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Schedules and events can change. Please call ahead to confirm dates,
fees if any, and times before traveling long distances.
Fishing
April 12-13: Freshwater Tactics Seminar and Fishing Weekend, Gander
Mountain, Salisbury. Presentations by fishing pros, live demos,
contests, and a kids casting tournament. www.gandermountain.com.
April 13: Delaware Bass Federation Open Buddy
Tournament, Smallwood State Park, Marbury, MD. Potomac River.
www.deltbf.com.
April 14: Pasadena Sportfishing Group Monthly
Meeting, Earleigh Heights Fire Hall, Severna Park. Guest speaker, Lenny
Rudow, noted author and sportsman on "Spring Rockfishing on Light
Tackle.” Doors opn at 6 p.m., meeting at 7:30. Free and open to the
public. www.heyfish.com, 410-heyfish.
April 19: 7th Annual Boatyard Bar & Grill
Opening Day Rockfish Tournament, benefits the Chesapeake Bay Foundation,
Coastal Conservation Association Maryland, and Annapolis Police
Department’s Youth Fishing Camp. Catch-and-release format using
digital photos. 410-336-8880, boatyardbarandgrill.com.
May 2-4: Pro Am Fishing Tournament, Chesapeake
Beach, 800-233-2060, www.rodnreeltournament.com.
May 2-4: 7th Annual South Jersey/ASA Spring
Striper Open, Cape May, NJ. 609-884-2400.
May 8: Upper Bay Chapter CCA Maryland monthly
meeting, 7 p.m., Nauti-Goose Saloon, North East, guest speaker Capt. Tom
Hughes, www.ccamd.org.
May 10: Bethany-Fenwick (DE) Spring Surf Fishing
Tournament, Bethany-Fenwick Chamber. 302-539-2100.
May 11: Delaware Bass Federation Open Buddy
Tournament, Turner’s Creek Ramp, Betterton, MD. Sassafras River.
www.deltbf.com.
May 18: 5th Annual Bay Hundred Ducks Unlimited
Ladies Rockfish Fishing Tournament, Harrison’s Chesapeake House,
Tilghman Island. Contact Ed Henry, 410-745-5457, edhenry2002@yahoo.com;
or Sally Bosley, 410-745-9507, sbosley1008@yahoo.com.
June 1: Nation’s Capital Bass Federatation,
Potomac River Open Team Tournament, Potomac River, Leesylvania State
Park. www.fishncbf.com.
June 5-7: 12th Annual Mid-Atlantic Mako Mania,
Bahia Marina, 410-289-7473.
June 7: Kids Fishing Derby, ages 5-16, Martinak
State Park, hosted by Caroline County Parks and Recreation, 9 a.m. to
noon, 410-479-8120.
June 7-14: 50th Annual Big Rock Blue Marlin
Tournament, Morehead City, NC, 252-247-3575, thebigrock.com.
June 12-14: 28th Annual Ocean City Shark
Tournament, O.C. Fishing Center, 410-213-2442, ocsharktournament.com.
June 12-15: 28th Annual South Jersey Shark
Tournament, Cape May, NJ, 609-884-2400.
June 13-14: 25th Annual Reedville (Va.) Bluefish
Derby, Buzzard’s Point Marina, sponsored by Smith Point Sea Rescue.
For info call Jett’s Hardware, 804-453-5325.
June 13-15: Maryland Watermen’s Association
13th Annual Pro-Am Rockfish Tounament. Rock Hall. 1-800-421-9176,
www.marylandwatermen.com.
June 18-Sept. 3: Wednesday Night 3-fers, hosted
by the Baltimore Bass Chasers, 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m., 3 fish, 3 hours, 3
payouts + lunker. Wilson Point Park, Middle River. Contact Ray Krol,
410-245-0685.
June 20-22: 19th Annual MSSA Tuna-Ment, Sunset
Marina, 410- 255-5535.
June 21: 4th Annual Flounder Pounder, Ake
Marine, 410-213-0421.
June 21-22: 28th Annual Small Boat Tournament,
Ocean City Marlin Club, 410-213-1613.
June 22: Delaware Bass Federation Open Buddy
Tournament, Nanticoke River, Phillips Landing, Laurel, DE.
www.deltbf.com.
July 4-6: 26th Annual Canyon Kick-Off, Ocean
City Marlin Club, 410-213-1613.
