PropTalk Magazine June 2024

Boat Review: Formula 457 Center

Console Sport

You say you want a center console sport boat with a luxury level of 10? Formula has created it.

By Lenny Rudow

33

See the Bay: Cambridge, MD

The trip up the Choptank may be a bit of a reach, but the visitor will be richer for the effort.

By Mike Pitchford, Sue Mikulski, and Joe Jackins

36

Start Summer With a Splash!

Whether your summer goal is to splash around in an inner tube or to do a flip on a wakeboard, you’ll find many watersports options on the Bay.

By Staff

38

A Bay Pilot’s Final Voyage

The author accompanies his brother on his final trip as a Maryland Bay Pilot.

By

Capt. Adam T. Yearwood

40

Night Cruising

Cruising at night comes with a new set of challenges and requirements.

By Dave Rowe and Jeff Foulk

53

The Ultimate Chesapeake Bay Dock Bar Guide

The best dock bars in Chesapeake country! presented by Queen Anne’s County CrAbsnCrushes.Com

Here’s to another great season on the Chesapeake Bay! Photo by PropTalk

57 36th Antique and Classic Boat Festival and

Arts Fair 58 Classic Boat: Chris-Craft Silver Arrow By Chris “Seabuddy” Brown presented by AnnApolis GelCoAt

Boatshop Reports By Capt. Rick Franke presented by bAy shore mArine

Classic Boats and Boatbuilding Fishing Scene

Charters, Guides, and Headboats

Coming in July PropTalk • July 4 Fireworks Planner

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Garmin chartplotters w/ GPS and sonar

Helm Master Autopilot

Lithium LiFePo high-amp batteries

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What’s So Special About the Chesapeake? Everything.

By Kaylie Jasinski

Irecently had the opportunity to travel to St. George Island on the Florida Panhandle’s Gulf Coast to experience island living, world-class fishing, and delicious seafood. This was a press trip, so I met writers from around the country. We naturally got to talking about where everyone was from, and I of course wasted no time extolling the wonders of the Chesapeake Bay. Because apart from one of our hosts, Sheila, who used to live in Maryland, no one had ever been to the Chesapeake.

Sheila and I waxed poetic about saltwater taffy on the Ocean City boardwalk, the wonderful towns dotting the Eastern Shore (her favorite was Easton), and of course, Maryland crab cakes.

The more I could share with individuals from around the country, and especially land-locked states, it made me appreciate my home state even more. Maryland is often known as “America in Miniature” thanks to the wide range of things to see and do, from the beaches on the East Coast to the low marshlands of the Chesapeake Bay, rolling hills in the Piedmont region, and mountains in the western region of the state.

We have quaint waterfront towns with charming main streets, a thriving maritime and commercial fishing industry,

recreational fishing options aplenty, world class seafood, and coolest of all, the largest estuary in the United States.

I met one couple who were planning a visit to Maryland specifically to travel the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Scenic Byway, and another traveling to our region for the first time to visit the nation’s capital. We have so much history here, and so many opportunities to get out and explore, and we should never take that for granted.

So as much as I loved my week of living on island time, I was happy to return to my home waters (stay tuned for a destination feature coming soon all about St. George Island!). The boating season has officially begun in earnest on the Bay, and I can’t wait to get out there and make the most of it. We have a ton of great events coming up, including the Cambridge Classic Powerboat Regatta (May 18-19), the Blue Angles flyover in Annapolis (May 20-21; one of the most popular raftup events of the year), and the Antique and Classic Boat Festival and Coastal Arts Fair (Father’s Day Weekend in St. Michaels), among others. You can find more in our calendar on page 29 and at proptalk.com/calendar

This month we have a feature on what to see and do in Cambridge, MD (begin-

ning on page 33); watersports ideas for the whole family (page 36); and on the safety and environmentally conscious side, we have: an article on the challenges and requirements for cruising safely at night (page 40), information on how boaters can participate in citizen science with various organizations around the Bay (page 42), and tips for preventing fuel spills courtesy of BoatUS (page 44).

You’ll also find our first printed Dock Bar Guide of the year beginning on page 53. Our printed guide will run through September, and you can find our online guide with an interactive dock bar map at proptalk.com/dock-bars. We started this guide as a way for readers to explore the Bay and support local businesses, but always be sure to do so safely—always bring along a designated skipper, whether visiting by boat or land yacht. As the summer progresses, we’d love for you to share your favorite dock bars with us! Just email me at kaylie@proptalk.com

As always, we’re here to help you have the best summer possible on the Chesapeake. Feel free to reach out anytime with your story ideas, photos, questions, or comments. We hope to see you out there enjoying this wonderful estuary that we call home.

# Enjoying a sunset cruise out to Hart-Miller Island with my brother, Capt. Tyler Jasinski, on his Henriques 35 Maine Coaster.

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In Remembrance

With the tragedy of the Key Bridge collapse still fresh in everyone’s minds, we wanted to share this special photo by Paul Denbow. He says, “Attached is a photo I took looking from our deck at the Key bridge. Our home off Bullneck Creek afforded us a view of the bridge every day, and when sunset came, it appeared the bridge was glowing. Its collapse has surely changed our skyline.”

If you would like to share your favorite photos of the Key Bridge, I encourage you to email me at kaylie@proptalk.com.

Send your questions, comments and stories to kaylie@proptalk.com

Boat Dog

Meet Winnie

Joe and Martha Janney share this photo of their boat dog Winnie on a cocktail cruise through Annapolis Harbor. Winnie is a French bulldog and the family cruises on a Hinckley 36 EP named Aquinnah.

Want to see your boat dog featured in PropTalk? Email one to three photos and a short description to kaylie@proptalk.com

navigating peace of mind

Unpredictable waters

THE IMPORTANCE OF BOAT INSURANCE

Embarking on the open water is an exhilarating experience, lled with the promise of adventure and relaxation. Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or a weekend cruiser, safeguarding your vessel with proper insurance is not just a choice—it’s a necessity. Explore the reasons why every boat owner should prioritize boat insurance for a worry-free voyage.

Navigational exibility

The open water can be unpredictable, with unexpected storms, collisions, or other potential accidents. Boat insurance can give you nancial protection if there is damage to your vessel, providing coverage for repairs or replacement.

Damage and injury

Accidents on the water can result in damage to other boats, docks, or even injuries to passengers. Boat insurance offers liability coverage, which can pay for damages or injuries you’re liable for while boating, up to speci ed limits, and lawsuit costs if you’re sued. This includes damage you cause to another watercraft or if someone on or near your boat is injured and you’re found to be legally responsible.

Theft and vandalism

Unfortunately, boat theft and vandalism are realities that boat owners face. Boat insurance has comprehensive and collision coverage that can protect you against events outside of your control, including theft and vandalism.

Incurred medical payments

Accidents on the water may lead to injuries for you or your passengers. Boat insurance offers a range of optional medical payments coverage limits, helping to cover medical expenses if you are in an accident or someone is hurt on your boat, regardless of fault.

Peace of mind for nancing

If you nanced the purchase of your boat, most lenders require insurance coverage to protect their investment. Having boat insurance not only ful lls these requirements but also gives you peace of mind knowing that your nancial interests are safeguarded.

Some water municipalities and marinas may require proof of insurance for docking or accessing certain areas. Boat insurance allows you the exibility to explore different destinations without worrying about entry restrictions.

Emergency towing and assistance

Progressive boat insurance can include optional Sign & Glide® On-Water Towing coverage. If your boat is disabled or breaks down on the water, Sign & Glide® pays for on-water towing, jump starts, soft un-groundings, and fuel delivery.

Wreckage removal

If your boat sinks, Progressive boat insurance will cover the cost of removing your boat from the water (if removal is legally required).

Investing in boat insurance is not just about protecting a valuable asset; it’s about safeguarding the memories, experiences, and joy that come with your on-water adventures. Don’t let unforeseen circumstances disrupt your journey—navigate with con dence, knowing that Progressive boat insurance has you covered. Ensure a smooth and worry-free voyage, because when it comes to your boat, peace of mind is the ultimate luxury.

PropTalk’s September Cover Contest

PropTalk’s annual cover contest has officially begun! While we normally announce the winner in our August issue, this year, we are extending the contest to give you even more time to get out on the water and get that winning shot.

Any and all powerboating on the Chesapeake Bay shots can be entered. So that means shiny powerboats, boat dogs, watersports, powerboat racing, and anything in between as long as a powerboat is in the picture. We especially love photos of smiling boaters, like our cover photo this month!

Here’s how it works:

• Visit proptalk.com/ covercontest and follow the instructions on the page to enter your photo by July 25

• Vertical photos work best, with room for our header and cover lines.

• Only high-resolution (i.e. not blurry) photos will be considered for the cover.

• If a child is pictured, make sure he or she is wearing a lifejacket (properly), or we won’t consider it for the cover.

• This is a powerboating magazine so while we love sailboats and paddlecraft, a powerboat must be clearly visible in the photo to be considered for the cover.

• We are also a Chesapeake Baybased magazine, so make sure those photos were taken on the Bay.

• Once the submission period has ended, our graphic design team will disqualify any photos that do not meet our submission and printing requirements (any images that are too low of a resolution, are blurry or too dark, if a child was pictured without a lifejacket, if there is no powerboat in the photo, and if there was not enough room in the image for our PropTalk header, footer, and cover lines). We will then let you vote for the winning cover!

# David Sites took home the win in 2023.

# Logan Simpson was the winner of our 2022 Cover Contest.

In Annapolis, We’ve Got the Blues!

You know it’s summer when the Blue Angels roar into Annapolis in honor of U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week, the one before Memorial Day Weekend. The flight rehearsal takes place at 2 p.m. on Tuesday, May 20, and the official show unfolds at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, May 21. Spectator boats should aim to anchor by 11 a.m. when the jets arrive and circle.

This year marks the 78th year of the Blue Angels, so named for a wellknown and now-defunct nightclub in New York City. Chosen before a New York air show in 1946, the name stuck.

To become part of this top squadron, an applicant “must be a career-oriented, carrier-qualified, active-duty Navy or Marine Corps pilot.” Applicants visit the squadron at scheduled show sites early in the show season to observe the team

firsthand. Finalists are selected midseason and interviewed at the Blue Angels’ squadron in Pensacola, FL.

The new demonstration pilots and support officers are selected by unanimous vote. The Chief of Naval Air Training selects the Flight Leader/Commanding Officer. Officers on the team generally serve two to three years, while the enlisted personnel serve three to four years. Each member returns to the fleet after completing a tour with the Blue Angels.

Of the 158 active-duty sailors and marines serving on the team, 24 are women.

According to the official website, the Blue Angels showcase “the pride and professionalism of the United

States Navy and Marine Corps. We are thrilled to perform demonstrations across the country, sharing our Navy and Marine Corps experiences with our fellow Americans, bringing Naval aviation to communities across the country that may not have a large military presence.

“Our goal for 2024 is to continue to inspire young men and women, not just to pursue a career in Naval aviation or the military, but to excel in all areas of their lives… Each performance provides the American public an opportunity to view the incredible capabilities of our service members serving aboard every ship, squadron, and unit in the United States Navy and Marine Corps.”

Learn more at blueangels.navy.mil. For tips on anchoring safely, click to proptalk. com/summer-anchoring-raftup-tips

# The Blue Angels fly in Annapolis May 21 and 22.

Photo by Will Keyworth

THE FORMULA 457 CENTER CONSOLE WILL BE YOUR OFFSHORE ADVENTURE DESTINATION!

Introduced at the Miami International Boat Show, the 457 Center Console Sport and Fish models will push the boundaries of design, engineering and construction in the offshore center console world, celebrating the finish and amenities of Formula’s renewed entry into the CC market.

The center console world – media, builders, and consumers alike – were stunned and impressed by Formula’s recent introduction of the 387 Center Console Sport and Fish models, executing the ultimate in performance, ergonomics and amenities in the center console market. Continuing the excitement, at 45’7” with a 13’9” beam, and powered by triple Mercury 600 Verados, the Formula 457 is impressing all comers.

Built to your preference, from upscale sport cruising to hardcore fish, or a little of both, the 457 will match your boating style. Opt for a sculpted aft lounge and spacious swim platform for sporting adventures or foldaway aft seating and pressurized baitwells for a fishing battlewagon – we will build a boat

to suit your wants and needs. You will love the twin or triple 22” monitor dash and air-conditioned threeposition helm. You can add AC to the second row and aft-facing seating for total crew comfort. Choose the entertainmentready cockpit galley or bait station/wetbar to your needs. And all will enjoy the highly styled bow seating with elevated sun lounge and wraparound seating with power-adjust table. Below, the cabin brings you 6’6” of headroom with a full aircraft galley with microwave, fridge, sink and abundant counter and cabinet space, as well as U-lounge seating with a table for dining or entertaining, convertible to a two-person berth. A well-appointed, spacious head features a separate, stand-up shower.

Visit formulaboats.com to learn more about this elite gamechanger. Then, contact us to make plans to climb aboard the first 457. You will love what you see – we can’t wait to impress you.

Fleets, Flights, and Festivals

Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover, June 12-18, will feature fleets, flights, and festivals that the whole family can enjoy. Ship tours, flyovers, maritime and aviation STEM educational activities, and military displays are just some of the exciting programming scheduled on the water and in the skies in the Baltimore area.

Fleet: Ships will begin arriving in Baltimore on Wednesday, June 12, and include US and international naval ships, US Coast Guard vessels, NOAA

(National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration) and Army Corps of Engineers vessels, and many traditional sailing craft and other working vessels. They will be docked at various locations around Baltimore. An official Welcome Ceremony will take place at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater on the afternoon of June 12. Ships will be open for public tours Thursday, June 13 through Monday, June 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., unless otherwise indicated.

Flyovers: There will be an exciting series of flyovers of modern and historic military and civilian aircraft on Saturday and Sunday, June 15-16, centered over Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. At Flyover Control, located at the Inner Harbor Amphitheater, National Aviation Expert Matt Jolley will provide up-to-the minute announcements, commentary, and information on the flyovers.

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Festivals:

• Baltimore’s Inner Harbor West Shore Park: June 14-16 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., 401 Light Street, Baltimore. Special events include a Crab Soup Cookoff, a Kids on the Bay Mermaidthemed Parade on the Promenade, and Family Fun Zone activities.

• Fells Point: June 15-16 from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m., Fells Point Town Square and Broadway Pier, 1701 Thames Street.

• Martin State Airport Open House and Festival: June 15-16 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, 701 Wilson Point Road, Middle River, MD. The event will feature aircraft on display, musical entertainment, souvenirs, and local Maryland food vendors.

Download the Fleet Week app for specific ship schedules to be sure the ship you are planning to visit is open. To find out more, visit mdfleetweek.com or call (866) 639-3526.

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Long distance aerial flares (ALERT SIGNALS) and short distance (3 miles or less) handheld flares (LOCATE SIGNALS) are the brightest most dynamic signals when rescuers have been sighted.

For passive, long duration signaling (when

# Planes and vessels will wow fans during Fleet Week. Photo by Joan Olivia Manns.

Tackle Loaner Program

Did you know you could borrow a fishing rod in Maryland?

The Maryland Department of Natural Resources has made fishing equipment available to borrow for free at multiple sites across the state. Maryland’s Tackle Loaner Program is available to individuals, families, or to groups, depending on the site.

This free program aims to encourage novice anglers and their families to continue to develop their angling skills in the Maryland outdoors. The department welcomes all ages and families that may be camping, hiking, or using parks for other outdoor recreational activities to borrow equipment too. The goal is to make recreational fishing as easy and accessible as possible for anyone wanting to enjoy the sport.

You will need your own bait, but basic spincast reel and rod setups with bobber, split shot sinker, swivel, and circle hook are available.

Here’s how it works:

• Find a site near you. Loaning sites include public libraries, state parks, nature centers, and local parks.

• Check out your loaned gear at the selected site. Individual sites may have different check-out policies; please communicate with the site to make sure you are following proper procedure.

• Go fishing!!

• Return gear to the site on the agreedupon date (some can be loaned for multiple days at a time). Consider calling ahead to check that gear is available, as some sites are busier than others.

Be sure to read up on Maryland fishing licensing rules on the MD DNR website. Individuals under the age of 16 are not required to obtain a license to fish. For a list of loaner sites around the state,

visit dnr.maryland.gov and type ‘tackle loaner program’ into the search bar. Some sites, such as public libraries, allow you to reserve a fishing rod online. The Westminster branch of the Carroll County Public Library and several of the Anne Arundel County public libraries allow you to place a hold within the library catalog. Happy fishing!

# The goal of Maryland’s Tackle Loaner Program is to make recreational fishing as easy and accessible as possible. FishTalk captured this shot of Joel and Bob fishing on Mattawoman Creek.

Charity Concert Series at Yankee Point Marina

Along one of the Northern Neck’s beautiful stretches of shoreline on the Corrotoman River you will find Yankee Point Marina, which boasts more than 100 slips, a full-service boatyard, two restaurants, a pool, and more. Owned by Kara and Todd Patterson, Yankee Point is a family-friendly place that welcomes annual slip holders as well as transient boaters.

Since taking ownership two years ago, the Pattersons have made numerous improvements and upgrades. Last year they started an onsite waterfront charity concert series. It was such a success that they plan to continue the series and have set an ambitious five-year fundraising goal.

Kara says, “Last year we had live music on ten consecutive weekends to raise funds for 10 local organizations, including the Boys and Girls Club, Habitat for Humanity, Volunteer Emergency Responders, the local Sherriff, and others. We raised $35,000 and were inspired to grow the program in the future. We have established a 501c3 entity, and our goal is to raise $500,000 in five years. Our music venue faces the water, and we encourage boaters to come anchor out. We have the ability to come to your boat and collect donations. On shore, there is dancing and socializing. This year’s series will kick off Memorial Day weekend on Sunday, May 26. Going forward, the charity concerts will be held on Saturday evenings. We’re invested in this community and really hope to have a positive impact.”

Kara adds, “This season we have completely transformed the sit-down restaurant that was previously known as the Captain’s Lounge. We have a new restaurant manager, and the venue is now called the Black Duck. Our more casual poolside restaurant, The Shack, is still operating too.”

Kara says, “On Friday nights during the summer we have live music by the pool, and we’re planning a Jimmy Buffett weekend for mid-August. Sometimes there is so much to do shoreside that boaters stay on the dock the whole weekend. Friendships are formed here, and there is a real sense of community.”

