Chesapeake Bay Magazine
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Chesapeake Bay Magazine is a monthly publication focusing on boating
, leisure, and lifestyle on the Chesapeake Bay
and surrounding areas. Articles include such topics as Cruise of the Month and boating destinations. Fishing, water sports, and sailing
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
s, restaurants, and marine services & products.
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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.
At the 2009 IRMA awards, Chesapeake Bay Magazine won the following:
Chesapeake Bay Magazine is a monthly publication focusing on boating
Boating
Boating is the leisurely activity of travelling by boat, or the recreational use of a boat whether powerboats, sailboats, or man-powered vessels , focused on the travel itself, as well as sports activities, such as fishing or water skiing...
, leisure, and lifestyle on the Chesapeake Bay
Chesapeake Bay
The Chesapeake Bay is the largest estuary in the United States. It lies off the Atlantic Ocean, surrounded by Maryland and Virginia. The Chesapeake Bay's drainage basin covers in the District of Columbia and parts of six states: New York, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, and West...
and surrounding areas. Articles include such topics as Cruise of the Month and boating destinations. Fishing, water sports, and sailing
Sailing
Sailing is the propulsion of a vehicle and the control of its movement with large foils called sails. By changing the rigging, rudder, and sometimes the keel or centre board, a sailor manages the force of the wind on the sails in order to move the boat relative to its surrounding medium and...
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
Marina
A marina 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 or cargo from freighters....
s, restaurants, and marine services & products.
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 current publisher Dick Royer in 1974. Since that time, the magazine has grown to its current 75-100 page format.Background
Chesapeake Bay Magazine is currently based in Annapolis, MarylandAnnapolis, Maryland
Annapolis is the capital of the U.S. state of Maryland, as well as the county seat of Anne Arundel County. It had a population of 38,394 at the 2010 census and is situated on the Chesapeake Bay at the mouth of the Severn River, south of Baltimore and about east of Washington, D.C. Annapolis is...
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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 the Boating Writers International "Excellence in Boating Journalism" contest. In 2011, CBM was recognized with 8 awards in seven categories.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