If Santa lived in a warmer climate, he’d trade in his sleigh for a boat before you could say “ho, ho, ho” – sorry Rudolph! It’s just that everything is better on the water, and that includes holiday parades. November and December are magical months for boaters, and landlubbers alike, as holiday boat parades light Read More
What’s New with Marinalife
Marina Updates Oasis Marinas Branches into the South Oasis is proud to announce its latest expansion with new properties including Marina at Grande Dunes in Myrtle Beach, SC, Marriott Hutchinson Island Marina in Stuart, FL, and Sea Isle Marina in Miami, FL. To keep up with our growing family, visit oasismarinas.com Plan your Fall Escape Read More
Greta Sommers, Haven Harbour Marina Resorts
Greta Sommers is the Director of Service Operations at Haven Harbour Marina Resorts in Rock Hall, MD. What brought you to this marina? I worked as the dockmaster at Haven Harbour Marina from 2005 to 2007. I left for almost a decade to pursue an opportunity to manage the marina right next door (Osprey Point), Read More
The Seafarers Yacht Club
JUST OVER SPA CREEK drawbridge, where the city of Annapolis connects to its Eastport neighborhood, resides one of the oldest African American yacht clubs on the East Coast. What was once a two- room schoolhouse for African American youth is now home to The Seafarers Yacht Club (SYC), a community-based organization promoting inclusivity through seamanship Read More
Tides Inn and Marina – Irvington, VA
ABOUT THREE HOURS south of Washington, DC, and an hour east of Richmond, Tides Inn & Marina delivers genuine Southern hospitality at an intimate resort in the heart of Virginia’s Northern Neck. The picturesque setting is located along Carter’s Creek where the Rappahannock River flows into the Chesapeake Bay. Just a short walk from the Read More
Smith and Tangier Islands
When you’re at the Bay and see a man in the water pointing a camera at a net full of fish or capturing the moon rise above a rusty historic lighthouse, it’s most likely to be Jay Fleming. His resolute determination to chronicle life on the Chesapeake Bay has yielded an unrivaled collection of heartwarming Read More
Enjoy a Southern Maryland Getaway
Ready to go beyond the places in Maryland that grab the tourists, the headlines, the buzz? Spend a weekend in the quiet southwest corner of the state and explore the earliest beginnings of Maryland from the first colony on St. Clement’s Island to the site of its first capital, St. Mary’s City. Along with fascinating Read More
Summer Boating Camps for Kids
These days, children spend much of their time with eyes glued to a screen or heads buried in electronic devices rather than enjoying childhood through real-life adventures. Even before the pandemic, this 21st century way of life presented uncertainties for a future where society lacks environmental education and appreciation. Luckily for families who live on the water, Read More
Take the Tiki Challenge!
With your toes in the sand and a cool cocktail in your hand, you might feel like you’re lounging on a Caribbean island. But those swaying palm trees above your head are planted along the Chesapeake Bay, creating a getaway groove without the hassle of passports or long international flights. The sunny shores of Maryland and Read More
Regional Museums Tell the Tale of the Bay
Existence on the Chesapeake Bay has always centered around the life-sustaining properties of its waters. Since the time of Native American tribes about 10 millennium ago, inhabitants have depended on the Bay for food, transportation, defense, recreation and a fresh start. Pieces of Bay heritage are lovingly collected and detailed in small, regional museums scattered along Read More