http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner en-us Mon, 23 Nov 2009 12:41:18 -0700 Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:17:21 -0700 BlogCFC http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Leukemia-Cup-Regatta-coming-to-Alexandria?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner  The Leukemia Cup Regatta will be held locally Aug. 30 and Sept. 11-12. The Old Dominion Boat Club, Alexandria, Va., will host the August venue and the Washington Sailing Marina, Alexandria, Va., the September event.The Regattas, held throughout... Wed, 19 Aug 2009 19:17:21 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m8d19-Leukemia-Cup-Regatta-coming-to-Alexandria?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Hurricane-preparedness-can-save-you-money-and-heartache?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner Boats anchored in the Rhonde River, Md., as a storm approaches.  Hurricane predictions are just that —a guess of what may happen in the near future. While forecasters use a wide variety of data to make educated guesses, securing your boat... Tue, 04 Aug 2009 18:39:04 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m8d4-Hurricane-preparedness-can-save-you-money-and-heartache?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m7d29-2009-Governors-Cup-Yacht-Race-to-be-held-this-weekend?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner  St. Mary’s College of Maryland will host the 36th Governor’s Cup starting Friday. The Governor’s Cup features night racing on the Chesapeake Bay and is the oldest and longest overnight race on the Bay. The race begins in Annap... Wed, 29 Jul 2009 18:07:32 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m7d29-2009-Governors-Cup-Yacht-Race-to-be-held-this-weekend?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Local-anchorage-not-very-dog-friendly?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner Rhode River anchorage under apporaching storm. Photo by author.In my second installment of treating people in a civil and respectful manner, I want to warn boaters with dogs about a popular anchorage.The Rhode River is a beautiful and peaceful spot, ... Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:14:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m7d28-Local-anchorage-not-very-dog-friendly?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m7d28-This-is-a-test-Boat-licensing-and-education-courses-now-required-for-some-states?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner The crowded Chesapeake Bay on a Saturday. Photo by author.Traffic on the Chesapeake Bay at Annapolis, Md., can be as congested and dangerous as the nearby interstate.Twice in the last two weeks we have narrowly avoided collisions in that crowded are... Tue, 28 Jul 2009 12:00:28 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m7d28-This-is-a-test-Boat-licensing-and-education-courses-now-required-for-some-states?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m7d2-2009-fireworks-schedule?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner July 4 in St. Michaels, Md.  Happy 233rd birthday America. Come out with your family and friends to enjoy fireworks on the Chesapeake Bay. The following schedule for the July 4 weekend has been announced.2009 July 4 fireworks schedule for Mary... Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:02:11 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m7d2-2009-fireworks-schedule?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Boaters-need-own-form-of-fireworks-on-board-for-emergencies?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner You want to make sure your family is safe on the water.  Fireworks and firecracker road-side stands begin to pop up on the landscape in early June, advertising “two for one” specials and other sweet deals. As we prepare to celebrat... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:26:15 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Boaters-need-own-form-of-fireworks-on-board-for-emergencies?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Today-is-National-Boating-Day?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner A sailboat sails into dock, Back Creek, Annapolis, Md.  Boaters across the Chesapeake may be taking a mental health day today by calling into work, faking a cough and convincing their boss they have a cold.Last week Congress officially declared... Tue, 30 Jun 2009 19:18:07 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m6d30-Today-is-National-Boating-Day?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Visit-historic-Thomas-Point-Shoal-Lighthouse-on-Sundays?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner Thomas Point Lighthouse. Photo by author.The National Historic Landmark is the last of the screw-pile lighthouses left in its original location, five nautical miles from Annapolis, Md., in the Chesapeake Bay. Tour boats will leave the Annapolis Marit... Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:51:26 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m6d24-Visit-historic-Thomas-Point-Shoal-Lighthouse-on-Sundays?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Lightning-safety-awareness-week-runs-June-2127?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner Storm approaches Rhode River anchorage. Photo by author.The National Weather Service has declared the week of June 21 lightning safety awareness week.Lightning can strike as much as 10 miles or more away from the rain area of a thunderstorm; that's a... Mon, 22 Jun 2009 20:17:46 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m6d22-Lightning-safety-awareness-week-runs-June-2127?