Harbors and Marinas

Reviews and Opinions about Harbors and Marinas

F.L. Tripp & Sons Marina

F.L. Tripp & Sons Marina

F.L. Tripp & Sons is a full service wet and dry storage marina, located on the Westport River with complete access to the Atlantic Ocean. This marina is very busy and they only have 4 transient slips so you will want to call ahead to make sure they have a place for you to tie up.

Bay Bridge Marina Review

Bay Bridge Marina Review

I have only visited this marina once and had trouble making it in with my 5.5 ft draft. The entrance a bit shallow, the charts says the approach depth is 7 to 8 ft but I bottomed out just after the entrance had been drudged. Also the approach has a strong cross current so be careful when...

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum

I captained a C&C 36 sailboat from this Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum to Port Huron Yacht Club. It took about 3 days to prepare for the long journey so I spent a few days exploring the marina and surrounding area.

Pasadena Yacht Yard (PYY Marine) & Whites Cove Anchorage

Pasadena Yacht Yard (PYY Marine) & Whites Cove Anchorage

I first discovered the PPY Marina when my brother bought his Columbia 8.7 Sailboat which was on the hard in the PYY Marine yard. We worked on the engine, replaced the fuel tank and painted the hull of his boat before the PPY team used the boat lift to put the "Defiant" into the water. ...

Cape May Harbor - Gateway to the Delaware

Cape May Harbor – Gateway to the Delaware

I have been to Cape May Harbor twice in my journeys, once I stayed in a transit slip at the South Jersey Marina and once at the Anchorage: Cape May Harbor East.  Both times were pleasant experiences but the Marian, as expected, was much more expensive.

Fisherman’s Cove in Norfolk, VA

Fisherman’s Cove in Norfolk, VA

Located at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay this cove does not offer any anchorage but it does have an excellent marina named Little Creek Marina.  This marina shares the The Little Creek Inlet with the US Navy and a commercial fishing fleet.  When you enter the inlet you must keep a sharp...

Flag Harbor Yacht Haven - A Private Marina

Flag Harbor Yacht Haven – A Private Marina

Flag Harbor Yacht Haven is a hidden treasure, a safe haven, nestled among the wooded Calvert Cliffs on the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay. Slips are available for sale or rent. The marina amenities include heated/air conditioned bathrooms/showers, a swimming pool, a covered picnic...

Rock Hall Harbor, Maryland

Rock Hall Harbor, Maryland

Rock Hall is billed as "The Pearl of the Chesapeake", and this unique waterfront town is located on the eastern shore of the Chesapeake Bay.   It is definitely a tourist town but it's small with a population of only 1,310 people and never seems to be crowded.