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WINTER BOAT SHOWS
Jan. 13-15
Timonium Fishing Expo & Boat Show
Maryland State Fairgrounds, Timonium, Md. 410-838-8687; www.fishingexpo.com
Jan. 19-22
Baltimore Boat Show
Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore. 212-984-7000; www.baltimoreboatshow.com
Feb. 1-5
Atlantic City International Power Boat Show
Atlantic City Convention Center, Atlantic City, N.J. 215-732-8001; www.acboatshow.com
Feb. 16-20
Miami International Boat Show
Miami Beach Convention Center,
Miami, Fla. 954-441-3236; www.miamiboatshow.com
Feb. 17-19
O.C. Seaside Boat Show
Convention Center, Ocean City, Md.
410-632-3676; www.ocboatshow.com
Feb. 17-19
Richmond Boat Show
Richmond Raceway Complex, Richmond. 804-425-6556; www.agievents.com
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Watch the brave North Beach Polar Bear Club members as they take their annual plunge into the frigid Chesapeake waters. North Beach, Md. 1-3 p.m. 301-855-6681; www.ci.north-beach.md.us.
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Captain's License Renewal Course
CAPCA members completing this course will earn a certificate that will be accepted as part of the USCG renewal application. Space is limited, an overflow class will take place Sat. Jan. 21. Annapolis Elks Lodge, Edgewater, Md. 8 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 410-573-0201; www.capca.net.
Jan. 7-May 27
Apprentice For a Day
Join the Chesapeake Bay Maritime boatbuiders as they construct a model of the Miss B, a North Shore Sailing Skiff. Come for a day or be part of the whole 21-week project. For the complete schedule of the build, and to register for classes, visit www.cbmm.org.
11, 18, 25
Winter Luncheon Series
Join the folks at Captain Avery House to hear distinguished speakers speaking about Bay topics, including the landscape renovations, osprey and watermen. Reservations recommended. Captain Avery House, Shady Side, Md. 410-266-8846; www.shadysidemuseum.org
13-15
Watermen's Expo
Maryland watermen will gather in Ocean City, Md., for the annual East Coast Commercial Fishermen's and Aquaculture Trade Exposition, which features the Waterman of the Year competition, cook-offs, seminars, boat and fishing gear, workboats, exhibits, duck- and goose-calling competitions and lots more. Convention Center, Ocean City, Md. Call for times. 410-216-6619; www.marylandwatermen.com.
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Pam Wall Lecture
Join the Windjammers of the Chesapeake club in welcoming cruising consultant Pam Wall, who has been cruising the Bahamas for more than 25 years and just returned from a six year circumnavigation of the globe. Severn School, Severna Park, Md. 8 p.m. www.windjammers-chesapeake.org
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Second Saturday
The galleries, shops and restaurants in Cambridge, Md., pull out all the stops for this monthly evening of fun. Downtown Cambridge, Md. 5-9 p.m. 443-477-0843; www.cambridgemainstreet.com.
19-22
Baltimore Boat Show
In addition to touring sleek new boats, this year's Baltimore Boat Show will feature the new hands-on, close-quarters maneuvering training simulator, the discover boating center, fishing, sailing and boating seminars and more. Baltimore Convention Center, Baltimore. Thurs.-Fri. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 10 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 718-707-0711; www.baltimoreboatshow.com.
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CPR/First Aid Class
This USCG approved First Aid/CPR certification course focuses on the use of AEDs (automated external defibrillator). Annapolis Elks Lodge, Edgewater, Md. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 410-573-0201; www.capca.net.
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Polar Bear Plunge
Dive into the icy Bay to raise money for Maryland Special Olympics. In addition to several rounds of plunging, there will be plenty of food and entertainment. Sandy Point State Park, Annapolis. Call for times. 410-789-6677; www.plungemd.com
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This USCG approved First Aid/CPR certification course focuses on the use of AED and the certification will be good for two years. Annapolis Elks Lodge, Edgewater, Md. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. 410-573-0201; www.capca.net.
Through March
Winter Whale Watching
Knowledgeable guides from the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center accompany each tour off the Virginia Beach coast to search for migrating whales. Reservations required. Virginia Beach. 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. 757-437-FISH; www.virginiaaquarium.com.
Through March 31
Cruise the Coastline
Journey through Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge aboard the Terra Gator, an ecologically friendly beach mobile. You will travel through marshes, beaches and woodlands to see migratory birds, endangered species and other coastal wildlife. Reservations required. Little Island City Park, Virginia Beach. 9 a.m.-1 p.m. 800-933-7275; www.dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/fctrgatr.shtml.