PropTalk Magazine July 2024

Independence Day on the Bay Fireworks shows and Fourth of July celebrations around the Chesapeake Bay.

By Staff 30

Boat Review: Grady White Freedom 415

The Freedom 415 is currently the largest outboardpowered dual console boat on the market today!

By Lenny Rudow

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See the Bay: Smith Island, MD

How to plan your visit to this quintessential Maryland town. By Kaylie Jasinski

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Delaware River Romp

Delaware City to Philadelphia aboard Go-Cat, a 17-foot Boston Whaler Montauk.

By John W. Robinson

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Great Loop Complete!

Gary and Carol Zierhoffer recently returned from their Great Loop journey about their 58 Fleming, Legacy By Staff

58 A Step Back in Time

Howard Johnson’s Old Time World collection of yesteryear boats, motors, cars, and memorabilia is one of a kind. Just like him.

By Craig Ligibel

PropTalk senior editor Beth Crabtree captured this shot during the Blue Angels air show in Annapolis in May.

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Island Time

By Kaylie Jasinski

What is it about islands that make them so entrancing? How many of us at one point or another have thought: ‘I’m ready to move to a deserted island and leave the real world behind?’

The month of May was an unusual one for me. Every other week I spent time on a different island—three to be exact. First up was St. George Island, FL, followed by Santa Cruz Island (part of Channel Islands National Park in California), and finally an old favorite: Smith Island, MD. So, what makes them so special? There is a feeling of getting away from it all. But that sentiment often belies the fact that there are people who call these places home. For them, it is not an escape but a way of life. These places run on their own schedule; often governed by the wind and waves.

There are places like Smith Island that come with the sobering facts of sea level rise and shrinking land mass, despite preventative efforts. Other places like St. George Island must deal with the threat of hurricanes and declining fisheries (they were once known as the ‘oyster capital of the world,’ but due to environmental conditions and overharvesting, Florida imposed a moratorium on the wild oyster harvest from Apalachicola Bay through 2025).

But one thing that remains the same of the islands I have recently spent some time on—they are their own unique microcosm, both separate from the world and a symbol of what a true community can still feel like. Even Santa Cruz Island in Channel Islands National Park has a staff of rangers and kayak guides who call the island home during certain times

of the year. They may not be full-time residents, but along with the campers, they make up a welcoming and caring community where everyone looks out for their neighbor and aims to make sure visitors have the best time possible.

And each island was impossibly hard to leave. There’s just something so special about living on ‘island time,’ and no matter how many I visit, it never gets any easier coming back to the mainland. There’s an indescribable sense of peace I haven’t felt in too many places. So, if you’ve yet to visit one of our Chesapeake islands, I highly encourage you to start planning; don’t wait. They might not be here forever. Flip to page 32 to help plan your visit to Smith Island, MD.

# Santa Cruz Island, Channel Islands National Park, CA.

# Smith Island, MD.

# St. George Island, FL.

Bay Pilots

June Word Search

Congratulations to Jennifer Balzano, our random giveaway winner for the PropTalk June Word Search! Stay tuned for more puzzles in upcoming issues.

As another retired Bay Pilot, I really enjoyed the read (“A Bay Pilot’s Final Voyage” in the June issue of PropTalk and at proptalk. com/chesapeake-bay-pilots-final-voyage). Attached is a photo I put up on Facebook yesterday (Memorial Day) in remembrance of those who lost their lives defending our country. I took it in the 1990s while I was outbound on another ship in the Lower Chesapeake Bay.

~Bill Band

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

Keep Our Bay Serene and Clean

Dumping boat sewage into the water is bad for our health and the environment. Use bathrooms, pumpouts, or approved marine sanitation devices (MSD) instead. If you have a Type I or II MSD, disable it when in a No Discharge Zone.

KEEP OUR WATER CLEANUSE PUMPOUTS

Visit http://bit.ly/vdhcva or call 804-864-7467 for a map of sewage pumpout stations in Virginia or to report a broken pumpout.

Visit dnr.maryland.gov/boating to find a pumpout station in Maryland and to learn about No Discharge Zones in the state. To report a broken pumpout send an email to pumpouts.dnr@maryland.gov or call 410-260-8772.

Meet Lucy

Owners Mark and Laura Goldberg share this photo of their dog, Lucy, a sixyear-old mini Wheaten Doodle (Whoodle). They say, “She is our first mate and loves keeping a look out for pelicans and fish when onboard our 21-foot center console, Unplugged, in Virginia Beach.”

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

Summer Raftup Success

Rafting up boats never gets old for socially-oriented boaters, and now that summer’s here, it’s a good time to tie up with friends; just make sure that your floating party doesn’t drift with the tide and wind, or even worse, end up in a tangled mess. Try these tips for success.

Start with the mothership, also called the anchor boat or host boat. Usually it’s the largest, heaviest boat. Ideally its captain makes sure its anchor is set and holding before the other boats approach. Try a scope of 10 to one to compensate for the additional weight of the raft.

Who’s really in charge? Defer to the captain of the anchor boat when it comes to determining how many boats the raft can take or if it should break up (for weather or overnight, for example). On the other hand, approaching boat captains should access the raft and make their own determination as to whether they feel it’s safe to join.

If everything looks copasetic, as the rafting boat approaches, it will have lines and fenders ready to be received by the anchor boat, which will have hung fenders only on one side to indicate where the approaching boat should tie up. Approach at a slow speed, otherwise you may need to hit reverse, resulting in prop walk, which will just make the maneuver more challenging. VHF radios come in handy for communication. Once you’re ready to tie up, start with a forward spring line. Add a bow line, stern line, and second spring line. Use properly tied cleat hitches to ensure that the boats can be untied quickly if needed. Someone should be on both ends of each line as it is loosened. A line dragging in the water can easily get caught up in a propeller. Keep your key in the ignition, so that you’re prepared if the raft has to break up suddenly. Don’t be ‘that guy.’ Once you’re rafted it’s considered bad form to

walk through another boat’s cockpit unless you are invited to do so. Instead, walk over the bows when moving from one boat to another. Boats planning to run a generator should try to keep their exhaust side clear of other boats. If you need to break off early, try your best to be at one end of the raft. Be prepared for a change in plans. Afternoon thunderstorms are common on the Bay, and it’s safest and easiest to de-raft before the rain and wind hit. Likewise, if there’s any chance of weather coming in overnight, and unless you’re in a very protected anchorage, it’s probably wise to break up the raft before sunset and anchor separately overnight.

Enjoy your boating season and share your raftup photos with us by sending them to beth@proptalk.com #

These tips come courtesy of Hank Theuns, Rich Tull, and Leigh Seaver, founders of Compass Boating Club of the Chesapeake; Nancie Merritt of the Jeanneau Sailboat Owners club, and Dan Breitenbach, secretary of the Hunter Sailing Association, Station 1.

Marine Trades Career Expo

On Thursday, April 25, Eastport Yacht Club Foundation (EYCF) hosted the 13th annual Marine and Maritime Career Expo at Bert Jabin Yacht Yard in Annapolis. It’s a day about inspiring young people to pursue education and rewarding jobs in the boating industry. For EYCF it is a way of helping with one of the many workforce development challenges happening across our country.

Conceived in 2010 with the support of Anne Arundel County Public Schools, the Expo is a special effort that allows one-on-one connections. Industry pros and trade school and higher education reps have the opportunity to talk directly with students that have shown interest in the field. In addition to meeting dozens of exhibitors, students visit marine support businesses on the property and experience a working boatyard.

Nine Anne Arundel County High Schools sent 124 energetic tenth,

11th, and 12th graders along with their teachers. At least two students were offered summer jobs, and many others handed out resumes to potential employers.

Chesapeake High School’s technology and engineering teacher, Melvin Gill, said, “Some of the students I brought with me are probably not headed to college. Giving them this exposure to different career pathways is invaluable.”

Isaac Sears, a student from Chesapeake, said, “I learned the marine business is not just about fixing boat engines. Looking at all the interesting opportunities here feels pretty exciting.”

Brianna Horne, who came from IYRS School of Technology and Trades in Newport, RI, shared, “We got more meaningful interaction with Expo attendees than at any other event in the last year.”

EYCF Expo chairperson Wendy Madden says, “As a human resources manager in the industry, I’m passionate about the critical need for attracting new rising stars to the business. This day is one day that the whole boatyard looks forward to.”

Anne Arundel County Public Schools work-based learning facilitator and EYCF board member Kimberly Cox reflected, “I’m so happy to be able to work on both sides of the Expo. This meaningful collaboration is an experience I love giving to our students.”

Learn more about all the EYCF programs at eycfoundation.org

New Requirements for Dogs Entering the US

Are you a cruiser traveling out of the country with your dog?

We know many Bay boaters often head south for the winter, sometimes down to the Caribbean, so if you’re traveling with your boat dog, be sure to brush up on the latest CDC requirements.

Starting on August 1, 2024, dogs entering or returning to the United States must meet new, specific requirements depending on where they have been in the six months before entering the US and where they received their rabies vaccines (if required). We will summarize them here but be sure to visit cdc.gov for the full details.

All dogs must:

• Be at least six months of age at time of entry or return to the US.

• Have an implanted International Organization for Standardization (ISO)-compatible microchip.

• Appear healthy upon arrival.

• Have a CDC Dog Import Form receipt.

• Have additional documentation which varies depending on where

the dog has been in the six months before entering or returning to the US, or if the dog has a current rabies vaccine administered in the US.

As stated above, there are additional requirements depending on whether dogs have a current and valid rabies vaccination administered in the United States, whether or not they were in a high-risk country for dog rabies in the last six months, as well as foreignvaccinated dogs that have been in a country with high risk of dog rabies within six months before entry. The other category is for dogs that have been only in countries that are dog rabies-free or low-risk during the six months before entry.

Cruisers can find travel checklists for each category that their dog may fall into on the CDC website or by googling “cdc dog entry requirements.”

# Photo courtesy of EYCF

# Cruising with dogs? Be sure to read up on the latest CDC entry requirments. Photo by Cindy Wallach

Live Music Along the Waterfront

oaters who love live music on the water should check out these summer concerts:

The Annapolis Maritime Museum’s Tides and Tunes Summer Concert Series, ocated at the museum’s waterfront McNasby campus, offers free concerts featuring popular music from rock to folk to blues from 7 to 9 p.m. on Thursday evenings through August 29: amaritime.org/events/tides-tunes

The Calvert Marine Museum Waterfront Music Series consists of three big shows at the museum’s campus pavilion: Boyz II Men on June 28, Cole Swindell and Noah Hicks on August 16, and Jamey Johnson on September 6. Tickets run from $49 to $99; calvertmarinemuseum.com/141/ Waterside-Music-Series

Concerts in the Park at Cape Charles Central Park run from 7 to 9 p.m. on Saturday nights through September, with the last Saturday in August being LoveFest from 5 to 9 p.m. with music, food trucks, and prizes for best 60s costume. Free: capecharlesvirginiascape.com/events.

The Groovin’ by the Bay summer concert series returns to Mill Point Park in Hampton, VA, every Sunday night through August 25. The bands include a musical mix of beach, pop, oldies, Motown, and rock. Find free parking in the Hampton University garage next to the park and in any legal, on-street spaces as marked, including handicapped. Food vendors will be on site. The concerts are free and open to the public, and guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating. No pets: hampton.gov/3447/ groovin-by-the-bay.

Havre de Grace free Summer Concerts in the Park run on Fridays at 7:30 p.m. at Millard E. Tydings Park through July. Bring a blanket or lawn chair and enjoy the music overlooking the Chesapeake Bay: explorehavredegrace.com/event/ summer-concerts-in-the-park-2024

The St. Michaels Community Center’s Concerts in the Park Series takes place at the waterfront Muskrat Park on Thursdays from 6 to 7:30 p.m. through August 29. Guests are encouraged to bring a blanket or chairs. Picnics are encouraged, with alcohol prohibited. Popcorn, ice pops, bottled water, and other treats will be available for purchase, with proceeds benefiting the neighbors in need served by the St. Michaels Community Center. Free: stmichaelscc.org Yankee Point Marina hosts a Charity Concert Series on Friday evenings at 6 p.m. through August 3. Find details at yankeepointmarina.com

Did we miss one? Send it to editor@proptalk.com for inclusion in our calendar.

# Julie of the band Sweet Leda is a a lively performer at the Tides and Tunes series. The band will return July 13. Photo by Annapolis Maritime Museum/ Facebook

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.

The Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore has scheduled its first ever Harbor Splash event for June 23. This is an organized jump into the Baltimore Harbor at Bond Street Wharf in Fells Point.

The real question on many people’s minds is whether or not the Baltimore Harbor is actually safe to swim in. For over a decade, the Healthy Harbor Initiative has been championing the goal of a swimmable, fishable Baltimore Harbor. During that time, a core group of nonprofits, educational institutions, government officials, and business leaders worked together to clean up the harbor. This group brought Mr. Trash Wheel to life, invested over $1 billion in sewer upgrades, passed critical legislation, and conducted extensive water monitoring. As a result, sanitary sewer overflows have been reduced by 97 percent, over 450 tons of litter is removed from the water each year, plastic bags and foam containers have been banned, and the Harbor now meets the Maryland standard for swimming beaches on dry weather days.

BIGGER & BRIGHTER U.S. COAST GUARD APPROVED RED HANDHELD FLARE

• Environmentally Friendly Formulation Contains No-Perchlorate

• New formulation burns 33% Brighter & has a 35% Larger Flame than Orion’s Previous Formula or Signal

• Greater visibility & safety in emergency situations

• Produces dynamic, unique flame with a brightness up to 950 candela that burns for up to 3 minutes

• EXCEEDS U.S. COAST GUARD REQUIREMENTS FOR BRIGHTNESS & BURNTIME

• Flares can be easily disposed of by responsibly burning on land, leaving no harmful residue.

• Manufactured in the USA with certain imported components

Harbor Splash 2024

During the swim season, Waterfront Partnership monitors five sites in the Inner Harbor daily (M-F) using the Maryland beach standard for swimming. Results are posted every weekday at waterfrontpartnership.org/waterquality-monitoring and consistently show the Harbor meeting the swimming standard during dry weather. As with other activities, swimming in an open body of water requires a personal assessment of risks and benefits. Following the beach swimming standard can greatly reduce but never eliminate risk. Waterfront Partnership recommends that swimming only take place during scheduled events at designated locations.

Swimmers, 18 and older, will be assigned a window of time to swim. All swimmers will be required to wear personal floatation devices (PFDs). The event will be supervised by an on-water events management company. Harbor Splash is sold out, but you may join the waitlist at waterfrontpartnership.org/ harborsplash

Aerial Alert Signals

ALERT SIGNALS attract attention day or night and signal that you are in trouble. The U.S. Coast Guard recommends that you fire two aerial flares, one immediately after the other, so rescuers can confirm the sighting and/or direction of the signal.

According to the Waterfront Partnership, “Swimming in the Harbor is a statement that we care about this watershed and are committed to working to ensure that our ecosystem thrives. Many people don’t realize how much the Harbor has changed over the last ten years. Swimming will help them realize the potential of a healthy harbor.”

