October 9th through 12th. Sailors from around the globe gather in beautiful downtown Annapolis every October for the Annapolis Sailboat Show. This annual celebration of sailing features floating docks lined with sailboats from manufacturers around the world. Multihulls, monohulls, cruisers, racers, sailing dinghies and more. Show tents line the shore, stocked with the latest in […]
Join CCA Maryland at (location TBD) for Angler’s Night Out presented by Cedar Point FCU for a talk by Captain Phil Langley of Fish the Bay Charters. Captain Phil will regale us all with stories of his time on the Bay along with an instructional talk on how to ‘Cast & Blast’ on the Chesapeake […]
The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum will celebrate the Bay’s favorite bivalve at OysterFest on Saturday, Oct. 25, from 10am-4pm. CBMM’s OysterFest features oysters served a variety of ways, along with other local fare, craft beer, and spirits, plus live music on two stages, an oyster stew competition, a full schedule of demonstrations and presentations, children’s activities, […]
Join Blue Water Baltimore for Evening on the Falls, a special event marking Blue Water Baltimore’s 15th anniversary. The organization will honor the progress made over the past 15 years and invest in the work still ahead to ensure a healthier, more resilient future for Baltimore’s waterways. Held at True Chesapeake Restaurant in Baltimore. Click here […]
This month's topic: "Lighthouses of the Chesapeake" with speaker Bob Stevenson, lighthouse expert. Presentation Summary: There are varied approaches to preserving the 12 existing Chesapeake Lighthouses. Governments, nonprofits, and dedicated individuals have taken up the challenge. The results to date include successes, failures, and uncertain futures. Bio: A Baltimore native and longtime sailor, Bob lives with his […]
The Annapolis Chapter of Coastal Conservation Association (CCA) Maryland welcomes you to join us for a celebration of conservation, and all things Chesapeake Bay. As a recreational fishing based organization, we know that the public’s connection to the Chesapeake Bay through fishing and boating is what drives the passion to ensure that future generations will […]
Acclaimed catch-photo-release tournament starring the toothy pickerel, yellow perch, and several other species. Organized and benefiting Coastal Conservation Association Maryland. All MD, DC, and DE tidal and non-tidal waters are open to fishing. Four months long---November 1st through 11:59 p.m., February 28th. Awards and celebration party to be held after the tournament at a location […]
Fish For A Cure (F4AC) is a fishing tournament on the Chesapeake Bay, based out of Annapolis, and fundraising challenge that makes waves in cancer care in our community. We raise funds by hosting an annual fishing tournament on the Chesapeake Bay, followed by a Shore Party at Safe Harbor Annapolis in Eastport, Annapolis. All […]
The Alliance for the Chesapeake Bay’s 20th Annual Chesapeake Watershed Forum, held at the National Conservation Training Center in Shepherdstown, West Virginia, is a watershed-wide event reaching over 400 restoration and protection practitioners to inspire and empower local action towards clean water. The Alliance will share successful tools and techniques, offer lessons and learnings from […]
Join Arundel Rivers Federation for our 2025 Annual Meeting. Help the organization celebrate a great year of fighting for our rivers and hear what it has planned for the year ahead. Light refreshments will be served and space is limited. This meeting will be available virtually as well as in-person. There is no need to […]
The Richmond Fishing Expo has the largest array of tackle, combined with some of the finest professional talent around, offering a weekend of fishing “OVERLOAD”. Over 60 retail and specialty tackle shops will have truckloads of product stocked and discounted…. ready to get your season off to a great start. All the brands your looking for plus some […]
Save the Date: February 28, 2026 A full-day of informative sessions on conservation, critical area law, outdoor planning, stormwater management, native flora and fauna, environmental best practices, and so much more. Breakfast, lunch, keynote addresses, awards, and networking included. Click here for full details.