RECREATION & OUTDOORS

Robert Vigorito to be honored before 30th annual Columbia Triathlon

Robert Vigorito to be honored before 30th annual Columbia Triathlon

Robert Vigorito knew he had changed some lives over the years since he helped start the Columbia Triathlon in 1984. He transformed an inaugural event that attracted fewer than 100 competitors into one of the top triathlons in the country with as many as 2,500 coming to Centennial Park each spring since 1988.

Tips for National Safe Boating Week

As Maryland takes part in National Safe Boating Week (May 18-25), Natural Resources Police spokesman Sgt. Brian Albert has a number of suggestions and warnings for those planning to be on the state's waterways this spring and summer.

MORE OUTDOOR NEWS

Boston Marathon runners who were stopped are invited back

Boston Marathon runners who were prevented from finishing the 26.2-mile race because bombs went off at the finish line have been invited to come back and run in 2014, according to race organizers.

Maryland to limit female crab catch

Maryland moved Monday to reduce the commercial harvest of female blue crabs in the aftermath of a survey finding that the Chesapeake Bay's crab population hit a five-year low last winter.

British Olympic medalist killed while training for America's Cup race

A British Olympic gold medalist in sailing was killed Thursday when a catamaran training for the upcoming America's Cup capsized in San Francisco Bay.

Al Fritz dies at 88; Schwinn exec developed the Sting-Ray bike

For much of the 1960s and the early 1970s, no suburban streetscape would have been complete without them: A squadron of kids clutching sky-high handlebars on low-slung bikes in eye-popping, hot-rod colors.

Police, DPW make way for ducklings trapped in Havre de Grace storm drain

Havre de Grace, which bills itself as "The Decoy Capital of the World," is getting attention for some real ducks for a change.

Color Run to draw 25,000 to Camden Yards

Kate Joyce detests running. She has since she was in high school. But the prospect of trotting through vibrant clouds of yellow, blue, orange and pink has prompted her to make an exception this weekend.

Annapolis' Borland, Williams lead classes at NOOD Regatta

Two Annapolis sailors, Jeff Borland and Tim Williams, took advantage of favorable winds on their home Chesapeake Bay waters to take the lead in their classes Saturday at the Sperry Top-Sider NOOD Regatta. Borland leads the nine-boat Etchells class aboard Make Mine a Double with 13 points through two...

Johnstone reaches final of the Pro Squash Tour's world championship tournament

Wade Johnstone started playing squash in his native Australia when he was 3 years old. In the 28 years since, the sport has left him exhausted, frustrated, lonely, perpetually broke — and very happy with it all.

Thousands of anglers competing in 'world's largest rockfish tournament'

What is now billed as the "world's largest rockfish tournament" began 30 years ago with a different catch in mind — bluefish — and pretty much remained that way until a decade ago.

Under Armour launches women's fitness competition

Sports apparel maker Under ArmourĀ is launching its third "What’s Beautiful" online fitness competition for women, the company said Wednesday.

City Dock proposals divide Annapolis

A proposal to reshape City Dock in Annapolis is drawing criticism from traditionalists, who say taller buildings and other ideas to spur economic development could spoil the Colonial-era character and Chesapeake Bay views of the historic waterfront.

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