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Good news, boaters — the Marinalife 2025 Photography Contest deadline has been extended to September 1! 📸 🌊

Whether it’s golden sunsets on the water, your crew in action, or that perfect marina morning, we want to see what boating means to you!

Enter for your chance to win prizes 🏆 and be featured in our Fall 2025 issue of Marinalife Magazine.

📸 Submit your best photos by September 1:

Marinalife 2025 Photography Contest Capture the spirit of life on the water! Enter the Marinalife 2025 Photography Contest by August 1, 2025, for a chance to win and have your photos featured!

Marinalife caught up with Chesapeake Bay Photographer Jay Fleming over the weekend at the Studio 2 Saint Michaels Summer Picnic where he showcased an exhibit of new releases. Check out our recent article interviewing Fleming and local Chesapeake Bay photographers on tips and tricks for capturing the perfect shot http://bit.ly/45JE0Br

Get ready to experience the vibrant spirit of the Eastern Shore with Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum at Watermen's Appreciation Day!

Join the fun on Sunday, Aug. 10, from 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. at this annual celebration of the hardworking men and women who bring the Bay's bounty to our tables. This year's festivities include a must-see boat docking contest, steamed crabs straight from the Bay and other local delicacies, live music, family activities and more. Tickets are on sale now and CBMM members save with discounted pricing! http://bit.ly/3GPmvX4

🏖️ Lazy mornings in quaint harbor towns
🦀 Afternoons anchored in quiet coves
🍹 Evenings filled with dockside cocktails and seafood straight off the boat

The Chesapeake Bay is full of hidden gems and unforgettable ports — and we just mapped out your next cruising adventure.

Explore the quiet corners, iconic harbors and everything in between.

The Best of Boating the Chesapeake Bay - Marinalife Explore the best of Chesapeake Bay boating — from historic ports and lively festivals to serene anchorages, scenic lighthouses, and seafood feasts. Your unforgettable cruise starts here.