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 you aren’t sure who is out there), consider the Orion Electronic SOS Beacon. Experienced boaters carry an assortment and Orion has them all!

# Courtesy of the Waterfront Partnership of Baltimore

Ah, the joys of a quiet, motorfree vessel. Most paddle enthusiasts know the feeling, even if they have the need for speed sometimes. Those wishing for the peace and exercise paddle craft have to offer may find hundreds of event options on the Chesapeake. Here’s a sampling of good ones: East of Maui – Eastport Yacht Club

Chesapeake Standup Challenge—

On July 13, SUP paddlers of all skill levels will gather in the Eastport section of Annapolis for a memorable race and after-party brunch. Upon registration, racers can opt for a seven-mile, threemile, or one-mile “just for fun” course. The race will be limited to the first 125 paddlers to sign up and begins at 8:30 a.m. The brunch afterward will include yummy food, coffee, mimosas, and live music. A portion of the proceeds will benefit the EWE Spirit Foundation: paddleguru.com/races

Paddle Opportunities Galore!

Chesapeake Bay Paddle— On July 20, paddlers on various craft from SUPs, kayaks, and canoes to outrigger canoes and surfskis will gather at the Kent Island Yacht Club (KIYC) for three different races: a 35-mile island circumnavigation, a 10-mile out-and-back race, and a threemile out-and-back race. The post-race celebration will feature a festive luau and refreshing beverages courtesy of KIYC. The race will benefit Chesapeake Conservancy’s efforts to designate the Chesapeake Bay as a National Park, WaterKeepers Chesapeake, and Oyster Recovery Partnership: baypaddle.org

Bay Bridge Paddle— On September 15 SUP racers of all levels will gather to compete in one-, three-, or nine-mile races. This event supports the Foundation for Community Betterment: abceventsinc.com/bay-bridge-paddle Sultana Education Foundation Paddles— From April through October, the foundation offers twoand-a-half-hour paddles exploring the Captain John Smith Chesapeake National Historic Trail featuring pristine wetlands full of plants, animals, and scenic views. All paddles are suitable for the novice kayaker, and kayaks, paddles, and lifejackets are provided. Paddles are limited to no more than 10 participants.

Chesapeake Paddlers Association (CPA)— If you own a sea kayak and would like to meet and go on excursions with other paddle enthusiasts, check out CPA’s regular events and learning opportunities on and beyond the Chesapeake: cpakayaker.com.

Outrigger canoes in action. Photo by BayPaddle/ Facebook

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maryland Fleet Week and Flyover Baltimore

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.

14-15 tuna & tiaras

Ladies-only tuna tournament. Over $110,000 awarded in 2023. Photo contest is 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. at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, MD.

14-16

FSa offshore challenge

Presented by the Frederick Saltwater Anglers in Chincoteague, VA. Open to the public.

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6th annual cobia East coast championship

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.

15 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 are 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.

21-22

cca reef Ball Building

10 a.m. to 1 p.m. both days at the Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library (1410 West Street, Annapolis, MD). Roll up your sleeves and spend the day helping our Bay ecosystem. You may join for one or both reef ball building days. RSVP at ccamd.org.

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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 benefits Lyme Disease Association of Delmarva, Inc. At Indian River Marina in Rehoboth Beach, DE. Register online at kidscatchall.com

22 Pounding on the Pocomoke Snakehead and blue catfish tournament at Byrd Park in Snow Hill, MD. Food, beverages, entertainment, and local fisheries experts.

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cca Supports military Families at Fletcher’s cove 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fletcher’s Cove, Washington DC. CCA Maryland will partner with the National Park Trust to host 30 participants from 2 distinct national military family organizations for a day of fishing on the Potomac River. Learn more and register at ccamd.org

24 June caPca Program

6:45 to 8:30 p.m. virtual program with CAPCA. Speaker: Mike Singer, Founder of the Facebook group Baltimore and Chesapeake Bay Ship Watchers. Topic: “Watchful Eyes on the Key Bridge: The Unfolding of a Timeline.” Free. The Zoom link will be posted on the home page a week before the program (capca.net).

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.

Chesapeake Calendar July

3 rock hall Fireworks

Fireworks over the harbor at 9 p.m.

The Independence Day parade takes place Thursday, July 4 at 10 a.m.

3 Salute to cecil county veterans

4 to 10 p.m. at the North East Town Park in North East, MD. The official ceremony begins at 8 p.m. and the evening concludes with fireworks over the water.

4 13th annual Solomons island Fourth of July Boat Parade

Location: 8.331264 by 76.450065 (up Mill Creek) in Solomons, MD. The starting cannon will sound at noon. No registration, just show up. For more information, please contact melissa.mccormick101@gmail.com and stay on channel 6.

4 annapolis Fourth of July celebration

The Fourth of July parade runs 6:30 to 8 p.m. and kicks off at Amos Garrett and West Street. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. from a barge in Annapolis Harbor.

4 Baltimore Fourth of July celebration

1 to 10 p.m. at various locations around Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

4 Fourth of July great american Picnic and Fireworks

5 to 10 p.m. at Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk waterfront. Enjoy fireworks over the Elizabeth River, beginning at 9:30 p.m.

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Fourth of July in kinsale

Live music, food, drinks, and vendors will be at The Slips Marina in Kinsale, VA. Fireworks launched at 9:30 p.m. over the Yeocomico River.

4 Fourth of July in yorktown Patriotic parade, games and fun activities, festive music, and fireworks over the York River at 9:15 p.m.

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Fourth of July Stars in the Sky 6 to 9:15 p.m. at Victory Landing Park in Newport News, VA.

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Queen anne’s county independence Day celebration

Starting at 6 p.m. at the Chesapeake Heritage and Visitors Center in Chester, MD (free parking). Fireworks at 9:15 p.m.

Rain date July 5.

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middle river Fireworks

Extravaganza

Fireworks will take place at dusk (approximately 9:15 p.m.). The barges will be anchored just outside the six-knot zone in Middle River.

6 St. michaels Fireworks

In St. Michaels Harbor; scheduled for shortly after dusk with a rain date of July 7.

10 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.

12-14 FSa Summer Slam Presented by the Frederick Saltwater Anglers in Deltaville, VA.

12-14

Potomac Jazz and Seafood Festival

Featuring music from nationally renowned jazz artists and delicious local seafood, this three-day event includes a variety of activities for jazz enthusiasts along the beautiful Potomac River at the St. Clement’s Island Museum and in the Town of Leonardtown.

13 East of maui - Eastport yacht club chesapeake Standup challenge

This is an open water race set in Annapolis Harbor and the mouth of the Severn River. There will be three course options: The 7-mile challenge for more experienced paddlers, a 3 to 3.5-mile challenge suitable for more recreational paddlers, and a one mile Just for fun Race. Hosted by East of Maui and EYC in Annapolis. Benefits the EWE Spirit Foundation.

13-14

cca reef Ball Building

Roll up your sleeves for habitat! CCA Maryland is a pleased to partner with Defensores de la Cuenca to host a two-day artificial reef ball building project at Sandy Point State Park. Free, family-friendly event. RSVP at ccamd.org

20 anne arundel county river Days 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Annapolis Maritime Museum. Each festival will feature fun activities for all ages, including water activities, environmental educators, boat rides, live music, food trucks, games, crafts, face painting, county agencies, and more. Registration to the festivals is free and required for entry.

20 chesapeake Bay Paddle

An epic day of paddle races and a post-paddle festival to celebrate and help protect the Chesapeake Bay. Hosted by Kent Island Outrigger Canoe Club. 35mile, 10-mile, and 3.2-mile course options. Kent Island, MD.

20-21 thunder on the choptank

11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Gerry Boyle Park at Great Marsh in Cambridge, MD. Kent Narrows Racing Association.

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caPca monthly meeting 7 to 8:30 p.m. online via Zoom. Topic: Farewell to traditional nautical charts. Ryan Wartick, a veteran of Navy and NOAA Corps Sea Service, will talk about the transition from paper to electronic navigation charts (ENCs) and how the underlying hydrographic data is supplied to current chart plotters. Free. The Zoom link will be posted at capca.net one week before the program.

25 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: Baltimore County Police youth outreach (boats needed - crabbing). Contact: EJ Harman, (410) 299-2693.

27-28 SmBc leonardtown Bash on the Bay Southern Maryland Boat Club. At Leonardtown Wharf. Watch historical race boats pace each other for bragging rights. Free admission and enjoy lunch and snacks from local food trucks.

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

Fourth July Cheasapeake Bay

There’s something so magical about watching fireworks shoot over the Bay from a quaint waterfront town or the comfort of your own boat. At print time, these were the events that had been announced, but we except more as we get closer to July. We will continue to update our list at proptalk.com. Always be sure to check event websites for any weather cancellations before heading out.

Wednesday, July 3

North East, MD: The 32nd Annual Salute to Cecil County Veterans celebration takes place from 4 to 10 p.m. at the North East Town Park. Veterans’ service organizations, food vendors, military vehicles and personnel, rubber ducky race, face painting, and more. The official ceremony begins at 8 p.m. and the evening concludes with fireworks over the water. stoccv.org/our-event

Rock Hall, MD: Fireworks over the harbor at 9 p.m. The Independence Day parade takes place Thursday, July 4 at 10 a.m. Stay tuned for updates at rockhallmd.com.

Thursday, July 4

Annapolis, MD: The Fourth of July parade runs 6:30 to 8 p.m. and kicks off at Amos Garrett and West Street before heading down West Street, the wrong way around Church Circle, and down Main Street. Fireworks begin at 9:15 p.m. from a barge in Annapolis Harbor. Begin lining up at 8 p.m. for the best view. Viewing areas include public spaces northeast of the Severn River, City Dock, along the Naval Academy Bridge, any of the street end parks facing Spa Creek, and aboard a boat in the Annapolis harbor. The Spa Creek Bridge will be closed to traffic from Eastport into Annapolis beginning at 6 p.m. The bridge will remain closed until the conclusion of the fireworks at approximately 10 p.m. Click to visitannapolis.org for tips on where to park.

Baltimore, MD: 1 to 10 p.m. at various locations around Baltimore’s Inner Harbor. Stay tuned for more details at baltimore.org.

Chester, MD: Celebrate Independence Day with Queen Anne’s County at the Chesapeake Heritage and Visitors Center. The free event starts at 6 p.m. There will be activities for children, live music, food trucks, and fireworks at 9:15 p.m. Rain date July 5 (only fireworks, activities will be cancelled). Free parking at the Chesapeake Heritage and Visitor Center. qac.org

Kinsale, VA: Live music, food, drinks, and vendors at The Slips Marina. Fireworks

will be launched at 9:30 p.m. over the Yeocomico River. Hosted by the Yeocomico Club, The Slips, The Kinsale Market, and the Cople Volunteer Fire Department. The local support makes it possible to put on the fabulous fireworks show each year; donations are welcome. Learn more at the-slips.com/july-4th

Newport News, VA: 6 to 9:15 p.m. at Victory Landing Park. Great food, live music, festive entertainers, giveaways, and a spectacular fireworks display above the James River. Admission and parking are free. newport-news.org

Norfolk, VA: The Fourth of July Great American Picnic takes place from 5 to 10 p.m. at Town Point Park along the Downtown Norfolk waterfront. Relax on the lawn and enjoy an evening of all-American fare including hot dogs, hamburgers, barbecue, seafood, cotton candy, and much more, along with live musical entertainment from military brass bands. The night is capped off by the sensational fireworks show high above the Elizabeth River, beginning at 9:30 p.m. Free and open to the public; presented by Norfolk Festevents. festevents.org

Ocean City, MD: Celebrate the nation’s birthday with great music and an amazing fireworks show at two locations—Downtown Beach and Northside Park. Free. ococean.com

Solomons, MD: The 13th annual Solomons Island Fourth of July Boat Parade will start at 8.331264 by 76.450065 (up Mill Creek) in Solomons, MD, and go around the buoy on Back Creek. The starting cannon will sound at noon. Show your American pride and dress up your boat or your person and join in the fun (stars and stripes and fun only). Follow the boat in front of you and do not lag behind (must be able to do 6 mph); safety first. No registration, just show up. For more information, please contact melissa.mccormick101@ gmail.com and stay on channel 68 the time of the parade.

Yorktown, VA: The day kicks off with an 8K/5K run/walk at 8 a.m. followed by the 9 a.m. parade on Water and Main Streets. At 7 p.m. on the Riverwalk Landing Stage, don’t miss the Fifes and Drums of York Town performance and reading of the Declaration of Independence. There will be a jazz band concert at 8 p.m. and fireworks over the York River at 9:15 p.m. Head to visityorktown.org for details on parking, maps, street closures, and more.

Saturday, July 6

Middle River, MD: The Middle River Fireworks Extravaganza, presented by the Marine Trades Association of Baltimore County (MTABC), will take place at dusk (approximately 9:15 p.m.). The barges will be anchored just outside the six-knot zone in Middle River, so get your boat anchored up early to be ready for a spectacular show! The community’s support will be needed to make this a spectacular event. Visit mtabc.org to make an online donation.

St. Michaels, MD: Fireworks in St. Michaels Harbor are scheduled for shortly after dusk with a rain date of July 7. Bring your lawn chairs and find a good spot in town or come by boat and anchor out in the Miles River. The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) will host Big Band Night; doors open at 6 p.m., and the music begins at 7 p.m. Admission is $7 for CBMM members, $12 for non-member adults. Visit cbmm.org/event/big-band-night to purchase tickets.

# Up and down the Bay, boaters know how to celebrate Independence Day! Courtesy of the Solomons Island Fourth of July Boat Parade

Grady-White Freedom 415: Liberty for All

By Lenny Rudow

loa: 40’7” | BEam: 13’8” | DraFt (miN.): 2’10” | WatEr caPacity: 55 gal.

DiSPlacEmENt (aPProx.): 22,950 lbs. | max hP: 1800. | FuEl caPacity: 520 gal

local graDy-WhitE DEalEr: Tri-state Marine in annapolis (410.562.6247), Deale/shady side (410.867.1447), and Middle River (410.574.3988) or tristatemarine.com

One of the things we boaters love most is the feeling of freedom that comes with cruising across the Bay, as the wind whips your hair and the sun warms your skin. And that feeling of freedom grows as a boat’s capabilities grow. You wish you had the liberty to weekend aboard? To run out into the ocean and fish at the canyons? To invite a

dozen guests or more aboard for a cruise? You’ll enjoy all of these abilities—and more—aboard the aptly named GradyWhite Freedom 415.

As are all boats in the Freedom lineup, the 415 is a dual console model, with an angling-appropriate stern and a relaxing cushy bow cockpit. Unlike the others, however, this boat stretches the tape to 40 feet, seven inches long, and 13 feet, eight inches wide. That’s not just big for a DC, that’s downright massive.

In fact, Grady-White says it’s the biggest boat of its type they’ve ever made and is currently the largest outboard-powered dual console boat on the market.

