PropTalk Magazine

02/18/2025

"Age may make us wiser, but it has the opposite effect on agility and endurance. We often hear of sailors switching from sail to trawlers as balance and strength leave them, but what of us powerboaters? We laugh at the ancient mariners whose boats never leave the slips and have transformed into floating condos. Now I am one of them and find myself searching for a better solution."

When the author's 28-foot boat became harder to maintain, he decided to downsize to a 23-footer which ultimately led to more boating days on the water.

02/17/2025

While Melody Holmes first learned to fish as a child, it wasn’t until later in life that she really took up the hobby in earnest. She began volunteering with the Coastal Conservation Association Maryland, and last year was named the president of CCA’s Baltimore chapter. We recently caught up with Melody to learn more about her passion for fishing and her work with CCA. Check out the full interview at https://www.proptalk.com/bay-people-melody-holmes-cca-baltimore-president
FishTalk Magazine Presented by Herrington Harbour Marina Resorts

02/14/2025

Dreaming of a warm-weather escape? Check out our three-part series on how to plan a charter vacation!

So, you want to charter a boat, but have no idea how to go about it? Chartering is easier than you think, and we'll break it down in our three-part series.

02/12/2025

We're honored to have received a merit award in this years Boating Writers International contest at the Miami International Boat Show for our video of the Bayliner Boats Element E18 with Riverside Marine

PropTalk editor Kaylie Jasinski walks you through her recent purchase of a used powerboat and gives you a rundown on some of the unique features of this Bayl...

02/12/2025

While the Coast Guard does send official annual renewal notices by U.S. mail, other notices being received by boaters are not from the Coast Guard but rather third-party companies whose name or return addresses may appear similar to that of the official U.S. Coast Guard National Vessel Documentation Center (NVDC).

BoatUS is advising boaters to be wary of any letter arriving by U.S. mail offering USCG documentation renewal, which can lead to confusion and higher costs.

02/10/2025

Still plenty of great events coming up this winter!

Whether you're in the market for a new boat or even discounted fishing gear, you'll want to put these winter boat shows on your list.

02/07/2025

Glad to hear this turtle is expected to make a full recovery!

02/06/2025

Mark your calendars! The world’s first nuclear-powered merchant ship, NS SAVANNAH is having an open house on Saturday, February 22. You can board the ship between 10 am and 3 pm for self-guided tours, and you can sign up for guided tours of the Reactor Compartment & Engine Room once on board.

Come visit a time capsule of the Atomic Age!

The world’s first nuclear-powered merchant ship, NS SAVANNAH is having an open house on Saturday, February 22. You can board the ship between 10 am & 3 pm for self-guided tours, & you can sign up for guided tours of the Reactor Compartment & Engine Room once on board.

There will also be open question & answer sessions at 11 am,1 pm & 3 pm. For more information & to RSVP, please visit the Nuclear Ship Savannah Association’s website: https://www.ns-savannah.com/event-details/ns-savannah-public-site-visit

02/05/2025

Captain Rick Franke brings us the latest Boatshop Reports from around the Bay! Pictured is a classic Trumpy motoryacht in Burgess, VA. Presented by Bay Shore Marine Engines

Captain Rick Franke brings us the February 2025 Chesapeake Bay Boatshop Reports from marinas and boatshops around the Chesapeake region.

02/03/2025

You must be born a sovereign to be a princess, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find ways to feel like royalty—and stepping aboard a Princess S65 will certainly take you there. Chesapeake Yacht Center Princess Yachts

You must be born a sovereign to be a princess, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find ways to feel like royalty—like stepping aboard a Princess S65.

02/03/2025

Coming up February 6 at the Annapolis Maritime Museum & Park!

Reckless Night, a Path to Freedom Lecture On Thursday February 6, Annapolis author and SpinSheet/PropTalk co-founder David Gendell will debut "A Reckless Night A Path to Freedom... The Royal Navy on the Chesapeake in 1814" as part of the Annapolis Maritime Museum's Winter Lecture Series.

01/29/2025

The 26-foot-long wooden motor launch Bubble rests on blocks in an ancient, cluttered shed that is part of the venerable legacy of the Herreshoff Manufacturing Company in Bristol, RI. Herreshoff Marine Museum/America's Cup Hall of Fame
Presented by Annapolis Gelcoat & Restoration

Bubble is a classic boat built ahead of her time. She is a 26-foot-long wooden motor and resides at the Herreshoff Marine Museum in Bristol, RI.

01/29/2025

Warmer temps this week, and the ice is receding!

01/28/2025

This cold weather has the author reminiscing on a particularly cold and icy experience as a Chesapeake Bay pilot in the winter of 1994.

Chesapeake Bay pilot Bill Band recounts an interesting experience in the winter of 1994, sailing outbound from Baltimore on a long transit down the Bay.

01/24/2025

Who’s ready for the Richmond Boat Show?! Come see us this weekend! January 24-26 at the Richmond Convention Center.

Check out proptalk.com/two-upcoming-virginia-boat-shows for more details.

01/24/2025

Chesapeake boaters who have cruised the inland waterways north and south of the Chesapeake Bay know how important they are and often view them as the pathways to great adventures. Did you know the Erie Canal and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association (AIWA) are celebrating anniversaries?

Did you know the Erie Canal and Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway Association (AIWA) are celebrating anniversaries in 2024 and 2025?