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Installing-Sirius-radio-and-tuner-on-boats?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner  Customer service experiences can range from the good, to the bad to the ugly. The depressing part is more times than not, it amounts to bad and ugly. I realize I can’t change the world, but I can change or influence my little corner of it... Thu, 18 Jun 2009 13:22:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m6d18-Installing-Sirius-radio-and-tuner-on-boats?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Easter-Seals-cruise-for-kids?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner    Volunteers are needed to take a special needs child for a three hour cruise around Baltimore’s Inner Harbor on July 25. Each year, the Easter Seals Greater Washington-Baltimore Region Cruise for Kids asks captains of private vesse... Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:29:20 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Easter-Seals-cruise-for-kids?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Kayaking-lesson-discount-offered-today?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner A new Web site that features daily deals at local merchants is offering a discount on kayaking June 4. The deal is one beginner's kayaking lesson from Valley Mill Kayak School for $52 --a $105 value. The lesson takes place across the street from Old ... Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:21:42 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m6d4-Kayaking-lesson-discount-offered-today?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m5d7-Online-event-management-tool-makes-life-easier-for-volunteers-organizers?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner Regatta entry races through storm. Photo by CL Borinski Technology was supposed to make our lives easier, giving us more free time after programming the machines do the manual labor. But somewhere along the line, we used those extra hours to cram a... Thu, 07 May 2009 05:44:43 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m5d7-Online-event-management-tool-makes-life-easier-for-volunteers-organizers?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m5d4-Learn-signs-of-heatstroke-in-dogs-and-take-precautions?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner That is Sailor relaxing under the dodger. Photo by author  Sooner or later, the sun will come back out. The recent rainy, boring, gray days the mid-Atlantic region has been experiencing lately will evaporate into hot, humid, dry summer days. A... Boat Dogs Mon, 04 May 2009 18:06:52 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m5d4-Learn-signs-of-heatstroke-in-dogs-and-take-precautions?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m4d30-Maritime-festival-this-weekend?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner   This weekend visit the Maryland Maritime Heritage Festival at City Dock in Annapolis, Md. Admission is free, except for the Boatfest 2009 kickoff party on Friday. A fee of $10 advance and $15 at the gate will be charged. Created as a cel... Thu, 30 Apr 2009 17:47:35 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m4d30-Maritime-festival-this-weekend?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m4d22-Donate-used-boating-accessories-to-Annapolis-Maritime-Museum?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner   While you're going about your spring cleaning, be sure to set aside your gently used boat accessories (anchors, sails, oars, engines, etc.) to donate to the Annapolis Maritime Museum, Annapolis, Md. This Saturday, April 26, volunteers wi... Wed, 22 Apr 2009 19:10:54 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m4d22-Donate-used-boating-accessories-to-Annapolis-Maritime-Museum?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m4d21-Chesapeake-Bays-fragile-ecosystem-brought-to-life-in-PBS-special?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner  Today is Earth Day. Schoolchildren across the country will be making posters, picking up trash and being taught that humans must learn to conserve and protect this planet.In the backyard of the nation’s capital lies the Chesapeake Bay&mda... Tue, 21 Apr 2009 17:36:03 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m4d21-Chesapeake-Bays-fragile-ecosystem-brought-to-life-in-PBS-special?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m4d20-Recession-driving-some-to-live-onboard?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner   Ever since the Dow slumped nearly 778 points in the biggest single-day point loss ever last September, the debates have raged about who is to blame, what is to blame and what to do. Many people took it upon themselves to curtail their spendin... Mon, 20 Apr 2009 16:21:13 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m4d20-Recession-driving-some-to-live-onboard?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m4d15-Pets-Aboard-photo-gallery-calling-for-entries?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner   Chesapeake Bay Magazine recognizes boaters and their four-legged friends go hand in paw and to honor that relationship, they are launching a new gallery.Called Pets Aboard, the on-line photo gallery is scheduled to be up and running May 1. Th... Wed, 15 Apr 2009 19:43:14 -0700 http://www.examiner.com/x-5534-DC-Boating-Examiner~y2009m4d15-Pets-Aboard-photo-gallery-calling-for-entries?cid=exrss-DC-Boating-Examiner