
Chesapeake Classics
Chesapeake Bay buyboats are hardworking commercial designs.


Painter John Barber depicts historic skipjacks still in service.

This estuary’s maritime history is deeply embedded with contributions from Black Americans.

The number of women in Maryland that enjoy boating recreationally continues to grow

U.S. Rep John Sarbanes and U.S. Senator Chris Van Hollen have introduced a draft plan to create a Chesapeake National Recreation Area

Carol Buchman and David Godwin cruise the Chesapeake Bay on Katana, a Thomas Point 34 Downeast-style design.

Here at the bottom of the Bay, April can be downright pleasant, with an average high of 68 degrees and only around 3.5 inches of

It’s early November as I write, and the deep-water sailors who like the mouth of the Chesapeake as a departure point for the Caribbean are

Describe life on Chesapeake Bay, and it’s hard not to say something about the iconic, ill-tempered blue crab. Whether it’s picking a mess of spicy,

Chesapeake Bay angling is ruled by the seasons, as is the case with many bodies of water on the East Coast. Sure, the Bay has

The plywood Cruis-Along provided a practical platform for middle-class boaters during the post-World War II era.

The Hood 42 LM has classic downeast lines and shimmering varnish, along with modern technology for easier operation.

The history of Yankee and the art of living aboard.

The father and son behind Mag Bay Yachts are on a mission to craft the finest sportfishing boats ever made.

An expert can uncover problems before they turn serious and expensive.

There’s no better time than autumn to visit New York Harbor and then cruise north for leaf peeping

A beloved skiff is back in production, bringing a storied Martha’s Vineyard design and its enduring workboat heritage to a new generation of boaters.

The unassuming flatfish is a remarkable hunter that anglers obsess over.

Brechin Morgan draws inspiration from a lifetime on the water, from working aboard rugged commercial vessels to sailing solo around the world in a 27-foot boat.

A maritime attorney offers advice for buyers who lay down deposits for new builds.