# Live music for a good cause begins Memorial Day weekend. Photo courtesy of Yankee Point Marina

Follow This Trail for Crabs n’ Crushes

Where should boaters go to find the best Maryland crabs and most refreshing icecold crushes? The Queen Anne’s County Crabs and Crushes Trail, of course.

If you’re looking for a fun, quick, and easy way to find hot crabs and cold crushes in Queen Anne’s County, look no further than visitqueenannes.com/ crabsncrushes, where you will find more than a dozen establishments worth visiting for summertime-friendly drink and dine options.

We’re talking about fan favorites such as The Jetty Restaurant & Dock, Bridges, Harris Crab House, Fisherman’s Inn and Fisherman’s Crab Deck, Red Eye’s Dock Bar, The Narrows Restaurant, The Big Owl, and Dock House Restaurant, all on the Kent Narrows, and other nearby hot spots such as Rolphs Wharf Marina in Chestertown, Doc’s Riverside Grille in Centreville, and in Stevensville The Kentmorr and Libbey’s Coastal Kitchen and Cocktails.

I guess you could say it’s like a real-life Candy Land trail for adults. Just follow the path to find hot crabs and cold drinks this summer. For more dock bars, visit PropTalk’s Dock Bar Guide on page 53 and at proptalk.com/dock-bars.

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More Ways To Open Maritime Museum Access to All

Not everyone is physically or mentally capable of enjoying a busy Saturday at a museum. Two regional maritime museums have created unique events to open their exhibits to a wider audience.

On Friday, May 17, the Calvert Marine Museum (CMM) in Solomons will host a Night at the Museum for Friends with Disabilities from 5 to 7 p.m. The museum and grounds will open exclusively for guests with disabilities and their families, friends, or caregivers. This free evening of fun is offered through a collaboration with CCPR Therapeutic Recreation Services.

Enjoy the skates and rays, fish, fossils, and maritime history in a relaxed and supportive environment. Learn about river otters and meet Bubbles, CMM’s otter mascot. Poppie the opossum will also make an appearance. Explore the Discovery Room, boat basin, and Drum Point Lighthouse (calvertmarinemuseum.com).

The second Sunday of each month, the Mariners’ Museum and Park in Newport News, VA, hosts Friendly Hours for family members, friends, or loved ones who need a tailored museum experience. These hours are reserved for guests, including those with mobility, cognitive, or physical challenges, who prefer to experience the museum in a quieter, less crowded environment with reduced sound and lighting. Safety protocols also take precedent during this time to ensure all guests, volunteers, and the museum team are protected. Space is limited. Although the only cost is $1 museum admission, guests are encouraged to

purchase advance tickets online so that the staff knows you are coming (marinersmuseum.org).

Do you know of more opportunities at regional maritime museums to increase access to their exhibits? Tell us about them by emailing editor@proptalk.com

9-19 2nd annual Station 15 Hook n’ Hose Black Drum tournament

Benefitting the Cape Charles Vol. Fire Company. Captain’s meeting May 9, 7:30 p.m. at Bailey’s Bait and Tackle. Weekend one: May 10 and 11. Weekend two: May 18 and 19, awards presentation 2 to 5 p.m. at the Fire House.

15 annapolis anglers club monthly meeting

7 p.m. at the American Legion in Crownsville, MD.

17-19 FSa etzler Flounder Frenzy

Presented by the Frederick Saltwater Anglers in Chincoteague, VA.

18 clc Big little Boat Festival

At Conquest Beach on the Chester River (500 Conquest Beach Rd. Centreville, MD). On-water demos, technical seminars, kid’s cardboard boat racing, food truck onsite, and more. Rain or shine. Register for free at clcboats.com

18 Dc Blessing of the Fleet 11 a.m. program begins with guest speakers, 12 p.m. Blessing of the Fleet parade commences. At the Wharf waterfront, 7th Street Recreation Pier (spectator viewing) in Washington, DC. Free. Questions: Contact cruising@powyc.org. Captain registration required at powyc.org. Port of Washington Yacht Club.

18-19 cambridge classic Powerboat regatta

Racing takes place 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (weather permitting) on Hambrooks Bay off the Choptank River. Spectators can watch on land at Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh or can watch from their own boats on the water. Admission is free with a $5 a day charge for parking. There will be a kid’s zone and food and drinks will be available. The Hydroplane Racing League (HRL) will be kicking off their season at this race and will be coordinating all race activity.

18-19 legasea marine open House

At Legasea Marine (821 Railway Rd.) in Yorktown, VA.

20 emergency Services on the Water

How the US Coast Guard manages and oversees search and rescue missions. 6:45 to 8:30 p.m. (online via Zoom). Free. US Coast Guard Officers from Sector Maryland-National Capital Region will describe how collectively the Coast Guard manages and oversees the whole of government search and rescue missions, including the use and reliance on local, county, and state assets. Presented by CAPCA (capca.net).

21 Blue angels annapolis

Blue Angels air show practice day over the Severn River in Annapolis (approx. 2 to 4 p.m.) for the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week.

22 Blue angels annapolis

Blue Angels air show over the Severn River in Annapolis (approx. 2 to 4 p.m.) for the U.S. Naval Academy Commissioning Week.

24-26

Smith Island Fishing tournament

This three-day tournament celebrates the culture of this iconic Chesapeake Bay community. Proceeds benefit the Smith Island Fire Departments and its first responders. Prizes will be awarded for the top Smith Island Slam: the longest three fish stringer of a redfish, rockfish, and spotted seatrout. $275 per team (max of 4 anglers), $150 for individual anglers. Register: ianglertournament.com

28 combos for kids

Combos for Kids provides fun opportunities to celebrate and enrich the lives of children and their families through the sport of fishing. Presented by Anglers Sport Center. At Ruth Eason School (648 Old Mill Rd, Millersville). This event will bring water and fish to the school, Chesapeake Whalertowne to provide boats. Contact: EJ Harman, (410) 299-2693.

June

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Bosun’s marine/ccamD reef Building event

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. family-friendly, all-ages event at Bosun’s Marine Maryland (411 Winchester Creek Rd, Grasonville). Hands-on reef building activity. RSVP at bosuns.com or call (410) 286-1350.

Chesapeake Calendar

7-9 guardian of the Pearl rockfish tournament

Mandatory captain’s meeting on June 7. Register to fish one or two days (June 8 and 9). The tournament promotes heritage, tourism, and fishing for the town of Rock Hall while raising funds for the Rock Hall Vol. Fire Company which serves it and surrounding communities. Learn more and register: rockhallvfc.org/ rockfishtournament

8 Bands in the Sand Join the Chesapeake Bay Foundation (CBF) and Title Sponsor Annapolis Subaru for a night of live music on the beach raising critical funds to help save the Bay!

8 chesapeake Bay motoring Festival

Rain or shine at the Kent Island Yacht Club in Chester, MD. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Sunday. Enjoy classic boats and cars along the yacht club’s waterfront lawn.

8 Herrington Harbour north marina resort Boater yard Sale

Nautical-themed yard sale 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Herrington Harbour North Marina Resort (389 Deale Rd, Tracys Landing, MD). Come find great deals on all things boating-related including boats, boating gear, outboards, rigging, sails, and more! Do you have boating gear to sell? Reserve a spot by contacting David at david@ herringtonharbour.com or 410-867-4343. There is no fee to sell, but registration is required.

8 mD Dnr youth Fishing rodeo

7 a.m. at Hillcrest Park Lake. Sponsor: Baltimore Highlands Recreation Council. Ages 3-15. Contact: Joan Mitchel, (410) 887-6994

8 vintage outboard motor meet

9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Flying Point Park (511 Kennard Ave.) in Edgewood, MD 21040. Display, buy, sell vintage motors and marine items. Small donation for use of facility and lunch. For more info, call Lee: (410) 833-6152. Old Bay Chapter Antique Outboard Motor Club.

8 youth Fishing rodeo

8 a.m. at Calvert Cliffs State Park. Sponsor: Calvert County Parks and Rec. Ages 3-15. Contact: Sandy Abell, (410) 535-1600 x2829.

8-9 SmBc Piney Point rumble on the river

At the Piney Point Boat Launch. Southern Maryland Boat Club. Registration June 7. Watch historical race boats pace each other for bragging rights. Free admission and enjoy lunch and snacks from local food trucks.

12 Frederick Saltwater anglers monthly meeting

Food starts at 6 p.m. followed by meeting at 7 p.m. at 289 Willowdale Drive, Frederick, MD 21702. Each meeting has a speaker, vendor, prize raffle, and 50/50.

12-18 maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore Maryland Fleet Week & Flyover Baltimore returns to Baltimore City and Baltimore County with an exciting line-up of ship tours, festivals, flyovers, and educational activities, taking place at the Inner Harbor, Fells Point, North Locust Point, and Martin State Airport.

14 casey cares 7th annual rockfish tournament

A great day and evening of fishing, fundraising, and celebrating at the Bay Bridge Marina and The Inn at Chesapeake Bay Beach Club on Kent Island. Register at CaseyCares.org!

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tuna & tiaras Ladies-only tuna tournament. Over $110,000 awarded in 2023. Photo contest free to enter. The cause: Women Supporting Women.

14-16

36th antique and classic Boat Festival and coastal arts Fair

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Father’s Day weekend at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, MD. One of the largest classic boat shows in the Mid-Atlantic region. Other attractions include boating history talks, maritime vendors, juried artists, nautical flea market, children’s activities, free boat rides, Field of Dreams (boats for sale), great food and more. Questions: chesapeakebayacbs@gmail.com

14-16 FSa offshore challenge

Presented by the Frederick Saltwater Anglers in Chincoteague, VA. Open to the public; you do not need to be a member to fish this tournament.

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6th annual cobia east coast championship

Online registration: $275 (closes at 11:59 p.m. on June 13). On-site registration: $300. Additional calcutta divisions available. Over $63,000 paid out in 2023. Awards ceremony begins at 7 p.m. at Legasea Marine in Yorktown, VA.

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Free kids Fishing tournament

Hosted by the North Bay Fishing Club. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Levy Pavilion at North East Community Park (250 W. Walnut St., North East, MD). Registration starts at 8:30 a.m. or pre-register by emailing northbayfishingclub@yahoo. com with child’s name and age. Free, prizes, three age categories: 5-8, 9-12, 13-16. Loaner rods and bait available to borrow or bring your own. Free picnic lunch after for all participants.

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mD Dnr youth Fishing rodeo 10 a.m. at Cypress Branch State Park in Kent County. Sponsor: Maryland Park Service. Ages 3-15. Contact: Erin Gale, (410) 820-1668.

20 combos for kids

Combos for Kids provides fun opportunities to celebrate and enrich the lives of children and their families through the sport of fishing. Presented by Anglers Sport Center. At Podickory Point: Annapolis City Police - Kids Fishing (boats needed). Contact: EJ Harman, (410) 299-2693.

21-23

9th annual kids catch-all

Open to all youth anglers ages 3-18, parents may help reel in fish. Every angler receives an award. A portion of the proceeds benefit Lyme Disease Association of Delmarva, Inc. At Indian River Marina in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Register online at kidscatchall.com

27 combos for kids

Combos for Kids provides fun opportunities to celebrate and enrich the lives of children and their families through the sport of fishing. Presented by Anglers Sport Center. At Mike’s Beach: Voices for Children (Boats needed - crabbing). Contact: EJ Harman, (410) 299-2693.

For more info and links to event websites, visit proptalk.com/calendar

Formula 457 Center Console Sport

By Lenny Rudow

I’m walking down a sweltering dock in Miami, FL, dripping sweat and chugging water when the new Formula 457 catches my eye. I jump aboard for a look and am immediately drawn towards the helm, where three gloriously massive MFDs are flushmounted side by side in a glass-bridge style and… hold the phone people, what is this?! There’s a luxuriously cool breeze bathing my face and wafting across my back. Sweet relief from the heat is enveloping me and it no longer feels as if I’m in a Floridian furnace, thanks to air conditioning piped in not only from the console but also breezing through from behind the seats. I do what any sentient human being would do: I sit down. And I find that I’m ensconced in a bolstered adjustable seat with thickly padded arm rests and multiple cupholders within easy reach. You say you want a center console sport boat with a luxury level of 10? Formula has created it.

Driven though I was to check out the convertible bow lounger with integrated cooler, forward U-seating, and adjustable dinette/sunpad surrounded with USB ports, cup holders, and multicolor RGB mood lighting, it seemed to make a lot

loa: 45’7” | Beam: 13’9” | DraFt(maX.): 4’6”

DISPlacement (aPProX.): 33,250 LBS | maX HP: 1800

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more sense to check out the also-airconditioned console cabin next. Sure, it maintains that sky-high luxury level, but the cabin in this boat is set apart from its competitors in a number of ways. Sheer volume helps, of course, and once inside it’s tough to believe you’re standing inside a center console—one

with six feet, six inches of headroom throughout, no less. There’s a full galley area in the middle to starboard including a microwave, sink, refrigerator, and deep slide-out drawers. Forward, the convertible settee/dinette/berth is topped by a flush LCD TV and enjoys the full beam of the console rather than coming to a narrow point moving forward like most. Aft you’ll discover a large head compartment which also stretches the full width of the console and has a separate stall shower to starboard.

Taken together, that bow arrangement and the console cabin demonstrate how Formula designed this boat to best utilize the available space. By utilizing the maximum available beam in the cabin but still allowing plenty of length for the bow cockpit, there’s ample room to relax both above decks and below. And that’s without even considering the aft cockpit as of yet. Behind the two-row helm deck seating there’s a huge wet bar with gobs of stowage. The lower half is slide-out seating that faces aft where you can set up the removable pedestal-mounted dinette tables, also within easy reach of the transom bench seating.

# Photos courtesy of Formula Boats

There’s plenty more we could talk about in that cockpit, ranging from hullside doors on both sides to the electric grill in the transom. But we’re running out of room without having touched on performance yet, and as anyone familiar with Formula boats knows, this is going to be a high point that can’t be overlooked. With triple Mercury Verado V-12 600-hp outboards on the transom and Formula’s 22-degree deadrise, twin-stepped FAS3Tech hull skimming the water’s surface, the 457 Center Console Sport can top the 60mph mark. Yes, this 33,250-pound 45-footer can hit highway speeds. Even when you set the throttles for a relatively mellow 4500 rpm cruise, you’ll be clipping along at over 40 mph.

Another thing we need to make sure we touch on is, well, special touches. On this boat they’re all over the place. You decide you’d rather have a fresh sea breeze as opposed to air conditioning at the helm? No problem, just press a button and the entire windshield raises up. Your phone is dying? Not aboard this boat, because there are induction chargers at the helm and integrated into the first-row seating seatbacks so you can charge up wherever you’re perched. The beam sea makes the boat rock and roll? Balderdash, all you need to do is turn on the Seakeeper 6 gyroscopic stabilizer.

The bottom line? Formula sets a new bar for luxury on a high-performance center console with the 457 Center Console Sport. Get ready to turn that dial from 10 to 11. #

LoCAL FoRMULA DEALER: Rhode River Boat Sales in Edgewater, MD. (410) 798-4445 or rhoderiverboatsales.net

HCambridge, MD

By Mike Pitchford, Sue Mikulski, and Joe Jackins

istoric Cambridge is located on the Choptank River in Dorchester County, MD. The town is named after the slightly more famous city in England. Cambridge is just a bit off the typical well-traveled path of Chesapeake Cruisers. The trip will take you about 16 miles from the Bay proper, mostly headed east on the Choptank River. Trust us, it is well worth the diversion.

History

Colonists from England settled here beginning in 1684, making it one of the oldest colonial cities in Maryland. These colonists essentially initiated farming on the Eastern Shore— tobacco at first and later a broader mix of crops. The town became a bustling seaport, a nexus for the export of crops and import of goods to build the region.

Over time, the town pier was also a center for slave trading, a history you can learn more about by following the historical markers through the town center. Cambridge became a stop on the Underground Railroad and had an extensive network of safe houses for enslaved people escaping to the north.

Harriet Tubman, born nearby, escaped slavery and became a “conductor” on the Underground Railroad. She led enslaved people to freedom before the Civil War, all while carrying a bounty on her head. She was also a nurse, Union spy, and a women’s suffrage supporter. You should definitely plan to visit the Harriet Tubman Museum and Education Center, a short walk from the marinas.

James Michener lived off the Miles River in nearby St. Michaels when he wrote his epic novel, “Chesapeake.” Cambridge was the inspiration for his fictional town of Patamoke, which he placed opposite Cambridge’s actual location.

Marinas

There are two large marinas behind a shared breakwater as you come upon Cambridge. The always

welcoming Cambridge Yacht Club is to starboard as you enter the breakwater. The Cambridge Yacht Basin is to port and includes a fuel dock. Slip reservations for both can be made on Dockwa.

Down at the end of Cambridge Creek is the Generation III Marina. They have a handful of transient slips, but the real attraction is the mechanics and craftsmen on site. Add to that the Yacht Maintenance Company and Mid-Shore Electronics, also on Cambridge Creek, and you can get almost anything old or broken on your boat replaced or fixed.

And we can’t forget the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa, and Marina (see sidebar for more details).

# Historic Cambridge is located on the Choptank River in Dorchester County, MD.

# The Choptank River Lighthouse.

# You should definitely plan to visit the Harriet Tubman Museum and Education Center.

In Town

From any of these mooring locations, you can easily walk into town. Now the fun begins!

As you walk from the marinas to town via High Street you will walk past stately homes that were most assuredly initially built by the sea captains who made a home in Cambridge. You can almost hear the celebrations as they return from a long sea journey.

Besides the Tubman Museum, you will find an abundance of historical markers that will deepen your understanding of Cambridge’s place in our local history. The town is also blessed with several murals, all part of the Chesapeake Mural Trail in Dorchester County.

The Richardson Maritime Museum, also along High Street, was founded in memory of Capt. James B. Richardson, a prominent local boatbuilder. The historical record will show that “Mr. Jim’s” boatbuilding skills helped Cambridge transition from seagoing trade to a boatbuilding center. Sadly, the museum is temporarily closed. A transitional museum display is expected to open to the public in early

Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay

By Mike Pitchford

There is a totally different but equally pleasing experience to be had in Cambridge. If you are looking for a relaxing resort, maybe a little golf or a spa visit, the Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina beckons.

The resort is a long walk to downtown, maybe three miles. But why leave? It offers three pools (one indoors), the 18-hole River Marsh Golf Course, and the Sago Spa. There are seven places to get a bite to eat from fine dining to grab-and-go.

