to take on 2021 with gusto and determination. The Annapolis Boat Shows have announced the next five-year dates for their fall shows. Their marquee fall shows will now take place on the same October weekends for the next five years. The United […]

Watermark has plenty of ways to enjoy the holiday season this year
Celebrate the holidays with Watermark®! Join the team at Watermark, and enjoy the charm, cheer, and spirit of Annapolis during the sparkly season. In addition to their holiday regulars, they are offering some new ways to enjoy the fresh air. All of the holiday offerings are small-group and may be “bought out” as a private […]

BONUS PODCAST: Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating, the next 40 years
County Executive Pittman says we are the “best place for all.” Mayor Buckley believes in “one Annapolis.” Well, CRAB, or Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating is making sure that happens. In this bonus podcast, we sit down with Paul Bolinger who is the Executive Director, to learn about CRAB, what they are all about, some of […]

Brendan Sailing receives $10K grant from The Brick Companies
Brendan Sailing has received a $10,000 Grant from The Brick Companies Foundation. This grant will support expanding opportunities to youth who would otherwise not have these life experiences. Shelly Ford, Chief Responsibility Officer of the Brick Companies, states “As we navigate the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and what the world may look like on the […]

Watermark has plenty of ways to enjoy the holiday season this year
Celebrate the holidays with Watermark®! Join the team at Watermark, and enjoy the charm, cheer, and spirit of Annapolis during the sparkly season. In addition to their holiday regulars, they are offering some new ways to enjoy the fresh air. All of the holiday offerings are small-group and may be “bought out” as a private […]

Watermark has plenty of ways to enjoy the holiday season this year
Celebrate the holidays with Watermark®! Join the team at Watermark, and enjoy the charm, cheer, and spirit of Annapolis during the sparkly season. In addition to their holiday regulars, they are offering some new ways to enjoy the fresh air. All of the holiday offerings are small-group and may be “bought out” as a private […]

Watermark has plenty of ways to enjoy the holiday season this year
Celebrate the holidays with Watermark®! Join the team at Watermark, and enjoy the charm, cheer, and spirit of Annapolis during the sparkly season. In addition to their holiday regulars, they are offering some new ways to enjoy the fresh air. All of the holiday offerings are small-group and may be “bought out” as a private […]

Sailing log canoe Flying Cloud re-launched after restoration
The Chesapeake Bay sailing log canoe Flying Cloud was re-christened and re-launched on Sat., Oct. 17 after two years of planning and restoration completed at Campbell’s Boatyards in Oxford, Md. The nonprofit Flying Cloud Log Canoe Preservation Trust, Ltd. hosted the reception and led the fundraising efforts needed for the critical work required to return […]

Dave Gendell, Thomas Point Shoal author, to have book signing this weekend at the Boatyard Bar & Grill
Annapolis sailor and author Dave Gendell will be at the Boatyard Bar and Grill on Sunday, November 8 from 3-4:30 p.m. to sell and sign copies of his new book “Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse: A Chesapeake Bay icon.” The Boatyard is located at 400 Fourth Street and will be open for food and drink during […]

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 […]

Chesapeake Yacht Club completes floating docs with 38 slips
The Chesapeake Yacht Club has announced the completion of its new floating dock. This state-of-the-art facility provides 38 deep water slips for yachts up to 70 feet long and can accommodate a wide range of powerboats, sailboats, and catamarans. In announcing the opening, Commodore Ed Shelby said: “We have invested millions of dollars and spent […]

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 […]