July 9-13: 19th Annual Ocean/Viking Showdown,
Cape May, NJ, 609-884-2400.
July 11-13: 21st Annual Ocean City Tuna
Tournament, O.C. Fishing Center, 410-213-1121 or 800-322-3065.
July 13: Delaware Bass Federation Open Buddy
Tournament, Martinak State Park, Denton, MD, Choptank River.
www.deltbf.com.
July 16-19: 7th Annual Mid-Atlantic Tuna
Tournament, Cape May, NJ, 609-884-2400.
July 19-20: 14th Annual Marina Shootout, O.C.
Marlin Club, 410-213-1613.
July 26-27: 4th Annual Marlin Club Kid’s
Classic, O.C. Marlin Club, 410-213-1613.
August 4-8: 35th Annual White Marlin Open,
Harbour Island Marina, 410-289-9229.
August 14-16: 15th Annual Capt. Steve Barman
Poor Girl's Open, Bahia Marina, 410-289-7473.
August 17: Delaware Bass Federation Open Buddy
Tournament, Byrd Park, Snow Hill, MD. Pocomoke River. www.deltbf.com.
August 17-22: Mid-Atlantic $500,000, Cape May,
NJ & Ocean City, MD, 609-884-2400.
August 22-24: 16th Annual MSSA MarVa Tournament,
Ake Marine, 410-255-5535.
August 29-31: 50th Annual Labor Day White Marlin
Tournament, O.C. Marlin Club, 410-213-1613.
Sept. 5-7: Wahoo Rodeo & Flounder Round-up,
Sunset Marina, 410-213-9600.
Sept. 6-7: Deale Pro-Am Fishing Tournament,
hosted by the Deale Captains Association and JJ’s Tackle. To register
go to www.DealeProAm.com or call 410-867-4515.
Sept. 7: 3rd Annual Flounder Pounder, Bahia
Marina, 410-289-7473.
Sept. 12-13: 30th Annual Challenge Cup, O.C.
Marlin Club, 410-213-1613.
Sept. 14: Delaware Bass Federation Classic
Tournament, Turner’s Creek Ramp, Betterton, MD. Sassafras River.
www.deltbf.com.
Sept. 27-28: Delaware Seashore Fall Surf Fishing
Classic, 302-539-6243.
Oct. 2-4: 29th Annual Mid-Atlantic Surf Fishing
Tournament, Ocean City, 410-213-0646.
Oct. 17-18: 4th Annual A.M.S.A. Surf Fishing
Tournament, 443-235-2609.
Oct. 25: Nation’s Capital Bass Federatation,
Potomac River Open Team Tournament, Potomac River, Leesylvania State
Park. www.fishncbf.com.
Oct. 25-26: 9th Annual Rocktoberfest Tournament,
Bahia Marina, 410-289-7473.
Oct. 31-Nov. 2: 8th Annual South Jersey Big Bass
Open, Cape May, NJ, 609-884-2400.
Nov. 15: 4th Annual Ake Marine Primetime
Rockfish Tournament, 410-213-0421.
Nov. 28-29: 2nd Annual Black Friday 550 Rockfish
Tournament, Sunset Marina, 410-213-1121.
Courses/Lectures
For a complete list of boating safety courses, visit usps.org; cgaux.org;
dnr.state.md.us; or call 888-FOR-USPS; 800-245-BOAT. For an Internet or
CD self study boating course: www.americasboatingcourse.com or toll-free
1-866-262-8222.
April 12: GPS Class, Stolzfus RV & Marine,
West Chester, Pa., offered by the Main Line Sail & Power Squadron,
contact Russ Jones, 610-873-1576.
April 12-13: Boating Safely Course, U.S. Coast
Guard Aux. Flotilla 72, 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m., Bladensburg (Md.) Waterfront
Park, Pre-register by calling Steve at 410-531-3313 or Jean at
301-261-7735.
April 17: “Green Kitchens” lecture presented
by Sandy Neville, 7-9 p.m., Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons,
www.calvertmarinemuseum.org, 410-326-2042.
April 20: Michael W. Fincham’s new documentary
film, “Who Killed Crassostrea virginica: The Fall and Rise of the
Chesapeake Oyster,” 2 p.m., Calvert Marine Museum, Solomons,
www.calvertmarinemuseum.org, 410-326-2042.