If you are bringing kids with you, they offer a particular advantage. You can drop the kids off for a full-day camp and enjoy a little adult time to take advantage of the golf course or spa.

You can easily secure the boat in their 150-slip breakwater-protected marina. Stay on the boat or opt for one of their 400 rooms and suites. They book slips via Snag-A-Slip. All boaters who dock their boats overnight at the marina gain access to all of the amenities of the resort, so snag your slip and make the best of their 342 acres of beautiful waterfront on the Choptank River.

2024 and will be worth a look. Check their website for news of the reopening.

Downtown Cambridge has shops of interest and maybe a dozen places to find sustenance, or a beer. As in any town, some restaurants come and go, the natural order

As it sounds, the fare is Thai and Italian. The owners and operators are a Thai and Italian couple. We can’t opine as to the level of fusion in the food choices.

The folks at our table mostly ordered traditional Thai or Italian favorites. All around the table were happy with their choices!

“The trip up the Choptank may be a bit of a reach, but the visitor who makes the trek will be richer for the effort.”

of rejuvenation. If you have not been there recently, there are likely new restaurants to experience.

On our last visit (October 2023), we discovered Thaitalian Infusion Cuisine.

It is the kids of the owners who are the real fusion. We met a smiling and engaged son and daughter working the tables. Their banter with the diners and each other left it clear that they were having fun working with each other and their mom and dad on a busy Saturday night.

Ava’s Pizzeria, a branch of the wellknown St. Michaels eatery, has now moved to the former location of the High

# As you walk from the marinas to town via High Street you will walk past many stately homes.

# The Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay Golf Resort, Spa and Marina is a destination unto iteself. Photo courtesy of Hyatt

Spot restaurant. This gives them more room to serve and the opportunity to add a “wine bar” to their name.

Did I mention ice cream? Since no cruise is truly complete without ice cream, let me assure you that yes, you can find ice cream in Cambridge. Harriet’s Homemade Ice Cream & Cakes and T’s Divine Sweets & More, both on Poplar Street, can make it happen for you.

For a little take-home taste of the Bay, we suggest you stop at J. M. Clayton Company. They are known for their freshly caught seafood, especially their freshly handpicked jumbo lump crab meat called Epicure. In our opinion their jumbo lump crabmeat is the best on the planet. The Company was founded in 1890 by Captain John Morgan Clayton (known as Captain Johnnie) and has remained in the family for four generations. This is the oldest working crab processing plant in the world.

Now, about that beer… Cambridge is the home of RAR Brewing. Turning left as High Street meets Poplar Street you will find RAR in an 80-year-old former pool hall and bowling alley. Founded in 2013, RAR brews 10 barrels at a time in this brewery, tasting room, and pub.

We can’t resist a word about craft brewing here. By the end of 2022 there were an amazing 9500 craft breweries in the U.S. Craft brewers had retail sales of $28.4 billion. That accounted for 24.6 percent of the total U.S. beer market. This buildup of craft brewers began in earnest in the early 2000s and RAR was a little ahead of the pack. (For more on Chesapeake Bay microbreweries watch for the August issue of PropTalk.)

When it comes to Cambridge the expression: “the juice is worth the squeeze” comes to mind. Yes, especially for a slower boat, the trip up the Choptank may be a bit of a reach. But the visitor who makes the trek will be richer for the effort. # #

Powerboat Racing in Cambridge

The Cambridge Classic Powerboat Regatta takes place May 18-19, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. each day (weather permitting), on Hambrooks Bay off the Choptank River. This is the oldest active powerboat race in the country (now in its 113th year!). The race is presented by the Cambridge Power Boat Regatta Association (CPBRA), the Hydroplane Racing League, and the Dorchester Chamber of Commerce. Admission is free with a $5 a day donation for parking. Learn more at cpbra.com. The Kent Narrows Racing Association hosts the seventh annual Thunder on the Choptank July 20-21 on the Choptank River. Racing starts at 10:30 a.m. both days, and the best viewing is from Great Marsh Park. There will be food and drinks on-site to make it a fun-filled weekend of racing for the whole family. Visit kentnarrowsracing.com for more information.

Cambridge is home to RAR Brewery.

# Downtown Cambridge has shops of interest and maybe a dozen places to find sustenance, or a beer.

Whether your summer goal is to splash around in an inner tube or to do a flip on a wakeboard, you’ll find many options on the Chesapeake Bay. Here are some watersports ideas, followed by towing safety tips. So, go have fun, stay safe, wear your lifejacket, and remain sober while underway on the Bay. Find more safety and watersports tips at proptalk.com.

Rent a Boat

If you’re lucky enough to own a boat or have boat-owner friends, you may go boating often. If not, you may rent a boat for the day. Some operations may require passing a boater’s safety course before you rent. Here’s a short list of boat-rental companies:

• Blackwater Adventures Chesapeake Bay at the Hyatt in Cambridge, MD—Jet Skis, powerboats, pontoons, kayaks, and more: blackwateradventuresmd.com.

• Bunky’s Charter Boats in Solomons, MD—16- and 19-foot rental powerboats: bunkyscharterboats.com.

• Norfolk Watersports in Norfolk and Virginia Beach, VA—Jet ski and powerboat rentals: norfolkwatersports. com

• South River Boat Rentals in Edgewater, MD—powerboat rentals: southriverboatrentals.com.

• Spring Cove Marina in Solomons—center console or pontoon rental: springcovemarina. com/boat-rentals

Join the Club!

If you plan to use a boat regularly, yet don’t have the time, dock space, or energy to own and maintain your own powerboat, several clubs on the Chesapeake offer seasonal membership and/or fractional membership options. Perks of such boat-sharing relationships include meeting members of the boating community and getting some onboard training to gain more skills. Here’s a sampling of clubs that support PropTalk and PortBook:

• Annapolis Boat Club—Port Annapolis: annapolisboatclub.com

• Chesapeake Boating Club—Annapolis: chesapeakeboatingclub.com.

• PowerTime Annapolis Annapolis, MD: powertimeboating.com/location/ annapolis

Learn To Waterski or Wakeboard

Finding waterski and wakeboard lessons isn’t easy on the Chesapeake; you’ll find more options on nearby lakes, perhaps bodies of water better suited to teaching beginners. The Upper Chesapeake Waterski Club on the Elk River offers summer clinics

# Skiing on Warehouse Creek off the South River. Photo by Kirsten Elstner

(sites.google.com/view/upper-chesapeakewaterski-club/home). If you’re willing to travel to nearby lakes, check out lessons at the Ski and Wakeboard School at Deep Creek Marina in Deep Creek, MD, or Mid-Atlantic Watersports in Lake Anna, VA. If you find other ski and board options on the Chesapeake or nearby lakes, please share them with editor@proptalk. com

Kids Learn-To-Ski Experiences

On the Bay there are more options for young people to gain waterski and wakeboard skills than adults. Here are three camps offering those sports:

• YMCA Camp Silver Beach in Hampton: ymcashr.org/camps/ymcacamp-silver-beach

• YMCA Camp Tockwogh in Worton, MD: ymcacamptockwogh.org.

• Echo Hill Camp in Worton, MD: echohillcamp.com

A Quick Guide to Safe Towing BoatUS Magazine gave us permission to run an article by Michael Vatalaro about towing safety. Here is a condensed version. Find the full article at proptalk.com/watersportstowing-safety

Keep your distance. The most important thing to remember when towing anyone behind the boat, whether on skis, a wakeboard, or on a tube, is to keep a safe distance from both fixed objects like docks, channel markers, bulkheads, or shorelines—and from shallow water on both sides of the boat. While ropes made for towing tubers are sometimes shorter, a full-length ski rope measures 75 feet long. Add another few feet to account for any yoke, or tow bridle, plus the length of the tube itself, and it’s best to consider 100 feet as a bare minimum safe distance.

A tumbling tuber ejected from his or her ride will often travel an impressive distance above or on top of the water, so more room is safer. If you imagine a swath of water 300 feet wide (the length of a football field) with the boat at the center as your “safe zone” and steer to prevent anything from entering that zone, you’ll be off to a good start.

Speed is relative. If you’ve ever experienced the exhilaration of being whipped through a tight turn at the end of a ski rope, you know that the tube hums along,

skipping lightly across the water. But it may surprise you to know just how much faster the tube is traveling than the boat. The key to this is the length of the ski rope, which puts the tube through a much greater length arc than the boat itself. In a full turn, particularly a tight one, the tube may travel twice the distance of the boat, which means it’s travelling twice as fast as well. So, while you, the skipper, may be experiencing that turn at a sedate 20 mph, your rider feels the water rushing by at 40 mph or more, making it doubly important to avoid those aforementioned solid objects.

Be aware of other boats. Other than striking a dock or piling, perhaps the greatest danger to a tuber is other boats, particularly after a rider falls off the tube. Unlike skiing, tubing doesn’t require flat water, so you often see tubers in more crowded waters. It can be difficult to see someone bobbing in the water waiting to be picked up, even if the tuber is wearing a brightly colored life jacket. Other boaters don’t expect swimmers away from shore where you’re likely to be towing, and they can easily fail to spot a head just above water. Skiers and wakeboarders are taught to hold their ski or board up out of the water to increase visibility. Tubers don’t have this option. For this reason, some states require boaters to display an orange flag on the boat when a rider is down in the water. Avoid towing in congested areas. Pay attention to other boats transiting the area. Their operators may not be watching you or paying attention to the erratic movements you’re making while trying to give

your tuber a thrilling ride. Your spotter, a second adult in the boat responsible for keeping an eye on the rider, will allow you to focus on driving, and not the rider. For more expert articles and videos to make your boating, sailing, or fishing better, visit BoatUS.com

Get Your Paddle On

If you’re ready for a motor-free experience and also ready to get into shape, standup paddleboarding (SUP) offers an on-water experience of solitude or competition, depending on your interests. If you’re interested in buying a board to explore your home creek on your own, we suggest reaching out to the experts at East of Maui Boardshop to get advice on the right board for your size and paddling goals (eastofmauionline.com). Here are three popular group SUP events for paddlers of all skill levels:

• Bay Bridge Paddle—near the Chesapeake Bay Bridge; one-, three-, and nine-mile options on September 15: abceventsinc.com/bay-bridge-paddle.

• Chesapeake Bay Paddle—paddle races and a festival to celebrate and help protect the Chesapeake Bay, held out of Kent Island July 20; three-, 10-, and 35-mile options: baypaddle.org.

• East of Maui – Eastport Yacht Club Chesapeake Stand-Up Challenge one-, three-, and seven-mile options July 13: paddleguru.com/races

# Paddlers at the start of the East of MauiEastport Yacht Club Chesapeake Standup Challenge. Photo by Ted Morgan

A Bay Pilot’s Final Voyage

On Saturday morning, February 10, I got a text from my brother, Captain Chris Yearwood: “Want to take a ride on a ship from Sparrows Point to the Chesapeake and Delaware (C&D) Canal?” I was in the middle of a bathroom renovation project, but quickly said yes as this would be one of my brother’s last trips before retiring as a Maryland Bay Pilot.

We boarded the Supreme Ace, a 656-foot-long car carrier, at Sparrows Point just before noon. The ship was bound for Germany loaded with just over 1100 vehicles, well short of its 6800-vehicle capacity. After greeting the captain on the bridge, obtaining the ship particulars, and speaking with the two tugboat captains, my brother asked the captain to have the crew start letting go of lines. We

# Supreme Ace underway.

By Capt. Adam T. Yearwood

were not the only ones on the bridge of the ship; there was also a helmsman to steer and an officer to operate the engine order telegraph and take care of other bridge duties. Although the ship was flagged Panamanian, the entire crew were Filipino, and the owner of the ship was a Japanese company.

We undocked shortly after 1 p.m. with the help of two tugs and the ship’s bow-thruster, which were also used to turn the massive ship around to head out of the channel. Undocking and docking these large vessels demand great expertise from the pilots who communicate closely with the ship’s captain, helmsman, and tugboats. Once in the channel and underway, my brother gave the order for the tugs to depart. It was a clear day, and we had a light breeze, which made the transit uneventful.

As a former U.S. Merchant Mariner, I’ve always had a great amount of respect for pilots, whose primary job is to navigate vessels safely through waters, protecting the environment, people, the ship, and its cargo. Piloting is demanding— long hours, it’s dangerous (getting on and off the ship), and requires great skill and experience. It’s almost an art form.

The pilot’s commands to the ship’s crew on the bridge were brief and consisted of rudder orders (e.g., starboard 20), course heading (e.g., one four zero) and engine speed. The orders are always repeated by the crew followed by a “very well” from my brother. He would also communicate with other nearby vessels to arrange safe passage using the VHF radio. We had to slow

# Undocking at Sparrow’s Point.

down as we passed a couple of dredges along the way and as we entered the C&D Canal. The wake from this ship can cause damage to other vessels and shorelines, so it is important that the vessel slows down in these situations.

Just before the canal bridge on the western side of the C&D Canal, the pilot boat came alongside the ship and a Delaware pilot boarded to navigate the ship the rest of the way through the C&D canal and out the Delaware Bay. My brother had a brief turnover discussion with the Delaware pilot, and then we departed the ship, taking the elevator down to the main deck, where we exited a side port to a Jacob’s ladder hanging off the side of the ship. We climbed down the ladder and hopped on the pilot boat which transported us to Schaefer’s Canal House where our ride was waiting to take us back to Baltimore.

I’m very proud of my brother and the stellar career he enjoyed while

protecting our beautiful Chesapeake Bay and ensuring the safe movement of commerce. Captain Yearwood will continue to spend time on the water in the Annapolis area, but mostly on recreational

vessels as he pursues his other onthe-water passions (sailing, fishing, waterskiing, and anything else that gets him on the water). Fair winds and following seas brother!

About the Author: Captain Adam Yearwood holds a USCG 1600-ton Master’s license and a second mate unlimited tonnage license. In addition to providing private yacht instruction and charter services, he is a member of and an instructor for the USCG Auxiliary, Maryland safe boating course, and American Sailing Association.

# Supreme Ace at the C&D Canal bridge.

# Capt. Chris Yearwood (right) with the captain of Supreme Ace

# Cruising at night comes with a new set of challenges, requirements, and really some of the most peaceful times you will ever enjoy on a boat.

INight Cruising

By Dave Rowe (aboardstinkpot.com) and Jeff Foulk (argonav.io)

’ll never forget the night I was anchored out for the Fourth of July fireworks. It was a beautiful night, the stars were stunning, and the fireworks show was nothing short of amazing. We were on my first motor yacht, and when the show was over, all the boats around us started up their engines at once, weighed anchor, and got underway. It was a glut of hundreds of boats all moving at once in the dark, so we made the decision to wait at anchor until most of them had cleared out before we’d do the same.

When the time came, I started the engines and we got the anchor up, and it wasn’t long before a pontoon boat full of revelers and I were facing each other underway. The pontoon captain was running with his “docking lights” turned on, and I was suddenly blind. I changed course to get away from his vision-stealing illumination, and when I got home,

I did a deep dive into when such lights are supposed to be used. Suffice it to say, they are not “running lights.”

Truly, there is nothing quite as amazing as spending a wonderful day out on the water. Get out there and have a little fun and sun, and then enjoy the magic that is the sunset on the water. If you stay out much longer than that, you will be cruising at night, and with that comes a new set of challenges, requirements, and really some of the most peaceful times you will ever enjoy on a boat.

Navigation Lights

If you are going to be out after dark, the most obvious checklist item should be to make sure ALL your navigation lights work and are legal for your vessel type and size before you ever leave the dock (find more details at boatus.org/studyguide/navigation/lights). This means at a minimum, a power-driven vessel under

12 meters/39 feet should have a red and green and an all-around (360-degree) white light (vessels over 12 meters/39 feet need a stern and masthead light in place of the all-around). Equally important though is to know what lights to use and when—or when not to use certain lights.

Those fancy docking lights I mentioned above, spreader lights, or the floodlight/spotlight that your vessel may have come with are for docking, close-quarters navigation, and sporadic use to spot channel markers or other obstacles in the water. They are not to be used like headlights on a car. Turning them on and leaving them on while underway is not only bad form, but it can be truly dangerous—they can damage not only your night vision but that of skippers around you. None of us wants to be the reason someone else has a bad night on the water.

away. During the day, you might never refer to your chartplotter or your navigation apps, but now you need them— and if you have radar and/or AIS, now is the time to use that as well to keep an eye on the vessel traffic around you. Maintain a careful watch over the water around you and pay close attention to your chartplotter/navigation apps so you can see where the aids to navigation (AToNs) should be, where charted hazards or restricted areas are, and, as with any time you are running in restricted visibility, don’t go faster than you can safely react to changing situations around you. In the dark, your situational awareness becomes very important. Roaring engines can not only move your vessel too fast to process and react but can also prevent you from hearing a situation on the water that requires reaction. Slowing down is very important.

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Be Vigilant

So, you’re well equipped, you’re underway at night running at a responsible, safe speed with the correct navigation and marker lights turned on, extraneous lighting turned off to save your vision, and keeping an eye on your apps/chartplotter. That’s all you have to worry about, right? Well, it’s a good start, but just as during the day, you need to keep your head on a swivel. Eyes up looking for looming shadows (if it gets dark fast in front of you, that’s a clue you might be about to hit something BIG). Look for lights— stationary lights that could be on land or mounted on AToNs, and moving lights that might be boats, barges, and tugs, or even ships. Learn what the various lights on boats look like and what they mean in various combinations, and learn to identify if they are moving toward you or away from you.

to let them know you’re there, and if you are to pass or overtake them, ask them to suggest the safest way to do so. If you have no radio, you should use whistle signals as prescribed under Rule 34.

Finally—and this applies day and night—know the rules and understand your navigation markers both lighted and non-lighted. Lighted markers are key to giving you an idea of where you are at night, but you also need to be aware of non-lighted markers and use your light to spot them as you get close (instead of hitting them—ask me how I know). If you have friends on the boat with you, make sure everyone is vigilant and be ready to react to changing situations as they are reported to you. Navigating in the dark can be challenging, but it can also be loads of fun. Be prepared, run your vessel safely and responsibly in accordance with the Rules of the Road, and always, boat sober.

# Seakeepers Society asks private yachts to collect samples of organisms, algae, plastics, plankton, seawater, and more using their unique nets. Courtesy of the Seakeepers Society

Citizen Science for Boaters

We are asked to help clean up the world’s waters.

By Elizabeth Kelch

We boaters have a unique perspective. We see the water and shoreline differently, and scientists want to hear about it. Citizen science is becoming more and more a part of our modern lives. Noting and logging your observations while you’re out on the water can provide valuable data to support the research being used to improve the state of the world’s waterways.

