Tuesday, May 31st, 2011
This cruising adventure departs from Herrington South at 9:45am sharp and runs to Sharps Island Lighthouse then to Tilghman Island.
There, you will board a comfortable bus to tour historic Tilghman Island with stops at the Tilghman Waterman’s Museum, Phillips Wharf Environmental Center, and Dogwood Harbor, home port to the last of the Skipjack oyster dredge boats.
Following the bus tour, you will visit St. Michaels for free time to visit the many fine shops and dining establishments. Discount tickets are available to visit the world famous Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum.
The vessel leaves Herrington South at 9:45am sharp and departs Tilghman Island 4:00pm with a return time to Herrington South at 4:45pm.
DATES: June 1, 15; July 6, 20; August 3, 17; September 7,21.
COST: $40 round trip ticket or look into the great deal offered by @”The Inn at Herrington Harbour” under Special Offers.
Reservations must be made prior to the trip. Available at “The Inn at Herrington Harbour” (800.213.9438), Sea Scapes Home Accents & Gifts in North Beach (cash/check only – 410.286.2755) and North Beach Town Hall (410.257.9618 – charge by phone).
Refund Policy: All ticket sales are final unless the trip is cancelled due to inclement weather or an insufficient number of passengers.
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Friday, May 27th, 2011
A blue crab molting.
In April 2011, the @ChesapeakeBayProgram website reported that the Bay’s population of blue crabs is at its second highest level since 1997. Their population is approximately 400 million.
The blue crab, also known as the “beautiful savory swimmer”, must molt or shed its shell in order to grow. During this phase, the crab stops feeding and seeks shelter to avoid predators. After absorbing water at a high rate, the shell splits. Afterwards, the crab pulls out of its shell and absorbs more water making it larger. A new hard shell forms in 2-4 days.
Blue crab fun facts:
- The largest crab caught in the Chesapeake Bay was 10.72 inches and weighed 1.1 pounds.
- Soft shell crabs measuring 6 or more inches are called whales.
- The hind legs, shaped like paddles, make blue crabs excellent swimmers.
- Blue crabs bury themselves in the mud in the winter while they wait for warmer temperatures.
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Thursday, May 19th, 2011
The crews at Schuman’s Boat and Yacht Detailing wash and wax thousands of boats every year. They know what products work on your boat and protect the environment. Cleaners that contain phosphates, ammonia, chlorine, high voc’s, dyes, alkalies, acids and detergents should not be used. These harsh chemicals may cause skin irritation, allergic reactions and may damage your boat. Most importantly, they will damage the waterways for current and future generations.
Recommended boat cleaning products include:
- Orpine Wash & Wax and Crystal Boat Soap for boat washing.
- Awlwash for washing a painted boat (awlcare).
- Citrus Bilge Cleaner and Odmo for bilge cleaning.
- Aquatech for enclosure cleaning Isinglass.
- Peroxy Clean for interior cleaning, vinyl and non-skid cleaner.
- Pure Oceans Rust Stain Remover.
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