April 19: Basic Boating Course, Ommelanden
Hunter Ed Training Center, New Castle, Del. Contact Paul Eldridge,
302-737-4479.
April 19: Boating Safety Course, Delaware Safety
Council Training Facility, 3 Old Barley Mill Rd., Wilmington (next to
Hagley Museum). 8 a.m.-5 p.m. To register call 302-654-7786.
April 19: Emergency Management at Sea seminar,
hosted by the Chesapeake Area Professional Captains Association.
Registration form at capca.net. For information contact Captain Linda
Utrup at education@capca.net.
April 19: Boating Safety Course, Munro Hll, U.S.
Coast Guard Center, Cape May, N.J. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 609-898-0442.
April 19-20: Boating Safety and Seamanship
Course, US Coast Guard Aux. Flotilla 19-06, Chesapeake City. Fri. 7-9,
Sat. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Grace Bible Chapel, Rising Sun. For information call
Don Jaggers, 410-392-2370.
April 22: Boating Skills and Seamanship, offered
by U.S. Coast Guard Aux. 19-11, Elkton High, Tuesday nights for 5 weeks,
7-9 p.m. Contact Pat Janssen, 410-885-5720.
April 26–27: Marine Diesel Basics, Annapolis
School of Seamanship, pre-registration required. 9 a.m.–4 p.m.
410-263-8848, www.annapolisschoolofseamanship.com.
April 26–27: Basic Navigation and Piloting,
Annapolis School of Seamanship, pre-registration required. 9 a.m.–4
p.m. 410-263-8848, www.annapolisschoolofseamanhsip.com.
April 29: Emergency Management at Sea, 8:30
a.m.-5 p.m., Knights of Columbus Hall, 2590 Solomons Island Road,
Edgewater. Call 410-224-4242.
May 3: Basic Boating Class, Clews &
Strawbridge, Frazer, Pa., offered by the Main Line Sail & Power
Squadron, contact Russ Jones, 610-873-1576.
May 3: Pennsylvania State Boating Course, hosted
by Flotilla 14-07 U.S. Coast Guard Aux., Lititz American Legion, Lititz,
Pa. 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Pre-registration required by calling Terry Millard at
717-627-3885.
May 17: Basic Boating Class, Stolzfus RV &
Marine, West Chester, Pa., offered by the Main Line Sail & Power
Squadron, contact Russ Jones, 610-873-1576.
May 17: Boating Safety Course, Munro Hll, U.S.
Coast Guard Center, Cape May, N.J. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 609-898-0442.
June 7: Boating Safety Course, Munro Hll, U.S.
Coast Guard Center, Cape May, N.J. 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. 609-898-0442.
Sailing
April 12-13: NASS Spring Race, hosted by the Naval Academy Sailing
Squadron. PHRF on Saturday, one-design on Sunday. Contact Bob Holmes,
202-690-3120, rholmes@caci.com.
April 17-20: Charleston Race Week, Charleston,
SC. Premier One-Design, PHRF, and IRC regatta for racing sailboats 22 to
70 feet. Charleston Harbor Resort & Marina, Mt. Pleasant, SC.
www.charlestonraceweek.com.
April 18: J/24 Spring One-Design Race, hosted by
Hampton Yacht Club, Hampton, Va. www.hamptonyc.com.
April 19: Baltimore City Yacht Association
Icebreaker Pursuit Race, www.bcya.com.
April 19: Sail Solomon’s Season Opener, 10
a.m.-4 p.m., Solomons Yachting Centre. 410-326-4917, www.sailsi.com.
April 22: Sail Trim Seminar, 7-9 p.m., Patapsco
River Power Squadron, Pasadena. Contact Larry France, 410-647-1951.
April 25-27: Sperry Top-Sider National Offshore
One-Design Regatta, Annapolis Yacht Club. Contact Michael Weiss,
407-571-4874, Michael.Weiss@bonniercorp.com.
May 30: Harford Hospice Regatta, hosted by the
Havre de Grace Yacht Club. Proceeds benefit Harford Hospice, a member of
Upper Chesapeake/St. Joseph Home Care, www.hospiceregattas.org.
