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It doesn’t take ice to make cold-weather boating dangerous. Even if the water is near 60 degrees, you risk shock and hypothermia if you fall in. Survival experts say falling into cold water risks two life-threatening conditions that can kill you outright or at least sharply reduce your ability to survive. First, people who fall … Be Winter-Wise: Cold-Water Boating

Mark your calendar for four days of live music, fabulous food, and fun at the Southwest Waterfront as we celebrate the long-awaited opening of The Wharf. The District’s biggest neighborhood event will feature free live entertainment and headliner bands, restaurant openings from DC’s hottest chefs, debuts of iconic shops, and lots of waterside activities and … Carefree Boat Club of DC is Getting a New Home!

  The Chesapeake Bay, at 180 miles in length, is one of the great protected waterways of the country. Because of its natural configuration, to become the home of many of our earliest ports of call: Norfolk, Portsmouth, Annapolis, Baltimore and, farther up the Potomac, Alexandria and Washington. These were all bustling seaports early in … Thomas Point Shoal Lighthouse: A Beacon Accessed Only By Boat

Contributed by: Upper Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River Starting to think about boating trips this spring? One question may be ‘What food should I bring?’ Whether you’re a boating rookie or seasoned veteran, this question could stump you. The CareFree Boat Club has a few tasty recommendations to make your day on the water relaxing … Rethink Your Boating Day Food

Contributed by: Upper Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River Winter can seem like a long season. With gray days on end, it can become a grueling few months. On top of that, the cold keeps you trapped inside, longing for the outdoors and warm, sunny days. But there are ways to overcome the winter blues, even … Weathering the Winter

Summer Isn’t Over Yet, DC/Annapolis Make the Most of The Rest of the Summer with These Simple Ideas Summer is almost over, back-to-school shopping is in full swing, and you may be regretting some of the things you didn’t get to over the past two or three months. But not to worry – there’s still … Summer Isn’t Over Yet