James River, Va.
Virginia's capital city was the destination, but getting there on the lovely and winding James River was of course half the fun. read more »
Maryland's Eastern Bay We were sailing to Byzantium, no country for old women, and we thought we'd find it somewhere on Eastern Bay, between Tilghman Point and Poplar Island. read more »
Upper Bay Marinas
From Susquehanna River to Severn River on the Western Shore; North East River to Chester River on the Eastern Shore.
Middle Bay Marinas
From South River to Rappahannock River on the Western Shore; Eastern Bay to Pcomoke River on the Eastern Shore.
Lower Bay Marinas
From Little Wicomico River to Virginia Beach on the Western Shore; Pocomoke Sound to Cape Charles on the Eastern Shore.
Thomas Point Lighthouse
Serving the Chesapeake Bay for 132 year, this historic landmark is being renovated and is now open to visitors for the first time. (1:50) watch video »
Annapolis City Marina
Location! Location! Location! Soak up the ambiance of this full service marina located in one of the most popular cruising destinations on the Chesapeake Bay. (1:40) watch video »
Chesapeake Tides
Bay tide tables, including Baltimore, MD, Washington, D.C. and Hampton Roads, with tidal differences for 50 additional Chesapeake Bay locations. view tables »
The Chesapeake Bay in the Civil War
Blockade runners, smugglers, gunboats and street-brawlers, this is the chronricle of the armies and ironclads that did battle on the Bay during the Civil War.
School of Hard Tacks
Now bigger than ever on the Bay, high school sailing offers kids a stepping stone to collegiate, international and even Olympic competition. read more »
Splash!
These volunteers willingly jump into the notoriously goopy waters of the Bay... all in the name of marine archaeology. read more »
The Ins and Outs of Bodkin Creek
A slalom-course entrance to a creek not too far from home, a scenic cruise, a nice anchorage and a crabcake add up to a great inaugural powerboat cruise. read more »
Bistro Poplar: Ooh-La-La
Two years young, Cambridge, Md.'s Bistro Poplar is already on many of the Eastern Shore's "best of" lists. read more »
A Silver Lining on the Bay.
Was it possible that after the week from hell, we were going to be blessed with a visit from dolphins on the Chesapeake Bay? Not only was it possible, it happened repeatedly. read more »
Three Hulls on the Potomac
At dawn this morning we left our home port on the Rappahannock aboard our Corsair F28 trimaran. I've been looking forward to this trip for months. read more »
