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This weekend at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.

Featured Event: Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Charity Boat Auction | Chesapeake Bay Magazine There are great deals to be had on pre-loved, polished up boats at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Charity Boat Auction. The proceeds support the

Nation's oldest seafood processor suffers a fire in Crisfield:
The overnight fire caused $350K in damage at Handy Seafood Inc.
DYK they own the Guinness World Record for largest-ever crabcake??

The Office of the Maryland State Fire Marshal is investigating the fire.
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Overnight Fire in Crisfield at America's Oldest Seafood Processor | Chesapeake Bay Magazine A building burned overnight at a storied seafood processing company in Crisfield. Thankfully no one was hurt, but it caused $350,000 in damage. The

Our dedicated team plays a crucial role in safeguarding lives and ensuring a safe environment for residents and visitors enjoying Virginia Beach's waterways. Here’s how you can help us make a difference:

📢 Spread the Word: Share our mission with friends and family. The more people know about marine safety, the safer our community becomes!

💝 Make a Donation: Your contributions help us purchase essential equipment and provide training for our team.

🤝 Volunteer: Join our lifesaving efforts! If you’re passionate about helping others, we’d love to have you on board.

Check out the link in our bio to learn more.

Crabs, steamed live. Meet the Chef at Tickler's Crab Shack of Wylder Hotel Tilghman Island and see the truly fresh approach to seafood here.

Seafood Doesn't Get Much Fresher Than Tickler's Crab Shack at the Wylder Hotel | Chesapeake Bay Magazine Wylder Hotel on Tilghman Island is the perfect place to embrace the full Bay lifestyle, with its waterfront accommodations and watersports. And nowhere is

We hear there are still 10 orbs that have not been found. It is not too late to join the hunt.

There's treasure lurking on this tiny island, hidden blown-glass floats for the Waterman’s Glass Float Hunt . This fun summer tradition continues through Labor Day.
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Find a Hidden Gem on a Hidden Gem: Smith Island's 2024 Glass Float Hunt | Chesapeake Bay Magazine If the sweeping views across Tangier Sound and the watermen’s ways weren’t enough to draw you for a visit to Smith Island, the Glass Float Hunt just Glass floats are hidden all over Smith Island for an island-wide scavenger hunt. Think you can find one?

The family of a 22-year-old aspiring boat mechanic, gone too soon, will host a free concert on the Bohemia River to help other young aspiring marine professionals, Sept. 21. All proceeds and donations will go towards the Cecil College Marine Service Technician program, a new trade program launched in 2023.

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Waterfront Concert Held in Memory of Young Boater to Support Marine Services Program | Chesapeake Bay Magazine The family of a young man who lived and played on the Chesapeake Bay and worked as a marine services tech is holding an upcoming waterfront concert in his

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What! Florida's premier game fish is spotted in the Upper Bay of Maryland? It was not just one, but a whole school of these fast, strong, ultimate fighting fish.

According to the spotter, Fish with Weaver, he made a cast and got a bite, but, not being prepared for a tarpon, the tarpon won.
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Tarpon in MD? Game Fish Caught Surprisingly Far North | Chesapeake Bay Magazine Even the most experienced Maryland angler or fishing guide would be surprised to find schools of the hard-fighting tarpon in the top half of the Bay, but

A Weekend in D.C. - If you haven't been to our capital city by boat, it's time you try it! https://mailchi.mp/chesapeakebaymagazine/bay_living_july142023-15066253

A pontoon, capsized due to sudden weather conditions in the area. National Weather Service had issued a Special Marine Warning at 3 p.m. Sunday. According to Sean Sublette, Meteorologist depending on the size of the craft, a 34 knot (39 mph) gust can capsize a vessel.

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5 Rescued, 1 Dead after Pontoon Boat Capsizes in High Winds on Potomac River | Chesapeake Bay Magazine A woman died after a boat she was on capsized in the Potomac River Sunday afternoon. Editor's note: This story first appeared in the Fredericksburg Free

Boaters saved, boat not so lucky.
A fire broke out aboard a 32-foot classic picnic-style boat in the Severn River just after 4pm Sunday, causing the boat to sink.
Black smoke was visible a long distance away.
Someone aboard the boat called 911 and reported the passengers were getting onto another boat.
Fire boats from Annapolis and Anne Arundel County along with Natural Resources Police and the Coast Guard all responded.
Thankfully no one was injured.
TowBoatUS Annapolis had the sunken boat refloated by early the next morning.
Photos: Patrick Hylant, Joe Pelligrino
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Salvage activity is finally underway. It is later than expected due to logistical challenges and delays related to Tropical Storm Debby, when its strong winds and tides shifted the yacht further into the river's bottom.

