The CBPBA participates in several high-visibility events throughout the year.  This includes the Great Chesapeake Bay Swim to benefit the Maryland Chapter of the March of Dimes.  CBPBA members provide volunteer logistical and safety support to further extend the resources of participating law enforcement agencies and the charitable organizations themselves. You've probably seen the local news coverage on TV with reporters joining our members on the water, keeping boat traffic away from swimmers, assisting swimmers who are suffering from fatigue and assisting in the overall management effort of this event.;

One of our most popular events has been the Offshore Power Boat Challenge, offshore races held right here on the bay and most recently at the Hyatt Regency Resort and Marina in Cambridge, Maryland.  The CBPBA works with various race organizations, who holds races all over the United States during the year. The Chesapeake Challenge draws some of the nations top racing teams in all categories from factory stock to unlimited. Once again, you may have seen this highly publicized event on local TV.  CBPBA volunteers provide logistics and safety support by working alongside the Offshore Race Committe and local law enforcement agencies.

There are many organizations people focused on issues and the health of our beloved Chesapeake Bay. CBPBA officers and members work closely with the DNR, manufacturers, and other boating industry reps to help collect scientific data on noise, speed, navigational obstructions and other pertinent info to help fight some of the unreasonable restrictions which have been proposed against power boaters. We are also often asked to provide expert testimony on power boat issues at regulatory hearings and workshops.

On the lighter side, your CBPBA membership includes a year round schedule of enjoyable activities for the entire family like Poker Runs, crab feasts, brunches, a Christmas Party, etc. General Membership meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month. Our meetings, which start at 7:30 pm, are a great way of participating in the CBPBA, meeting your fellow members and being brought up on boating activities and pending legislation. After the meeting you can converse with other members who may be able to help you solve a particular boat problem.

Over 80% of all boats registered on the Bay are powerboats! Until 1986 when the CBPBA was founded, there was no organized group dedicated solely to representing the needs of power boaters. Join with other local powerboaters interested in having fun, protecting their rights and promoting safe & responsible boating on our Bay waters.