Boater Resources

The upcoming Bay Bridge Boat Show will be hosted at Safe Harbors Kent Narrows marina and is set to kick off the 2025 boating season April 11-13. In addition to the familiar large selection of new and pre-owned powerboats, and equipment, service providers, and apparel on display, the show will feature free daily seminars, as […]

The Annapolis Boat Shows, producer of in-water sail and powerboat shows for over 50 years, launched a new website and updated brand earlier this week. With a focus on their continued growth and enhancing the boat show experience, the new website features a streamlined design that offers easy navigation, a user-friendly interface, and a mobile […]

Back by popular demand, and with an expanded capacity, we will offer clinics on May 12th and 13th. The instruction on docking, launching and safety, taught by Annapolis School of Seamanship and Boat US Foundation, will run for 2 hours and 15 minutes beginning at 2:00 pm and 5:00 pm each day. In addition to […]

This year, why not try a reusable cover? Did You Know….? Semi-custom covers for most boats under 30’ cost the same as shrink-wrapping for two seasons. Reusable covers can last as long as 5-10 years. Canvas shops can repair and clean reusable boat covers extending their life even further. Installing a reusable cover on a […]

Our thanks again to our sponsors and all who attended the September Welcome to Boating FREE Clinics. [su_youtube url=”https://youtu.be/tpIJ8puU9Kc”] Rotating clinics on September 17 and 18 were taught by Annapolis School of Seamanship and Boat US Foundation. In addition to our rotating clinics, our sponsors covered: Flares and other Safety items – Orion Safety Products […]

As of April 30, 2021, Non-oxygenated gasoline is now able to be stored/sold/used in non-attainment zones within Maryland. The non-attainment zones are the counties which are federally designated as reformulated gasoline control areas, and although that geographic designation remains, the gasoline no longer requires a minimum oxygen content. The official ruling from the Comptroller’s Office is […]

The Annapolis Boat Shows announced earlier this year the merger of their two spring shows, creating the largest, combined (Sail and Power) in-water show in the Mid-Atlantic. Set on the banks of the Chesapeake Bay with the beautiful Bay Bridge as its backdrop, the Bay Bridge Boat Show in Stevensville, Maryland will now showcase hundreds […]

The Annapolis Boat Shows is set to combine their two spring shows into one expanded 2021 Bay Bridge Boat Show. From April 15-18, the Bay Bridge Marina in Stevensville, Md will host the largest, in-water power and sailboat show in the Mid-Atlantic. Attendees will have the opportunity to climb aboard hundreds of boats, both power and […]

Providing the industry with an opportunity to plan ahead, while encouraging strong collaboration efforts with other industry-leading shows. For Immediate Release (December 17, 2020) Annapolis, MD – While 2020 has been difficult for maritime shows everywhere, the Annapolis Boat Shows are alive and well and ready to take on 2021 with gusto and determination. The […]

You’ll want to winterize your boat before freezing temperatures set in. In Maryland, this can happen around mid-November. Discover Boating offers a step-by-step guide to winterizing your boat. Take a look at their how-to recommendations. How to Winterize a Boat Start by prepping your engine; ensure all water has been drained and removed. Apply corrosion […]