Country music artist Kenny Chesney crooned in his 2008 song “Boats” that watercraft are vessels of freedom and harbors of healing.
Last June, I had the opportunity to learn about boating and its innumerable benefits during a Yamaha Outboards media event. It perfectly coincided with National Fishing and Boating Week.
The charming town of St. Michael’s on Maryland’s Eastern Shore served as the backdrop. Deemed “the town that fooled the British,” this hidden gem was a one-time hub of shipbuilding, maritime activity, and commerce. Today, it attracts DC-area locals and tourists alike.
Yamaha generously put us up at the Inn at Perry Cabins, one of the most sought-after getaway locations here in the Mid-Atlantic. In fact, the opening wedding scene of Wedding Crashers (2005) was shot there. Its location on the Miles River, which feeds into the Chesapeake Bay, provided ample opportunities to test outboard motors and pursue elusive striped bass.
Over the course of two days, attendees learned about boating basics, outboards, and the newest industry trends.