Potomac Boaters

10/09/2018

Folks this is a nasty storm! VA and SC have already declared a state of Emergency. Prep your boats now, pull them out if you want. Check with your insurance as some will reimburse you for the hurricane prep and haul out.

29/03/2018

Good News Boaters! The river is getting "Healthier"

19/03/2018

Spring is right around the corner and so is boating season, so be sure you have your Boating Safety Course completed. This week BoatUS is offering it for Free! Check out - http://boatus.org/free/ - and get your certification before you hit the water!

The BoatUS Foundation offers the only FREE online boating safety course developed specifically for your state.

04/01/2018

Now I know we have a few boaters in this group that have thought of this, and maybe 1 or 2 of you who have tried it....go ahead confess!

Counting down the days to boating season!

24/12/2017

Merry Christmas Boaters! I hope Santa brings you everything on your wish list!

09/11/2017

Fire Extinguishers Recall! Check your boats, you may have a defective one! - https://youtu.be/d5CuRiHnrj0

The Consumer Product Safety Commission says the recalled extinguishers date back decades.

05/10/2017

The MS Oasis of the Seas, completed in 2010, has a total length of 361.8 meters, a height of 72 meters above the sea line, and room in its 16 passenger decks for 6,296 passengers. At its cruising speed of 22.6 knots (26 mph), the Oasis of the Seas burns 11361 gallons of fuel each hour. The fuel efficiency, then, is 0.0023 mpg, or 12.08 feet per gallon!

28/09/2017

Looking for a new boat? Know someone who is? Here's a beautiful one to consider. Please check it out, and pass it along. https://l.facebook.com/l.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.dominionyachts.com%2Finventory.html%2F1992%2FSILVERTON%2F34-AFT-CABIN-MOTOR-YACHT%2F34-FT%2F%2F%2F%2Fdetails-6379447%23info&h=ATPscWukSGmzTF4TDUCo9rssWG7ttdgdiMCfu4H0a98Y-Om-RCRkFYF8RII-bQgV9PHr-lnG5yFYN9Ku3lX3fEYYzAJfJcqoduG6oQbi9F7MxvJ7WSQT07XzWw&s=1&enc=AZNOAZgSJ4jgVVwmTGaZDh0gHpUtfL23ujtpbEou4x8GhjEf8XgWiiPT43S4BQpx2jpIRfaaFUWdIavZSLdePn6Z

1992 Silverton 34 Aft Cabin MotorYacht Powered by twin closed cooled 454 Crusaders and a Kholer generator with sound shield. On the Deck:

28/09/2017

Don't put away those boats just yet! Still some great weather coming our way!

Summer is coming roaring back by the middle of next week.

01/09/2017

With the destruction we're seeing in Texas, and a threat of a major hurricane hitting the east coast next week, I urge all of you to check out the Boat US Hurricane Preparation site. Even a CAT 2 can cause major damage to our boats in the Potomac. Don't risk it, be prepared! - http://www.boatus.com/hurricanes/boaterprep.asp

In depth information to prepare your boat for a hurricane including Seaworthy Damage Avoidance articles and a hurricane prep checklist.

25/08/2017

Don't forget the concert tomorrow! We'll see you there!

22/08/2017

Who caught the Eclipse today? Post your pictures here and share with everyone!

01/08/2017

Don't miss out!

Oh yes!!! They're back! Saturday August 5th

07/07/2017

Come on down to Tim's Rivershore Saturday morning and support our veterans.

Dropping off a couple of flyers for next week's Peer to Pier swim

13/06/2017

If you haven't been to Tangier Island, make a plan to go visit! This place is awesome! The people are wonderful, and it's like traveling to another world!

25/03/2017

It's a beautiful day on the River! Where are you boating today?

24/03/2017

23/03/2017

2017 boating season has begun!

22/03/2017

Look at the forecast for Saturday!!! Who's going boating???

21/03/2017

Happy Spring Boaters! Who's ready to splash their boat?

21/02/2017

So who wants an engine that runs on water? - https://www.minds.com/blog/view/478631652361252864/brazilian-builds-water-powered-motorbike-gets-310-miles-out-of-1-liter-of-water

Brazilian engineer, Ricardo Azevedo, has developed a hydrogen-powered engine that has an external car battery and runs on water. Dubbed the “T Power H20," it works by splitting H2O into hydrogen and oxygen and using the hydrogen as fuel; the resulting combustion moves the vehicle. In the follo...

18/02/2017

30 Days Till the official start of Spring!

28/01/2017

Boating Season is getting close, and Tim's Rivershore is already posting their Calendar of Events. What's your favorite "Can't Miss" event at Tim's each year?

Hello Tim's friends, we hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday. We are looking forward to Spring coming soon and seeing some familiar faces back at Tim's. Below is our calendar for the 2017 season. Please check it out and share! Thank you!!!🐠🦀🌴☀️

24/12/2016

Merry Christmas Boaters! I hope you all have a safe, joyous holiday season, and a Happy New Year!

21/12/2016

Ok Admit it, who did this?

First day of winter: "Honey, I told you the boat would fit in the garage for the winter!"

Photo: Fraser Forsythe of Saint John, N.B.

15/12/2016

The Coast Guard has issued a warning to mariners after receiving several reports about a dead whale in Virginia waters of the Chesapeake Bay.

04/10/2016

Great video for all of you who trailer your boat!

26/09/2016

Looking for something to do this weekend....Check out the Blessing of the Fleet on St. Clement's Island. Details are here: https://www.visitstmarysmd.com/events-entertainment/cal-listing-detail/blessing-of-the-fleet

12/09/2016

If you know the owner of this boat, please contact Tim's Rivershore.

We have a boat that has a problem a the pier does anyone know who it belongs to. Call 703-441-1375