Being a citizen scientist is how we can support, clean up, and preserve the health of our waters. Organizations are asking for our help and here’s how:

Seakeepers Society is an organization doing research, education, protection, and restoration. They are asking boaters to share the data that our navigation equipment collects as a means of broadening the sea/riverbed mapping. Their projects include microscopic life sampling, seafloor mapping, and microplastic sampling. Did you know that only about 20 percent of the sea floor is mapped? Their Seabed 2030 project seeks to inspire the complete mapping of the world’s ocean by 2030. Private boats can participate in increasing our knowledge of the ocean by sharing the depth measurements our navigation instruments collect while we’re out on the water. They provide all the equipment and guidance you need to help. Their sampling projects ask private yachts to collect samples of organisms, algae, plastics, plankton, seawater, and more using their unique nets. Learn more at seakeepers.org/citizen-science.

In our own waters, Chesapeake Water Watch is developing new ways to use remote sensing to fill in water monitoring gaps, and they’re testing those tools right here in the Bay. They need us, as citizen scientists, to collect data with simple-to-use

scientific equipment and smartphone applications. These measurements will be used by researchers to help “train” the satellites to accurately monitor the water in the Bay. Visit serc.si.edu and type ‘Chesapeake Water Watch’ in the search bar for more information.

We all see dolphins around the Bay sometimes. There’s a team studying them and their behavior at University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science’s (UMCES) Chesapeake Biological Laboratory (CBL). They developed an app, DolphinWatch, for members of the public to report dolphin sightings. The app engages the public to help answer questions surrounding dolphins in the Chesapeake Bay, and all the participating citizen scientists are helping UMCES learn more about these incredible Chesapeake Bay mammals. This observation network provides information on dolphin distribution and behaviors. Visit umces.edu/dolphinwatch to learn more about this project, view photos and videos of dolphin sightings, and to view a tutorial video on using the app. Citizen science is a powerful tool in our internet connected world. There are smartphone apps to report the plants around us and bird sightings. There are apps to track plastic in streams. There are opportunities to help with archeological digs. These are all a part of citizen science. These organizations and many more can benefit from our observations and sampling. We can make a difference in cleaning up our local and worldwide waterways. It’s been done and we’ve been a part of the success stories.

# Being a citizen scientist is how we can support, clean up, and preserve the health of our waters. Courtesy of Chesapeake Water Watch

# The Chesapeake Water Watch asks citizen scientists to collect data with simple-to-use scientific equipment and smartphone applications. Photo by Shelby Brown

How TO Prevent Fuel Spills

By Mark Corke, BoatU.S.

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It’s easier than you think to accidentally turn what should be a routine chore at the fuel dock into a first-class mess. Part of being a sensible, responsible boater is ensuring that fuel tanks are filled correctly and no fuel is spilled into the water, which can have significant consequences for aquatic life. Here are 10 simple ways to avoid this issue.

Filling fuel tanks requires careful procedures. Even if a fuel-fill nozzle has a lock-off device, don’t use it. By the time the nozzle catch has tripped and stopped the flow of fuel, you may have already sent a fair amount of fuel onto the deck and into the water. This malady is most often caused by “burping,” which is the result of air trapped in the tank or the boat’s fill hose. It escapes through the fuel fill, bringing fuel with it.

The Clean Way Fuel Fill (cleanwayfuelfill.shop) is an example of a product that helps avoid fuel spills at the pump. In the event of fuel burping back through the filler, excess fuel is directed upward into the device, where downward sloping baffles lead overflowing fuel back into the tank.

Another method is to wrap an oilabsorbent pad or heavy absorbent sock around the fuel fill nozzle to catch any blowback or errant spills. And always keep ample oil-absorbent pads within quick reach should something go wrong. An internet search will reveal various products to help prevent spills, but always look for testing reviews and do some testing yourself to be sure that any product does as advertised in your situation.

Fuel in the Bilge

Not all oil pollution occurs while filling the boat with fuel. Bilge water often contains oil, grease, and fuel. To prevent this oily water from being pumped out of the boat by the bilge pump, consider placing oil-absorbent sheets under inboard engines. A couple of oil absorbent bilge socks or sausages in the lowest part of the bilge close to the bilge pump pickup (but not interfering with the pickup or switch) will go a long way to preventing dirty bilge water from polluting waterways.

At least once a year, check all fuel hoses for cracks and loose connections that may cause leaks, replacing any that may be suspect. ABYC standards stipulate that all fuel fill hoses should be double-clamped, so ensure that all hose clamps are in place and well tightened.

In sum, preventing spills is up to all of us. Using a little common sense and some basic preventive measures, we can keep our waterways clean for all. But no matter which “devices” or techniques you use, “CAUTION” is always in order. With fuel, oil, or grease, it doesn’t take much on a boat for something to go wrong causing a sheen on the surface.

If you have a gasoline inboard engine, run the blower for at least four minutes—more is better—after filling the tank to disperse explosive vapors before attempting to start the engine. The blower and its switch should be ignition-protected and designed for the purpose.

# Filling fuel tanks requires careful procedures.

Photos courtesy of BoatUS

10 Ways To Prevent Fuel Spills

1. Make sure that you’re putting fuel into the correct tank. Geico/BoatU.S. receives claims each year from someone pumping fuel into a rod holder or water tank.

2. Fill tanks only to about 95 percent capacity to allow for expansion and sloshing as the boat moves.

3. Do not top off the tank. The boat’s movement may cause fuel to leak from the tank vent, causing pollution.

4. Use absorbent sheets or pads around the fuel pump nozzle while transferring it from the dock to the boat and while filling to prevent splashes marking boat decks and leaking into the water.

5. Listen carefully. It’s often possible to hear when the fuel is getting closer to the top of the tank.

6. Hold (or have someone else hold) a highly absorbent rag or fuel absorbent pad at the fuel tank’s air vent to absorb any spillage from the vent. Or consider purchasing a fuel-vent collection device that sticks on the outside of the boat with suction cups and will hopefully collect any fuel that happens to find its way out of the vent. But if there is ANY question of this type of device adhering to the hull, have someone hold it in place.

7. Consider installing a whistle in the fuelvent line, designed to make noise as long as fuel is flowing. As soon as the tank is full, the whistle stops, and you know it’s full.

8. Don’t let the higher pump speed catch you unaware. Many pumps at fuel docks fill at a much quicker rate than those at the local gas station to allow boats that often have large fuel tanks to fill faster. Also, even if a fuel-fill nozzle has a lock-off device, don’t use it. By the time the nozzle catch has tripped and stopped the flow of fuel, you may have already sent a fair amount of fuel onto the deck and into the water.

9. Regularly check your fuel system for leaks. Not only is this a fire and explosion hazard, but if fuel leaks into the bilge, it may be pumped over the side by the bilge pump.

10. Replace the gas cap after fueling, and maintain the gasketing around the cap.

What To Do If It Happens

By law, any oil or fuel spill that leaves a sheen on the water must be reported to the U.S. Coast Guard National Response Center by calling (800) 424-8802. If it happens, do not (as some have erroneously done) try to use detergents of any kind to disperse spilled fuel. This does more harm than good. It only breaks down the fuel floating on the water into smaller particles, making it much harder to clean up and more toxic to marine life. According to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), one pint of fuel spilled into the water creates a toxic oil slick that can cover one acre, larger than a football field.

Mark Corke is a BoatU.S. Magazine Contributing Editor. This article was reprinted with permission from BoatU.S. Magazine, flagship publication of the membership organization Boat Owners Association of the United States (BoatU.S.). For more expert articles and videos to make your boating, sailing, or fishing better, visit BoatUS.com.

# The Clean Way Fuel Fill is one of several products that help prevent fuel spills.

50+ Years and Three Generations at Anchor Boats

this month’s Bay People page brings you a whole family: the three generations of trainers who run anchor Boats and marina in north east, mD.

The early days.

In the early 1970s Ed “Butch” Trainer opened a sporting goods shop on Route 272, the road leading into North East, MD. The shop sold hunting and fishing supplies and small, aluminum Jon boats. As demand for the boats grew, Butch stocked bigger boats and engines. The business expands. Eventually the boating lines were selling so well that Butch decided to close the sporting goods shop and concentrate on boats and engines. In 1973 he opened a small dealership that he called Anchor Boats. It’s still operating today, more than 50 years later. In 1980 the business expanded to add Anchor Marina, offering customers a dry dock storage, called ‘high

and dry,’ that can house nearly 400 boats. There is also a ramp, 15 slips (eight with lifts), floating docks for public daytime use, a pump-out station, and a parts and accessories store.

Three generations.

Matt says, “My brother and I grew up in the business—working at the gas dock, washing boats, painting bottoms—and our kids did the same. I’ve spent my whole

career here except for a short time when I worked for Viking Yachts right after graduating from college, but I wanted to get back to the family business. It’s what I knew and what I enjoyed.”

Today Matt and Ed II manage the day-to-day operations of the thriving business. Matt runs the sales department while Ed manages the marina, which is located nearby in North East Harbor.

# Anchor Boats sells new boats from Four Winns, Key West, Robalo, G-3, Scout, and SunCatcher, plus a large selection of used boats.

# Matt, Ed “Butch,” and Ethan. Ed II (top right) runs the marina.

The next generation is following in their fathers’ footsteps. They too started out working at the gas dock and washing and painting boat bottoms. Ed’s son, Ethan, a recent college graduate, is currently working in sales with Matt, who is teaching him the ropes, and before moving on to other endeavors, Ed III spent three years at the business. Matt’s daughter, Emily, now in college, has also enjoyed working at the family-run company.

Matt says, “It’s a team effort. Each of us can float into different areas of the business as needed because we’ve all spent years jumping in to help wherever it’s needed. We run our business differently than some dealerships. We have a small staff, which means we all work very hard and wear about 10 different hats, but we like it that way. From my perspective, that’s just part of operating a family business.”

Building on a solid foundation. “Most of what I know about business I learned from my dad,” says Matt, “especially how to work hard. Dad is 79 years old and still comes to work seven days a week. Beyond the work ethic that he is still modeling for the younger generations, my dad taught me the ins and outs of how to run a dealership and make sound business decisions.”

Matt says that even with a solid foundation, each generation will put its own spin on the business that is passed down to them.

“You have to be open to change, not just because of generational differences, but because of changes in the industry. For example, technology has advanced so much. Another example of change is how the industry is moving toward outboards. We’ve responded to that, and today we are a key Yamaha dealer. Almost all the orders we

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place for new boats have Yamaha outboards on them.

“For 34 years Anchor Boats was exclusively a Wellcraft dealer, but today we carry new boats from Four Winns, Key West, Robalo, G-3, Scout, and SunCatcher, plus a large selection of used boats. There have been other changes over time, too. Some of them are behind the scenes—things like how we monitor inventory and order parts.”

Generations of customers, too! Matt says, “We work hard to provide excellent customer service and competitive pricing, and we see the results when the next generations of customers return to buy a boat from us or use our marina facilities. We have plenty of customers whose parents bought boats from us, and in a few cases we even have customers whose grandparents bought boats from us. That is what it’s all about!”

You can learn more about Anchor Boats at anchorboat.com

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s you’ll read in these pages, Chesapeake Bay powerboat club members enjoy many fun cruises, social events, and educational opportunities. Share your club’s excursions and other benefits of membership. Send appproximately 350 words (sometimes longer) and clear photos of pretty boats and happy boaters to beth@proptalk.com. PropTalk’s Club Notes section is powered by argo navigation and social boating app (argonav.io). argo’s Web app allows its premium subscribers to explore, plan, and document their trips on a desktop and sync effortlessly with any device.

WFun-Loving Club’s Adventures

By Norm Render

ith the weather warming, many Chesapeake Bay boaters’ thoughts are turning to nautical plans and ambitions, so it is with Back Creek Yacht Club members, affectionately known as “Back Yakkers.”

Our snowbird members are returning from Florida and our Maryland resident members are readying their boats. The early boating season sees our calendar begin to populate with various activities for club members and guests alike.

Our main kick-off events of the season are: the Kentucky Derby themed Commodore’s Ball, held this year on May 4 at Chartwell Country Club in Severna Park; Season Kick-Off Party, held on May 18 in Edgewater off Glebe Bay; and the Annual Cruise which is scheduled for June 1-8 and includes stops in West River, Cambridge, Oxford, and St. Michaels, MD. The cruise will include activities such as a visit to Chesapeake Yacht Club, dinner in Cambridge at RAR Brewery, and sundowner raftups whenever possible.

Our fun-loving club is open to like-minded people looking to have adventures on the water and off. If you’re interested in joining the fun, look us up at backcreekyc.org to see what we’re all about.

# Maureen and Karl Grizio enjoying a BCYC raftup.

Plans To Cruise the Bay and Beyond

The Chesapeake Bay Grand Banks Owners Association (CBGBOA) held its annual Spring Brunch on April 14 at the delightful Maryland farm of Grand Banks owners Sue and Peter Scheidt. About 40 of our 80-strong membership were able to attend on a beautiful spring day.

During the brunch gathering, club members had an opportunity to review the

upcoming season’s activities, which involve a Shake Down Cruise to Annapolis and the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, a cruise south to Indian Creek Yacht Club, Hampton Yacht Club, and Norfolk Yacht Club, and another cruise north in the fall to Chestertown, St. Michaels, and our home port of Oxford, where we will hold our Annual Rendezvous. Many members are also

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teaming up to leave the Bay and head north this summer. Others are setting off on the Great Loop.

The CBGBOA recently transitioned from an association to a yacht club with a home port at the Oxford Yacht Agency in Oxford, MD. This also means our former president of the club, Steve Lingsch, is now the CBGBOA commodore, and he received his first commodore’s flag at this year’s annual gathering. Becoming a yacht club has the added benefit that our members are now also members of Yachting Clubs of America with all the reciprocal yacht club benefits that come with membership.

We are looking forward to another season of shared experiences and camaraderie on the uniquely diverse Chesapeake Bay. If you are interested in joining the club, please access cbgboa.org to start the process.

Mid-Atlantic ACBS Classic Boats Impress

By Chris “Seabuddy” Brown

The Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society (ACBS) had a bustling presence at the Atlantic City Boat Show February 28-March 3. Its booth drew significant attention, showcasing a variety of classic boats and engines.

Undoubtedly, the highlight was the 1955 Chris-Craft Cobra, distinguished by its elegant design, including a prominent tail fin and a goldfinish engine cover. Admirers also appreciated the intricate alligator trim in the cockpit, generously loaned by the Chesapeake Bay ACBS Chapter for this event. Those interested can witness this remarkable vessel at the

upcoming Antique and Classic Boat Show in St. Michaels, MD, from June 14-16, where it will be on display in the water.

Adding to the excitement was a Glastron outboard, reminiscent of the vessel featured in the 1974 James Bond film “Live and Let Die,” known for its recordbreaking 110-foot boat jump.

Another notable exhibit was the 1923 Morin Craft 28-foot triple cockpit runabout, currently undergoing restoration, and expected to grace the waters within the next couple of years—a true rarity since it’s the only one registered among all 54 ACBS chapters.

Additionally, a meticulously restored Chris-Craft, made from a 1954 kit and equipped with a period-correct outboard, captivated attendees.

The Mid-Atlantic ACBS display also featured a comprehensive selection of outboard motors, including models from Wizard, Evinrude, and Mercury. Despite the high attendance at the booth and the show, it appeared that most visitors were merely spectators rather than potential buyers, likely influenced by prevailing interest rates, which have reportedly dampened boat sales.

Learn more about the ACBS at acbs.org.

# 1955 Chris-Craft Cobra

SMBCt To host APBA’s Vintage & Historic Division

Southern Maryland Boat Club (SMBC) will welcome boats and drivers from around the country to the shores of St. George’s Creek on the St. Mary’s River, June 8 and 9. Piney Point Landing is the venue where spectators and fans alike will see vintage race boats from the 1950s to 1990s roaring their engines around the threequarter-mile oval course harkening back to the days when Swann’s Pier and Hotel hosted many SMBC races.

Owners and drivers from Canada, Ohio, Illinois, North Carolina, and Florida along with local favorites from Maryland and Virginia will grace Southern Maryland’s waters with their vintage rigs from days gone by. While SMBC is historically an outboard vintage club, several inboards will join the fleet this year including a few flat bottoms. You’ll experience a deafening roar when they light their candles!

Many of the local drivers grew up in the golden age of boat racing when SMBC participated in American Power Boat Association’s (APBA) Outboard Pleasure Craft category which was later renamed Outboard Performance Craft or OPC for short. Today, SMBC is a member of ABPA’s Vintage and Historic division, focusing on race boats that are 25 years old or older.

The St. Mary’s County Recreation and Parks manages the facility at Piney Point Landing and graciously offers the historic boat racing site to SMBC for the weekend’s activities. A food truck will be onsite offering tasty treats along with Chesapeake DJ Productions providing lap by lap coverage of the event and DJ music between heats. There is plenty of room in the ample grassy area fronting the course for your viewing pleasure. Bring a lawn chair, sit back, and enjoy a day of watching vintage race boats in high-speed action!

Come see the action in person. Exhibition racing gets underway on Saturday, June 8 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, June 9 from 11a.m. to 3 p.m. A one-hour lunch break occurs each day where spectators are welcomed into the pit area to see the boats up close and meet the drivers. Plan a trip to join SMBC for a fun day at this historic race venue!

Further information is available at southernmarylandboatclub.com.

Back Creek Yacht Club

# Photo by Ruth Hammett

Photo by Mark Hergan

Corinthian Yacht Club Hosts CBYCA Board

Corinthian Yacht Club (CYC) hosted the Chesapeake Bay Yacht Club Association (CBYCA) Board of Governors meeting on Saturday, March 23. A hybrid meeting was conducted in the CYC meeting room, with Zoom connections to board members unable to attend in person.

Discussion topics at the meeting included the use of AI technology to capture notes and actions from the meeting, pending legislation regarding abandoned boats, especially those abandoned in the water, outstanding dues, and club support.

Commodore Robert Naylor led the meeting. CYC commodore Dolores Derrington attended along with vice commodore Marv Storey and delegate Allen Boetig from CYC. The participants visited SALT Waterfront Kitchen nearby for lunch following the meeting.

CBYCA’s board last visited Corinthian in 2012. They were happy to return and spotlighted CYC on the CBYCA website in March (cbyca.org).

