The Pirate's Guide to Boating

After years of bar closings, this year the Potomac River has become home to two exciting new bars that are quickly becoming popular among both locals and visitors alike. One standout is The Spot at Belmont Bay, a riverside gem known for its exceptional selection of bourbons and other liquors.Continue Reading

NOTE: The Pirate’s Guide to Boating is a non-political publication and always will be. We have no political preferences, unless someone starts offering free rum or something. However, our job is to notify the public about events on the river, and this is an event on the river, so hereContinue Reading

Every year on the fourth Sunday of September is World Rivers Day, which celebrates the world’s waterways. It highlights the many values of rivers and strives to increase public awareness and encourages the improved stewardship of rivers around the world. Much like last year, the Potomac Riverkeeper Network is puttingContinue Reading

On Sunday around 5PM, a good samaritan notified Captain Gilbert James of Towboat US (Potomac Marine) of a boat in distress near Fairview Beach on the Potomac River. The report was that a pontoon boat had capsized near Belvedere Beach during an afternoon thunderstorm, leaving five people in the waterContinue Reading

Each year the owners of Holiday Island (Mark Richards, James Sejd, and Terry Hill of Hampton’s Landing Marina) put on one hell of a party for the boaters in the area. This is probably one of the most asked about events every year, and this year is no exception! WeContinue Reading

Months ago, a group of dealers and marinas got together and realized something – the Occoquan River should have its own boat show! Thus, the Occoquan River Boat Show was born. This much-anticipated event will feature seven different brands of boats, making it a must-visit for boating enthusiasts and familiesContinue Reading

UPDATE: DC Harbor Patrol has verified that you will be able to stay at anchor overnight, but you will be expected to leave in the morning. Much like every year, Washington D.C. will be putting on their annual Independence Day fireworks on July 4 at the oddly specific time ofContinue Reading

Update: Added Indian Head (Thanks Lance Frye!) Every year around July 4, there’s a whole host of fireworks shows, and we all know the best place to watch fireworks is from a boat on the river! So once again, we present you with the annual Fireworks Roundup: Mount VernonMount VernonContinue Reading