June 21: Calling All Tartans Regatta, hosted by
the Chesapeake Bay Tartan Sailing Club, Tilghman-on-Chesapeake Yacht
Club, Tilghman Island. Visit www.cbtsc.com or call Dave Branning
410-263-0063.
Antique and
Classic Boats
Sept 5-7: 9th Annual Antique and Classic Boat Show, Tuckerton N.J.
Seaport, hosted by the Philadelphia Chapter of ACBS. Contact Brian
Gagnon, 856-727-9264, or visit www.acbsphl.org.
Oct. 4: 10th Annual Fall Boat Show and River
Cruise, Long Level Marina, Wrightsville, Pa., hosted by the Philadelphia
Chapter of ACBS. Contact Brian Gagnon, 856-727-9264, or visit
www.acbsphl.org.
Paddling
Powerboat
Racing
www.apba.org
Events
April 11-13: Spring In-Water Boat Show, Tides Inn, Irvington, Va.15
middle Chesapeake Bay boat dealers, 804-725-3814.
April 12-13: Bay Country Boat Show, Volunteer
Fire Dept., Hollywood, Md. 301-373-3071.
April 12: Leukemia Cup Regatta Kick-Off,
Annapolis. Auction items, food and drink, and more. Site to be
determined. 3–7 p.m. 410-527-0220, www.lls.org/md.
April 12: Blackwater Cleanup Day, Blackwater
National Wildlife Refuge, Cambridge. Volunteers help pick up litter and
debris in the refuge in preparation for summer. 9 a.m.–3 p.m.
410-228-2677, blackwater.fws.gov.
April 12: “Dock the Boat and Stay Afloat”
Dinner Show, The Wellwood, Charlestown. Executive Chef Dan Hannibal and
Chef J. D. Austin create an experience of cooking, music and dining. For
more information, visit www.wellwoodclub.com or call 410-287-6666.
April 12-13: Hollywood (Md.) Optimist Club Bay
Country Boat, Hollywood Volunteer Fire Department grounds. 301-373-3071.
April 14: Benefit for Chesapeake Heritage &
Skipjack Martha Lewis, Hutchins Park, Havre de Grace, 6-10 p.m.,
410-939-4078.
April 18: Relay for Life “Catch and Release”
kickoff fund-raiser, Nauti-Goose, North East, http://events.cancer.org/rflnortheast,
or call Patti Piemontese, 410-287-5775.
April 18: Tiki Bar Opening, Solomons.
www.tikibarsolomons.com.
April 19: Privateer Day and Pyrate Invasion,
Fells Point, Baltimore. Tall ships, pirate re-enactors, live music,
strolling entertainers, games, storytelling, costume contests for kids
and adults, food, pirate gear and nautical arts and crafts. 11 a.m.–6
p.m. Pyrate Invasion at bars and restaurants begins at 6 p.m.
410-675-8900, www.fellspointdevelopment.com.
April 19: Earth Day Celebration, Havre de Grace
Maritime Museum, 11 a.m.–5 p.m. 410-939-4800,
www.hdgmaritimemuseum.org.
April 19: Bay Day, Chesapeake Bay Maritime
Museum, St. Michaels. Annual Bay-themed version of Earth Day.
Demonstrations, food, lectures, and more. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. 410-745-2916,
www.cbmm.org.
April 19,20: Tome’s Landing Marina Customer
Appreciation Event and Boat Show, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Event location: The
Wellwood, Charlestown. For more information call 410-378-3343.
April 19,20: Portsmouth Power in the Park,
Portsmouth City Park, Portsmouth, Va. Virginia Boat Racing Association
annual State Championship races, noon–6 p.m. 757-630-1951,
www.portsmouthva.gov.
April 20: Earth Day on the Square, Washington
Street, Leonardtown. Celebrate Earth Day with live entertainment, music,
canoe tours, kayak demonstrations and children's activities. 12:30
p.m.–4:30 p.m. 301-475-9791, leonardtown.somd.com.
April 24: Treasure the Chesapeake, Chesapeake
Bay Beach Club, Stevensville. 10th annual fundraising event featuring a
cocktail buffet, silent auction, speakers and more to benefit the
Chesapeake Bay Trust. 7–10 p.m. 410-974-2941, www.cbtrust.org.
April 24–27: St. Michaels Food and Wine
Festival, Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum, St. Michaels. Sample
distinctive foods and wines through tastings, food demonstrations and
more. 443-205-2185, www.stmichaelsfoodandwinefestival.com.