Some digging needs to be done before divers can position straps around the boat’s hull to raise it. See Video.
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VIDEO: Superyacht Lovebug's Salvage Underway, Complicated by Tropical Storm Debby | Chesapeake Bay Magazine Since the high-profile sinking of the 122-foot-long yacht Lovebug at the mouth of the West River, everyone has been wondering how and when the yacht will

Since 2022, the Gunpowder River has turned orange or brown whenever there’s a hard or steady rain. Murky water flows into the river from Foster Branch, a stream that drains a large housing development under construction in Harford County, Maryland.

After numerous violations and infractions, the Riverkeeeper has had enough.
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Mad About Mud: Gunpowder Riverkeeper to Sue Developer over Years of Runoff Violations | Chesapeake Bay Magazine For more than two years now, the Gunpowder River has turned orange or brown whenever there’s a hard or steady rain. It happened again in

Study findings just released and details have become clearer on how this Passenger Ferry System would work in practice. Six key routes serving 14 communities have now been identified.

The significant impact on improving transportation and growing the economy in these areas has also been considered.
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MD Counties Release Details of Proposed Ferry System for Both Sides of Chesapeake Bay | Chesapeake Bay Magazine Talk of a passenger ferry system running between towns in the Maryland section of the Chesapeake Bay has been gaining momentum. A group of five counties

There's treasure lurking on this tiny island, hidden blown-glass floats for the Waterman’s Glass Float Hunt

A local native brought the event to the Smith Island after being Inspired by a similar Hunt on Block Island, RI. In its third year, the Scavenger Hunt event is getting more and more attention, even some notice on social media.

This fun summer tradition continues through Labor Day.

Find a Hidden Gem on a Hidden Gem: Smith Island's 2024 Glass Float Hunt | Chesapeake Bay Magazine If the sweeping views across Tangier Sound and the watermen’s ways weren’t enough to draw you for a visit to Smith Island, the Glass Float Hunt just Glass floats are hidden all over Smith Island for an island-wide scavenger hunt. Think you can find one?

Video: Here’s a sneak peek of some of the vessels that will be up for bidding Sat., Aug. 31 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Charity Boat Auction. Who knows, there might be some one-of-a-kind gems.

Proceeds support the Maritime Museum’s missions. Experience St. Michaels

Find a Gem at Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum's Charity Boat Auction Find a great deal on a pre-loved boat or stumble upon an utterly unique vessel at the CBMM Charity Boat Auction on August 31, 2024. Here's a sneak preview at...

The Eastern Shore is known for its popular vacation spots, ice cream shops, and beautiful homes. But getting off the beaten path brings you the most authentic Bay experiences. These three islands may not currently be on your radar, but they will be soon.
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Island Hopping the Eastern Shore's Barrier Isles | Chesapeake Bay Magazine On a map, the Eastern Shore of the Chesapeake Bay looks like a creature lying on its side. Tail pointing toward the Atlantic Ocean, its many crooked Explore the barrier islands of the Chesapeake's Eastern Shore.

The Winners of the contest are Kristi Lynn, Ryan Boessel, and Heather Rowland Lamb. Congratulations!

Look for our next ticket giveaway for Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson on Sept. 6. Thank you all for participating. You are the best readership!

Last minute TICKET GIVEAWAY!

We've got FREE TICKETS to giveaway. To receive two FREE TICKETS for Cole Sindell's concert this Friday, enter our contest:. To enter: Like our page, Tag your date, and Name your favorite song by Cole Swindell. Contest ends Wednesday at 9 pm. Winners will be notified by Thursday morning.

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Congrats to All!

Ladies and gentlemen, that’s a wrap! The 51st White Marlin Open is in the books! We are grateful for the dedication of our boats and anglers, humbled by our amazing fan community, and blessed with a phenomenal crew of behind the scenes help! We look forward to meeting again next August! Tight lines! 🎣