The Pirate's Guide to Boating

On October 19, 2025, fans of Bravo’s Below Deck Mediterranean have a prime opportunity to witness a long-awaited reconciliation in person aboard a City Cruises vessel on the Potomac River in Washington, D.C. The event, titled “A Night with Captain Sandy Yawn and Hannah Ferrier,” brings together the show’s trailblazingContinue Reading

Unless ye be livin’ under a rock, ye must have at least heard of this glorious holiday at some point in yer internet passin’s. Here be a bit o’ history fer ya, and a helpful reference ta’ git’ ye going! Arr, matey, International Talk Like a Pirate Day, celebrated everyContinue Reading

The iconic “NOT on the Fourth” fireworks show is making a triumphant return to Tim’s II at Fairview Beach after dark on July 12 after a six-year hiatus, rekindling fond memories for many in the Potomac River community. For me, one of my earliest memories on the river was watchingContinue Reading

For years, boaters have enjoyed the Washington D.C. fireworks from the special vantage point of the Potomac River. According to the National Parks Service, the show will begin at the oddly specific time of 9:09PM on July 4. If you’ve never done this before, you should probably do it at leastContinue Reading

It’s that time of year again, when we enjoy anchoring on the water, drinking maybe a bit much, and enjoying a good fireworks show. It’s no secret, the best place to watch a fireworks show is from the boat! This time of year, these events happen in rapid-fire succession, soContinue Reading

One of the Potomac River’s biggest raft-up parties is scheduled for this weekend on June 21 at Belmont Bay, located at the mouth of the Occoquan River. This is a rain-or-shine music and booze-fueled overnight party that you really don’t want to miss. Over the years, this party has becomeContinue Reading

This year marks the 250 anniversary of the US Army, and they are putting on a massive parade in Washington D.C. on June 14, ending in a fireworks show. Unfortunately, it looks like you won’t be able to see it from the boat. The US Coast Guard and Secret ServiceContinue Reading

This has been the most asked-about event of the year, and for good reason. Each year the owners of Holiday Island (Mark Richards, James Sejd, and Terry Hill of Hampton’s Landing Marina) throw a massive raft-up party and concert, and they are doing it again this year! Every year the raft-upsContinue Reading

This year George Washington’s Mount Vernon will be celebrating the 250th anniversary of George Washington taking over command of the Continental Army in 1775. To celebrate this occasion, there will be a huge boat parade that day starting at noon, and anyone can participate! If you’ve never been in aContinue Reading