April 24-27: Bay Bridge Boat Show, Bay Bridge
Marina, Kent Island, Stevensville, 410-268-8828, www.usboat.com.
April 25–27: Ward World Wildfowl Carving
Championship, Roland E. Powell Convention Center, Ocean City, Md.
410-742-4988, www.wardmuseum.org.
April 26: Oxford Day, Oxford, Md. Parade, crab
races, boat rides, a dog show, activities at the Cooperative Oxford Lab,
children's activities, raffles, wine tasting, food and live music. 8
a.m.–4 p.m. 410-714-1216, www.oxfordday.org.
April 26: Nanticoke River Shad Festival, Vienna.
Celebrate the return of the American shad to the Nanticoke River. Music,
local food, arts, crafts and exhibits. 10 a.m.–4 p.m. 410-873-3045,
www.nanticokeriver.org.
April 26: Friends of Mount Harmon, Evening of
Fine Dining & Dancing at the 2nd Annual Plantation Ball Spring
Formal Dinner Dance, 6-10 p.m. Black Tie Optional. 410-275-8819, or
visit www.mountharmon.org.
April 26: Shrimp Boil, Charles Museum, Cape
Charles, Va. Hosted by the Cape Charles Historical Society. Food, a
silent auction and live music. Transportation available from Bay Creek
Marina available. 5–9 p.m. 757-331-1008.
April 26: Ship's Company Day, U.S.S.
Constellation, Pier 1, Baltimore. Living history glimpse into the life
of men who served aboard the ship in the mid-19th century. 10 a.m.–5
p.m. 410-539-1797, www.constellation.org.
April 26–27: Crabtown Seafest and Hampton
In-Water Boat Show, Hampton, Va. 757-727-1276, www.downtownhampton.com.
May 2-4: Upper Bay Boat Show, Anchor Marina,
North East. 410-287-8280; www.anchorboat.com.
May 2-4: Richardson Maritime Museum Creekside
Boat Show, Cambridge. 410-221-1871, www.richardsonmuseum.org.
May 2-4: Maritime Heritage Festival, Annapolis
City Dock, free and open to the public. www.mdmhf.org.
May 10: Solomons Maritime Festival, Calvert
Marine Museum, antique boats and motors, master maritime carvers, home
crafts and cooking demonstrations, traditional music and storytelling,
children’s games, and boat rides. 410-326-2042 x41, or
www.calvertmarinemuseum.com. Admission to the Festival and Museum is
FREE.
May 16: USS Constellation Museum BLAST! Music,
food, drink and fun under the big tent on Constellation Pier, Baltimore,
Inner Harbor, www.constellation.org, 410-539-1797.
June 5-8: The Yacht Show at National Harbor,
large luxury yacht show at new 300-acre development, www.yachtshownh.com.
June 13-15: Regal Raftup, Chesapeake City,
hosted by Jackson Marine Sales, North East, 410-287-9400,
jacksonmarinesales.com.
June 14-15: Chesapeake Bayliner Owners Club
Spring Raft-Up, Corsica River. All makes and models welcome. For info
contact Tom at blues46@hotmail.com.
June 21: Dinghy Poker Run, Solomons, benefits
the Norris Lane Foundation and youth education, 410-515-3956,
www.dinghypokerrun.org.
June 20-23: Chesapeake Bay Albin Owners Group
annual
Rendezvous, Haven Harbour Marina, Rock Hall,
www.albinowners.com or call
908-399-3488.
July 18-20: Regal Rendezvous, location TBA,
hosted by Jackson Marine Sales, North East, 410-287-9400,
jacksonmarinesales.com.
August 1-2: Thunder on the Bay Donzi Poker Run,
hosted by Jackson Marine Sales, North East, 410-287-9400,
jacksonmarinesales.com.
August 8: Trojan Rendezvous, Rock Hall Landing.
To make reservations, call Rock Hall Landing at 410-639-2224.
August 15-17: Annual Open House, Jackson Marine
Sales, North East, 410-287-9400, jacksonmarinesales.com.
August 23: National Dog Day main event, Calvert
Marine Museum, Solomons. 410-326-2042 x17 or email Melissa Carnes at
carnesmd@co.cal.md.us.
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