CYC is located on the Potomac River near the Chesapeake Bay and has more than 20 acres of serene waterfront property, a clubhouse, pool, boat ramp, and covered slips. However, the real attraction is our members, their camaraderie and genuine caring for each other. Learn more at cycchesapeake.com

# Front: Harlie and Jo Spencer, CYC commodore Dolores Derrington. Back: Marv Storey, Allen Boetig, John Okay, CBYCA commodore Robert Naylor, Amy Naylor.

We have compiled a PropTalk and reader-suggested list of some of the best dock bars in Bay Country. We’ve sorted the bars alphabetically by Upper, Middle, Lower Bay and Potomac, and Way South. always remember to take along a designated skipper/driver for your adventures, and if we missed your favorite spot, email kaylie@proptalk.com for inclusion. For links to restaurant websites, as well as an interactive dock bar map, click to proptalk.com/dock-bars Be sure to check business websites directly or call ahead for current operating hours.

UPPER BAY

North of the Bay Bridge

Admirals Club Beachside Bar

Ark & Dove Restaurant

Rock Hall Harbor, Haven Harbour South 21140 Green Lane, Rock Hall 410.778.6697

Bowleys on the Bay

Frog Mortar Creek at Long Beach Marina 800 Chester Road, Middle River 410.335.8613

Brewers Landing Bar and Grill

Back River

801 Woodrow Avenue, Essex 443.231.5037

Broken oar Bar and Grill

Nabbs Creek, Nabbs Creek Marina 864 Nabbs Creek Road, Glen Burnie 443.818.9070

Carson’s Creekside Restaurant and Lounge

Dark Head Creek 1110 Beech Drive, Middle River 410.238.0080

Chesapeake Inn Restaurant and Marina Back Creek

605 Second Street, Chesapeake City 410.885.2040

Dock of the Bay

Miller’s Island 9025 Cuckold Point Road, Sparrows Point 410.477.8100

Donnelly’s Dockside Deep Creek

1050 Deep Creek Avenue, Arnold 410.757.4045

Harbor Shack

Rock Hall Harbor

20895 Bayside Avenue, Rock Hall 410.639.9996

Hard Yacht Café

Bear Creek, Anchor Bay East Marina 8500 Cove Road, Dundalk 443.407.0038

Island View Waterfront Café

Browns Creek 2542 Island View Road, Essex 410.687.9799

Jellyfish Joel’s

Fairlee Creek,

Safe Harbor Great Oak Landing 22170 Great Oak Landing Road, Chestertown 410.778.5007

Lee’s Landing Dock Bar

Susquehanna River

600 Rowland Drive, Port Deposit 443.747.4006

Little Havana

Patapsco River

1325 Key Highway, Baltimore 410.837.9903

McFaul’s oyster and Reel

Sue Creek

900 Baltimore Yacht Club Road, Essex 443.730.6440

Mike’s Crab House North Rock Creek, 1402 Colony Road, Pasadena 410.255.7946

Nauti-Goose Restaurant

North East River

200 W Cherry Street, North East 410.287.7880

Nick’s Fish House

Middle Branch Patapsco River 2600 Insulator Drive, Baltimore 410.347.4123

Passages Bar & Grill

Swan Creek, Haven Harbour Marina Resorts 20832 Rock Hall Avenue, Rock Hall 410.778.6697

Rams Head Dockside Furnace Creek 1702 Furnace Drive, Glen Burnie 410.590.2280

Raw & Refined

Patapsco River

2723 Lighthouse Point E, Baltimore 443.282.3640

Row Boat Willie’s Dock Bar

Miller’s Island, Bill’s Yacht Basin 9031 Cuckold Point Rd, Sparrows Point 410.477.5137

Rummur Lounge

C&D Canal

104 Bohemia Avenue, Chesapeake City 410.885.5995

Schaefer’s Canal House

Back Creek

208 Bank Street, Chesapeake City 410.885.7200

Shanty Beach Bar

Eastern Shore Chesapeake Bay, Tolchester Marina 21085 Tolchester Beach Road, Chestertown 410.778.1400

Signals Grill and Deck

Sassafras River, Skipjack Cove

Yachting Resort and Marina 150 Skipjack Road, Georgetown 410.275.1352

Stoney Creek Inn

Stoney Creek, off Patapsco River 8238 Fort Smallwood Road, Curtis Bay 410.439.3123

Sunset Cove

Frog Mortar Creek, Maryland Marina 3408 Red Rose Farm Road, Bowleys Quarters 410.630.2031

The Beach Bar

Furnace Creek 1740 Marley Avenue, Glen Burnie 410.553.0600

The Crazy Tuna Bar and Grille Hopkins Creek

203 Nanticoke Road, Essex 443.559.9158

The Point Crab House and Grill

Mill Creek, Ferry Point Marina 700 Mill Creek Road, Arnold 410.544.5448

The River Shack

North East River

121 Frederick Street, Charlestown 410.287.6666

The Rumor Reel

Bodkin Creek

1701 Poplar Ridge Road, Pasadena 443.702.2188

UPPER BAY

The Sea Horse Inn

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Oakleigh Cove 710 Wise Avenue, Dundalk 410.388.1150

The Seasoned Mariner

Bear Creek

601 Wise Avenue, Dundalk 443.242.7190

The Wellwood North East River

523 Water Street, Charlestown 410-287-6666

Tidewater Grille

Susquehanna River

300 Franklin Street, Havre de Grace 410.939.3313

Tiki Lee’s Dock Bar

Back River

4309 Shore Road, Sparrows Point 443.594.8454

Waterman’s Crab House Restaurant and Dock Bar

Rock Hall Harbor 21055 W Sharp Street, Rock Hall 410.639.2261

MIDDLE BAY

South of the Bay Bridge to Point Lookout across to Big Annemessex River

Abner’s Crab House and Marina

Fishing Creek

3748 Harbor Road, Chesapeake Beach 410.257.3689

Angler’s Seafood Bar & Grill

Back Creek

275 Lore Road, Solomons 410.326.2772

Arby’s Dockside Bar and Grill

Manokin River

8954 Deal Island Road

Deal Island Historic District 410.784.2749

Beacon Waterfront Galley and Dock Bar

Chesapeake Harbour Marina, off Severn River

2020 Chesapeake Harbour Drive E, Annapolis 443.949.8456

Bar Mumbo

Tilghman Island, Wylder Hotel

21551 Chesapeake House Drive, Tilghman

410.866.2121

Big owl Tiki Bar

Kent Island Narrows

3015 Kent Narrow Way S, Grasonville 410.827.6523

Blue Point Provision Company Choptank River, Hyatt Regency Chesapeake Bay

100 Heron Blvd, Cambridge 410.901.6410

Boardwalk Café

Rod ‘N’ Reel Resort

4160 Mears Avenue, Chesapeake Beach 410.257.5596

Boatyard Bar and Grill

Eastport, Off Spa Creek

400 4th Street, Annapolis 410.216.6206

Bull Lips Dock Bar Wicomico River 2670 Clara Road 410.546.5443

Cantler’s Riverside Inn Mill Creek

458 Forest Beach Road, Annapolis 410.757.1311

Capsize oXMD

Town Creek

314 Tilghman Street, Oxford 410.226.5900

Characters Bridge Restaurant

Knapps Narrows

6136 Tilghman Island Road, Tilghman 410.886.1060

Charles Street Brasserie Back Creek

120 Charles Street, Solomons 443.404.5332

Coconut Joe’s Bar & Grill

South River

48 South River Road, Edgewater 443.837.6057

Davis’ Pub Back Creek

400 Chester Ave, Annapolis 410.268.7432

Doc’s Sunset Grille

Tred Avon River

104 W. Pier Street, Oxford 410.226.5550

Dock House Restaurant

Kent Narrows

110 Piney Narrows Road, Chester 443.446.4477

Dock Tales Bar

Wicomico River, Wicomico Yacht Club 3346 Yacht Club Road 410.219.5248

Dockside Restaurant and Sports Bar

Rockhold Creek 421 Deale Road, Tracys Landing 410.867.1138

Drift Inn Crab House

Patuxent River 41310 Riverview Road, Mechanicsville 301.884.3470

Fisherman’s Crab Deck

Kent Narrows, Fisherman’s Marina 3032 Kent Narrows Way S, Grasonville 410.827.6666

Fitzies Marina Restaurant and Pub Breton Bay 21540 Joe Hazel Rd, Leonardtown 301.475.1913

Foxy’s Harbor Grille Miles River 125 Mulberry Street, St. Michaels 410.745.4340

Goose Creek Pit & Pub

Manokin River 25763 Rumbley Rd, Westover 410.651.1110

Happy Harbor Restaurant

Rockhold Creek 533 Deale Road, Deale 410.867.0949

Harper’s Waterfront

South River, Turkey Point Marina 1107 Turkey Point Road, Edgewater 410.798.8338

Harris Crab House

Kent Island Narrows

433 Kent Narrow Way N, Grasonville 410.827.9500

Harrison’s Harbour Lights Restaurant St. Michaels Harbor, Miles River 101 N Harbor Road, St. Michaels 410.745.9001

Hidden Harbour Café

Back Creek 14755 Dowell Road, Lusby 410.326.1100

ketch 22

Herrington Harbour South 7153 Lake Shore Drive, North Beach 443.646.5205

La Vela Italian Restaurant

Back Creek, Safe Harbor Zahnisers 251 C Street, Solomons 410.326.4817

Libbey’s Coastal kitchen

Bay Bridge Marina

357 Pier 1 Road, Stevensville 410.604.0999

Lowes Wharf Marina Inn

Ferry Cove, Lowes Wharf Marina 21651 Lowes Wharf Road, Sherwood 410.745.6684

Marker 5 Restaurant

Knapps Narrows

6178 Tilghman Island Road, Tilghman 410.886.1122

Mike’s Restaurant and Crab House

South River 3030 Riva Road, Riva 410.956.2784

Palm Beach Willies

Floating Dock Bar and Grill

Slaughter Creek 638 Taylors Island Road, Taylors Island 410.221.5111

Pirate’s Cove Restaurant & Dock Bar

West River, Pirates Cove Marina 4817 Riverside Drive, Galesville 410.867.2300

Portside Seafood Restaurant

Cambridge Creek 201 Trenton St., Cambridge 410.228.9007

Pusser’s Caribbean Grille

Ego Alley

80 Compromise Street, Annapolis 410.626.0004

Red Eye’s Dock Bar

Kent Narrows, Safe Harbor Narrows Point 428 Kent Narrow Way N, Grasonville 410.827.3937

Robert Morris Inn

Tred Avon River

314 N. Morris Street, Oxford 410.226.5111

Sandgates Inn Restaurant and Crab House

Patuxent River

27525 North Sandgates Road, Mechanicsville 301.373.5100

Seabreeze Restaurant and Tiki Bar

Patuxent River

27130 South Sandgates Road, Mechanicsville 301.373.5217

Skipper’s Pier Restaurant and Dock Bar

Rockhold Creek 6158 Drum Point Road, Deale 410.867.7110

Snappers Waterfront Café

Cambridge Creek 112 Commerce Street, Cambridge 410.228.0112

Stan and Joe’s Riverside West River 4851 Riverside Drive, Galesville 410.867.7200

Stoney’s kingfishers Seafood Bar and Grill

Back Creek

14442 Solomons Island Road S, Solomons 410.394.0236

Stoney’s Seafood House at Clarke’s Landing Cuckold Creek

24580 Clarke’s Landing Lane, Hollywood 301.373.3986

Suicide Bridge Restaurant

Cabin Creek

6304 Suicide Bridge Road, Hurlock 410.943.4689

The Boathouse at Anchored Inn

Rockhold Creek, Hidden Harbour Marina 604 Cabana Blvd., Deale 410.867.9668

The Choptank Ego Alley

110 Compromise Street, Annapolis 443.808.1992

The Crab Claw Restaurant

Miles River

304 Mill Street, St. Michaels 410.745.2900

The Island Hideaway Back Creek 14556 Solomons Island Road S, Solomons 410.449.6382

The Jetty Restaurant and Dock Bar

Wells Cove

201 Wells Cove Road, Grasonville 410.827.4959

The kentmorr Beach Bar & Grill

Kent Island

910 Kentmorr Road, Stevensville 410.643.2263

The Lighthouse Restaurant and Dock Bar

Back Creek

14636 Solomons Island Road S, Solomons 410.231.2256

The Pier

Patuxent River

14575 Solomons Island Road S, Solomons, 410.449.8406

Tickler’s Crab Shack and Restaurant

Tilghman Island, Wylder Hotel

21551 Chesapeake House Drive, Tilghman 410.886.2121

Tiki Bar-Solomons

Back Creek 85 Charles Street, Solomons 410.326.4075

Vera’s White Sands Beach Club

St. Leonard Creek

1200 White Sands Drive, Lusby 410.586.1182

LoWER BAY AND PoToMAC

South of Point Lookout across to Big Annemessex River down to Deltaville across to Belle Haven, and up the Potomac River to Washington, DC

Capt. E’s Hurricane Grill and Tiki Bar

Starling Creek

9104 Starling Creek Road, Saxis, VA

757.854.0807

Coles Point Tavern

Potomac River

850 Salisbury Park Road, Hague, VA 804.472.3856

Courtney’s Seafood Restaurant

Smith Creek 48290 Wynne Road, Ridge

301.872.4403

Dockside Restaurant and Tiki Bar

Monroe Creek 1787 Castlewood Drive, Colonial Beach, VA

804.224.8726

Fish Hawk oyster Bar

Carter’s Creek, The Tides Inn

480 King Carter Drive, Irvington, VA

804.438.4489

Fisherman’s Grille

Somers Cove 923 Spruce Street, Crisfield 410.968.1131

Leadbellys Restaurant

Crockrell Creek, Fairport Marina

253 Polly Cove Road, Reedville, VA 804.453.5002

Madigan’s Waterfront Occoquan River

201 Mill Street, Occoquan, VA

703.494.6373

Mallards at the Wharf South Branch Onancock Creek 2 Market Street, Onancock, VA 757.787.8558

Merroir

Rappahannock River

784 Locklies Creek Road, Topping, VA 804.758.2871

Morris Point Restaurant

Canoe Neck Creek

38869 Morris Point Road, Abell

301.769.2500

Pier 450

Smith Creek off Potomac River 48342 Wynne Road, Ridge 301.679.3900

Portside Grill

Urbanna Creek, Urbanna Port Marina 25 Cross Street, Urbanna, VA

804.695.6240

Red Shell Shanty Bar

Somers Cove 715 Broadway, Crisfield

443.614.2397

Reedville Market

Cockrell Creek

729 Main Street, Reedville, VA 804.453.4666

Reluctant Navigator Restaurant

Potomac River, Tall Timbers Marina 18521 Herring Creek Road, Tall Timbers 301.994.1508

Riverwalk Restaurant

York River

323 Water Street A-1, Yorktown, VA 757.875.1522

Ruddy Duck Seafood and Alehouse St. Mary’s River 16800 Piney Point Road, Piney Point 301.994.9944

Something Different

Urbanna Creek

213 Virginia St., Urbanna, VA 804.758.8000

The Crazy Crab Cockrell Creek 902 Main Street, Reedville, VA

804.453.6789

The Shack

Corrotoman River, Yankee Point Marina 1303 Oak Hill Road, Lancaster 804.462.7635

The Tides Inn

Carters Creek, The Tides Inn Marina 480 King Carter Drive, Irvington, VA 844.244.9486

Tiki Bar & Grill at Windmill Point Rappahannock River, Windmill Point Marina

40 Windjammer Lane, White Stone, VA 804.436.8454

Tim’s at Coles Point

Potomac River

307 Plantation Drive, Hague, VA 804.472.4807

Tim’s II at Fairview Restaurant and Crabhouse

Potomac River

5411 Pavilion Drive, King George, VA 540.775.7500

Urbanna Seafood Restaurant & Raw Bar

Robinson Creek 453 Johnsons Dr, Urbanna, VA 804.758.8588

WAY SoUTH

South of Deltaville across to Belle Haven down to the CBBT and Virginia Beach

Catch 31 Fish House & Bar

3001 Atlantic Ave, Virginia Beach, VA

757.213.3472

Chicks oyster Bar

Lynnhaven Inlet

2143 Vista Circle, Virginia Beach, VA 757.481.5757

Dockside Seafood and Fishing Center

Lynnhaven Inlet

3311 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA

757.481.4545

Marker 12 Pop-Up Bar

Mile Marker 12 on the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway

2615 Basin Road, Chesapeake, VA

757.296.3404x703

ocean Eddie’s Seafood Restaurant

1415 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach, VA

757.425.7742

ocean House Waterfront Seafood 1905 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach, VA 757.425.8600

Restaurant at Smithfield Station

Pagan River, Smithfield Station Marina 415 S Church Street, Smithfield, VA 757.357.7700

Rudee’s Restaurant and Cabana Bar

Lake Rudee

227 Mediterranean Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA

757.425.1777

Stony’s Dockside Bar and Grill

Little Creek 8166 Shore Drive, Norfolk, VA

757.937.6889

Surf Rider Blue Water

Sunset Creek

1 Marina Road, Hampton, VA 757.723.9366

Surf Rider Marina Shores

Long Creek 2100 Marina Shores Drive, Virginia Beach, VA 757.481.5646

Surf Rider Poquoson

White House Cove 105 Rens Road, Poquoson, VA

757.868.0080

The oyster Farm at kings Creek Kings Creek, Oyster Farm Marina 500 Marina Village Circle, Cape Charles, VA

757.331.8660

The Shack

712 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach, VA 757.319.5146

The Shanty Cape Charles Harbor 33 Marina Rd., Cape Charles, VA 757.695.3853

The Surry Seafood Co. Grays Creek

633 Marina Dr, Surry, VA 757.294.3700

Water Street Grille

York River

323 Water St., Yorktown, VA

757.369.5644

Waterman’s Surfside Grille 415 Atlantic Ave., Virginia Beach, VA 757.428.3644

York River oyster Company

Sarah Creek

8109 Yacht Haven Rd., Gloucester, VA 804.993.7174

Yorktown Pub

York River 540 Water St., Yorktown, VA 757.886.9964

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36th Antique and Classic Boat Festival and Coastal Arts Fair

“It’s All About Fishing” is the theme of this year’s 36th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Festival and Coastal Arts Fair. Owners of vintage sport and commercial fishing boats are lined up to display their Boston Whaler, Chris-Craft, Rybovich, Hatteras, Lyman, and Egg Harbor beauties along with deadrises and buy boats at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, MD.