Sheer size is what delivers a lot of those

aforementioned freedoms. With a footprint this large Grady-White could design in a stand-up head compartment with shower in the helm side console and then add on an air-conditioned cabin with a settee that converts into a berth for two (plus an aft berth for two more), a fold-down dinette table, and a 24-inch TV into the portside console.

Considering that you’ve got an outdoor galley with an electric grill, refrigerator, and sink, the 415 Freedom clearly fits the bill for long weekends spent on the hook.

Should you choose to go fishing instead, again, the Freedom 415’s grandiose nature delivers. The cockpit is huge and is strikingly similar to the cockpit in Grady-White’s Canyon 456. There’s a 115-gallon fishbox with an integrated digitally controlled refrigerator/freezer in the transom flanked by a pair of 35-gallon livewells, four

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flush-mount rodholders in the gunwales, four rocket launchers on the hard top pipework, four horizontal rodholders, and a retractable raw water washdown. And remember, this boat has the beef to fish anywhere from Baltimore City to Baltimore Canyon.

When it’s time to entertain a crowd, you’ll have no problem accommodating a large one. Pull a fish or two out of that transom box, grill up some fillets, and the feast can take place at the passenger’s side helmdeck dinette, which has a pair of massive outdoor settees facing each other across tables that rise and lower at the press of a button. If that’s not enough space for your crowd, head for the bow where two more electrically actuated teak tables sit between the U-shaped seating. OMG—a bunch of boats just zipped past and now there are wakes about to hit you broadside, potentially sending your platter of freshly grilled mahi-mahi crashing to the deck?! Chillax, the 415 Freedom is going to remain perfectly placid because this boat comes standard, yes standard, with a Seakeeper 6 system already installed.

In fact, just about everything you can think of is included as standard equipment on this boat. The air conditioning, underwater lights, an electric self-cycling outboard freshwater flush system, you name it. We were so impressed when checking out the features list that we did a count: there are 64 standard items (and several are multiple features combined, such as the hard top with 12 different features of its own). The entire optional features list has a mere seven items on it, and two are certification and electrical tweaks you’d only want if you were taking the boat overseas.

When we saw the Freedom 415 for ourselves, alas, it was at the Miami International Boat Show and running the boat wasn’t an option. But considering that it’s powered by quad Yamaha F450 XTO outboards and rides atop Grady-White’s Raymond Hunt and Associates continuously variable-degree deep-V hull design, we don’t think we’re going out on a limb to predict that if you took one for a sea trial, you’d be pleased with the results. And if this boat piques your interest, setting up a sea trial is exactly what we’d suggest. You are, after all, at liberty to make it happen. #

Smith Island, MD

A Unique Chesapeake Experience

By Kaylie Jasinski

There’s just something about Smith Island. I recently visited for the third time, but it hasn’t gotten any easier to describe this place. If you ask a handful of people, especially those that come back time and time again, chances are you’ll hear the words “magical” and “peaceful” more than a few times. When people ask me, I’m sure I get a wistful faroff look, trying and failing to put it into words.

The three-by-five-mile island chain is located about 12 miles west of Crisfield, MD, but feels in a world all its own. It is made up of three distinct villages with a total population of about 200 year-round residents. Ewell is the largest of the three and is connected by a bridge to Rhodes Point while Tylerton is located on a neighboring but unconnected island. If you’re used to the bustling small towns of the Eastern Shore, this place has a wholly different vibe. But most visitors and locals alike prefer it that way. Smith Island is somewhere you go to slow down and experience a side of the Chesapeake you don’t often see anymore.

Getting There

Smith Island is the last inhabited island in Maryland that is not accessible by car, which means you can only get there by boat—either a private vessel or a ferry. For each of my visits, we’ve traveled by personal boat, and this year, we made the passage from Crisfield in a 16-foot skiff (see sidebar for more details). There are a few options if traveling by ferry.

The boat schedules to Smith Island from Crisfield and the Western Shore vary with the seasons and the weather. The cruise boats provide round-trip service from the mainland from late spring through early fall. The three passenger ferries operate yearround and make at least one daily round-trip from Smith Island to Crisfield. A second afternoon boat from the island to Crisfield is usually available during warm weather months. If you are planning a day trip to Smith Island via one of the local passenger ferries, the Smith Island Cultural Center strongly recommends calling in advance about schedules.

Also be sure to do some research before booking a passage so that you can choose your destination accordingly.

Destination: Ewell

Departing from Crisfield, MD

Smith Island Cruises (410) 425-2771

smithislandcruises.com

Departs Somers Cove Marina 12:30 p.m. Memorial Day Weekend – October Island Belle (passenger ferry, freight, and U.S. mail) (410) 425-2422

Departs Crisfield City Dock 12:30 p.m. year round

Captain Jason I (passenger ferry and freight) (410) 425-5931

Departs Crisfield City Dock 12:30 p.m. year round

Destination: Ewell

Departing from Point Lookout, MD

Smith Island Cruises (410) 425-2771

smithislandcruises.com

Departs Point Lookout State Park at 10:30 a.m. June — August; Thursday — Sunday

Destination: Tylerton

Departing from Crisfield, MD

Captain Jason II (passenger ferry and freight) (410) 425-4471

Departs Crisfield City Dock 12:30 p.m. year round

On each of my visits, we have been greeted with the kindest and most welcoming people you could ever hope to meet, from the fuel dock to the restaurants and even just walking down the street. This most recent visit was to participate in the Third Annual Smith Island Fishing Tournament. Chris Harte, one of the tournament organizers, jokes that you can’t go anywhere on the island without it taking an hour. And not because of golf cart traffic, though that is a popular mode of transportation, but because you often keep stopping to have conversations with everyone you pass. There’s such a strong sense of family and community here that’s not found in too many places these days.

Post-tournament I caught up with Chris to discuss the inspiration behind the event, and what drew him to the island.

Navigating the Island and Tangier Sound by Personal Boat

By Zach Ditmars

The distance from the somers Cove boat ramp in Crisfield to Ewell on smith Island is approximately 11-12 miles depending on your course. The channel of the Tangier sound reaches depths of over 60 feet and strong winds and currents can easily whip up very heavy seas. That combined with traffic leaving the port of Crisfield, including large ferries and commercial vessels, should make you mindful of conditions, especially when travelling in a smaller boat.

Once you reach the island, navigating the shallows of the guts can be challenging, which is why flat-bottomed skiffs are a popular style of boat in these waters. It is important to have a gPs chartplotter with depths to help you find your way around the island. If you are in a larger vessel, be mindful of the narrow channels and pay close attention to the markers. Just remember when boating in the shallow flats of the lower Eastern shore, it’s not IF you will run aground, it’s WHEN.

The Smith Island Fishing Tournament

Chris Harte first visited Smith Island around 2013. He says, “I hadn’t been back for a bit but then I met Dr. Robert Floros at a medical conference. We started talking about fishing, and he mentioned that he had an oyster farm on Smith Island. He says ‘Hey, if you ever wanna come down and check it out…’ And I said, ‘Be careful what you say because I just might take you up on it.’ So, my dad and I took the Albemarle down. We checked out his oyster farm, and we caught rockfish and puppy drum. I was just amazed that I wasn’t even try-

ing and caught so many different fish. I was hooked.

“So, I kept coming back, often for Memorial Day or Fourth of July, and then I started taking my family there. Then the Pearl came up for sale (available to rent on VRBO: fishsmithisland.com) and it had a dock (which is rare), so I pulled the trigger in 2020.”

Fast forward a little, Chris started talking to Laura Evans at the Smith Island Cultural Center and they thought, ‘wouldn’t it be great if we could start a fishing tournament?’ Laura reached out to her son, Caleb, who loves to fish, and the seeds were planted.

“We had no idea what we were doing initially,” says Chris. “I talked to Lenny Rudow (FishTalk Angler in Chief) and

# You do not need a large vessel to get here; we made the passage from Crisfield in Zach Ditmars’s 16-foot skiff. Make sure to check the weather conditions before departing.

See the Bay

Zach Ditmars (PropTalk and FishTalk production manager), and Zach was a huge contributor getting this off the ground, helping us with iAngler and the initial tournament graphics. Then I talked to the folks at the Tangier Classic, and they could not have been more kind. Adam Corry basically gave me the recipe for the tournament; everything we needed to get started.

“We laid down the fundamental principles that it would be a charity event run by volunteers to promote the island. That first year we started with Smith Island United as the charity, and this year we changed the charity to the Smith Island Fire Department and its first responders to spread the love and because the Cultural Center just got a huge grant this year.

“That first year, we had 18 or 19 boats, and Laura got us some great sponsorships; she is just amazing. Last year we had 28 boats and this year 35. So, it literally started from absolutely nothing and now it’s really become something. We raised about five or six thousand for charity this year and last.”

The Smith Island Fishing tournament is a Bay-wide event, but the ultimate goal is to celebrate the culture of this iconic Chesapeake Bay community. Prizes are awarded for the top “Smith Island Slam,” which consists of a three fish stringer of redfish, rockfish, and speckled seatrout. Stay tuned for details on next year’s event at facebook.com/ smithislandfishingtournament.

3 Knots Marine

Since our first visit back in the spring of 2021, we have seen how the island changes a little each year, such as houses being bought and renovated, but the spirit of the island remains the same. One such positive change is the addition of 3 Knots Marine on Caleb Jones Road in Ewell. We caught up with the owners Patrick and Lucinda Welsh during the tournament, and similar to many other people we’ve talked to, they say the same thing: “there’s just something about Smith Island.”

Patrick first visited the island when he was in Elementary School. His father worked for the state government and was tasked with inspecting all the schools in Maryland, and that brought them to Ewell

Elementary on Smith Island. He says, “My mom and I came with him, and she just fell in love with it, so we kept coming back. The last time I visited was in 2003 when I was on leave from Iraq. My wife wanted me to have somewhere I could go and be at peace, so she surprised me by buying a house on Tyler Road in Ewell.

“I had my captain’s license but never really used it. I needed a place to keep my boat, so it went from buying a house to buying a marina. Then we bought an Airbnb. Next we want to open a coffee/ breakfast place.

“We bought the marina in 2021. It had sat abandoned for seven years, so we spent the last three years fixing it up. When I’m not busy I can fit a 60- to 70-foot vessel, but on average I see 40-foot trawlers. But

# When navigating Smith Island, be sure to stay in the middle of the channel, use current charts, and come in at a reasonable speed.

# Team FishTalk/PropTalk had a triple hookup while fishing the Big Annemessex River the final day of the Smith Island Fishing Tournament.

# 3 Knots Marine.

you don’t need a large boat to come here; we’re trying to get more people with small skiffs as well because they are great for fishing around the island. At the marina, we have full electric, free Wi-Fi, a lounge, bathhouse with shower, frozen bait, and snacks and cold drinks. We’re called 3 Knots Marine instead of ‘marina’ because we are a onestop shop on Smith Island. We also offer kayak rentals and tours, charters, and we are an independent towing and salvage operation as well.”

3 Knots Marine also offers an allinclusive package, which would be great for any visitor and especially if it’s your first trek to the island. The package, for up to four people, includes a private roundtrip charter between Crisfield and Smith Island, two nights lodging at The Ungovernable Goose Cottage (Patrick and Lucinda’s Airbnb), a breakfast basket, a “seafood boil basket for the evening of your choice, two-day golf cart rental, private chartered sightseeing tour with Captain Patrick, a full day kayak rental, four prepaid passes for the Smith Island Cultural Center, and one whole Smith Island Cake in your choice of flavor. To learn more, visit 3knotsmarine.com

Note to Mariners

Because Patrick also runs a towing and salvage operation, he wants to make sure boaters are getting to and from the island safely. He sees a lot of people run aground in shoal areas when they think they are in the channel.

Smith Island’s access channels and basin areas are dredged to seven and a half feet MLLW. Two large ferries travel these channels daily. Both the North and Eastern entry channels are skinny. The channel is approximately 40 feet wide. He says, “DO NOT ‘Ping

Pong’ from marker to marker! The channel markers often mark the extreme edge of the channel. Stay in the middle of the channel, use current charts, and come in at a reasonable speed. If you bump or run aground, try backing off and changing course slightly. DO NOT throttle forward. And if you are unsure, coming in with the tide is always a good plan!”

You can reach 3 Knots Marine by hailing channel 78 or by (443) 797-2490 (text messages often reach the dockmaster when calls do not as cell service is limited on the island).

Where To Stay

There are several home rentals and even a few inns and bed and breakfasts to choose from. The Smith Island Cultural Center has a great list of options at smithisland.org/where-to-eat-stay For the most up to date information, give them a call at (410) 425-3351. (For this trip we stayed at the Whalcome Home House).

Where To Eat

• Bayside Inn & Restaurant, Ewell

• Harborside Deli, Ewell

• Smith Island Bakery, Ewell

• Drum Point Market, Tylerton

What To do

• Go fishing (we’ll share a map of some of our favorite fishing hotspots at proptalk.com.)

• Rent kayaks.

• Visit the Smith Island Cultural Center.

• Explore Martin National Wildlife Refuge, a 4500-acre wetland, covering the northern half of Smith Island.

• Catch the sunset from the new covered pavilion just down the street from the fire department in Ewell.

• Go birding.

• Eat Smith Island Cake (At the Smith Island Bakery, you can choose from a slice, half, or whole cake, and we recommend trying more than one flavor.)

• Enjoy local seafood.

• Head to Jack & Pickles for arcade games (small cover fee).

• Explore the island by bike or golf cart. Things To Note:

• Smith Island is a dry island which means no alcohol is sold here.

• If staying for a few days, bring most of the supplies you will need. You can buy some items if you forget anything, but we’ve found it’s best to be prepared (and the restaurants close early). Just make sure to save room for lunch on the island!

• Pay attention to your fuel consumption if traveling by personal boat; the fuel dock is closed on Sundays so you’ll need to plan accordingly.

Smith Island might not be for everyone. If you want blazing fast cell service, luxury hotels, and nightlife, you won’t find it here. But for the people who truly appreciate the beauty of this island, they know there are not many places like this left.

# Catching the sunset from Jack & Pickles.

Delaware River Romp

By John W. Robinson

Delaware City to Philadelphia Aboard Go-Cat, a 17-Foot Boston Whaler Montauk

“Whew, I didn’t expect this much debris in the river,” I remark to Eric, as I shake my head for emphasis. The bonus stuff in the water consists mainly of tree limbs and branches, along with the occasional full-scale tree trunk. They float like icebergs, with only a token bit above the surface. Wow. Is it always like this?

Luckily the situation doesn’t persist, but in the meantime, it makes for tricky going, as you can imagine. Both of us must squint our eyes and concentrate on the water directly ahead to avoid hitting something which would quickly end our “fun run” outing. Of course, we can slow way down and idle along, but Go-Cat doesn’t like to go too slow; she likes to at least be on plane, so that’s what we’re doing.

It’s a beautiful day in mid-April and we’re 20 minutes into a little voyage that started at the public boat ramp in Delaware City, DE. Actually, the trip started at three o’clock this morning when we hit the road in tidewater Virginia with Go-Cat in tow. Two hundred fifty miles later, with stops for gas and doughnuts, found us at the launch point.

