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St. Mary's River, Md.
A summer day on the St. Marys River, where the only impediments to heaven are heat and hunger.
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Coan River, Va.
Whether you're seeking world travelers, long memories, quiet sunsets or just a really great deli sandwich, the lovely and peaceful Coan River delivers.
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Cooling off in St. Mary's River


  HUNTER 49
Hunter 49 Boat ReviewThe Hunter 49 is a big comfortable sailboat that moves along nicely in a light breeze and requires little effort to sail.
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Chesapeake Bay Marinas
Chesapeake Bay MarinasUpper Bay Marinas
From Susquehanna River to Severn River on the Western Shore; North East River to Chester River on the Eastern Shore.
Middle Bay Marinas
From South River to Rappahannock River on the Western Shore; Eastern Bay to Pcomoke River on the Eastern Shore.
Lower Bay Marinas
From Little Wicomico River to Virginia Beach on the Western Shore; Pocomoke Sound to Cape Charles on the Eastern Shore.

Chesapeake Marina Video Tours
Thomas Point Lighthouse

Thomas Point Lighthouse
Serving the Chesapeake Bay for 132 year, this historic landmark is being renovated and is now open to visitors for the first time. (1:50)
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Annapolis City Marina
Annapolis City Marina
Location! Location! Location! Soak up the ambiance of this full service marina located in one of the most popular cruising destinations on the Chesapeake Bay. (1:40)
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Lankford Bay Marina
Lankford Bay Marina
Learn more about this full service marina on Maryland's Eastern Shore. (2:37)
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Nautical How-To Videos
Rigging a Weedless Slug-Go Video InstructionsHow To Rig Slug-Go
Northeast Boating editor Tom Richardson shares how to rig a weedless Slug-Go as a salt water lure. (3:56)
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Creating a Ditch Bag

How To Create a Ditch Bag
Northeast Boating editor Tom Richardson explains what you'll need to make your own ditch bag for emergency uses. (9:04)
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Chesapeake Bay Tides
Chesapeake Bay Tide Tables
Chesapeake Tides
Bay tide tables, including Baltimore, MD, Washington, D.C. and Hampton Roads, with tidal differences for 50 additional Chesapeake Bay locations.
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The Chesapeake Bay in the Civil War
Blockade runners, smugglers, gunboats and street-brawlers, this is the chronricle of the armies and ironclads that did battle on the Bay during the Civil War.

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Feature Stories - Chesapeake Bay Magazine


Chesapeakeology 101
Wherein the author takes us on a field trip full of sciencey stuff and a pinch of magical thinking.
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How to Pick Crab Meat
Pic 'Em Like Pros
Nobody liberates the lump meat faster than a professional crab picker. Want to see how they do it? . . . Want to see it again?
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Volvo Penta prop system
Full Speed Ahead
The innovative new Volvo Penta prop system is making waves . . . but not where you'd think.
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Cruise of the Month
Dismal Swamp Canal, Chesapeake Boating

Dismal Swamp Canal: Exit Strategy
The Dismal Swamp Canal gives Chesapeake cruisers one last shot at the Bay cruising feeling.
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Miocene River
Westmoreland State Park: Cruising the Miocene
A 10-million-year-old shark's tooth was the coveted prize for a day trip up the Potomac to Virginia's Westmoreland State Park. 
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Chesapeake Bay Restaurant Reviews
Captain Billy's Crab House
Captain Billy's: Crabs Galore
Captain Billy's Crab House and Gilligan's Pier offer crabs and plenty of atmosphere on the banks of the Potomac.
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Kentmoor Restaurant Review
Kentmoor Restaurant: Al Fresco Fun
Kent Island's Kentmorr Restaurant delivers good food, great Bay views and a fun family atmosphere.
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Online Reading Room - Stories of Life on the Chesapeake
Dolphins in the Chesapeake Bay

A Silver Lining on the Bay.
Was it possible that after the week from hell, we were going to be blessed with a visit from dolphins on the Chesapeake Bay? Not only was it possible, it happened repeatedly.
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Sailing on the Potomac
Three Hulls on the Potomac
At dawn this morning we left our home port on the Rappahannock aboard our Corsair F28 trimaran. I've been looking forward to this trip for months.
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