# A 1966 Boston Whaler Eastport.

Traditionally held on Father’s Day weekend, this three-day event to take place June 14-16 is sponsored by The Antique and Classic Boat Society (ACBS)-Chesapeake Bay Chapter. It is one of the largest classic boat shows in the Mid-Atlantic region.

More than 100 cruisers, runabouts, and racers (wood as well as pre-1997 fiberglass and metal boats) will be displayed both in water and on land. Additionally, there will be a Field of

Dreams for those looking to own a classic or antique boat.

Throughout the day, families can stroll the 17-acre CBMM campus to view these extraordinary boats and talk with their captains, as well as purchase unique works of maritime arts at the juried Coastal Arts Fair. In addition, there will be a nautical flea market, children’s activities, free boat rides, and a variety of boating history talks. Some of the topics include: Secrets to Preparing and Cooking Chesapeake Fish and Shellfish, Hemingway to Hepburn: How America ‘Invented’ Sportfishing and Sportfishermen Boats, Traditional Deadrise Fishing Boats of Chesapeake Bay, Amazing History of Boston Whaler 1950s-1980s, and more.

In addition to fishing boats, owners of boats in all phases of restoration in the following classes will participate in the show: historic (up to 1918), antique (1919-1942), classic (1943-1975), late classic (1976-1997), and contemporary (any wooden boat). Early registration is encouraged as space is limited. Register online before June 1 at chesapeakebayacbs.org/ participants-2

Guests can purchase their two-day tickets for FridaySaturday or Saturday-Sunday online at cbmm.org or at the door. No single-day tickets will be sold to this rain or shine event. Tickets cost $22 for adults, $19 for seniors (65+) and college students (17+), $18 for retired military, $10 for active military, $9 for children ages 6-17, and free for children ages 5 and younger.

For more information about the show, email chesapeakebayacbs@gmail.com or call boat chairperson Alicia Boardman at (443) 690-0567.

Photos courtesy of ACBS

# A 1971 37-foot Egg Harbor Sedan Convertible.

Making YOUR BOaT New Again!

Chris-Craft Silver Arrow A fiberglass boat, or was it?

By Chris “Seabuddy” Brown

The years were 1958-1959. Chris-Craft was the world’s largest wood boat builder. They made about 8000 wood boats each year. Ninety two of these 16,000 were called a Silver Arrow. The Silver Arrows were silver blue finished and 19 feet long. They had stand-out fiberglass styled fins and a molded fiberglass deck, but these boats were a standard Chris-Craft. They had a spruce-wood planked hull covered with a fiberglass skin.

The Silver Arrow boat model was a featured boat by Chris-Craft, gracing

the cover of their catalog at one point. It was also their most futuristic boat model. It features curves that may only be done in fiberglass, as the fiberglass cloth material follows the curves from the mold.

The fins on the transom’s stern were influenced by the design of early sketches of the 1959 Buick. Bob Cardaret of GM styling studio was a good friend of Don Mortrude (Chris-Craft’s outsidecontract designer for the Silver Arrow model). They had lunch together at the GM styling studio while the early styling of that Buick was displayed on

the wall. It is his interpretation of what he saw there. He, like all outside stylist/naval architects, was answered to Chris-Craft’s head of styling, Bill MacKerer (an over 40-year employee of Chris-Craft).

She looked like a fiberglass boat in every way. The Silver Arrow was the first and only boat model that ChrisCraft made that way. Want to check for yourself? On any Silver Arrow boat, look forward under the dash panel and up far in front of the foot kick panel and you’ll see the framing of a wood hull.

On the water, the construction of two different materials made a boat that was more substantial than the lightweight boats that were typical of most Chris-Crafts in that era. She weighs about 20 percent more than the other 19-foot Chris-Crafts. That makes for a poor waterski boat as she is slow to plane. It also gives, once planing, a better, softer, cuttingthrough-the-chop ride through the water.

That extra heft splits and flattens out cruiser wakes and large wind-generated waves for an outstanding cruising experience in a craft that consistently turns heads. She is typically and justifiably the star of any waterway.

A Silver Arrow also has anti-trip chines that allow it to bank into a turn better than most runabouts. With a good exhaust note, a cushioned ride not bothered by boat wakes, and a gleaming silver paint finish she really has presence. My ride aboard was smooth, powerful, and great fun on the lake.

Models like this Silver Arrow were deliberately built heavy to address the early durability issues that surfaced in Chris-Craft’s fiberglass boats. But the weight coupled with the production costs inherent in that approach limited sales. The high costs and low sales quickly ended the Arrow’s run as a star Chris-Craft boat model. Meanwhile as Chris-Craft struggled to change its marketing strategy and manufacturing processes to adapt to the new and popular boat-building material, Sea Ray and Wellcraft came along and eclipsed them as the new leadership brands in fiberglass production boats.

Boats In My Blood

The restoration of any 19-foot Silver Arrow that is an award-winning work of art requires accomplished wooden boat restoration experience plus fiberglass boat refinishing skills. Her metal trim must be straightened, polished, and then all the unique trim pieces on the boat must be buffed to the same level of shine that Chris-Craft

used in 1959. Replacement metal trim is not available.

Find Chris-Craft’s and many other classic boats at this year’s Antique and Classic Boat Festival and Coastal Arts Fair June 14-16 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, MD (learn more on page 57). It is the largest classic boat show on the East Coast after Sunnyland.

# Chuck Warner got 15 of these Silver Arrows together at a past Antique and Classic Boat Festival in St. Michaels, MD.

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By Capt. Rick Franke

The spring shows are behind us, and the launching frenzy is calming down, so the season is definitely off to a good start. This fourth season after the pandemic still shows no signs of a serious slowdown in interest in boating, so most people seem to be expecting a good season. One thing of note is the number of marinas converting to, or adding, floating docks. Sea level rise has become an inconvenient fact on our waters and most shops and marinas seem to be coping well.

Andy Dize from Roudebush Yacht and Engine Works in Dundalk, MD, brings us up to date from a part of the Bay which has been much in the news lately. “Since the collapse of the Key Bridge, we have seen an increase in requests for work and slips this spring. Our marina access is unrestricted from the Patapsco River into Bear Creek as it is located outside of the bridge exclusion zone. Projects we are working on include a Bayliner 22 for hull and topside fiberglass repair, a Lar-

son 32 topside gelcoat repair, a 30-foot Sharpie refurbishment of hull and rigging, and a Robalo 21 for hull polishing, bottom paint, deck lighting, and bilge pump replacement. We have started Phase I of our fixed dock repair and installation of floating piers to provide 45 slips for boats from 30 to 110 feet.”

Joe Reid of Mast and Mallet in Edgewater, MD, sends us his latest news. “I spent a portion of late winter building a teak swim platform for a 46foot P.L. Jones deadrise. It measured 13

feet by 24 inches, and I will install it this spring. I finished woodwork repairs and painting on a 2009 Mast and Mallet 25-foot crab yacht. It launched for a spring delivery. Currently, I am re-bedding hatches and varnishing on a Thomas Point 44. Next in the shop is a Thomas Point 30-footer for a new teak and holly sole and varnish and upgraded electronics.”

George Hazzard of Wooden Boat restoration in Millington, MD, sends us this report and request by way

# A Bayliner 22 in for topside and deck repair and refinishing at Roudebush Yacht and Engine Works in Dundalk, MD. Courtesy of RYEW

# A 30-foot wooden sharpie in for a major restoration at Roudebush Yacht and Engine Works in Dundalk, MD. Courtesy of RYEW

# A P.L. Jones Markley 46 awaiting installation of her new swim platform at Mast and Mallet in Edgewater, MD. Photo by Rick Franke

of his Facebook site. “Our latest project, a 1958 26-foot Chris-Craft Sea Skiff, has been hibernating for almost 40 years in a garage in Cambridge, MD. (It’s) surprisingly solid. Lots of paint and varnish to strip. It was re-powered by a 455 Pontiac motor but is missing the exhaust manifolds… so if anyone knows of anyone with a pair of marine manifolds, please contact us. Thank you!”

The latest report from Powers Mobile Marine Service in Easton, MD, is as follows. “Today our beautiful 1980’s Privateer went back home to Delaware Bay. This boat received a full restoration, complete with a new stringer system, full transom, full gunwale rear cap, floor, fuel tank, and to top it off, with a crisp Awlgrip paint job in Aquamist, Cloud White, and Kingston Gray. The entire boat is fully composite made with Coosa. This boat will last many generations. Give us a call if you have a boat you want to bring back to life. If you think it’s too far gone, we will show you how it can be brought back to life better than new.”

Brittany Parish from Higgins Yacht Yard in St. Michaels, MD, sends us this timely update. “It’s spring commissioning time here at the boatyard, and we’re off to a great start. Our crew is diligently prepping, painting, and servicing

vessels in preparation for another fantastic boating season. If you plan to handle your own commissioning this year, check out BoatUS’s Spring Commissioning Checklist to have the best and safest time out on the water this season. Online booking for our marina is here, and better than ever! Book your slip directly online today. Holiday and events weekends are filling up quickly, so be sure to reserve in advance.”

One of the more interesting exhibits at the recent Bay Bridge Boat Show, at least for this ancient mariner, was a demonstration of the computer-controlled Optimus steering system. Hydraulic steering systems have been around for a long time, but this is not the old manual one we’re used to. The fully operational system was set up and presented by Richard Hawse of Maryland Marine Electronics. A dummy console included a steering wheel, and when the wheel was turned, the hydraulic rams responded immediately. As Richard explained, “Think of it as a steer by wire system.” He held up a softball-sized wheel hub. “This hub is actually a sensor and can be mounted anywhere in the boat you can get wires to it, making installation easy,” he explained. “When the wheel is turned, this sensor sends a signal to the control box which then sends the signal to the appropriate pump which then sends hydraulic

fluid to the double acting hydraulic rams attached to the rudder tillers which then steer the boat. Essentially, you have no mechanical connection between the wheel and the rudder.” The demonstration system was set up for twin engines, but could obviously be, and is, used for multi engine outboard and inboard applications.

Rob Hardy from Composite Yacht in Trappe, MD, checks in with us. “We’ve got a couple of refits going on, one of them, interestingly enough, is Burt Reynolds’s boat. It’s a one-off Carolina style boat, about 30-some feet. It’s a coldmolded boat that’s been sitting for a long time, so we’re going to do a massive rehab on it. We’ve got another older outboardpowered boat that we did a lot of work on. The paint shed, as always, stays busy. We’ve got a Post in there now and that operation remains booked out through May. On the new construction side, we’ve got two Carolina style 26s under construction and we have a 42-foot Chesapeake style boat with three outboards on a shortened Markley 46 hull. We also have a brandnew model 39-footer that’s designed for outboards and a 50-footer that is moving right along as well. We are expecting delivery of all of them this year. For the future we’ve got a couple of irons in the fire. We’re still moving along, expecting

# Rearranging boats for launching is a delicate dance in a crowded yard at Higgins Yacht Yard in St. Michaels, MD. Courtesy of HYY

# A fully restored 1980 Privateer going home to Delaware after her facelift at Powers Mobile Marine in Easton, MD. Photo by B. Griffin

# The swim platform that Joe Reid of Mast and Mallet in Edgewater, MD, built for a Markley 46. Photo by Rick Franke

some interesting new contracts that are probably too soon to discuss and we are cautiously optimistic.”

On the manpower front Rob is also optimistic. “We’re fine at the moment. We are always looking for skilled workers, but we’d rather push hard with overtime and things like that than hire new people and then have to lay them off. In the last

economic downturn we never had to do any layoffs.”

On the supply issue Rob had some interesting comments. “Supply can still be an issue. We don’t hold off on ordering things now. If we know we are going to need them, we order them now. We are no longer waiting till we think we might need them. Supply can still be a consideration.”

We end this month’s report with an announcement and an invitation from Chesapeake Light Craft in Annapolis, MD. “Join us on the beautiful Chester River May 18 for the Big Little Boat Festival. Conquest Beach is situated on the 758-acre Conquest Preserve between the Chester and Corsica Rivers. It is about an hour east of our Annapolis

The display steering wheel that operates the optimus steering system at the Bay Bridge Boat Show. Photo by Rick Franke

Finishing touches on a new sportfish at F&S Boatworks in Bear, DE. Courtesy of F&S

A Bay built classic deadrise is getting a new lease on life at Hudgins Horn Harbor in Port Haywood, VA. Photo by B. Griffin

shop. But we think it will be worth the drive for those visiting from the Western Shore. The beach has easy access for small boats on dollies and plenty of shade on shore. The facility includes two bath houses with showers, plenty of parking, and, best of all, the view of the river is fantastic. The event is free and open to the public.

“Our rowing, sailing, and paddling fleet will be available for on-water demos. Under the pavilion, we will have boatbuilding seminars. The kids’ cardboard boatbuilding event at last year’s BLBF was a huge hit and will return this year. We encourage all our boat builder friends to bring their boats to play with and/or enter the Boatbuilding Contest. Bring your boat,

show off your hard work, and hopefully, you will win a prize! Grab a bite to eat at the on-site food truck, or bring a picnic lunch. On-site camping is available on Friday and Saturday nights. We hope to see you there!”

So, the Chesapeake boating season is definitely here. Enjoy the Bay and be safe on the water. We will see you next month.

Nate and Wayne roll and tip Blue Water Gloss White on a Bay built workboat at Hudgins Horn Harbor in Port Haywood, VA.

Photo by B. Griffin

An optimus Electro Hydraulic steering system on display at the Bay Bridge Boat Show.

Photo by Rick Franke

A 1937 Mathias Trumpy undergoing restoration at Stingray Point Marina in Deltaville, VA. Photo by B. Griffin

Another Record Fallfishes

Just what is up with these fallfish? Last year, two years prior, and two years prior to that we’ve reported on new state record fallfish caught in Maryland. In the course of five years this has raised the bar from 2.07 pounds to—as of this spring—3.2 pounds. On April 1 angler Blake Cronk reeled in the new record fish from the North Branch of the Potomac River while casting worms and spinners in hopes of hooking trout. Congratulations Blake, but we have to wonder… is there a fivepounder swimming around out there somewhere?

More Casting for the Kids

The Maryland DNR has a full slate of angling activities in store for kids, as the Youth Fishing Rodeos, for kids aged three to 15, continue through the 2024 fishing season. These free events are held in multiple ponds and parks throughout the state in 14 different counties, and while all are open to the public, attendees are asked to register as some venues have limited space. Details and contact information can be found on the Maryland DNR Youth Fishing Rodeos webpage.

By Lenny Rudow

Top Tagger

Yorktown angler Ed Shepherd was awarded the Top Tagger trophy this spring by the Virginia Game Fish Tagging Program. Shepherd tagged 3260 of the 14,700 fish tagged by the program, which has hit a grand total of 417,000 fish since its inception in 1995. Data collected by this cooperative effort between the Virginia Institute of Marine Science and the Virginia Marine Resources Commission assists managers in learning about fish migration, growth, and habitat use. Visit vims.edu/vgftp to learn more about the Virginia Game Fish Tagging Program.

CRAB-daptive Angling

Chesapeake Region Accessible Boating (CRAB), known for its therapeutic sailing programs serving people with disabilities and underserved youth, has rigged its Gemini power catamaran for fishing. Ready to cast off with wheelchair accessibility for anglers with their new fishing guide, George Turner, CRAB received support for fishing gear and equipment from the Annapolis Rotary Club Foundation and asks that anyone seeking more information about Adaptive Fishing with CRAB contact manager of programs Shannon Rohrer at shannon@crabsailing.org

# CRAB has outfitted one of its boats for angling action.

TTCO on the Go

ackle Cove Outfitters, of Irvington, VA, has announced sponsoring a series of Chesapeake Youth Fishing Camps to be held on Carter’s Creek off the Rappahannock River. The two-day sessions run from 9 a.m. through 3 p.m. and are being held from June through August. Campers (grades five through nine entering fall of 2024) will learn fishing skills, knot-tying, how to use different fishing gear and tools, and about Bay ecology. Weather permitting, campers will also receive on-thewater instruction while fishing from a center console and/or fishing kayaks. Enrollment is very limited to ensure a safe, quality experience; visit the Youth Camps page at tacklecove.com or email salestacklecove@gmail.com for more information.

2023-2024 Pickerel Wrap

This spring anglers gathered at The Boatyard Bar & Grill to celebrate the award winners of the 2023-2024 Pickerel Championship. The dynamic duo father-son team of Raymond and Talan Vrablic made an indelible mark on this year’s competition, with Raymond winning for the single biggest pickerel (27.75 inches) and the biggest three-fish stringer (an eye-popping 81 inches), while Talan won the Youth category with a monster 26.5-inch pickerel. Also scoring multiple trophies, FishTalk Contributor Eric Packard landed the Kayak category win with a 26.5-inch fish and second place for the three-fish stringer putting a 78.5 inches total on the board. Angler Carl Childers took third for the combined catch with 77.75 inches. WTG, pickerel sharpies!

Competing in Kayaks

The sixth annual Fish N Paddle Saltwater Slam kayak fishing tournament takes place in Ocean City, MD, June 22 and 23. The tournament features a $7000 guaranteed payout with the top heaviest stringer of three fish of qualifying species combined, plus multiple optional divisions. Visit fishnpaddle.com to get the details.

OBassn’ in the Bay

n June 1 bass fishing icon Mike Iaconelli’s Ike Foundation Pro-Am Bass Tournament comes to Chesapeake Country. The event will run out of Anchor Marina in North East, MD, with prizes totaling $40,000 and a first place prize of a new Bass Cat Bobcat bass boat with a Yamaha outboard. More important than the prizes, this tournament is the foundation’s biggest fundraiser of the year. Proceeds go to furthering their mission to get more kids into fishing and the outdoors, especially youth in areas where such activities are not readily available. The event is capped at 150 boats and there’s no registering on-site, so visit theikefoundation.org to learn more asap.

Singing the Blues

June 7 to 9 is the Blues for D.U. bluefish tournament, held out of Bahia Marina in Ocean City, MD. The tournament benefits Ducks Unlimited, and trophies and cash prizes will be awarded for the first through third place fish plus a prize pack for the top Junior Angler. Visit bahiamarina.com to get the full scoop.

Tuna Time

Mark off June 19 for registration and the captain’s meeting of the Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament. Anglers pick one of the next three days to fish, anywhere within 85 nautical miles of the Cape Henry RW CH buoy. This is a trolling-only event, with weigh-ins at Long Bay Pointe Marina in Lynnhaven and the Virginia Beach Fishing Center in Rudee. Visit vbtuna.com for more information.