Our plan is to have a look at the 40-mile stretch of Delaware River from Delaware

City, near the eastern terminus of the C&D canal, north to Philadelphia. We’ll visit the Wilmington waterfront too, which is along the way.

We’ve done this kind of small boat exploring before and have it down to what we like to think of as an art form. Go-Cat is a 17-foot Boston Whaler Montauk and has proven ideal for offbeat little adventures such as this one.

My buddy Eric and I came up with the idea to check out the Delaware after our last trip when we explored New York Harbor, circumnavigating Manhattan Island in the process. That trip was spectacular and would be hard to beat; we adjusted our expectations accordingly, just in case.

This section of river maintains a width of between two and three miles, so there’s

definitely a big-water feel to it. There’s enough fetch to generate some sizable chop when the wind picks up. Southeast of here the Delaware River opens up into a funnelshaped bay of the same name. Delaware Bay extends for 70 often-tempestuous miles to the Atlantic.

Upon entering the river from the side creek at Delaware City we’re greeted with, besides tree limbs in the water, the view across to Pea Patch Island, home to Fort Delaware. The majestic masonry fort was built near the end of the War of 1812 to protect the harbors of Wilmington and Philadelphia. Rebuilt in the years prior to the Civil War, it was used as a prisoner of war camp during that conflict.

Heading up the river we have Delaware and then Pennsylvania on our port side

# Go-Cat is a 17-foot Boston Whaler Montauk and has proven ideal for offbeat little adventures such as this one.

# Happy boaters.

# Eric minding ship and fueling up.

and New Jersey to starboard. We head to Philadelphia first, with the plan to more slowly explore it on our return. We pass the inviting-looking towns of New Castle, DE, and Pennsville, NJ. Petroleum depots, refineries, and other maritime industry dot the river. Interstate 495 hugs the Delaware side in a section near Wilmington, through the residential neighborhoods of Bellefonte and Claymont. The traffic is thick, and it makes us glad to be on the water. We glimpse Amtrak trains rolling by periodically, bound for places like my hometown of Roanoke, VA, and New York and Boston.

Trips like this are so often a result of poring over maps; my Rand McNally Road Atlas is almost worn to tatters, not to mention my collection of nautical charts. Such regular perusal was the genesis of this sojourn on the Delaware, and I encourage a healthy affection for maps to anyone who will listen.

Entering Pennsylvania waters, around Marcus Hook and Chester, there’s a notable uptick in the level of riverside industry; the waterfront is practically an uninterrupted stretch of factories, refineries, sand and scrap metal heaps, and all the fascinating vessels to attend to it all. Ocean-going ships are moored along the way, and massive tugs with pilot houses six stories high chug up and down the river in this vicinity.

The wind on the water increases, the breeze chilling on an otherwise warm spring morning. We motor along, Go-Cat and crew in good spirits. There are only a few other recreational boaters out, a few fishermen. We’ve been watching planes coming and going in the distance and now we’re abreast of Philadelphia International Airport. The runways are right next to the river and we of course love watching the big jets take off and land so close by. We’re soon officially in the waters of the City of Philadelphia.

We arrive at the entrance to the Schuylkill River on the port side. It beckons and we head up it, following its sinuous course. Industry lines it, some of it appearing decaying and abandoned. There’s a forgotten feeling, a sense of urban wilderness. Philadelphia is right here but it seems far away. Still heading slowly up the Schuylkill, we come to the riverside park at Bartram’s Garden. It features paths

and meadows. There’s a floating dock with a collection of colorful dinghies bobbing alongside it. Like puppies they seem eager for attention.

A little farther on, the office buildings of Philly peek above the trees lining Schuylkill River Park. This is our turnaround point; it’s time to head back the way we came. We pause to marvel again at the huge Philly Shipyard just upstream of the Schuylkill River mouth.

We leave the City of Brotherly Love astern and head back down the Delaware with one eye ever on the lookout for floating hazards. But first, across from Philadelphia, we skirt along the New Jersey side where Red Bank Battlefield Park is situated. Commemorated there is the Revolutionary War battle in which the English were repelled, preventing the enemy’s use of the river as transportation. You gotta love Revolutionary War history.

The return voyage down the Delaware is relaxed. The tidal flow is going our way, there’s not much debris in the water, and we have plenty of fuel and provisions. At least enough to get us comfortably back to port this evening. Life aboard Go-Cat is good.

The highlight of the return trip is our poke up the Christina River at Wilmington, DE. The city is a mile or so up the Christina from its mouth at the Delaware. First, we come to a busy container port, and we idle alongside it. We watch like excited kids as the massive cranes on 10-story derricks offload a moored ship.

A few turns up the Christina we seem to have transited a time warp. We find ourselves confronted with a 17th-century sailing vessel, complete with monkey-like crew scurrying up and down the rigging, maintaining and repairing. It turns out to be a replica of the Kalmar Nyckel, the Tall Ship of Delaware. The original ship voyaged transatlantic in 1638 to establish the colony of New Sweden. It reminds us of just how bold our ancestors were. We gawk and wave as we slowly pass.

Along the Wilmington waterfront proper we encounter several floating docks which look inviting for a stop. Unfortunately, they feature signs which make clear that we best keep looking! A little farther

on we do find a public dock to tie up for a picnic and a stretch. The River Walk promenade is busy with pedestrians, and we receive a Wilmington welcome after all. The skyline is studded with bank buildings, reminding us of Wilmington’s status as the queen of financial institutions.

The tuna fish sandwiches, chips, and cookies and all the rest are a happy memory as we leave Wilmington in our wake. Time to return to Delaware City, but we still have plenty of daylight, so we take our time. Along the way we pull in for a closer inspection of pretty New Castle. We nominate it for most appealing town on this part of the Delaware River.

Before returning to the boat ramp, we stop at the Delaware City public dock, tie up, and take a walking tour of the place. We meet some friendly locals, who are quick to smile and point out things we must see while we’re here. The history of the town is interesting; its early 19th century roots directly linked with the creation of the C&D Canal. It was a totally planned, laid-out city, created from scratch to serve the needs of the burgeoning canal commerce. Founders imagined it would grow in size and importance to equal Philadelphia. That hasn’t happened but that’s not a bad thing. We like Delaware City just the way it is.

As per usual when such an outing is winding down, our heads are brimming with newfound experiences. Returning to the ramp we load Go-Cat back on the trailer, strap her down, and take off to find tacos and otherwise rejoin life on dry land.

Yes, our latest mini-expedition in the waterworld has been entertaining and uplifting, once again affirming the sentiments of the Scottish author Ken Grahame: “There is nothing—absolutely nothing— half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats.” #

Great Loop Complete!

Gary and Carol Zierhoffer recently “crossed their wake” and returned from their Great Loop journey about their 58 Fleming, Legacy. Here they share with PropTalk highlights of the journey, how it all came about, and advice for would-be Loopers.

Background

Both Gary and Carol grew up boating. Carol, who hails from North Smithfield, RI, says she practically lived on the boat in the summer because her parents were both school teachers. Gary, originally from Lexington, MA, grew up waterskiing on smaller boats. Their first boat together was in Centerport, NY, on Long Island sound: a 27-foot Sea Ray in 1998 named Legacy. They graduated to a 33-foot Sea Ray (Legacy II), and then a 38-foot Sea Ray (Legacy III), until they took the big plunge to the 58 Fleming in

2020 (Legacy). The couple, now retired, have been members of Annapolis Yacht Club (AYC) since 2015.

How did the idea for the Great Loop come about?

“Interestingly, we can’t remember whose idea it was, and we each point at each other! We started planning for the Great Loop some time in 2017 prior to Carol’s retirement in 2019. We ordered the boat in 2018. It was built in Taiwan and shipped to the US arriving in March 2020 just as Covid was shutting the world down. Legacy was outfitted

right here in Edgewater at Burr Yacht Sales and delivered to us in June 2020. We thought we would prepare in 2020 and leave in May of 2021, but Covid had Canada shut down to US boats and many places we’d want to go (museums and historical sites) were closed.

“We changed our plans to leave in May of 2022. That also changed since our elderly golden retriever, Stryker, was not doing well and the trip would have been difficult at best. We decided to give him his best life and delayed one more year. He passed in December of 2022, and we cast off lines on May 25, 2023, the day after the Blue Angels air show (didn’t want to miss that!). We rented out our house while we were away.”

Tell us more about your boat.

“Legacy is a 58-foot Fleming—ideal for the Great Loop. We were one of the larger boats on the Loop with plenty of creature comforts: three staterooms, full size refrigerator and freezer, generator, isinglass enclosed fly bridge, pilot house to run in cold/wet weather, great electronics for navigation, water maker, and 1400-gallon fuel capacity that at cruising speed would allow us to cover 1400 miles, and full walk around gunwales The most common boat on the Loop is a 39/40-foot Mainship and we encountered many. We’d be the big brother/sister to that boat with lots more creature comforts.

“Positives: amazing boat with outstanding support and service from Burr Yacht Sales.

# Cruising to Burleigh Bay in Canadanarrow channels and shallow water.

# Gary and Carol Zierhoffer crossed their wake in Annapolis on May 18.

“Negatives: not many… just need to be very mindful of water depth (we draw five feet) and air draft (we need 24 feet to clear a fixed bridge). Our mast does fold down, which we did several times on the Erie Canal, Trent Severn Waterway, and Chicago. Even with the mast folded down and our air draft at 19 feet, we could not get under the lowest fixed bridge in Chicago that would have allowed us to cruise through the downtown area. That being said, we went around on a different route and transited under the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad Bridge (the fixed bridge south of Chicago with 19 feet, six inches of clearance). They say poor planning here can turn the Great Loop into the Great U-turn… We got through by a few inches! It was an exciting day. Not to worry about not going through Chicago; a highlight of the trip was taking the architectural cruise on a commercial boat—great tour!”

How did it feel to cast off the lines?

“When we started, we felt pretty confident since it would be all waters we had navigated before. We headed up the Chesapeake, across the C&D Canal into Delaware Bay and to Cape May, up the coast of Delaware on the outside to Sandy Hook, and then we took a side trip in the Long Island Sound to Deep River, CT (near Essex on the Connecticut River) to visit family. Then we backtracked on Long Island Sound into NYC, toured there for a few days, and started the trek up the Hudson. It was when we reached Verplank, NY (where we picked up Legacy III), that we were now in unfamiliar territory, so it became more exciting. Shortly after that, we entered the Erie Canal and our first locks (a little nervous), but we got the hang of that pretty quickly.

“We had lots of cruising experience, but not for such a long period of time. Locks were new to us, as was dealing with strong currents in certain parts of the country, but you learn along the way and the other experienced Loopers are all super helpful.”

# All rafted together in Echo Bay.

Favorite places/memories along the journey?

“The Georgian Bay and North Channel in Canada were spectacularly beautiful; you reach these after transiting the entire Trent Severn Waterway and her (roughly) 40 locks. A couple favorites of the locks were the two lift locks (Peterborough and Kirkfield) as well as the Big Chute which literally carries your boat out of the water, over a road, and back into the water on a platform and sling system, pulled on a set of rails.

“We also enjoyed the Bustard Islands, also in Canada—a beautiful set of islands with spectacular anchorages. Michigan was a hidden gem for us. We had no idea how beautiful the coastline was and enjoyed exploring the small towns and beautiful dunes including Sleeping Bear. A real highlight was crossing Lake Michigan on a beautiful flat day to arrive in Milwaukee and explore the western shore of Lake Michigan in addition to the eastern shore. We’d liked to have spent more time in Michigan and would like to return there.

“Something we had not anticipated were the history lessons we learned along the way—so many amazing museums with history of the colonial days, American Revolution, the painful history of slavery, the Civil War, and both World Wars.

“We also enjoyed a side trip to New Orleans where the highlights were amazing food, including beignets, and jazz bars as well as the World War II Museum. Our only complaint was we didn’t have enough time! Another great side trip was a road trip to Niagara Falls from Brewerton, NY. Having never been there, it was a real thrill to experience.

“We were blessed to have family and friends join us for parts of our trip. This included a Christmas visit from our son Michael in Clearwater Beach, FL, and our daughter Sarah and her boyfriend in January. We enjoyed the Fort Myers/Captiva/ Cabbage Key area of Florida where we had the most amazing dolphin escorts as we traveled. We had four to five jumpers on both the starboard and port sides as well as four to five running in the bow wave. Truly amazing!”

What did it feel like to “cross the finish line?”

“It was exciting, invigorating, and a bit of a relief. The last month or so we were beginning to feel “gethome-itis” and even accelerated a bit, deciding that the southern Chesapeake was full of locations we could go back to and really tour a bit more in the future. Legacy is not just our Loop boat; it’s our forever boat. We enjoyed each port we stopped in and tried to find the local food, museums, and historical sites. We will tour the lower Chesapeake more thoroughly in the coming years.

“Crossing the finish line was very exciting! We came around the corner of the mooring field in Annapolis to a few of our friends on the pier at AYC cheering. We arrived around noon (on May 18), had a buffet of food delivered at 12:30, and welcomed our friends and family to come and celebrate with us all afternoon. It was a blast!”

# Celebrating the finish with friends and family at AYC.

What advice do you have for boaters dreaming about the Great Loop?

“Do it! Don’t wait!

“Be sure you are comfortable handling your boat in different conditions because you will encounter many: wind, shallows, currents, tight quarters, etc. Practice docking, rafting up, and anchoring/mooring. We were surprised at how many Loopers were uncomfortable or unskilled at rafting with other boats, which you may be required to do in locks. As a result, we bought extra fenders along the way so we could have protection from the lock walls and from other boats told to raft to us who approached with little to no fenders or fenders in the wrong places!

“Strong currents in the Carolinas were probably one of the toughest things we encountered. Planning your arrival and departure at slack tide was key. One great piece of advice we got from a fellow

Looper was if you can’t depart at slack time, reposition your boat away from narrow fairways or tough spots at slack tide the night before you leave (example: move to the gas dock for the night after the gas dock closes). Great wisdom and stress reducer!

“Be sure you have good up-to-date chart packages for all the areas you will travel to. Use multiple wind/wave apps and practice with them beforehand so you know which are most reliable. You will meet lots of folks along the way with different expertise and experience. Over time you will learn whose advice you should trust and whose to be wary of!

““We definitely recommend joining the America’s Great Loop Cruiser’s Association (AGLCA) and reading ‘the forum’ for some time before you travel. There is a wealth of information there to aid your trip. Cruising guides for the various regions were extremely helpful in finding marinas, anchorages, and things

to do. There are so many out there, so do your research and choose the one you want. And of course, triangulate with other Loopers.” #

To read more about Gary and Carol’s voyage, check out their blog: legacyontheloop.com/blog.

# We got this! Transiting a lock near Little Falls, NY,

Eye on the Bay

Blue Angels

Photos by Beth Crabtree and Royal Snyder

Each year the Blue angels roar into annapolis for the u.S. Naval academy commissioning Week. this is always one of the most popular raftup events of the year, and boaters came out in droves to celebrate.

