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15 14th Annual Spring Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Marshy Point Nature Center, Middle River, MD. Celebrate spring and nature with crafts, animal talks, canoe and boat rides, food, music, and more! Entrance and parking are free. 15 BB&G Spring Fishing Tournament Opening day rockfish catch and release tournament. Presented by the Boatyard Bar and Grill in Annapolis. 15 Opening Day Spring Trophy Season For striped bass in Maryland. Runs through May 15. 18 MSSA Susquehanna Chapter 23 Meeting Held the third Tuesday of each month. 7 p.m. at O’Brien’s Paradise Cove, Abbottstown, PA. 19 CLC In-Water Demo First of the season! Presented by Chesapeake Light Craft. Held at Jonas Green Park in Annapolis at 5:30 p.m. Free, RSVPs requested. 19 KNSPS Membership Meeting 6 p.m. Fisherman’s Inn, Kent Narrows, MD. Public welcome. Reservations required: (571) 276-1476. Kent Narrows Sail and Power Squadron. 19 Sea Scout Open House 7 to 8:30 p.m. at Weaver’s Marine Services, Essex, MD. For youth ages 14-21 who love the water. Sea Scout Ship 7117 is forming in the Middle River/Essex/ Dundalk area. ship7117skipper@gmail.com 20 CCA Annapolis Chapter Banquet 6 to 9:30 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Philip Merrill Center, Annapolis. An evening of celebrating conservation. Oysters, dinner, entertainment, and more. Coastal Conservation Association.
21-23 Bay Bridge Boat Show Bay Bridge Marina, Stevensville, MD. 21-23 Tiki Bar Opening Weekend Solomons Island, MD. 22 Betterton Beach Clean Up 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Betterton Beach, Betterton, MD. Help clean up the beach for the upcoming season. Rain date April 23. 22 Earth Day Find a cleanup near you! 22 Kayak Bass Fishing Series At Wagamons. Check in at 6:30 a.m., start at 7 a.m. Delaware Paddlesports. 22 Open Walleye Tournament 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Deep Creek Lake State Park, Swanton, MD. $100 entry fee. Hosted by the Garrett Bassers. 22 Upper Bay Tournament Hosted by Maryland Bass Nation at Dundee Creek Marina.
23 Rock on Warriors The MSSA will host veterans and their families for a day of fishing and camaraderie on the Bay. Annapolis, MD. 24 CAPCA Monthly Meeting Marc Cruder: Inside the Oddball Vessels on the Bay. 7:15 p.m. at the Annapolis Elks Lodge, Edgewater, MD. Open to the public. 24 – May 22
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Mondays 6:30 to 9:30 p.m. at the Kent Island Volunteer Fire Department, Chester, MD. $58 members, $78 non-members. Sign up at (410) 279-0862. Kent Narrows Sail and Power Squadron. 25 CBMM Blessing of the Fleet Official ceremony honoring the CBMM floating fleet as well as other Bay working vessels and pleasure craft. 5 p.m. Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels, MD. Free. 28-30 Ward World Championship Wildfowl
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Demonstrations, classes, exhibits, dealers, auctions, kids’ activities, and more. Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City, MD. $10 multi-day admission. 29 Bay Bridge Paddle Nine-mile paddle, 5K, or 1.5K. Open to stand up paddleboards, kayaks, and other paddle craft. Launching from Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis. 29 Paddle into Spring 10 a.m. Turners Creek Landing, Kennedyville, MD. Step into a canoe and head out on the Sassafras River with the Sassafras Environmental Education Center. Canoes, paddles, and lifejackets available or bring your own. 29 Tochterman’s Striper Trolling Class Each student will leave with one umbrella and one tandem that they will make during the class. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tochterman’s, Baltimore. $75. Reserve your spot at (410) 327-6942.
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4-7 Ocean City Springfest Four days of delicious food, live music, and arts and crafts at the Inlet Lot near the Boardwalk. Free. Ocean City, MD.
5History Happy Hour 4 p.m. Bordley History Center, Chestertown, MD. Learn more about Kent County and Maryland history while enjoying a glass of wine and the company of other history lovers. 5-7 34th Annual Championship on the Chesapeake The world’s largest striped bass tournament. Hosted by the MSSA. 5-7 Rod-N-Reel 36th annual ProAm Sportfishing Tournament Chesapeake Beach, MD. Fish one, two, or three days. $10,000 grand prize.
