Ah, spring! Flowers are blooming, the air is warming and Bay boaters are peeling off shrinkwrap and splashing boats back into the water.

Now’s the time for fresh starts, and here is ours: The debut of the all-digital Chesapeake Bay Magazine.

If you’re used to receiving your print magazine in the mail, this will look a little different to you. Rest assured, our mission to tell authentic stories of the Chesapeake Bay is alive and well. CBM exists to connect with the people who love living, working and playing on the Bay. Heck, we are those people.

We find joy in sharing magical spots to anchor out, hidden gems reachable by ferry, or a great cocktail at a neighborhood oyster bar. You’ll find all of these secrets here in our spring Launch issue.

We’ll dive deep into some of the biggest questions facing the Bay: What will become of its treasured, but crumbling, lighthouses? And how can we stop the invasive blue catfish from devouring everything in its path? Plus: we make it easy for you to dive into the boating season with our can’t-miss experiences at the upcoming boat shows.

Chesapeake Bay Magazine knows how special these shorelines are to you, the people who live here. From Havre de Grace to Hampton Roads and Chesapeake City to Cape Charles, we’re a proud region.

Let’s have a great season together on the Bay!