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The Cannon Has Sounded; the Fun Has Begun!

he official start of the 2024 Indian Creek Yacht Club (ICYC) boating season was marked with a ceremonial Flag Raising and Blessing of the Fleet, a time-honored tradition among yacht clubs around the world. Eighty members applauded Friday’s event. The 2024 Bridge, and several past commodores including 101-year-old Terry Greene who was commodore in 1996, dressed in whites for the occasion.

Under the leadership of commodore Randy Graham, ICYC has put together two dozen events for this season, both ashore and afloat. Rear commodore Lou Frank was responsible for this year›s Flag Raising decorations, ceremony, and social gathering. Following the ceremonial canon, members enjoyed a champagne toast, refreshments and heavy hors d’oeuvres at Indian Creek’s new waterfront pavilion, making the most of cool weather yet warm company of fellow boaters before the evening’s rain arrived.

Weekend rain, however, did not dampen the spirits of those attending the

weekend’s Shakedown Cruise, both by land and water. Led by fleet captain Steve Young, members enjoyed pirate-themed trivia, a sea shanty dinner fit for hungry pirates, and danced into the night on Saturday.

ICYC has a long history delivering entertaining evenings, and that showed

with a room filled with festive attire and décor. This year’s best pirate costume award went to Lisa Hunt and Cliff Voss.

ICYC is looking forward to remaining a deep-water destination for boaters cruising up and down the Chesapeake Bay! Learn more at icycc.com.

# (L-R) ICYC port captain David Forsyth, treasurer Paul Harris, secretary Kathryn Wainscott, fleet captain Steve Young, rear commodore Lou Frank, and vice commodore Bob Young.

B 3 = Boats + Barbeque + Band

In mid-May, on Preakness weekend, the Marine Trawler Owners Association (MTOA) Chesapeake Bay Cruisers (CBC) were bound for beautiful North Point Marina in Rock Hall, MD, for the B³ Boats + Barbeque + Band shakedown event.

Eight boats ventured from various ports to meet five members whose home port is North Point. The event began with Friday night docktails in the Bayside pavilion and conversations about the six other upcoming events already scheduled for 2024. Under the pavilion boaters were sheltered from precipitation and had a spectacular view of the Bay Bridge and on Saturday evening saw an awesome sunset.

After Saturday morning’s coffee and pastries, three Vessel Safety Check examiners from the Kent Narrows Sail & Power Squadron arrived to do eight ves-

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sel inspections. At 4 p.m., guest speaker Lori Cambell, the owner of North Point Marina, shared her interesting stories of marina ownership experiences that have spanned well over 30 years.

Captain Dave Sharp followed with interesting recollections of delivery and racing adventures all over the East Coast, Bahamas, and Caribbean. Dave is also a

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member of The Singing Captains band who performed for us later that evening. Dinner was highlighted by delicious home smoked BBQ brisket and chicken thanks to member Peter Frailey’s culinary talents, along with side dishes provided by the rest of the attendees. After dinner, ticket drawings were held for door prizes and a 50/50 cash split. A donation of $300 was made to the Boaters Rights Advocacy Defense Fund to help protect our boating and anchoring rights.

The highlight of the evening was a spectacular performance by The Singing Captains in the pavilion right on the scenic bayfront. It was a perfect ending to kick off the new boating season. The MTOA CBC would like to thank all of our gracious sponsors whose generous donations made our event so successful. Learn more at mota.clubexpress.com.

No wonder they are smiling: Gary and Michelle Schlectic, Exit Strategy, were raffle winners and collected numerous small prizes.

Spectators Welcome at Vintage Event

By Jim Berry

By the time you read this, the first American Power Boat Assocation (APBA) vintage race boat event in the Bay region, presented by the Southern Maryland Boat Club (SMBC), will be a recent memory of the participants and public attendees at the popular Piney Point, MD, venue.

More than 30 boats from eight states and two boats from Canada descended upon Southern Maryland June 7 to 9 for the opportunity to run their classic racing hulls on a famed course, utilized in the 1950s through the 1980s, that produced many regional, national, and even a world championship for the local racers during that period.

Piney Point is quickly becoming a favorite of all involved because of the excellent facilities and prime waters for the owners and drivers of vintage race boats to showcase the excitement of speed, smells, and sounds of yesterday’s championship boats and drivers.

For those of you that joined us that weekend, we appreciate your patronage and hope you enjoyed yourselves. Our sponsors and donors are great partners that allow these events to become a reality.

For those that could not attend, you have another chance to see an additional event sanctioned by the APBA and presented by the SMBC in Leonardtown, MD, at the town’s Historic Leonardtown Wharf Park. Breton Bay is a famous racecourse location for drivers. The race fans love this area because of the awesome views and its proximity to the revitalized downtown area for food, drink, antique hunting, or just socializing with friends and family. The dates for this event are July 27-28. Saturday hours of on-water heats begin at 9 a.m. and end at 4 p.m., with lunch between noon and 1 p.m. Sunday hours are set to begin at 11 a.m. and will end at 3 p.m., with an hour for lunch beginning at noon. The pits will be open for spectators to enter during lunch to get up close and personal with the boats and drivers with plenty of picture opportunities for young and old. Find more details at southernmarylandboatclub.com.

Classic Boats at the DC Boat Show

By Chris “Seabuddy” Brown

The Chesapeake Bay chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society had a strong showing with unique classic boats at the DC Boat Show at National Harbor May 3-5. As many as five club members were on-hand in the booth, eager to answer questions.

Both fiberglass and wood classics were represented, although two of the boats attracted the most attention. By far, the most popular classic boat was the fiberglass Glastron. She’s rare and very special because she’s an early bowrider. And although she’s over 50 years old she looks almost brand new. She was powered by a period-correct 115-hp Mercury outboard, painted all black. This Glastron comes with a caveat, however; she has more seating room than her capacity plate allows.

The second boat that people loved at the DC Boat Show was an elegant wood runabout built by Hacker. The history of John L. Hacker, a pioneering naval architect, is legendary. At age 22, he became an accredited marine designer with a passion for increasing speed and performance in motorboats. A new design he introduced moved the engine to a mid-ship location and installed a cockpit containing the controls forward. That design is now known as the runabout.

After designing the fastest boat in the world in 1904, he founded the Hacker Boat Company in 1908. Before 1920, he had made a runabout that was faster, more efficient, and provided a smoother ride than other boats of its day, thanks to its V-bottom hull up on plane rather than cutting its way through the water. Today the company is still building its legendary wooden motorboats, now as “modern classics.”

For more information about the Antique and Classic Boat Society, visit acbs.org.

# Photo by Ruth Hammett

# Fiberglass Glastron at National Harbor.

Call for Volunteers: Reef Ball Building

Reef balls are specially designed artificial reef units that are used worldwide to build and restore reef habitat. Locally, the Coastal Conservation Association MD (CCA MD)has an on-going reef ball building program. The three-dimensional concrete structures help restore the Chesapeake’s marine habitats, improve water quality, and enhance recreational fishing. They resemble small igloos and provide substrate that oysters and other filter feeders attach to. They also provide hollow structure for juvenile fish and crabs to hide from predators. Reef balls make some great fishing spots.

You can help build reef balls! CCA volunteers work outside in teams (or individually) to assemble reef ball molds and help fill them with concrete that is mixed by hand with a small electric mixer, or in some instances, from a concrete truck. Depending on whether you attend day one or day two of a project, you may remove the molds from previously built reef balls first and set molds up for another pour later that day. This is open to the public with opportunities for all ages and abilities.

Two-day projects are scheduled in June and July in Annapolis. Volunteers may attend one or both days of either project. Sessions run from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The first build opportunity is Friday, June 21 and Saturday, June 22 at the Michael E. Busch Library on West Street. The second build opportunity is Saturday, July 13 and Sunday, July 14 at Sandy Point State Park. For more information or to register, go to ccamd.org.

# Making reef balls at Busch Library in Annapolis, 2023. Photo courtesy of James Ronayne/Facebook

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

Patapsco River, Canton

2780 Lighthouse Point E, Baltimore 443.815.4901

Rams Head Dockside

Furnace Creek

1702 Furnace Drive, Glen Burnie 410.590.2280

Raw & Refined

Patapsco River Canton

2723 Lighthouse Point E, Baltimore

443.282.3640

River Watch Restaurant & Marina

Hopkins Creek, off Middle River

207 Nanticoke Road, Essex, MD

410.687.1422

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

The Sea Horse Inn

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

Bayside Inn and Restaurant

Levering Creek, Smith Island

4065 Smith Island Road, Ewell, MD 410.425.2771

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

Deltaville Tap and Raw Bar

Jackson Creek, off Piankatank River

274 Buck View Lane

804.776.1039

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

Harborside Deli

Levering Creek, Smith Island 4061 Whitelock Road, Ewell, MD 410.425.2525

Leadbellys Restaurant

Crockrell Creek, Fairport Marina

253 Polly Cove Road, Reedville, VA 804.453.5002

Lorraine’s Seafood Restaurant

Tangier Island

4409 Chambers Lane, Tangier, VA 757.891.2225

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

Blue Moon Taphouse

Elizabeth River Waterside District

333 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA

757.426.7433

Blue Pete’s Restaurant

Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge, Pungo 1400 N. Muddy Creek Road, Virginia Beach, VA

757.426.2278

Bubba’s Seafood Restaurant

Lynnhaven Inlet

3323 Shore Drive, Virginia Beach, VA

757.481.3513

Bull Island Brewing Company

Hampton River

758 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, VA

757.884.8884

Captain Chuck-A-Muck’s Jones Creek, off James River 21088 Marina Road, Smithfield, VA

757.356.1005 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

Fish and Slips Marina Raw Bar and Grill

Elizabeth River, Tidewater Yacht

Marina (B Dock)

10 Crawford Pkwy, Portsmouth, VA 757.998.6631

Hole in the Wall Waterfront Grill

Milford Haven, Gwynn’s Island 384 Old Ferry Road, Gwynns, VA 804.505.1005

Longboards East Beach-Norfolk

Little Creek

4521 Pretty Lake Avenue, Norfolk, VA 757.399.4010

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

Rockafeller’s Restaurant

Lake Rudee

308 Mediterranean Avenue, Virginia Beach, VA

757.422.5654

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

Stripers Waterside Restaurant

Elizabeth River Waterside District

333 Waterside Drive Suite 105, Norfolk, VA

757.837.4100

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

Harford County Spring Nationals

The second annual Harford County Spring Nationals, presented by the Kent Narrows Racing Association, were held May 11-12 at Flying Point Park in Edgewood, MD. For the full results, visit apba.org.

Saturday

1.5 Litre Stock

1. T-5, Trophy Hunter, Douglas W. Hagatha

2. T-2, Mist Opportunity, Richard Shaw

1 Litre

1. Y-80, Outlaw, Robert Wilson

2. Y-54, Pink Panther II, James Eric Thompson

2.5 Litre Stock

1. S-92, Tenacity, Alfred Thompson

2. S-35, TM Special, TKO Racing/ Thompson Borthers Racing LLC

3. 3. S-27, Other People’s Money, Carolyn Oliver E-350

1. E-52, Legacy 1, Paul Barber

2. E-773, Martin Rochon

3. E-300, Pennzoil, Budget Buster Racing Sportsman Advanced

1. SA-40, Slow Poke, Dustin Dailey

2. SA -24. April, Michael Smith

Jersy Speed Skiff

1. JS-991 Bound for Glory, Billy Sewell

2. S-8, Repeat Offender, George Sewell

3. JS-41, The Crabster, Jimmie Stewart

Photos By Dennis Falkowski / Fare Photo

Harford County Spring Nationals

Sunday

1.5 Litre Stock

1. T-5, Trophy Hunter, Douglas W. Hagatha

1 Litre

1. Y-80, Outlaw, Robert Wilson

2.5 Litre Stock

1. S-92, Tenacity, Alfred Thompson

2. S-35, TM Special, TKO Racing/ Thompson Brothers Racing LLC

3. S-341, 3 Of a Kiwnd, Woody Pleiscott

E-350

1. E-300, Pennzoil, Budget Buster Racing

2. E-52, Legacy 1, Paul Barber

3. Martin Rochon

Jersey Speed Skiff

1. JS-991, Bound for Glory, Billy Sewell

2. JS-23, Kryptonite, Keith Gunther

3. JS-721, Go’n Skiff’N Crazy, Courtney Truelove

36th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Festival and Coastal Arts Fair

The beloved Father’s Day weekend event is finally here! Celebrating this year’s theme of “It’s All About Fishing,” owners of vintage sport and commercial fishing boats will be lined up to display their Boston Whaler, Chris-Craft, Rybovich, Hatteras, Lyman, and Egg Harbor beauties alongside CBMM’s floating fleet of traditional Chesapeake vessels.

Hosted by the Chesapeake Bay Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society, the festival brings a sense of nostalgia to CBMM’s 18-acre waterfront campus along the Miles River with one of the largest classic boat shows in the Mid-Atlantic region and fun for the whole family.

Details:

Dates: June 14-16

Hours: Friday and Saturday

10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Location: The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels, MD.

Tickets: Two-day admission costs $22 for adults, $19 for seniors (65+) and college students with ID, $18 for retired military with ID, $10 for active military with ID and CBMM members, $9 for children 6–17, and free for children 5 and younger. Visit cbmm.org to purchase tickets.

Parking: At the museum. Additional free event parking for Saturday’s festivities will be available at St. Michaels Middle/High School, with a complimentary shuttle service to and from CBMM.

For safety reasons, non-service dogs need to be kept at home during CBMM festivals. Carryon alcohol from dock or land is prohibited.

Seminars:

The festival will feature a lineup of seminars in the Van Lennep Auditorium on Friday and Saturday highlighting experts, historians, and authors. Boating history talks are free to all CBMM members, Antique Boat Festival participants, and visitors who have paid admission to the museum grounds.

Friday, June 14:

11 a.m. “Secrets to Preparing and Cooking Chesapeake Fish and Shellfish,” special seminar by John Whitman, retired chef and restaurateur.

12 p.m. “Vintage and Effective Fishing Lures for Bayside Angling,” Captain John Whitman of Charter Boat Patent Pending and lure manufacturer.

1 p.m. “Saving Classic Cruisers with Today’s Composites, including Wooden Ryboviches,” A ‘How-To’ Lecture by Reid Bandy, boatbuilder and restorer.

2 p.m. “Love Those Lymans—Why Fishermen Prefer Lapstrakes,” Presentation by Hank Reiser, president of Marine Services, Pocahontas Marina.

3 p.m. “Chasing Crabs and Rockfish, Tonging Oysters—The Chesapeake Motor Deadrise from 1900 to 2000,” with Pete Lesher, chief historian and ambassador at large, CBMM.

Saturday, June 15:

10 a.m. “Hemingway to Hepburn: How America ‘Invented’ Sportfishing and Sportfishermen Boats,” with Jeff Beard, member of the National Maritime Historical Society.

