] ''Chesapeake Bay Magazine'' is a monthly publication focusing on

boating Boating is the leisurely activity of travelling by boat, or the recreational use of a boat whether Motorboat, powerboats, Sailing, sailboats, or man-powered vessels (such as rowing and paddle boats), focused on the travel itself, as well as sp ...

, leisure, and lifestyle on the

Chesapeake Bay The Chesapeake Bay ( ) is the largest estuary in the United States. The Bay is located in the Mid-Atlantic (United States), Mid-Atlantic region and is primarily separated from the Atlantic Ocean by the Delmarva Peninsula (including the parts: the ...

and surrounding areas. Articles include such topics as "Nautical Know-How" and "boating destinations". Fishing, water sports, and

sailing Sailing employs the wind—acting on sails, wingsails or kites—to propel a craft on the surface of the ''water'' (sailing ship, sailboat, raft, windsurfer, or kitesurfer), on ''ice'' (iceboat) or on ''land'' (land yacht) over a chosen cour ...

are also highlighted. Spotlights and boat reviews feature various types of boats such as sport yacht cruisers, center consoles, and classics & customs. Showcase sections provide information on

marina A marina (from Spanish , Portuguese and Italian : ''marina'', "coast" or "shore") is a dock or basin with moorings and supplies for yachts and small boats. A marina differs from a port in that a marina does not handle large passenger ships o ...

s, restaurants, and marine services & products. Every year there is a ''"Best of The Bay"'' contest where winners and nominees for categories like Best Restaurant, Best Dog Friendly Marina, Best Marine Electronics Shop for places along the Bay as well as a photo contest for best Place, Best People, and Best Wildlife.''

History

''Chesapeake Bay Magazine'' debuted in May 1971 as ''Chesapeake Bay and Bay Country'' magazine. Based in Reedville, Maryland, and created by Dick and Dixie Goertemiller, the magazine was 32 pages of articles on sailing, Bay history, ecology, and artisans. It was bought by Dick Royer, who was publisher at the time, in 1974. Since that time, the magazine has grown to its current 75-100 page format. In 2014, Dick Royer stepped down, with John Stefancik, formerly the magazine's associate publisher and advertising director, taking over as owner and publisher.

Background

''Chesapeake Bay Magazine'' is currently based in

Annapolis, Maryland Annapolis ( ) is the capital city of the U.S. state of Maryland and the county seat of, and only incorporated city in, Anne Arundel County. Situated on the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the Severn River, south of Baltimore and about east o ...

. ''CBM'' produces an annual ''Guide to Cruising the Chesapeake'', and the ''Intracoastal Waterway Facilities Guide''. ''CBM'' is a member of the International Regional Magazine Association.

Awards

''Chesapeake Bay Magazine'' has earned top honors at th
Boating Writers International
"Excellence in Boating Journalism" contest. In 2011, ''CBM'' was recognized with 8 awards in seven categories.BWI Excellence in Boating Journalism award winners 2011
At the 2009 ''IRMA'' awards, ''Chesapeake Bay Magazine'' won the following: * Gold - ''Limulus Lately'' - Nature Feature * Bronze - ''Chesapeake Bay Magazine'' - Overall Art Direction * Bronze - ''Cash Crop'' - Environmental Feature * Award of Merit - ''Got a Light?'' - Culture Feature * Award of Merit - ''Fishing Forecast'' - Reader Service

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