PropTalk Magazine

12/08/2025

Falling leaves, shorter days, and migrating flocks of geese all tell of a fall rapidly sliding toward winter. Most reports of the recent summer boating scene are positive. Attendance at the fall boat shows was very good and most of the shops sending in reports indicate full order books for winter work.

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

12/04/2025

We recently caught up with Madison Trotman, canvas division manager for Quantum Sails Annapolis. As a skilled marine canvas fabricator, Trotman crafts custom canvas and upholstery solutions for both the exterior and interior of sailboats and powerboats.
Presented by Herrington Harbour Marina Resorts

For this month's Bay People column, we caught up with Madison Trotman, canvas division manager for Quantum Sails Annapolis.

12/03/2025

Lots of great parades coming up this weekend including Chesapeake City, Pasadena, Baltimore, and Bear Creek!

Nothing says “holidays” on the Chesapeake quite like a lighted boat parade. Whether you plan to participate or spectate, it’s a magical time of the year.

12/02/2025

The BoatUS Foundation has launched two new (free!) boating safety microcourses to help boaters focus on issues important to safe navigation.

The BoatUS Foundation has launched two new boating safety microcourses to help boaters focus on issues important to safe navigation.

11/27/2025

Don't forget! Tomorrow join us in celebrating Blue Friday by spending some time outside by the water.

What are your plans for the Friday after Thanksgiving? Join us in celebrating Blue Friday by spending time on or near the water.

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from all of us at PropTalk! We are so lucky to be able to call the Chesapeake home, and we are especially grateful to all of our staff, readers, and advertisers. Thank you for a great year!

11/26/2025

Who’s ready for the holidays?!

The Christmas Express Cruise from Watermark Tours Charters Cruises is such a fun way to get in the holiday spirit AND take a lovely cruise around Baltimore’s Inner Harbor.

PropTalk got to take a preview ride this past weekend and we had a blast! 🎄🎄🎄

Guests can hop aboard Watermark’s festively decorated vessel for a 45-min cruise filled with twinkling lights, holiday music, and spirited cheer. Take in waterfront views of the Inner Harbor, Fells Point, and Christmas Village in Baltimore open November 22-December 24. Learn more at https://watermarkjourney.com/events/christmas-express-cruise-at-christmas-village/

11/25/2025

"She had become a member of the family, and we had developed a heartfelt connection to her; an emotional attachment as a child has to a favorite old toy. And we were just not quite finished with that part of our lives."

I truly understand that old adage about buying/selling a boat, but selling our family boat was more difficult than I had anticipated.

11/24/2025

Free event tonight!

SpinSheet and PropTalk Magazine co-founder Dave Gendell, teams up with the Severn River Association for a FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC presentation on his non-fiction book "The Last Days of the Schooner America." The presentation is on Monday November 24 at 6 p.m at the Eastport / Annapolis Neck Library, 269 Hillsmere Drive.
"The Last Days of the Schooner America" was recently awarded the 2025 Brewington Book Prize from the Maryland Center for History and Culture representing the best book published on Chesapeake Bay maritime history in 2024.

SpinSheet and PropTalk Magazine co-founder Dave Gendell, teams up with the Severn River Association for a FREE and OPEN TO THE PUBLIC presentation on his non-fiction book "The Last Days of the Schooner America." The presentation is on Monday November 24 at 6 p.m at the Eastport / Annapolis Neck Library, 269 Hillsmere Drive.

"The Last Days of the Schooner America" was recently awarded the 2025 Brewington Book Prize from the Maryland Center for History and Culture representing the best book published on Chesapeake Bay maritime history in 2024.

11/21/2025

Henriques Yachts are known for their strong and solid hull design, their ability to endure adverse weather conditions out at sea, and a focus on semi-custom craftsmanship.

For this month's Classic Boat column I'm sticking close to home and featuring Capt. Tyler Jasinski’s 1993 Henriques Yachts 35 Maine Coaster.

11/20/2025

We're continually updating our list as more events are announced; the first events of the season are next weekend!

Nothing says “holidays” on the Chesapeake quite like a lighted boat parade. Whether you plan to participate or spectate, it’s a magical time of the year.

11/19/2025

David Sites, the top-scoring Century Club member with (currently) 302 on-water days logged in 2025, answered some questions about his boating season.

David Sites, the top-scoring Century Club member with 263 on-water days logged in 2025, answered some questions about his boating season.