Around 9:45 this morning, Capt Josh Hill of Potomac Marine/TowboatUS noticed smoke coming from a boat docked at a Neabsco Creek marina. Knowing this was a bad sign, he was able to get his fireboat on scene within five minutes. Unfortunately by that time, the boat was fully engulfed inContinue Reading
Every year, an intrepid group of boaters get together for what is really 2 separate events on the upper Potomac River – the Holiday Boat Parade of Lights! This year, the parade will be on December 7 at the Alexandria Waterfront, and the DC Wharf. Because this is actually 2Continue Reading
We’ve been wanting to post about this for a couple of years now, but somehow it just kept getting swept under the rug. Not that you should ever take our advise for winterizing your boat, and especially not for your engines and generator, but check this out: Winter is coming,Continue Reading
A few folks were sitting around the bar the other day, and somehow we got onto the subject of mixed drinks – imagine that! In the boating community, its a pretty reasonable assumption that most people love Painkillers. If you aren’t familiar, the Painkiller was invented at the Soggy DollarContinue Reading
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