11 a.m. “Traditional Deadrise Fishing Boats of Chesapeake Bay,” Talk by Mike Nonn, Antique and Classic Boat Society, Chesapeake Bay Chapter

12 p.m. “Collecting Classic Rods and Reels, plus Fishing Accessories,” Featuring Doug Whittington, VP of ORCA (Old Reel Collectors Association).

1 p.m. “A Fine Pedigree: Amazing History of Boston Whaler from the 1950s to 1980s,” Special presentation by Jeff Rohlfing, founder of Everything Boston Whaler.

2 p.m. “Early Classic Center Console Boats of the 20th Century—Mako, Aquasport, Boston Whaler, Crosby, SeaCraft, Bertram, Chris-Craft, Shamrock and Others” with Gary Van Tassel, marine engineer; and Jeff Beard, Antique and Classic Boat Society.

3 p.m. “Who Built the Finest Mid-Century Sportfishing Boats? The Best Center Consoles?”

A panel of special guests, including Jeff Smith, Egg Harbor; Bill McFann, Hatteras; Jeff Beard, Chris-Craft; Reid Bandy, Rybovich, and others!

For more information, visit chesapeakebayacbs.org

Making YOUR BOaT

H ELLEN Custom Deadrise Built in 1939

By Chris “Seabuddy” Brown

Alocal couple enjoys their wooden 1939 deadrise to cruise across the waters of the Chesapeake Bay in Maryland. I have seen this couple in both Annapolis and St. Michaels on two of their Bay cruises. They enjoy boating in their woody, which has been described as “the most fun boat and great boat owners” when they’ve participated in several boat shows like the annual Antique and Classic Boat Festival June 14-16 at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.

The history of this boat reaches back to Capt. Will “Cowboy” Collins who

had this deadrise custom built in 1939. The customization was designed so he could use the boat for either half-day or full-day charters.

Capt. Collins’s very specific requirements included a single inboard engine mounted amidships, a straight shaft with a separate rudder, and a gas engine with a gearbox.

But wait, there’s more! Also on his must-have list was a sharp forefoot at the bow that flowed into a full keel along the hull and back to the large rudder at the stern. He wanted Hellen (as she was later named) to be narrow-beamed for an easy set of

lines that would glide through the water. Additional specifications included solid wood framing along with the planking since she would be a displacement boat.

An extended open cockpit aft with a three-sided wheelhouse amidships and forward for the helm station was also selected. Forward of that and below was to be a small cabin area with a small gear bow cabin and space to sleep inside.

Capt. Collins took delivery of his new deadrise in 1939 and worked the waterways as a waterman in the charter boat business. They were a team on the Bay until 1953.

Making YOUR BOaT New Again!

Several owners later, Brian, a fourthgeneration waterman and the great grandson of Capt. Collins, jumped at the opportunity to welcome Hellen back into his family. When Brian acquired her, she was still in sound condition and her name hadn’t been changed. But the old girl was definitely in need of a complete update.

Brian’s vision was to re-power and re-cast this Jimmy Rogers bay-built as a Bay cruiser that he and his wife, Cristina, could use to host friends on rides around the Bay. He undertook the entire restoration at his uncle’s boat yard, Collins Marine Railway, in Deale, MD.

Hellen now has far more varnished trim than a single-purpose workboat would. The varnish accents that Brian added really distinguish this boat in any crowded docking area. Padded chairs and a table for cocktail cruising are mounted yet easy to remove and are just the thing for relaxation aboard.

Hellen is an inboard, shaft-drive boat with a displacement-style hull shape,

so even at WOT she does not plane. Brian replaced her steering system, which tightened up her hard-overport to hard-over-starboard wheel turns, bringing her handling up to modern standards. The new system also lightened the wheel resistance. Then Brian dropped in a 454 Chevy replacement engine with a new Morse throttle and shift controls and made the necessary changes to her running gear to get top-notch performance on the waters of the Chesapeake Bay.

Down below Hellen has a small cabin with two V-berths and a portable head. Cushions and pillows allow for a nap or a very basic sleepover. Water and other refreshments are carried aboard each cocktail cruise in an ice chest. If they need anything more—like storm protection—Brian and Cristina will reserve accommodations on land.

By the way, here are the two top tips when leaving the pier in a long single screw boat.

First Tip: Always turn the steering wheel before applying power to the prop. Think of her rudder surface area and use it as if you would a basketball backboard to bounce prop thrust off of and redirect the boat.

Second Tip: Carefully think through what the wind will do to the boat once you drop lines, and your craft is set free.

On the Chesapeake Bay, watermen know how to handle a single screw boat. They fish, crab, and oyster from boats like this Chesapeake deadrise on the Bay and have done so for generations.

A Step Back in Time

Howard Johnson's Old Time World collection of yesteryear boats, motors, cars, and memorabilia is one of a kind. Just like him.

By Craig Ligibel

Avisit to Howard Johnson’s sevenacre farm in Upper Marlboro, MD, is like stepping back in time. Stashed in 22 outbuildings large and small is one of the most eclectic collections of 1940s, 50s, and 60s memorabilia you’ll ever come across, all curated by an energetic 78-year old dreamer with a twinkle in his eye and his down-to-business wife who knows her way around an engine just

as well as around a cooktop.

“People know I have a passion for old boats,” Johnson tells PropTalk. “They’ll call me up and say, ‘this old boat that’s in my barn needs a home.’ I’ll tell them to bring it on up… or I’ll load up and go and get it.”

Bob Hamilton, past president of the Chesapeake Chapter of the Antique and Classic Boat Society (ACBS), calls

Johnson a “treasure.” He goes on to say, “Howard embodies the spirit of the ACBS, as he has spent years not only preserving classic boats for future generations but also sharing his love and knowledge of beautiful marine craftsmanship with the public.” Just recently, Johnson hosted the ACBS membership at his farm for a tour and lunch.

Presently, Johnson has 105 boats tucked around his farm, most of which are in one or two barns that he has built to house his collection. Others sit on blocks or rusted trailers covered by an assortment of tarps.

“I probably have the world’s largest collection of Whirlwinds,” Johnson says with a smile. “These boats were built down the road in Cockeysville using technology the US government utilized to build gliders. The result is a very light boat that can really get up and go.” The boats’ conditions range from poor to concourse-ready.

# Memorabilia frozen in time.

# Howard Johnson has a passion for old boats.

Johnson has just as many stories as he has boats. Pausing beside a mint condition Whirlwind as he conducts a meandering tour of his collection, Howard regales your reporter and his pals with a story that’s almost too good to be true:

“A fireman called me one night. He said a lady called the fire department about a smell in the basement. He checked it out and she had her husband’s old 1953 Whirlwind (down there) piled high with his things. Soon after buying the boat, he passed away from a heart attack. She didn’t use the basement, so she let it sit there but now she wants to move to a smaller place. The fireman told her about me, and she looked at my website, oldtimeworld.com, and he called and gave me her number.

“The boat had never been in the sun or rain for the last 70 years. One thousand dollars—she wanted 20s, no big bills, near the Addison Metro Station on the DC Line. My stepson and I slid the boat right into my pickup with plans to go back for the trailer and still new engine. In one hour, we unloaded this and went back for the rest. She wanted $100 for the paddles; at 89 she still loved them, so I forked over the dough and said, ‘Many thanks!’

“(The) next day we scrubbed the 70 years of dirt off until 8 p.m. Now here is a brand new, 70-year-old Whirlwind boat! What a treasure!”

Like a buddy of mine once said, “you can’t make this stuff up.”

As we followed Howard around his “working” barn called the Arena, where he has stored the majority of his boats (some in good condition, some in need

of more than a little love), Howard’s life story comes pouring out in a series of vignettes that slowly reveal the character of the man and the roots of his passion for old boats.

My first questions started Howard off on a ride down memory lane:

“When did you start collecting?”

“How many boats are presently in your collection?”

“Why do you do it?”

Standing underneath the transom of a partially restored 1948 Owens triple stateroom cruiser, built in Dundalk, Howard smiles, looks up at me, and holds forth on his early years.

“My parents would buy a new boat every year when I was a kid. Ten foot, 12-foot, and on up. Sometimes, we’d keep the old boat, but there was always a new boat for me to play with. We’d headquarter on the Severn River, anchor out in some of the larger boats, and later he and my mother bought a little place

there. Dad told me I wasn’t going to spend my time reading comic books. I was going to learn the value of work. He taught me about building and fixing things. My mother taught me how to refinish all kinds of things… I started out with furniture, and it grew to boats. One day Dad looked me in the eye and said ‘Howard, if you’re looking for a good time, hard work is less troublesome.’ I guess what he meant by that was a man (or a boy) would never lack for good fortune if he just kept working at whatever task was in front of him.”

Johnson has been working hard all his life. He parlayed his talent as a woodworker into a freelance career as a restorer. One of the Whirlwinds tucked into a prominent spot in the 50x80 Arena building was his first project boat. “I learned a lot working on that boat,” he goes on to say. “Those boats are amazing in how light and how stiff they are. Things of beauty.”

Everywhere you look in the Arena you see evidence of boats that are most likely in their final resting places. Most of the boats “in process” have been cleaned up; some sanded down to bare wood. Most stripped of controls, gauges, and fuel tanks. Scattered among the project boats are some real gems, mostly restored and looking like they are ready to take to the water.

Howard herds us up into the pilot house of a classic 1940 Chris-Craft Sport Cruiser. “This is a twin of a boat my dad had. It was named The Leda We spent lots of time hanging out on the Severn in a boat just like this.”

Howard then points with pride to

# A Chris-Craft Sea Skiff name plate circa 1955.

# Hurry Home is an 18-foot Ventnor classic race boat owned and restored by James Holler at Old Time World.

a foam core display of him in his youth grinning ear to ear at the helm.

To delve into the “why” Johnson collects boats, you first need to take the measure of the man.

Johnson and his wife of 18 years, Cheryl, have built a partnership based on love, entrepreneurship, good times, and sharing.

“I knew what I was getting into when I agreed to marry Howard,” chimes in Cheryl. “Whenever I hear the phone ring, I look at Howard and just say ‘Here we go again… another wayward boat’s going to come up that drive, and we’re going to give her a bath and a new home.”

Johnson and Cheryl share duties on the farm and in taking care of the boats. “He tells me what to do,” Cheryl says with a laugh, “and I do it.” Johnson’s wife is an accomplished mechanic and restorer in her own right. “I’ve got my own workshop, my own toolbox. I’m pretty good with small engines, and I keep Howard on task.”

Sometimes the enormity of all the work that needs to be done on all the boats in his yard is overwhelming. “Just walking around the barns, running my hands over beautifully varnished wood keeps me young and gives a great sense of purpose. Sure, there are some boats here that need more work. That’s part of the challenge. Are these boats ‘my babies?’ Not quite. I like boats. But I like people more.”

That’s when he and Cheryl throw a party for friends, neighbors, and wellwishers all.

“We get in a couple of bands, set up tables in the shop; we provide the mains and people bring the sides. Then we dance, dance, dance.” Cheryl and Johnson were recently seen cutting quite the rug at a local St. Patrick’s Day party. “The jig music was just in the right cadence,” Johnson says. “We really hopped around the stage.”

Now our little tour has moved into another barn, this one containing some of the more finished boats plus an assortment of old-time memorabilia displayed just like someone left it on a bench and wandered off to take a walk. A banner proclaims, “American Memories Museum.”

“We call it Old Time World,” Howards proclaims proudly. All housed in a 40x100-foot building called The Museum, it’s a monument to post-war pop culture.

Here is a that Whirlwind Howard got with the help of the fireman referenced above. All spruced up and named Miss Eva. Over there is a 1958 Ford convertible. Two classics, a 1961 Century Arabian and a 1955 Thompson 13-footer, bracket a welcoming banner. There’s even a vintage Panasonic recorder playing a nostalgic selection of Dean Martin tunes.

Johnson once seriously considered staging a large portion of his collection in a museum setting.

“The more we got into it, the more roadblocks like funding, insurance, and staffing got in the way. Right now, we are content to share the joy of our collection with people who appreciate the simpler times these boats, cars, and whatnots represent.”

Then it was time for lunch. What a spread Cheryl put out. Sitting in the shop with hundreds of paint cans lining the walls and with more hand tools than one might find at the Indy 500, we dined like kings on homemade meatballs slathered with Sweet Baby Ray’s BBQ sauce and grape jelly. (“The jelly is my secret sauce,” Cheryl confided.)

My compatriots were completely overwhelmed by the scope of Howard’s shop. Then, the mood turned serious as one of my friends (a catboater and a powerboater) got into a discussion with Howard about buying one of the Whirlwinds we had seen on the tour.

The boat was in pretty good shape. “She only needs some varnish and a motor

and controls,” Howard told us. “Give me $2000 and she’s yours.” Thinking the price would be much higher, my friend, Chris Graae, swallowed hard. I could see the wheels spinning as he sorted out how to break the news to his wife that he’d bought a70-year old wooden boat.

“I’m not ready to pull the trigger right now… but you never know. Looks like fun and it would be a great way to extend Howard’s legacy to my part of the South River.”

I told him I’d help sand and varnish. Stay tuned.

Johnson bemoans the fact that so few younger people are interested in wooden boats. “It’s a lot of work. But lots of rewards for those who stick to it. My hope is that some people will see what we have here and become inspired to carry on the traditions.”

In a perfect world, Johnson and Cheryl would conduct tours of their collection every week and stage boat restoration classes on the weekend.

Given the realities of age and limited resources, that’s probably not going to happen. Johnson’s doctors advised him to pare down his collection of cars after recent open-heart surgery.

If you, however, have a hankering to step back in time and experience life like it was a decade or two ago, drop Howard an email and inquire about a tour of Old Time World.

You’ll come away impressed with Johnson’s collection, and even more so, you will be immediately drawn into Johnson’s spell. He is a believer and has devoted his life to sharing the joy of the simpler life with those he and Cheryl meet on life’s highway.

You might even come away with a full stomach or an old boat if you play your cards right. Donations of cash, checks, and old boats accepted. You can reach out to Howard at: oldtimeworld@aol.com.

Note: In his ‘spare time,’ Johnson is is also an author. One of his books is available on Amazon.com (“Boats in my Blood”). Another book, “Wild about Whirlwinds,” is available on Johnson’s website oldtimeworld.com

# The author (second from right) with his touring pals and Johnson.

# Johnson’s wife, Cheryl, is an accomplished mechanic and restorer in her own right.

By Capt. Rick Franke

While typing these words on a dreary, rainy, late May morning, one hopes that after the winter that wasn’t and a spring that can only be called reluctant, our summer boating season will return to normal. The weather aside, the spring season has been good for area shops. The spring commissioning season went well, and most shops are reporting lots of repair and update work coming in for the summer. Supply issues seem to be resolving, although costs are still rising. So, business more or less as usual.

