MARITIME Guide CHESAPEAKE

A travel companion of nautical destination towns, sites, marina amenities, and navigation know-how for the best Bay experience this summer!

By James Houck

There’s a saying that “if you are fortunate to be on the water, you’re fortunate enough.” With the riches of the Chesapeake Bay watershed surrounding us, and seemingly endless options to enjoy them, this notion holds meaning and truth. We’re quite blessed in this region with access to the creeks, rivers, and bay at our fingertips. And we have a history of maritime industry, culture, and recreation to support this way of life—the Chesapeake way of living off the water and enjoying all it provides.

On the following pages, we’ll explore several destination towns that dot the bay shoreline, from north to south and western to eastern shores. These are special places that exemplify the waterfront lifestyle, have a myriad of cultural/historic sites, and marina amenities—perfect for the weekend escape by boat. We begin with…