During the ORMA Blessing of the Fleet, we got to tour one of the fire boats that is run by the Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department. To say it was pretty cool is an understatement. This thing was state of the art, with all the bells and whistles! It even hasContinue Reading
Blessing of the Fleet is an ancient maritime tradition, dating back to the mediterranean fishing fleets. The thought is that if your vessel received a blessing, your season would be bountiful and you stood a better than average chance of not drowning at sea! For 20 years now, the OccoquanContinue Reading
On May 5, 1862, the Mexican Army, under the leadership of General Ignacio Zaragoza, fought the French Empire and won the Battle of Puebla. The victory of the smaller Mexican force against a larger French force was a boost to morale for the Mexicans. While this victory was generally celebratedContinue Reading
With summer just around the corner (never mind the 50 degree temps recently), you are going to want something refreshing to serve on your booze-cruises. Look no further than Crown Royal Peach! A seasonal offering, this stuff was originally introduced in 2019 and immediately flew off the shelves. People justContinue Reading
In this world, there is certainly no shortage of superstitions. Some folks throw salt over their shoulders to ward off the evil spirits, others knock on wood. To my knowledge, fishermen are probably the most superstitious folks, but thats closely followed by boaters. Be it sail or power, boaters canContinue Reading
For those new to the area, one of the big draws to the river at this time of year is the blooming of the cherry blossoms – it’s quite a thing to see.. These cherry trees were a gift from Japan back in 1912 and have been a tourist drawContinue Reading
As reported earlier today, the landlord in Dumfries (SunCal) that owns the property where Tim’s Rivershore sits, has declined to renew their lease – forcing the famous restaurant to close that location. It only took a few hours for a huge group of people to assemble with the aim ofContinue Reading
After 28 years serving the food and drinks we’ve all loved from his Dumfries location, Tim’s Rivershore Restaurant and Crabhouse is scheduled to close in April. After surviving all these years, and even through the COVID crisis, the Potomac Shores developer SunCal surprised everyone by declining to renew the leaseContinue Reading
Even though we have another polar vortex headed our way, it may not feel like it but spring is right around the corner. I don’t care what that rodent in Pennsylvania says, it’s time to get the boat ready for the season! This year will see a LOT of newContinue Reading
If you’ve ever taken your boat to the DC Wharf, you’ll recall just how narrow the channel is in some places. The channel varies in width from 275 to 330 meters. With everything from kayakers, water taxis, to massive cruise ships traversing that channel, it’s easy to see how congestedContinue Reading