Andy Dize of Roudebush Yacht and Engine Works in Dundalk, MD, starts us off this month. “The smell of bottom paint is in the air and repair projects are in full swing at Roudebush Yacht and Engine Works to get boats back into the water for the summer season. Our main project is for an Awlgrip topside refresh on a Larson Cabrio 330. We recently completed the fabrication and installation of keel extensions on the Wave Rover 650 and are also working on the replacement of the inboard diesel engine on a

Morgan Out Island 41. Our repair book is quickly filling up for the summer and includes a Bayliner 3288 for a major hull and deck fiberglass repair and a Carolina Sportfish 47 for deck replacement and topside painting. As boats are going back into the water, dry space is opening up for you DIY’ers to finish those last-minute repair items before your summer splash. Reach out to us if you are in need of space or assistance.”

Joe Reid of Mast and Mallet in Mayo, MD, brings us up to date on goings on in his shop. “At Mast and Mallet we are currently making repairs and upgrades to a 2003 Thomas Point 30. (One of the many boats in the Thomas Point line that Joe built.) Services include soft wood replacement in the propane locker and removing and installing new stainless steel window channels. The ply teak and holly sole has water damage. Bad wood has been repaired and new solid teak and holly will be installed and varnished. The

electronics will all be upgraded with new radar as well. The boat operates with a four-cylinder Yanmar, 230-hp. The engine will receive regular maintenance with the addition of an Algaex and dual Racor fuel filter.

The 1962 Chris-Craft restoration is progressing with the addition of a Chris-Craft Chevy 283. New floorboards were made and covered with Lonseal mahogany/holly. A new fuel tank is in place. Seats, engine box and windshield will be added soon.”

Hank Reiser of Marine Services LLC at Pocohontas Marina in Edgewater, MD, describes what he’s got in the shop this month. “This is a 1937 ChrisCraft Special Barrel Back race boat. The design got that name from the extreme tumble home in the after part of the boat,” he explained. “It’s not as impractical as it looks,” he said. To prove the point, he lifted a small hatch in the after deck and exposed a hidden rear cockpit to convert

# An enthusiastic cardboard boat builder at the Chesapeake Light Craft Big Little Boat Festival in Conquest Beach Park on the Chester River. Courtesy of CLC

# A fully restored Lyman 27 next in line to go back in the water at Pocahontas Marina in Edgewater. Photo by Rick Franke

the 16-foot boat to a runabout. “She’s in for an engine replacement,” he said. Hank also has a 1951 Chris-Craft U-22 Sportsman in for major restoration that is just about complete. When asked how his spring business was doing, “Excellent,” Hank answered. “We’ve been very busy with the launching and commissioning work, and we’ve also had a lot of restoration and mechanical work. We’re still working on the interior and paneling on a 52-foot Midnight Lace that’s in the yard. We’ve been on that since January and we’re close to wrapping it up.”

Nancy Noyes from Chesapeake Light Craft (CLC) in Annapolis, MD, reports on the organization’s annual event. “The team at CLC, the boat kit experts, marshalled the fleet and headed for Conquest Beach on the Chester River on Saturday, May 18, for the Big Little Boat Festival. The weather wasn’t the best, but the setting and

turnout were spectacular, with more than 100 of our friends from as far away as South Carolina, Florida, and even California joining the fun. Many brought the beautiful boats they had built, to play on the water as well as to compete for awards for craftsmanship. Although the event has had different names and venues since the first iteration in 1999, this was the 25th year for CLC’s annual celebration of beautiful small boats and the people who love them. The event featured on-water demos and coaching as well as technical seminars on epoxy and fiberglass, small boat rigging, and finishing— with assistance from our friends at Interlux, an event sponsor—and a classic cardboard boat event for the kids, who built and raced the craft to the delight of everyone.” For a detailed recap of the event and lots of photos, visit clcboats.com

From time to time, we have reported on activities at Chesapeake Shipyard in Salisbury, MD. The following is a portion of a recent press release from American Cruise lines.

“American Cruise Lines is pleased to announce two more new small ships coming in 2025: American Patriot and American Pioneer. These 125-passenger sister ships represent the fifth and sixth ships in the company’s Project Blue series of 12 new small ships for the U.S. market. The ships will be built at the company’s affiliated shipyard, Chesapeake Shipbuilding in Maryland.

“American Patriot will begin sailing in June 2025, and American Pioneer in November 2025, and both new ships will operate a host of American’s exclusive US itineraries up and down the East Coast, including all-new 15-Day Grand Florida Coast and Keys cruises. This new longer Florida itinerary fol-

# A Larson Cabrio 330 in the shop at Roudebush Yacht and Engine Works in Dundalk, MD, for a topsides refresh and refinishing. Courtesy of RYEW

# A Chris-Craft Chevy 283 conversion in a 1962 Chris-Craft Sportsman ski boat being restored at Mast and Mallet in Mayo, MD. Photo by Rick Franke

# Joe Reid at Mast and Mallet in Mayo, MD, built this Thomas Point 30 in 2003. She’s back in his shop for some minor repairs and an electronics update. Photo by Rick Franke

# A glacier Bay powercat almost ready to go back in the water at Pocahontas Marina in Edgewater, MD. Photo by Rick Franke

lows the enormously successful 2024 launch of American’s eight-Day Florida Gulf Coast and Keys cruises, which are offered on several of the Line’s first four Project Blue ships, 100-passenger Coastal Cats: American Eagle and American Glory (2023), and American Liberty and American Legend (2024).

“American Patriot and American Pioneer will feature five decks and 56 state-

rooms. They will offer a more traditional bow construction and slightly deeper draft with full stabilization, enhancing coastwise capabilities for smooth sailing. These new ships will further broaden the itinerary possibilities for the company’s growing array of US coastal itineraries. American Cruise Lines remains the only company in the world with a fleet of 100 percent US flagged riverboats and small

ships, enabling the Line to offer domestic cruises no one else sails across the USA—exploring both rivers and coasts.

“These two new ships will showcase elegant interior design and spacious 100 percent private balcony accommodations—including a range of large standard staterooms, suites, and singles. The ships’ fourth decks will offer all-suite accommodations ranging from 420 to

Howard Percival Johnson Boats

A Rare 1937 Chris-Craft Barrel Back Special in for an engine replacement at Marine Services, LLC at Pocahontas Marina in Edgewater. Photo by Rick Franke

A Patriot 29 shows off her new Awlgrip at Campbell’s Boat Yard in Oxford, MD.

Photo by B. Griffin

620 square feet, extraordinary for ships of this size.”

While not strictly speaking a Boatshop Report, we wanted to pass on the following good news we received from BoatUS for our many readers who spend some time in the ‘Ditch.’ “There’s good news for the hundreds of thousands of boaters who use the 1100-mile Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway (AIWW) each year to recre-

ate, either as part of their home waters or cruising America’s ‘Marine Highway 95,’ transiting the AIWW’s 10 states from Norfolk, VA, to Key West, FL. The Fiscal Year 2024 Energy and Water Appropriations bill recently passed with bipartisan support and with additional funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, is delivering $48.5 million to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) for a FY

2024 work plan to address critical waterway maintenance and dredging issues in five states. The breakdown of funding is as follows: Virginia: $5.3 million; North Carolina: $26.6 million; South Carolina: $8.5million; Georgia: $4 million; Florida: $4 million.”

That’s it for this month. Enjoy the summer weather. Be safe on the water and we’ll see you next month.

A 158-hp Chris-Craft Model MBL in a 1951 Chris-Craft Sportsman at Marine Services in Edgewater, MD. Photo by Rick Franke

The rudder needed to come off this deadrise and the best and quickest way to drop it was to dig a hole under it at Pocahontas Marina in Edgewater, MD. Photo by Rick Franke

Hank Rieser with a1962 Chris-Craft U-22 Sportsman undergoing extensive renovation at Marine Services, LLC at Pocahontas Marina in Edgewater, MD. Photo by Rick Franke

Lucy Rocks It

The Maryland DNR has confirmed that inveterate angler and former FishTalk cover model Lucy Perez recently joined the coveted crew meeting the state’s Master Angler requirements. She landed her final qualifying fish, a 22-inch American shad, crowning off catches including a 27-inch pickerel, a 33-inch carp, and seven other highly rated catches. While attaining this status is in and of itself a notable achievement, Lucy is the youngest person ever to make it and is also the first female Master Angler in the entire state. WTG, Lucy!

Larvae Under the Lens

With striped bass populations reaching critical stages, the Maryland DNR has upped its efforts to monitor reproductive success including a larval striped bass survey. Initiated last year, scientists are now adapting egg and water quality surveys and testing egg and larval habitat-related hypotheses. Measurements taken include temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, and pH, and plankton nets are used for egg and larvae collection at 10 different sites. According to last year’s results, striped bass experienced poor feeding conditions due to a mismatch of larvae and zooplankton blooms which resulted in low larval feeding. According to DNR scientist Jim Uphoff, they hope to soon have enough data to publish a study on the larval feeding results.

By Lenny Rudow

By Lenny Rudow

Oyster on the March

On Earth Day Virginia governor Glenn Youngkin and representatives from the Virginia Marine Resources Commission (VMRC), the Virginia Institute of Marine Science, and NOAA celebrated the completion of over 200 acres of restored oyster habitat in the lower York River. Part of the Chesapeake Bay Program’s restoration plans for 10 Bay tributaries to be completed by 2025, this large-scale alternativesubstrate planting project reaches the stated goals for York River oyster repopulation. The VMRC says they’re confident it can be replicated on a global scale.

Access Improved!

Wilmington, DE’s Eastside has a new launch ramp and fishing area, the results of a $2.9 million investment of funds provided by the Federal Aid in Sport Fishing Restoration fund and settlement money from a 2004 oil spill in the Delaware River. The 7th Street Boating and Fishing area is now open with a new ramp and courtesy dock, new decking and rails on the fishing pier, new lighting, and a trailer-friendly expanded parking lot. The Delaware Department of Natural Resources and Environmental Control (DNREC) also announced the reopening of the Mulberry Landing boat ramp near Bethany Beach, with an expanded and repaved entry and parking lot. And the Scotton Landing ramp near Magnolia has also reopened with improvements including a new ramp that extends deeper than the old one, a new courtesy dock, and a repaved parking lot. WTG, DNREC!

# She’s now the youngest Master Angler in Maryland, as well as the first female — WTG, Lucy.

Feeling Blue

The battle over blue catfish continues in Maryland waters of the Chesapeake, as the state announced the commercial harvest of this invasive species continues to climb— but not fast enough. Over four million pounds of blue cats were harvested in 2023, an increase of over 500-percent in the past 10 years, yet in some tributaries of the Chesapeake blue catfish are known to make up 75 percent of the total biomass of fish. In the Patuxent River, surveys have shown a shocking 500 blue catfish per hectare at some locations.

The state is counting on recreational anglers, as well as commercial fishermen, to help bring the blue cats under control. Anglers are asked to remove and kill rather than release fish they don’t plan to eat. It must be pointed out that blue cats don’t taste like most catfish and have a firm, white, mild meat that many people consider to be excellent. Everyone is also encouraged to join the Coastal Conservation Association’s Great Chesapeake Invasives Count (get the details at ccamd.org), which is free to join and awards great prizes to anglers registering their catches every month (tune in to Live with Lenny on the FishTalk Facebook or Youtube channels, at 6 p.m. the first Thursday of the month, for the prize drawings).

Tournamen T n ews

# Tournament anglers will be working hard to get tunas into the boat this July.

TTuna Time

he 37th annual Ocean City Tuna Tournament is scheduled for July 12 to 14 this summer, hosted by the Ocean City Fishing Center. With payouts regularly hitting the million-dollar mark for several years running, this is a highly competitive, big money event that draws a huge number of boats—last year’s field included 74. Boats fish two of the three days, with angling taking place from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. Boats may also depart from Indian River, DE, and all boats must fish within 100 miles of the Ocean City Sea Buoy. This is a trolling-only, no green stick, IGFA rules applicable tournament. Visit octunatournament.com to learn more.

One week later the Virginia Beach Tuna Tournament takes place, held July 19 to 22 out of Virginia Beach, VA, with weigh-ins at Long Bay Pointe Marina and the Virginia Beach Fishing Center; the party and awards banquet are at Southside Marina. Anglers choose one day of the three to fish, between the hours of 7:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. All fishing takes place within 85 nautical miles of the Cape Henry RW “CH” buoy. Visit vbtuna.com to get the full scoop.

Size Matters

July 26 to 28 is the Big Fish Classic, which now lays claim to having the largest swordfish payout on the planet ($1.2 million for a 2021 catch that broke the Maryland state record). Boats choose a 32-hour time slot to fish and may depart from New Jersey to Virginia but must fish within 125 nautical miles of the Ocean City sea buoy. Anglers need not adhere to IGFA rules; however, there is a list of dos and don’ts, so check the rules carefully at bigfishclassic.com before competing. The biggest qualifying fish wins.

BRO k ERAGE & CLASSIFIED SECTIONS

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DINGHIES

12’ Novurania Rib ‘04 Yamaha Engine. Great little run around boat. $8,500 Call Joe Smith at 410.708.0579 for an appointment or more info. Sassafras Harbor Marina Yachts Sales, 410.275.8000, shmys@sassafrasharbormarina.com www.sassafrasharbormarina.com

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

20’ Sunbird Corsair 205 SL ‘92 5.1 L 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

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, Slide-out Track, Mooring Cover, Underwater Lighting, Garmin DF/FF/ GPS, compass, Hour Meter, Trim Tabs/ Gauge, and more! $74,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com www.riversideboats.com #20744

21’ Chris Craft 215 Scorpion Cuddy Cabin 1986 GM 305cu in/230Hp, 784 hrs.; I/O Merc Alpha 1; Wired for two batteries; Bimini top & cushions like new; 2015 ‘Elite’ Load Rite trailer, 24’ & 5,400lbs capacity, new tires. $11,500 410.320.1747

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! $64,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com www.riversideboats.com #20677

Brokerage & Classified

22’ Grady-White ‘16 $79,500 Curtis Stokes 410.919.4900 curtis@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

22’ Shamrock ‘99 $20,000 Curtis Stokes 410.919.4900 curtis@curtisstokes.net www.curtisstokes.net

Jeanneau 22’ New Leader 6.5 WA 2023 Yamaha F200, digital display gauge, Garmin GPS, Fusion stereo, Windlass, super loaded. WAS $89,999 – NOW $69,999 (Stock# BJ-145) Rudy Marine, 302.945.2254, www.jeanneauboatsforsale.com

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’ 2007 Steiger Craft 23 Miami 225 Suzuki, Bow Thruster, AIS, Sun Shade, Windlass, GPS, Radar, Class 3 Head, and More! $46,000 Harbor Cove Marina. Call 301.918.5495

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. $115,000 S&J Yachts 410.571.3605 www.sjyachts.com

Twin Vee Catamaran 2024 24’ Dual Console (2) Mercury 150Hp engines 4-stroke, T-Top Hard Top, Rocket Launchers, Simrad, GPSMAP, Chart Plotter, Fish/Depth Finder, New Loadrite Custom Built Trailer, Ladder, Winch. Retail $190,110 (Stock# U-390) Rudy Marine, 302.945.2254, www.rudymarine.com