6CCA Small Boat Offshore Seminar 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Loews Annapolis Hotel. Free. Coastal Conservation Association.
6Chincoteague Seafood Festival 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Tom’s Cove Park, Chincoteague, VA. $45 per person, children under 5 free.
6Solomons Maritime Festival 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons, MD. Free. Traditional foods, live music, model boats, demonstrations, toy boat building, free 30 minute cruises on the Wm. B. Tennison and Antique Boat and Marine Engine Show.
6Suddenly in Command Designed to assist boat occupants who are not normally at the helm who may find themselves “suddenly in command” if the operator becomes ill, gets injured, or falls overboard. 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Annapolis Firehouse, Annapolis, MD. $20. 6-7 Maryland Safe Boater Course 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Bowleys Quarters Volunteer Fire Department, Middle River, MD. $35, includes instructional materials and certification card. Advanced registration required: (410) 800-8420. Portion of the proceeds benefit Junior Firefighters program. 13 Potomac River Tournament Hosted by Maryland Bass Nation at Smallwood State Park. 13 Cheat Lake Anglers Bass Club Tournament 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Cheat Lake, WV. $80 entry fee. Hosted by the Garrett Bassers. 13 Porchfest 12 to 5 p.m. This outdoor music festival pairs musicians with front porches or storefronts so visitors can discover the sights of Downtown Chestertown to a local soundtrack. Free.
13 Kiwanis Boat Auction 10 a.m. Yankee Point Marina, Lancaster, VA. Vendors, auction, coffee and donuts breakfast. Free. 13 Eagles Public Paddle 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sultana Education Foundation, Chestertown, MD. $30 per person, no children under 12. Kayaks included; bring water, snack, binoculars. 13 Ride for the Rivers Begins at 8 a.m., Discovery Village, Shady Side, MD. Choose metric century, 40-mile ride, or 10-15 mile family ride. $45 includes T-shirt and meal ticket for post-ride celebration. Benefits the West/Rhode Riverkeeper.
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16 MSSA Susquehanna Chapter 23 Meeting Held the third Tuesday of each month. 7 p.m. at O’Brien’s Paradise Cove, Abbottstown, PA. 19-20 OkoumeFest Presented by Chesapeake Light Craft. Open house and seminars Friday at CLC in Annapolis. In-water demos and small craft rendezvous Saturday at Matapeake State Park on Kent Island. Free, RSVPs requested. 20 Cruising and Conservation Presented by Chesapeake Boating Club and J World Annapolis. 4 to 6 p.m. at J World. Free. Discussing secret anchorages, best Bay bars, and conservation efforts. 20 VIMS Marine Science Day 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Virginia Institute of Marine Science, Gloucester Point, VA. Exhibits, children’s activities, seining on the York River, lab tours, seafood-cooking demonstrations, lectures, and more. Free.
20 SERC Open House 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Smithsonian Environmental Research Center, Edgewater, MD. Wade in the river for fish, hold blue crabs, and go behind the scenes of the green Mathias Lab. $10 per car for on-site parking. Pre-registration required. 21 National Maritime Day Port Expo 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Canton Pier 13, Baltimore, MD. Over 80 port exhibitors, radiocontrolled model boats, ship tours, food trucks, and more. Free admission, parking.
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21 MWA Annual Clay Shoot 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Larry Bowling Sporting Clays, La Plata, MD. $75 per person, lunch included. Presented by the Maryland Watermen’s Association. 22 CAPCA Monthly Meeting Betsy Nicholas, executive director, Waterkeepers Chesapeake. 7:15 p.m. at the Annapolis Elks Lodge, Edgewater, MD. Open to the public. 26-28 Chestertown Tea Party Festival Tea toss reenactment, colonial parade, street party, colonial crafts, strolling musicians, local fare, 5K or 10K run, and more. Chestertown, MD. Free admission. 27 Kayak Bass Fishing Series At Trussams. Check in at 5:30 a.m., start at 6 a.m. Delaware Paddlesports. 28 Live Music at Shanty Beach Bar Music by Sons of Pirates, 7 to 11 p.m. Tolchester Marina, Chestertown, MD. 28 Beach Party 8 p.m. Rock Hall public beach. Games, bonfire, karaoke, and good times as you enjoy sunset on the beach.
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