# Sign up now for Tackle Cove’s Youth Fishing Camps.

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Tin BoaTs Can Do a LoT

By Eric Burnley

Of course, tin boats are not made of tin, they are made of aluminum. My very first boat was a 14-foot aluminum open craft with a 15-hp motor. That was back in the mid-1960s right after I got out of the Navy and just before I got married. I still have the same wife, but I have gone through several aluminum boats.

My largest was a 21-foot Starcraft that I took offshore, and it did just fine. I never did hook a tuna or billfish, but I did put some dolphin in the box. Unfortunately, the lower unit on the motor died and that cost me a whole summer plus a good deal of money. That fall I bought a new house and sold the boat to help with the down payment. The next summer I was back in a 14-foot tin boat.

This aluminum boat had a 35-hp motor and an extended handle, so I could run it standing in the stern. My dear friend, the late Warren White, had a similar boat and he too had the same set up. We were the only two men I know of who ran 14-foot aluminum boats on the Indian River and Rehoboth bays and the near-shore waters of the Atlantic Ocean in 14-foot boats while standing in the stern. It really is the best way to run

these boats. You can see what’s going on much better because you are standing, not sitting. It is easier to control the boat with the extended handle and when you encounter large waves, say from a boat wake, you just sit back down.

These 14-footers do not have all the comforts of home. In fact, they don’t have any comforts at all.

Warren and I fashioned decks from marine plywood and used coolers to store our fish and cold drinks as well as dry storage for PFDs and rain gear. That’s right, back then we were young and indestructible, so we didn’t wear our PFDs. Today I realize that we were young and foolish. Today I wear my PFD at all times when I am on the water.

Tin boats are not only great for shallow bays, but they are also perfect for rivers where crabbing and fishing don’t require long runs over open water.

I had a friend who rigged his tin boat for trot lining for crabs. We used it several times at Wye River and did quite well. Of course, we had to be in the water well before first light in order to get our lines in where we wanted before the rest of the crabbers arrived. As I recall, we were never the first ones there.

If you don’t own a boat, tin boats are a good first step. They are not as expensive as fiberglass, and you can run one all day on a six-gallon tank of gas. Take a second tank full, just in case.

If you begin with the bare-boat 14-footer, you will have to improvise. I strongly suggest using the extended control handle on the motor. As mentioned above, you have better control and better vision while standing. Putting in a deck of marine plywood is another good idea. As for storage, small to medium coolers work just fine.

My current boat is a 1996 16-foot Starcraft with a 1996 40-hp Mercury motor. This boat has plenty of storage, and I have replaced all the seats. I can take three of us fishing or crabbing with no problem, and most days I still don’t use a tank of gas.

As I have found out on more than one occasion, there is no protection from rain or spray. Last summer my friend David and I got caught in a surprise thunderstorm and both of us were soaked to the skin.

There is no perfect boat, but for a low price and low operating cost, a tin boat is hard to beat.

# A typical aluminum boat rigged for fishing.

Photo by Eric Burnley

Charters, Guides, and Headboats

One of the most difficult ways to learn how to fish the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean is trial and error. Then there’s the boat issue; we don’t all have one. Luckily, the Bay is full of knowledgeable guides and charter captains ready to show you the ropes. Below you will find a directory of professional guides, charter boats, and head boats to get you started on your quest for the perfect fish. Whether you like to fly fish, troll, or bottom fish, there’s likely a local expert who can lend a hand.

BR ok ERAGE & CLASSIFIED SECTIONS

S&J Yachts, Brokers for Fine Yachts With 10 locations from Maine to Florida, S&J Yachts is one of the largest full-service yacht brokerages on the East Coast. Our extensive reach & marketing helps find top buyers quickly. S&J Yachts has established an outstanding reputation for integrity and service! Our experienced team of brokers is committed to serving both buyers and sellers, ensuring fair practices and complete satisfaction with every deal. Whether sail or power, we’ll help you find the perfect fit! 410.639.2777 info@sjyachts.com www.sjyachts.com

YaZu Yachting With a career in construction equipment rental and sales, thirty plus years boating on the Chesapeake Bay, and a twenty-year Gwynns Island resident, Bob Hoefer has taken his sales talents to the water with a new career at YaZu Yachting. “Understanding the importance of relationship building in any sales arena, I am eager to meet and get to know new people. Whether in the acquisition of their new boat or the sale of their current boat, it all starts with a relationship.” 804.241.8924 bob@yazuyachting.com www.yazuyachting.com

Yacht View Brokerage, LLC announces our new 8% commission, which may include complimentary Annapolis dockage (for yachts above 100K and up to 80’ in length) and 10% co-brokerage listing commission! We will successfully market your yacht from her current East Coast location or arrange delivery to our secure dockage for yachts from 30’-80’ (Power/Sail). Located 20 minutes from BWI airport, our listings are easily inspected and demonstrated to prospective buyers. Targeted print advertising & Yachtworld.com MLS internet exposure with wide angle/high resolution photos and video. Over 30 years proven customer service! Call/ text Capt. John Kaiser, Jr. @ 443.223.7864. Email your yacht’s details for a full market appraisal to: john@yachtview.com www.yachtview.com

POWER

15’ Boston Whaler ‘11 Evinrude 60 engine. Front and back anchor, seat cushion covers, and more. $19,000 Call Joe Smith at 410.708.0579 for an appointment or more info. Sassafras Harbor Marina Yachts Sales, 410.275.800, shmys@sassafrasharbormarina.com www.sassafrasharbormarina.com

Sea-Doo 16’ 150 Speedster 2012 Preowned, 2012 Rotax-220Hp, 2012 SeaDoo trailer, Super clean, 28 hours, garage kept, custom cover, Bluetooth radio, interior orange on white, ski tow pkg. $12,995 (Stock# U-410) Rudy Marine, 302.945.2254, www.rudymarine.com

19’ Judge/Eastern Center Console Nice, clean, upper Bay boat located in Rock Hall, MD. Stainless steel top, GPS, 90Hp Honda outboard. $28,900 trailer included. Call for additional info and pictures 410.459.5670

20’ Bertram Sportsman ‘68 Ctr Console Total refit w/ trailer. 235Hp Mercruiser Bravo V6. $75,000 Call 443.534.9473

20’ Bertram Sportsman ‘68 Ctr Console Classic 165 FWC Mercruiser. Totally restored w/ trailer. $55,000 Call 443.534.9473

2022 Sportsman open 212CC F150XB Yamaha Outboard, Venture VATB-4225 Trailer, Explorer Blue w/ White Bottom, Ash Gray Upholstery, Offshore Package, T-Top, Premium Dual Chair Leaning Post w/ Flip-up Bolsters, Hours - 134, Vinyl Teak Flooring, and more! $63,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com www.riversideboats.com #20778

2023 Sportsman open 212CC F200XB Yamaha Outboard, Custom Black Engine, Yamaha Extended Warranty until 7/13/25, Hours - 147, 2022 Venture Aluminum Trailer, Shark Gray Hull w/ Jet Black Bottom, Black Powder Coating, Ash Gray Upholstery, Platinum Package, Slideout Track, Mooring Cover, Underwater Lighting, Garmin DF/FF/GPS, compass, Hour Meter, Trim Tabs/ Gauge, and more! $79,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com www.riversideboats.com #20744

2021 Robalo Boats 222 CC F200XB Yamaha Outboard, Yamaha Extended Warranty until 3/5/26, Hours - 192, Coyote Aluminum Tandem Trailer w/ Brakes and Winch, Center Console Cover, Hard Top w/ Electronics Box, Rocket Launcher, Spreader Light, Leaning Post, Compass, Simrad GPS, Simrad VHF, and more! $69,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com www.riversideboats.com #20677

20’ Sunbird Corsair 205 SL ‘92 Merc 5.7 EFI engine. Great run around boat for watersports. $4,900 Call Joe Smith at 410.708.0579 for an appointment or more info. Sassafras Harbor Marina Yachts Sales, 410.275.800, shmys@sassafrasharbormarina.com www.sassafrasharbormarina.com

2016 Sportsman open 232 CC F200XB Yamaha Outboard, Hours640, Engine Cover, (New trailer available for $5,439, Used trailer available for $3,500), Offshore Package, 12” Simrad GPS w/ Stereo, Structurescan Transducer, Porta Potty, Under Leaning Post Tackle Station, Slide Out Cooler. Purchased new from Riverside w/ all services performed by us, customer trading up to a new Sportsman Heritage 261! $56,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com www.riversideboats.com #20679

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Brokerage & Classified

2023 Sportsman open 232CC F250XB Yamaha Outboard, Engine Warranty until 10/20/25, Hour Meter214, Venture Aluminum Trailer, Sea Glass Green Hull w/ White Bottom, Desert Tan Upholstery, White Powder Coat, Platinum Package, Second Garmin GPSMAP 943xsv MFD 9”, Garmin Fandom Radar, Under Leaning Post Tackle Storage, ShipsDek Flooring, Minnkota Trolling Motor System, and more! $97,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com www.riversideboats.com #20652

23’ Custom Cruiser ‘05 90Hp Yamaha 4-stroke, equipped for coastal cruising, chart plotter, radar, auto-pilot, fridge, microwave, butane stove, TV, stereo, 3 berths, dinette, separate head, inverter/charger, recently surveyed. $49,500 For more info, call 410.798.7661

23’ World Cat DC 230 2018 NEW LISTING - Excellent Condition: Solid fiberglass, Twin 115 Yamaha 4-Stroke Outboards, Garage Kept when not in water on Aluminum Trailer. Full Electronics, Hard Top Bimini. $122,000 S&J Yachts 410.639.2777 www.sjyachts.com

2005 Boston Whaler 240 Everything on this boat is new… Garmin electronics, Mercury Verado 300 (under 100 hours), custom wrap, T-top, Sea Deck throughout. New wiring, plumbing, batteries, etc. $120,000 S&J Yachts 410.571.3605 www.sjyachts.com

2022 Bayliner Trophy T24CC 250 4S Mercury Outboard, Mercury Warranty until 7/16/25, Hours – 30, Power Assist Steering, (new trailer shown in photos is available for $6,746), Graphite Interior, Stainless Steel Upgrade, Ski-Tow Pylon, Center Console and Helm Seat Cover, Bow Filler Cushion, CC Fishing Seats with Livewell, Digital Dash with Mercury Vesselview ink - Twin 9” GPS, and more! $69,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com www.riversideboats.com #20671

Jeanneau 24’ New NC795 S-2 Weekender Legend Blue Hull upgraded, Yamaha F250 4-stroke, DEC control pkg., separate head compartment w/ electric toilet, super Loaded, call for info. $139,999 (Stock# BJ-136) Rudy Marine, 302.945.2254, www.rudymarine.com

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Twin Vee Catamaran 2024 24’ (2) Mercury 150Hp engines, T-Top Hard Top, Rocket Launchers, Simrad, GPS/ Map, Chart Plotter, Fish/Depth Finder, Loadrite Trailer, Ladder, Winch. (Stock# U-390) Rudy Marine, 302.945.2254, www.rudymarine.com

2017 Sportsman open 252 CC Twin F150XB Yamaha Outboards, Venture Trailer 7225, White Hull, Black Powder Coat, Hard-Top w/ Rocket Launchers, Spreader Light and Outriggers, Spray Shield, Simrad 12” GPS, Simrad VHF, Compass, Hours - 570, Trim Tabs / Trim Gauge, Bottom Paint - Lots of Extrasmore to come! $99,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com www.riversideboats.com #20803

2021 Everglades 253 CC 25’ Brokerage - Yamaha 300, blue hull, power poles, Garmin electronics, trailer - Ready to go! Just reduced $142,500 Call Mike Titgemeyer 410.703.7986 or www.seattleyachts.com

2021 Sportsman open 252 CC Twin F150XCA Yamaha Outboards, Yamaha Extended Warranty until 2/2/26, Hours - 631, (display 2021 Venture trailer available for add’l $5,000), Shark Gray w/ White Bottom, Hardtop w/ Electronics Box, Rocket Launchers, Spreader Light, and Outriggers, Windlass, Underwater Lighting, Trim Tabs / Trim Gauge Auto Pilot, (2) 12” Garmins, Minnkota Ultera 10’ Power Pole, Electric Trolling Motor, Boatel Kept! $124,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com www.riversideboats.com #20628

Aquasport 2500CC 2020 25’ Pre-owned, excellent condition, twin Yamaha 150Hp engines, Radar, Simrad, underwater lights, digital gauges, depth/fish finder. (Stock# U-365) Rudy Marine, 302.945.2254, www.rudymarine.com

Cutwater Cruiser WA 2016 26’ Pre-owned, excellent condition, Volvo Penta 03-200 engine, digital gauges, GPSmap, windlass anchor helm controlled, cooktop, microwave, full head. (Stock# U-395) Rudy Marine, 302.945.2254, www.rudymarine.com

Jeanneau 26’ New NC 795 S-2 Sport 2024 Yamaha F250 4-stroke, Helm Master w/ joystick and auto pilot, AFT steering station separate head compartment w/ electric toilet, unique hull design, super loaded, call for info. (Stock# BJ-142) Rudy Marine, 302.945.2254, www.rudymarine.com

(Dream Catcher) 27’ Rinker ‘05 $32,900 Lin Earley 757.672.2778 lin@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

(Mental Rehab) 27’ Rinker ‘05 $39,900 Dan Tisoskey 267.784.7229 dant@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

2022 Nimbus C8 27’ Brokerage - Mercury F300 XL, Bow thruster, Zipwake, windlass, Simrad electronics pkg, heater/defroster, trailer, turnkey. Ready to go - 3 season boat. $164,000 Call Jeff Jordan 410.320.5183 or www.seattleyachts.com

Brokerage & Classified

27’ Cherubini ‘13 $195,000 Jack Kelly 609.517.2822 jack@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

2017 Boston Whaler 285 Conquest $274,987 Fully loaded and IMPECCABLY maintained 2017 Boston Whaler 285 Conquest. Twin 250Hp Mercury Verado’s - only 320 hrs. Lift kept, single owner boat. Call Josh Miller at 810.531.9191 or jmiller@pocket-yacht.com www.pocketyachtco.com

2018 Cutwater C-28 $189,987 Features a Volvo Diesel 260 D4, Diesel Generator, Garmin 7612 w/ Autopilot and Remote, Garmin XD Radar, Rocket launcher arch w/ 6 rod holders, Bow and Stern Thrusters w/ Remote. Call John Osborne at 410.490.6250 or john@pocket-yacht.com www.pocketyachtco.com

2020 Tidewater 280 CC Adventure A versatile boat that can be used for a variety of activities such as daycruising, freshwater-fishing, and saltwater-fishing. The comfortable seating and amenities make it an excellent choice for day-cruising. $161,900 S&J Yachts 410.639.2777 www.sjyachts.com

28’ Regal ‘15 $109,000 Dan Tisoskey 267.784.7229 dant@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

Chaparral 28’ 0SX 280 2021 Twin Yamaha F200 white 4-stroke, Optimus joystick 360 control, head w/ electronic toilet, loaded, super clean, like new condition. $189,900 OBO (Stock# U-404) Rudy Marine, 302.945.2254, www.rudymarine.com

28’ Bayliner 2855 Ciera ‘01 Merc 7.4 Engine, 310H, Garmin GPS, Extended swim platform, New top of canvas, and more! $23,900 Call Joe Smith at 410.708.0579 for an appointment or more info. Sassafras Harbor Marina Yachts Sales, 410.275.800, shmys@sassafrasharbormarina.com www.sassafrasharbormarina.com

2023 Nimbus T9 30’ New - Hull #95Single Mercury 450R, Foiled HullGraphite, Thruster, Radar, underwater lights and more. Yacht quality in a modern daybook design. $290,000 Visit Seattle Yachts Annapolis for a closer look. 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

2023 Nimbus W9 30’ New - Hull #238 Great day boat and weekender design for family pleasure and on the water fun! Single 300Hp Mercury, Thruster, Radar and More... $263,000 Call Seattle Yachts Annapolis 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

2023 ocean Sport 30 New - Hull #123 of this offshore fishing designed hull. Offshore capable - Twin 350 Mercury outboards. Quality build, fish or cruise! Ready to sea trial! $490,000 Call Seattle Yachts Annapolis 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

Jeanneau 30’ New Leader 9.0 CC

2023 Twin Yamaha F250 4-stroke, Helm Master joystick w/ auto pilot, powder coated hard top, super loaded, turnkey ready. $199,981 OBO (Stock# BJ-162) Rudy Marine, 302.945.2254, www.rudymarine.com

(Elba) 31’ ocean Master ‘98 $79,500 Curtis Stokes 410.919.4900 curtis@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

2018 Sportsman open 312 CC Twin 300 Yamaha Outboards, custom painted White, Yamaha Factory Engine Warranty good until 6/19/24, Engine hours: 639, (New Tri-axle Trailer available for $11,129), Optimus Electric Power Steering, 2x Simrad NSS16” evo3 MFDs, Simrad Dome Radar, Simrad RS35 VHF. Service fully up to date, records on hand. **Boat is currently wrapped but is available to board & view** $199,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com www.riversideboats.com #20745

31’ 2016 Cobalt 302 Beautiful cruising bowrider, navy blue gel coat, Twin Volvo 300’s w/ JOYSTICK, touchscreen GPS chart plotter, automatic boat leveling, marine audio & more, fully equipped, yard-maintained, stored indoors. Asking $165,000 Brochure: 410.458.5721

Jeanneau 31’ New NC 895 S-2 2024 Twin Yamaha F250 4-stroke, Generator, air-conditioning, Fusion audio Pack, Garmin upgrade, microwave, cooktop, trim tabs, storage lockers, double Berth/U Saloon, underwater lights. (Stock# BJ-213) Rudy Marine, 302.945.2254, www.rudymarine.com

(Restless Spirit) 32’ Nordic Tug ‘85 $99,500 Curtis Stokes 410.919.4900 curtis@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

1977 Wasque 32’ (Shellback) Brokerage - Built by Vineyard Yachts this Classic Downeast design is a rare treasure. Flag blue hull w/ beautiful bright work and large cockpit makes this a great Chesapeake Bay cruiser. $110,000 Call Gordon Bennett 410.739.4432 or www.seattleyachts.com

2014 Regal 32 Express BrokerageCruise Ready - equipped with Air Con, Genset. Well-maintained and lift kept. Asking $152,500 Trade-In-Offers encouraged. Call Dan Bacot 757.813.0460 or www.seattleyachts.com

