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
The Coast Guard announced that it will establish and enforce multiple security zones for the 59th Presidential Inauguration. They will enforce three temporary security zones in the National Capital Region for the 59th Presidential Inauguration, beginning at 8 a.m., on January 13 and ending 8 a.m., January 25, 2021. TheContinue Reading
With COVID-19 running rampant across the lands, people have been adjusting to the new realities of travel and vacationing. Taking those 5 hour plane flights to go see Grandma, or boarding a cruise ship to be packed in with 1000 of your closest friends for the next 5-7 day’s doesn’tContinue Reading
River Rap is a series of interviews of folks who work on the Potomac River – people you may know, and others you might not! Each of them has a unique and interesting story on our river! This installment of River Rap focuses on Chef Miguel DeBride who recently cameContinue Reading