2021 Everglades 253 CC 25’ Brokerage - Yamaha 300, blue hull, power poles, Garmin electronics, trailer - Ready to go! Just reduced $139,000 Call Dan Bacot 757.813.0460 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! $119,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com www.riversideboats.com #20628

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

2020 Crownline 264CR Brokerage - She’s a fast and fun cruiser, loaded w/ features and nearly every option to make boating fun for family and friends. Asking $119,900 Call Dave Townley 410.271.5225 or www.seattleyachts.com

Cutwater Cruiser WA 2016 26’ Preowned, excellent condition – like new, Volvo Penta 03-200 engine low hours, digital gauges, GPSMAP, windlass anchor helm controlled, cooktop, microwave, full head, call for info. (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.jeanneauboatsforsale.com

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

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 Read boat reviews online at proptalk.com

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

28’ Bayliner 2855 Ciera ‘01 Merc 7.4 Engine, 310Hp, Garmin GPS, Extended swim platform, New top of canvas, and many more updated items! $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

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. WAS $189,900 – NOW $149,988 (Stock# U-404) Rudy Marine, 302.945.2254, www.rudymarine.com

29’ 2020 Ranger Tug R-29 CB

$285,900 Price reduced! This gently used 2020 Ranger Tug 29 CB has been cared for by its original owner. With just 125 hours on her Volvo D4 diesel, this boat is just getting broken in. Equipped w/ bow AND stern thrusters, custom mattresses, SeaDek, and much more. Call Matt Sansbury at 410.206.2755 or Matt@YachtBrokersofAnnapolis.com www.YachtBrokersofAnnapolis.com

2003 30’ Grady-White 300 Marlin

One owner, Twin Yamaha 225Hp Four-Stroke outboards serviced locally by one repair facility, full enclosure, enclosed head w/ shower, shore power A/C & Heat, electric marine toilet, outriggers, downriggers, stovetop burner, refrigerator, radar, autopilot, trailer 2008 15KLb capacity. $64,950 Deltaville, VA. Call Bob Hoefer 804.241.8924 or bob@yazuyachting.com www.yazuyachting.com

2020 Nimbus W9 30’ Brokerage - Weekend Cruiser, Single cabin, enclosed head, Electric Slide roof, trailer, Mercury 300Hp w/ Bow thruster, and more - Ready to go! VERY lightly used - 140 hours on engine. Over 300k to replace - Asking $195,000 Call Dan Bacot 757.813.0460 or www.seattleyachts.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 Call Seattle Yachts Annapolis for more info at 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.jeanneauboatsforsale.com

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

2000 Formula 31 PC FULLY LOADED! T/5.7L 310Hp Mercruiser FWC, B3, Kohler gen, AC/HT, Raymarine axiom, Quantum radar, full canvas & isinglass, sleeps 6. Well-maintained w/ $11K recent work. Kept indoors. $50,000 202.798.0443 or jperez9630@gmail.com

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** $179,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com www.riversideboats.com #20745

31’ 2009 Pursuit 310 $124,900 This is a versatile boat that will handle offshore conditions, yet is still a great fit for the family. Twin Yamaha 250’s w/ less than 300 hours, Tons of seating, Large transom livewell, Cockpit fridge, Full stand-up Head and much, much more! Call Matt Sansbury at 410.206.2755 or Matt@YachtBrokersofAnnapolis.com www.YachtBrokersofAnnapolis.com

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, call for info. (Stock# BJ-213) Rudy Marine, 302.945.2254, www.jeanneauboatsforsale.com

2004 Stamas 320 Express Twin 225 Yamaha Outboards, Hours-795, (no trailer), Light Blue, Full Curtains and Slant Back Cover, Snap-in Cockpit Cover, Tackle-Prep Station w/ Fresh Water Spray, Fresh Water Tank - 40 gal, Spotlight on Hardtop, Hardtop Sun Shade (covers entire stern), Garmin 12” Touchscreen GPS, VHF, Stereo System, Anchor Windless, Full Cabin w/ Galley, Dinette (converts to V-Berth), Aft Berth, Enclosed Pump-out Head (discharge capable), Shore Power w/ Battery Charger, Underwater Lights, Very Clean and Well-Maintained! $89,995 Riverside Marine, 410.686.1500, sales@riversideboats.com www.riversideboats.com #20874

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 well-maintained. 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

Brokerage & Classified

(Sweet katrinka) 33’ Sea Ray 1998

$65,000 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

2013 34’ Beneteau Swift Trawler 34 2 Stateroom/1 Head, Dual Helms. Cummins Diesel QSB6.7I 425Hp Engine w/ 586 Hours, Cummins Onan 7.5KW Generator w/ 1144 Hours. Freedom Dinghy Lift, Bow & Stern Thrusters, 12V Lithium House Batteries (900AH), 380W Solar Panel. $335,000 Deltaville, VA. Call Anne Hutchings 804.567.0092 or anne@yazuyachting.com www.yazuyachting.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.jeanneauboatsforsale.com

35’ Contender 35 Express 1999

Sport fishing boat w/ robust construction & high performance. Twin Evinrude 300s (under 50 hours), small galley, helm controls, large settee area, welded Bimini top. Perfect for fishing & cruising. $97,500 Contact S&J Yachts 410.639.2777 www.sjyachts.com

(Eltinar) 36’ kadey-krogen ‘86

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

2018 Legacy 36 Brokerage - Elegant design, superb craftsmanship and a spacious interior makes this yacht ideal for cruising. Asking $485,000 Call Dan Bacot 757.813.0460 or www.seattleyachts.com

36’ Fratelli Aprea Sorrento 2022

Handcrafted in Italy for over 130 years by the Fratelli family. A luxurious yacht w/ stunning interior. Spectacular Performance. A dry and comfortable ride at 30 + knots. Stand out from the crowd with this very elegant Yacht! Lightly used as a demo boat. Now offered for sale. $930,000 Also 32’ 2022 available. Contact S&J Yachts 410.639.2777 www.sjyachts.com

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

$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

40’ Mainship 400 2008 Great condition, efficient single Yanmar 380Hp engine (model 6LY3-UTP). Great Loop-friendly draft: 3’ 8”, bridge clearance: 19’. Include two AC units, bow & stern thrusters, & 9 KW Kohler generator. $237,500 Contact S&J Yachts 410.639.2777 www.sjyachts.com

(OASIS) 2019 Back Cove 41 Cruise ready! Immaculate two-cabin/ two-head model. Cruises efficiently at 20 kts w/ its single Volvo Penta 11 725Hp diesel engine. Salon is open to cockpit w/ galley up allowing for great entertainment flow. Dual Garmin MFD’s and bow/stern thrusters make for effortless docking. Competitively priced at $775,000 - Buyer/Broker Welcome! Contact: EdwardLMunson@gmail.com for private showing and more info or visit: www.tiny.cc/p6q0yz

Jeanneau 41’ New 1295 Fly Weekender 202 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.jeanneauboatsforsale.com Find all of the latest listings at proptalk.com

40’ Bavaria R40 Coupe ‘23 STOCK BOAT CLEARANCE – SAVE

Jeanneau 41’ New Leader 12.5 Cruiser 2023 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. Retail $692,801 – Leftover Discount Price $499,999 (Stock# BJ148) Rudy Marine, 302.945.2254, www.jeanneauboatsforsale.com

2018 Legacy 42 Brokerage - Freshly painted Flag Blue hull, superbly equipped, single 660 Cummins, genset, davits, flybridge and more. Just Reduced - Asking $599,000 Call Dan Bacot 757.813.0460 or www.seattleyachts.com

1972 42’ Hatteras 42 Convertible Twin Detroit Diesel 8V71N 310Hp w/ 4500 Hrs. Northern Lights 8KW Generator (2005) w/ 1990 Hrs. Custom radar arch and cockpit sunshade w/ frame, new cockpit cushions, new refrigerator, Amtico composite flooring in galley, complete ownership history and extensive records. $69,950 Deltaville, VA. Call Bob Hoefer 804.241.8924 or bob@yazuyachting.com www.yazuyachting.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

1988 44’ Tollycraft 44 CMY Cockpit Motor Yacht revered for its handling, performance, and fuel efficiency. Twin Cat Diesel 3208TI 375Hp w/ 2300Hrs (fully serviced incl. coolers). Anker solar generator, new electronics, custom sundeck hardtop, full FB enclosure. 2 staterooms, 2 heads, dinghy. Huge storage for a Nice Great Loop boat. $99,500 Urbanna, VA. Call Bob Hoefer 804.241.8924 or bob@yazuyachting.com www.yazuyachting.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

Brokerage & Classified

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

45’ 2005 Meridian 459 Motoryacht $279,900 New price improvement! This very well cared for boat is one of the cleanest and best equipped Meridian’s on the market. Featuring the favored ZF transmissions w/ electronic throttle controls, low hours on the engines (725) and numerous upgrades throughout. Call Drake Bowers at 703.869.8162 or Drake@YachtBrokersofAnnapolis.com www.YachtBrokersofAnnapolis.com

(Gotisf) 46’ Grand Banks ‘89 $299,000 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

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! $360,000 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. $700,000 S&J Yachts 843.872.8080 www.sjyachts.com

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

Seeking P/T Magazine Delivery Drivers for three-day-a-month magazine distribution routes in Maryland (immediate need: Annapolis route). 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, please email info@proptalk.com

MAR k ETPLACE & CLASSIFIED SECTIONS

Seeking P/T Magazine Delivery Drivers for threeday-a-month magazine distribution routes in Maryland (immediate need: Annapolis route). 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, please email info@proptalk.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

SLIPS & STORAGE

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

45’ Slip for Sale in Baltimore, MD Location: Anchorage Marina. Amenities: Gated/Private Dock, Boater’s Lounge, Water & Electric, Pump Out Services, Laundries, Bath House, and more! Restaurants & Grocery within walking distance. $19,000 Interested parties, please call 240.463.1029. Galesville – West River Deep Water Slips with water and electricity, 20 to 40 feet. $1,200 to $3,500 per year. 410.212.4867

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

Mid-Atlantic Dealer

Legasea Marine in Yorktown, VA, has been appointed as a Mid-Atlantic dealer for Axopar Boats. Axopar’s award-winning boats are renowned worldwide for their modern styling, exhilaration to drive, fuel efficiency, and undeniable value. With this agreement, Legasea Marine expands its new boat brand offerings to include Axopar’s complete lineup in five size ranges: 22, 25, 29, 37, and 45. Founded in Finland in 2014 and recipient of NMMA’s Customer Satisfaction Index Award for 2023, Axopar has built more than 6000 boats through a network of more than 100 dealers in more than 50 countries. “We are thrilled to offer our customers Axopar’s exceptional lineup of highly functional vessels that represent the epitome of Scandinavian design and engineering excellence,” commented Chris Hall, president and co-owner of Legasea Marine. “Axopar’s commitment to quality and adventure aligns perfectly with our values, and we look forward to providing boaters with unrivaled on-water experiences.”

Johan Holm, head of sales for Axopar Boats, says, “Welcoming Legasea Marine as our newest dealer in the U.S. is very exciting for us! We look forward to seeing a lot of new Axoparians on the waters with the help of their experienced sales team.”

Axopar’s design team explored the idea of using their creations for more than just boating. Whether transporting a multitude of gear for a day of fishing or diving on a wreck, surfing, biking, or camping on an out island, Axopar boats excel at getting the most out of a day in the great outdoors. Modularity, designed for discovery and escapism, is the brand’s standout strength as customers can specify a deck and interior that perfectly suits their needs for anywhere their adventures may take them. Legasea Marine has committed to a full floorplan of Axopar models, and the first new boats should begin arriving on-site later this summer. legaseamarine.com/axopar-boats

Relocating

Tri-State Marine Annapolis has announced the relocation of their Annapolis location to the heart of the Maritime Republic of Eastport at 222 Severn Avenue on Spa Creek. Here, you’ll find their recently renovated, 5200 square foot indoor boat showroom featuring many new models of Grady-White Boats and Parker Boats. This is the only indoor boat showroom of its size in all of Annapolis, and it features 125 feet of direct waterfront on Spa Creek making the new showroom accessible by boat or water taxi. There’s also a ton of history at this property. 222 Severn is the former site of the historic Annapolis Yacht Yard, which built 70-foot Vosper Torpedo Patrol Boats for the British Navy during the early 1940s. Later, in 1948, it was home to the John Trumpy & Sons Yacht Yard, known around the world for its exquisite hand-crafted yachts of mahogany and bronze. The most famous is Sequoia, built for President John F. Kennedy. Conveniently located near Safe Harbor Annapolis, Annapolis Yacht Club, Eastport Yacht Club, and South Annapolis Yacht Centre, customers will find it hard to resist stopping by to see their next GradyWhite or Parker Offshore model and then celebrating the new boat at the many great restaurants nearby, including Chart House Prime, O’Learys Seafood, Lewnes’ Steakhouse, Boatyard Bar & Grill, and Carrol’s Creek Cafe! Tri-State Marine would like to thank customers for their continued support as they find new ways to support the greater Chesapeake Bay region’s maritime community. tristatemarine.com

New Locations

Annapolis Electric Boat Rentals has recently joined the SeaDC group of companies. This adds two new locations in Baltimore and Washington, DC, but rest assured, there will be the same great experience you’ve come to expect at each location. Annapolis Electric Boat Rentals, LLC offers a unique and exciting way to tour the water. These eco-friendly vessels are battery operated and offer the ability to experience a day on the water in a silent luxurious boat that you drive yourself. Boats comfortably seat 10 adults and are safe for all ages. Rent from one to three hours and bring your own food and beverages (including alcohol); great for special events. These boats feature a fully enclosable window system, life vests, and all Coast Guard approved safety gear. Guests must be 21 with a valid driver’s license and credit card to rent. aebrentals.com

Cover Contest

As you may know, for several years we ran a Boat Dog Cover Contest for our August issue. We want to be clear; we have not done away with the theme of boat dogs, we have simply expanded the entries to all things Chesapeake Bay powerboating. We know we have a ton of passionate boat dog owners out there, so make sure to submit those photos! We also welcome photos of smiling boaters, shiny powerboats at anchor or underway, classic boats, watersports, powerboat racing, and everything in between.

Entry Rules:

• Visit proptalk.com/ cover-contest 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!

vertical photos make the best covers. horizontal photos may work if there is enough image to be cropped vertically.

BoatDogs Welcome!

Voting Rules:

should have enough space for our logo/header

should have enough space for date/footer

• We expect voting to begin on Monday, July 29, but stay tuned as we will announce the official date at PropTalk.com as we get closer.

• You may only vote once, so share, share, share with family and friends and on social media to get more votes for your favorite photo. By voting, participants will be subscribed to our monthly email newsletter. You may opt out at any time.

• All photos will be eligible for voting, except those that do not meet our guidelines and/or printing requirements above.

• Cheating will not be tolerated. Invalid emails will not be counted towards the total vote.

• At the close of voting, the photo with the most votes will grace PropTalk’s September cover.

You must upload your photos online at proptalk.com/cover-contest by July 25.

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allyson Stone’s photo of Bruin and chandler was the winner of the 2021 cover contest!