2016 Broad Creek 32 Cummins QSB5.9 425Hp diesel engine, Garmin electronics package, Windlasss/Bow Thruster, Two steering stations, Lift Kept. Price - $199,000 Campbell’s Yacht Sales, Contact PJ Campbell, 410.829.5458, pj@campbellsyachtsales.com www.campbellsboatyards.com

2021 Cutwater 32CB $319,987 A well cared for example of the sought after Cutwater 32 Command Bridge w/ twin 300Hp Yamahas. Two ZONE A/C w/ Reverse Cycle Heat, 5KW Generator, Inverter, Bow & Stern Thruster and more! Call John Osborne at 410.490.6250 or john@pocket-yacht.com www.pocketyachtco.com

32’ Four Winns Vista Cruiser ‘05 Volvo Penta 5.7, Kohler generator, very wellmaintained. New top and canvas enclosures, swim platform, and more! $65,000 Call Joe Smith at 410.708.0579 for an appointment or more info. Sassafras Harbor Marina Yachts Sales, 410.275.800, shmys@sassafrasharbormarina.com www.sassafrasharbormarina.com

(Lady Nicole) 33’ Bertram ‘80 $45,000 Curtis Stokes 410.919.4900 curtis@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

(Sweet katrinka) 33’ Sea Ray 1998 $79,500 Jason Hinsch 410.507.1259 jason@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

33’ Bavaria Vida 33 ‘23 TWO IN STOCK NOW: MD & FL. **Special opportunity on FL boat - Call** Perfect for day/weekend fast cruising! A fun boat w/ a ton of room. Twin Merc 300Hp OB’s surrounded by swim platform. Axius joystick, large retractable sunroof, galley up. Below: A/C, head/shwr, lounge area w/ table. Call S&J Yachts for details 410.639.2777 www.sjyachts.com

(Dottie k) 34’ Silverton ‘05 $119,000 Curtis Stokes 410.919.4900 curtis@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

34’ Formula 34 PC ‘97 T-MerCruiser 454, Generator, Galley, eating area. Head w/ shower, outdoor seating. $25,000 Call Joe Smith at 410.708.0579 for an appointment or more info. Sassafras Harbor Marina Yachts Sales, 410.275.800, shmys@sassafrasharbormarina.com www.sassafrasharbormarina.com

Jeanneau 34’ NC1095 Fly Weekender 2022 Twin Yamaha F300 4-stroke, flybridge features sunbed and Bimini top, generator, air conditioning, well equipped, like new condition, low hours, factory warranty. $409,900 OBO (Stock# U-405) Rudy Marine, 302.945.2254, www.rudymarine.com

2022 Sportsman open 352 CC Fully loaded w/ Triple Yamaha F300XSB’s. Digital electric steering, LOW HOURS, Venture Aluminum Trailer, Garmin GPS/VHF/Radar/ SiriusXM Antenna/Screens,12V A/C Cabin & Cockpit, Teak Package (Helm, Captain’s Chairs, Bow Backrests), Gull Wings, Electric Reel Outlets, SeaKeeper 3 Gyro Stabilizer w/ extended warranty, Yamaha Auto Pilot, Outriggers: Gemlux Bluewater Bases w/ 22’ Carbon Fiber poles, FLIR M232 Thermal Camera. **THIS IS A MUST SEE & TEST-DRIVE!! Save almost $100,000 over the price of new!!** $469,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com www.riversideboats.com #20806

Brokerage & Classified

(Eltinar) 36’ kadey-krogen ‘86

$149,500 Curtis Stokes 410.919.4900 curtis@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

2004 Duffy 37 Flybridge 480Hp Volvo Diesel engine cruises at 12-15 knots, Garmin Electronics, Raymarine Auto Pilot, Bow Thruster. Galley w/ oven, cooktop, microwave, refrigerator/ freezer. Reverse Cycle Air and Heat, Private Owners cabin w/ v-berth, drawer storage underneath. Sliding doors to port/starboard. Price$324,000 Campbell’s Yacht Sales, Contact PJ Campbell, 410.829.5458, pj@campbellsyachtsales.com www.campbellsboatyards.com

2003 Carver 396 Exceptionally maintained cruising & liveaboard vessel. Low engine hours & ample outfitting. Her current owners have ensured she is cruise away ready. $169,000 S&J Yachts 410.571.3605 www.sjyachts.com

2023 Nimbus T11 40’ Brokerage - T11 #186 - Twin 400 Mercs. Joystick, Thruster, Open day boat layout w/ yacht construction quality. 2 Cabins and enclosed head. $439,000 (Over $525K to buy new). Well-equipped! Call Seattle Yachts Annapolis 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

2024 Nordic Tug 40’ New - Hull #12 In-Build. Cummins Engine & Genset Specs. Air, Thrusters and more! Available NOW! Call Seattle Yachts Annapolis for more info at 410.397.7323 or www.seattleyachts.com

40’ Bavaria R40 Coupe ‘23 STOCK BOAT CLEARANCE – SAVE $96,000 – Wonderful Great Loop boat! Sun pad lounging on foredeck. Retractable sunroof. Large light-filled salon w/ galley & dining area. 2 large staterooms w/ centerline berths, 2 heads, hydraulic swim platform… S&J Yachts 410.639.2777 www.sjyachts.com

(Sea Cloud) 41’ Mainship ‘90 $40,000 Jason Hinsch 410.507.1259 jason@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

Jeanneau 41’ New Leader 12.5 Cruiser 2024 Yamaha triple F300 4-stroke white, Helm Master w/ joystick and auto pilot, generator, air conditioning, sea keeper stabilizer, super well-equipped, live aboard cruiser, call for info. (Stock# BJ-148) Rudy Marine, 302.945.2254, www.rudymarine.com

Jeanneau, 41’ New 1295 Fly Weekender 2024 Triple F300 white 4-stroke, Helm Master w/ joystick, auto pilot, three state rooms, two showers, two galleys-one on flybridge, generator, air conditioning, sea keeper stabilizer, super well-equipped, live aboard cruiser, call for info. (Stock# BJ163) Rudy Marine, 302.945.2254, www.rudymarine.com

2018 Legacy 42 Brokerage - Freshly painted Flag Blue hull, superbly equipped, single 660 Cummins, genset, davits, flybridge and more. Asking $675,000 Call Dan Bacot 757.813.0460 or www.seattleyachts.com

42’ ocean Alexander 420 Sport Sedan 1995 Twin 3208 cats & additional tanks - only 1210 hours on each, well-maintained and ready to go! $160,000 S&J Yachts 410.639.2777 www.sjyachts.com

2002 Grand Banks East Bay 43’ Brokerage - Asking $374,500 Call Dan Bacot 757.813.0460 or www.seattleyachts.com

2022 Pardo Yachts 43 Walkaround, oUR TRADE 43’ Baltimore, MD. Asking $1,199,000 Minimal hours, likenew, turn-key trade-in. Factory and engine/pod warranty remaining. Save over $300,000 off brand-new. To schedule showing or for more information, please contact Ian Dimka: 410.693.7386 or ian@cyc.yachts www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

43’ Silverton Motor Yacht 39 ‘06 Crusader 8.1 425Hp Engines, very clean and well-maintained. New Garmin GPS, anchor, fenders. Bottom freshly painted! $174,900 Call Joe Smith at 410.708.0579 for an appointment or more info. Sassafras Harbor Marina Yachts Sales, 410.275.800, shmys@sassafrasharbormarina.com www.sassafrasharbormarina.com

44’ Seahorse CN44 ‘05 Excellent boat for long-distance travel - perfect for a couple or family. 2-cabin/1-head. Very spacious widebody design w/ extralarge main saloon & panoramic windows. $375,000 S&J Yachts 410.639.2777 www.sjyachts.com

2017 Jeanneau NC14 45’ Baltimore, MD. Asking $449,000 Great condition. Low Hours. Original Owner. Exclusive Freshwater Usage. To schedule showing or for more information, please contact Ian Dimka: 410.693.7386 or ian@cyc.yachts www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

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(Gotisf) 46’ Grand Banks ‘89 $310,000 Jason Hinsch 410.507.1259 jason@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

2014 Regal 46 Sport Coupe 46’ Pasadena, MD. Asking 374,900 Good Condition. Great couple or small-family cruiser. Joystick Driving. Up-To-Date on Yacht and Engine services. To schedule showing or for more information, please contact Ian Dimka: 410.693.7386 or ian@cyc.yachts www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

2018 Prestige Yachts 460 Fly 46’ Edgewater, MD. Asking $799,000 Turnkey single-owner yacht. Remaining factory warranty. Predominately freshwater usage. Upgraded w/ current factory aesthetics options and custom upgrades. To schedule showing or for more information, please contact Ian Dimka: 410.693.7386 or ian@cyc.yachts www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

46’ Matthews 1973 RARE All fiberglass sport fisherman. 1 of 12 manufactured. Total refit, like new! Includes: 11’ Boston Whaler w/ new 15Hp Mercury outboard. $125,000 Call 443.534.9473

46’ Maxum 4600 2001 Well-maintained, fully outfitted & ready to go. Bottom painted, stored canvas, updated & maintained equipment w/ owner records. Offers comfort, luxury, safety & stability at anchor or underway. $194,500 S&J Yachts 410.639.2777 www.sjyachts.com

1994 Hyatt 47 ACMY BrokerageGreat live-aboard, cruiser or looper. 3116 Cats w/ approx.1500 hours. Lots of living for not a lot of money! Just Reduced $145,000 Call Dave van den Arend 443.850.4197 or www.seattleyachts.com

50’ Viking Convertible ‘00 Price reduced! Well cared for example of this classic sport fisher model. Twin 12-cylinder MAN diesels, outriggers, trolling valves, fighting chair w/ teak table option. Not into fishing? She would make a great liveaboard! $380,000 S&J Yachts 410.353.7423 www.sjyachts.com

2016 Sea Ray 510 Sundancer Twin Cummins QSC8.3 600Hp Diesel Engines (747 hours), Onan 11kw Generator (1482 hours), Two Staterooms, Raymarine Electronics, Sky Hook, Zeus Joystick. Price$795,000 Campbell’s Yacht Sales, Contact PJ Campbell, 410.829.5458, pj@campbellsyachtsales.com www.campbellsboatyards.com

2022 Prestige Yachts 520 Fly 52’ Baltimore, MD. Asking $1,399,000 Volvo DPS installed. Most outfitted, most immaculate 520 on pre-owned market. To schedule showing or for more information, please contact Ian Dimka: 410.693.7386 or ian@cyc.yachts www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

2003 Selene 53 ocean Trawler 430Hp Cummins engine & 52Hp Yanmar “get home” engine. High-quality ocean-going vessel w/ estimated range of 3,851 NM, 1,100 gal of fuel, & 400 gal of water. 3 cabins, 2 heads, salon, galley, pilot house, & flybridge. Equipped w/ 12.5 KW generator, AC, water maker, & more. $750,000 S&J Yachts 843.872.8080

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53’ Island Pilot 535 ‘11 Crafted with some of the best fit, finish, equipment & loaded w/ luxury. Low hours on twin Volvo 700Hp D11 IPS diesels, Seakeeper stabilization, three joystick stations, 2 gens, washer/dryer, and much more. $650,000 S&J Yachts 410.639.2777 www.sjyachts.com

2020 Prestige Yachts 590 Fly, oUR TRADE 59’ Baltimore, MD. Asking $1,390,000 Amazing Condition. Outfitted w/ ALL factory options and upgrades. Remaining engine/pod warranty. Custom flybridge enclosure. Available for immediate delivery. To schedule showing or for more information, please contact Ian Dimka: 410.693.7386 or ian@cyc.yachts www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

2022 Prestige Yachts 590 Fly 59’ Annapolis, MD. Asking $1,799,000 Like-New Condition. Single-Owner Yacht. Remaining Prestige and Cummins Warranties. To schedule showing or for more information, please contact Ian Dimka: 410.693.7386 or ian@cyc.yachts www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

2016 Prestige Yachts 680 Fly 68’ West Palm Beach, FL. Asking $1,795,000 Great Condition. Nearly $500,000 in refurbishments/upgrades/ maintenance since 2021. Most beautiful 68’ Prestige on the market. To schedule showing or for more information, please contact Ian Dimka: 410.693.7386 or ian@cyc.yachts www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

2021 Prestige Yachts 690 Fly 69’ Newport Beach, CA. Asking $3,499,000 Immaculate Yacht. Original Chesapeake Bay boat. EastCoast delivery available. Like-New. To schedule showing or for more information, please contact Ian Dimka: 410.693.7386 or ian@cyc.yachts www.chesapeakeyachtcenter.com

Delivery Drivers Wanted

MAR k ETPLACE & CLASSIFIED SECTIONS

Marine Canvas Seamstress Wanted Cover Loft in Annapolis is hiring a seamstress for sewing marine canvas. Pay based on experience. Email resume to info@coverloft.com and join our team! www.coverloft.com

Seeking P/T Magazine Delivery Drivers for threeday-a-month magazine distribution routes in Maryland. Compensation based upon quantity of stops. Must have a valid driver’s license in good standing, reliable vehicle, and be able to lift up to 25 lbs. For more info, call 410.216.9309 or email info@spinsheet.com

Yacht Sales - Curtis Stokes and Associates, Inc. is hiring new salespeople for our Chesapeake area operation. Candidates must be honest, ethical and have boating experience. This is a commission only position. Contact Curtis Stokes at 410.919.4900 or curtis@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

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Discount Canvas Repairs We do ALL canvas repairs: zippers, patch work, glass, etc. Experts in vinyl - new cushion covers and repairs. Quick turnaround and MOBILE! Call/text, send pictures to: 202.390.3425 Mr. K

SLIPS & ST o RAGE

30’-50’ Deepwater Slips for Sale & Rent Flag Harbor Condo Marina on western shore of Chesapeake in St. Leonard, MD. Slip sales & rentals 410.586.0070/ fhca@flagharbor.com. Storage & Repairs 410.586.1915/ flagboatyard@gmail.com www.flagharbor.com

Sailor’s Wharf Marina on Mill Creek off White Hall Bay, 20-to-45-foot slips with water & 30-amp electric. 1651 Orchard Beach Road, Annapolis, MD 21409. For more information, please call 443.336.3615 or email sailorswharfmarina@gmail.com

Galesville – West River Deep Water Slips with water and electricity, 20 to 40 feet. $1,200 to $3,500 per year. 410.212.4867

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Prestigious Award

Sharrow Marine announced that the Sharrow Propeller has been named the “Clean Technology Transportation Solution of the Year” in the inaugural CleanTech Breakthrough Awards program. CleanTech Breakthrough is a leading independent market intelligence organization that evaluates and recognizes standout climate and clean technology companies, products, and services around the globe in categories including solar technology, smart grid, energy management, wind energy, waste and recycling, transportation, and more. This recognition reaffirms Sharrow Marine’s commitment to revolutionizing propeller technology and advancing sustainability in transportation. The Sharrow Propeller is recognized as the first major advancement in propeller technology since the 1830s, with a patented design that eliminates or significantly reduces tip cavitation and vortices. The Sharrow Propeller offers up to an 80 percent reduction in noise, a smoother and more reliable boating experience, and up to 30 percent improvement in fuel efficiency compared to standard propellers. These advantages enhance the boating experience and significantly reduce each boat’s carbon footprint and impact on marine life.

“Receiving the Clean Technology Transportation Solution of the Year award underscores the Sharrow Propeller’s transformative impact in promoting sustainability and efficiency,” said Greg Sharrow, founder and CEO of Sharrow Engineering and Sharrow Marine and inventor of the Sharrow Propeller. “This honor is a testament to our dedication to advancing environmentally friendly solutions that contribute to a more sustainable future and leave the world better than we found it.” sharrowmarine.com

Charters

While you’ve likely seen this “darling” classic powerboat on the water in Annapolis, did you know that it is available for charters? Darling Charters Annapolis was established in the fall of 2022 by Bill and Alexandra Clary, two lifelong sailors, and is conveniently based at the foot of Fourth St. in Eastport near many favorite restaurants and bars. The concept for Darling Charters came from the couple’s desire to share their passion for boating and Annapolis’s unique waterfront, and to deliver it in a classic motorboat with first class touches (think cashmere blankets and elegant charcuterie boards). Darling, a Wasque 32 built on Martha’s Vineyard in 1973, turns heads wherever she goes. Bill hails from a boat building background and takes on the role of Darling’s “technical tinkerer.” He was responsible for the major hull and deck restoration last year and uses his skills to keep her in top shape. Alexandra is Darling’s captain and loves sharing her passion for the water and classic boats. Together they make a perfect team both on and off the water.

Married at the Eastport Yacht Club in the fall of 2020, Bill and Alexandra still consider themselves newlyweds and love having Darling be a part of weddings. She’s a lovely choice for a proposal spot, and there’s also been many “I do’s” aboard! Whether you are celebrating a special occasion, corporate event, or simply seeking a serene escape on the water, Bill and Alexandra are dedicated to crafting an unforgettable cruise tailored for you. They would love to speak with you about creating your own custom experience. Check out their website for some curated cruises: darlingcharters.com or (667) 225-7184.

3D Color Visualizer

Awlgrip, the renowned yacht brand under AkzoNobel, introduces a revolutionary 3D Color Visualizer. The innovative and industry leading tool is designed to empower boaters and applicators by simplifying their journey to find the perfect color for their boat, offering instant access to tens of thousands of colors from the extensive Awlgrip color database. Users can select their vessel type and explore various color options for the hull sides, deck, cabin, boot stripe, and including the fouling control solution for their region. Through AkzoNobel’s expertise in color and utilizing unique algorithms, boaters are now able to gain a visual representation of what their boat could look like in a 3D virtual environment, and then download their project scheme to discuss with their retailer or client. Unlike traditional ‘flat’ panels, the user can manipulate the virtual boat to view colors from different angles, providing a lifelike impression of how complex curves and angles will appear.

Jemma Lampkin, commercial director of AkzoNobel Yacht Coatings, emphasizes that this tool reflects AkzoNobel’s commitment to enriching the customer’s experience when it comes to the important and often emotive subject of color. She said: “This technology development is a testament to the digital innovation and passion that AkzoNobel and our yacht team strive to deliver to boaters and professionals every day. We are truly excited to better assist our boaters and applicators in simplifying their journey towards finding the perfect color and Awlgrip topcoat for their boats.” Find your perfect color with the all new 3D Color Visualizer at awlgrip.com/colors

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