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Maryland: A Boating Paradise
Maryland‘s rivers and bays combined with more than 400 miles of water to the Chesapeake Bay, and nearly 35 miles of accessible water an approximately 550 marinas, 41,000 in-water boat slips, and some 261 public boat ramps, along with additional...
read moreBuying a Boat
Just like buying a car, there are pros and cons to buying a new or buying a “pre-owned“ boat. But there are some differences. When you buy a new boat, you’ll need to equip it for where you’ll be boating...
read moreBoating vs. Sailing
Is there a difference? Both are vessels, although a “boat” is defined as “any vessel that moves over, in. or under the water”, many contend that sailing is only done in a sailboat. But is a sailboat that is using...
read moreBoating Right-Of-Way
More boaters mean more boats, and boating is both a pastime, as well as a vocation for many. But the laws and regulations for sailing a boat aren’t always the same as driving an automobile. You’re rarely alone on the...
read moreBoating Checklist
Before you drive your car out of the garage and onto the highway, you probably first check to ensure you have enough gas in the tank. That’s a first good step for any power boat owner as well before leaving...
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