Summary: The Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR) reminds recreational boaters that the mandatory August closure prohibiting all targeting and harvesting of striped bass concludes tomorrow, August 31, 2026. The targeting season officially reopens across all Maryland portions of the Chesapeake Bay on Tuesday, September 1.
- Reopening Date: Targeted striped bass fishing and catch-and-release resume legally across all Maryland Bay waters starting Tuesday, September 1, 2026.
- Fall Slot Limits: Boaters are reminded that standard fall rules apply upon reopening, requiring a 19-to-24-inch slot limit and a one-fish-per-person daily harvest limit.
Source: Maryland Department of Natural Resources Notices
Summary: Rock Hall is hosting its annual Boaters Appreciation Day concert on Sunday, September 6, 2026, featuring a live Jimmy Buffett tribute at The Mainstay. The social gathering brings together visiting boaters, marina guests, and local mariners celebrating the labor day weekend cruising window.
- Concert Schedule: The live tribute performance kicks off at 4:30 PM on Sunday, September 6, at The Mainstay in downtown Rock Hall.
- Cruiser Gathering: Designed as a social thank-you to visiting boaters docked across Rock Hall Harbor, Swan Creek, and local yacht clubs.
Source: Rock Hall Maryland Official Events Calendar
Summary: The Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum (CBMM) in St. Michaels is hosting its popular annual Charity Boat Auction on Saturday, September 5, 2026. The signature event brings dozens of donated powerboats, sailboats, and paddlecraft to the waterfront campus to be auctioned off in support of museum programs.
- Event Date & Auction: The live auction begins at 11:00 AM on Saturday, September 5, along CBMM's waterfront campus.
- Public Viewing Day: Prospective buyers can inspect the full fleet of donated powerboats, sailboats, tenders, and kayaks on Friday, September 4, from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
- Auction Terms: Most vessels in the diverse fleet will be offered with no reserve.
Source: Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum Event Registry
Summary: The Rock Hall Yacht Club (RHYC) is hosting the final upcoming legs of its popular Wednesday Night Sailing Series on Langford Bay, drawing one-design fleets, Sunfish sailors, and cruisers for late-summer racing.
- Remaining Race Dates: Upcoming races take place on Wednesday, September 2, and Wednesday, September 9, 2026, starting at 5:00 PM on Langford Creek/Bay.
- Post-Race Gathering: Racers and visiting cruisers meet at the RHYC clubhouse following racing for series awards and social dinners.
Source: Rock Hall Yacht Club Official Calendar
Summary: Registration remains open for CBMM's premier annual fundraising gala, "The Boating Party: Ode to the Oyster," taking place Saturday, September 12, 2026, along Fogg's Landing in St. Michaels. The social gala celebrates the relaunch of the historic 1920 buyboat Winnie Estelle following an extensive shipyard refit.
- Gala Schedule: Runs from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM on Saturday, September 12, featuring a cocktail hour, waterfront dinner, drinks, dancing, and special programming.
- Cause & Relaunch: Proceeds support the relaunch of the historic buyboat Winnie Estelle as an on-the-water educational platform.
Source: Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum - Boating Party Gala
Summary: The 20th Annual St. Michaels Concours d'Elegance is set for September 25–27, 2026, hosted along the waterfront grounds of the Kent Island Yacht Club on Eastern Neck / Chester, MD. The autumn weekend combines grand classic motoring displays with dockside yachting gatherings along the Narrows.
- Public Show Day: Sunday, September 27, is designated for spectators, featuring classic motoring, vintage wooden speedboats, luxury yachts, and waterfront food and craft libations.
- Transient Dockage: Visiting boaters can reserve transient slips directly at the Kent Island Yacht Club and neighboring Hyatt Place Marina.
Source: Kent Narrows Concours d'Elegance Information
Summary: Organizers of the 2026 Annapolis Powerboat Show (October 8–11, 2026) released updated details as City Dock prepares to host more than 400 powercraft, new model debuts, and expanded social areas.
- Show Features: Spans center consoles, trawlers, downeast yachts, and world debuts like the aluminum cruiser Askari 65.
- On-Water Training & Demo Dock: Features the PropTalk Demo Dock for sea trials and BoatUS On-Water Training hands-on courses.
- Sailboat Show Follow-Up: Precedes the 2026 Annapolis Sailboat Show, set for the following week from October 15–18 at City Dock.
Source: Eye on Annapolis - Powerboat Show Preview