Chesapeake Bay Marina and Anchorage ideas

For anchorages, find the book "Cruising the Chesapeake, a Gunkholer's Guide" by Bill Shellenberger.

Annapolis Yacht Basin, for 92 feet. St. Michael's Marina, or the Harbor Inn and Marina just across the way from there. Dunno about Bal'mer marinas for that length, but probably aim for one of the several in the Inner Harbor.

-Chris

If you like to golf, book a couple of nights at Cape Charles Yachting center. Top notch golf. And you can rent a golf cart (non-course owned) to get into town as well.

It’s been about 8 or 10 years since I ve been up there.

Annapolis obviously. You re too big for moorings but I ve anchored there off the naval academy. Great views. Dinghy docks at the end of every street.

Loved St Michael’s. The maritime museum is woes a visit. Anchored in the cove just north of the museum. That was with a 70 footer but there was plenty of room. Maybe be crowded in summer

Usually before or after the canal and Delaware River I would anchor at the mouth of the Bohemia river. Very peaceful and relaxing

While in Baltimore I’d recommend Anchorage Marine if you can get by with 50 or twin 50 amp service. If you need 100 amp service I’d go to Harbor East marine.


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John

We like to visit the “busy spots” like st micheals and Annapolis in the fall. Seems that both would have anchorages that would suit you this time of year, but I confess to not having any experience in your size range.

agree with the st Charles recommendation. Would also recommend Norfolk, Portsmouth, and/or Hampton for a visit.

Make sure to visit some of the smaller eastern shore towns. These are the real gem of the bay. Will have to do some homework at who can accommodate your size but Oxford and Cambridge are favorites or ours. Kent island/Graysonville area could be worth a look. Lots of people like rock hall as well.

Look at Onancock ,VA and Oxford MD. Tides Inn off the Rapahannock River ,VA. Some may be tight .

The Hyatt Rivermarsh Marina in Cambridge is usually decent.

You might find Solomons a pleasant stop in one direction or the other. We usually stay at Zahniser's.

-Chris

There is a fixed bridge you have to go under to get the the Hyatt. Check you clearances . I think you can get under..
It’s a LONG walk from the marina to the hotel, pools etc. But it’s a nice marina .

I enjoy Rock Hall. It’s pretty happening there now and clean , from 30 years ago.
You could anchor out in Swan Creek in 7/10’ maybe more of water . It’s protected up there . Great place for bike rides.
Saint Michaels you can anchor just on the outside and tender in.

Yes, I think so... but that's without re-checking. Seems to me, lots of room in there, though.

-Chris

Check your chart for Kent Island .
Most places to dock are on Kent Narrows.
Both north and south entrances have some shallow water. Especially the north / Chester river side.

Check Bay Bridge marina right by the Chesapeake Bay Bridge on Kent Island right off the bay.
They may have a slip for you.
Again at low tide going in can get down to 4/5 feet.

Deltaville, Solomons , South River are good stops with Marinas and some Anchorages .

I'm only familiar with Solomons as an in-between; maybe others can suggest options.

Not aware of Kent Island options for 92'. Probably are some, in the Narrows, but I don't know 'em. Don't know if Bay Bridge Marina on the Bay side could handle you or not...

We keep meaning to try Waterside, but circumstances haven't lined up yet... so we've always ended up at Tidewater. Not great, not horrible, walking distances to old town Portsmouth (decent eats at several places) and to the ferries.

-Chris

Oh Kent Narrows, you have some bridges to look at and consider on your chart.
One is a bit narrow with a bit of current.

Chestertown MD has a brand new marina that has nice tee heads with deep water.
It’s a bit of a run up the Chester River but has deep water all the way.
Nice town to visit with shops , restaurants, grocery stores nearby etc.
Has Uber and taxi services if you need them.
Not sure if you have a scooter on your boat to get around .

Lol! Me again.
Sitting on my big boat enjoying lunch , waiting out the rain in order to work in my little 22’ boat. Not looking good , raining again.

Herrington Harbor MD is also a very nice place.
They have two spots North and South.
They are just below Annapolis, right on the Bay.
They might interest you.

Onancock, VA is nice but may be a bit tight .

There's a few spots on the narrows. Also Piney Narrows Yacht haven may have a double T. I've seen 70' in here and it looked like there was room left.

MIND THE CURRENT in the Narrows itself. It rips, and when busy the bridge can be tricky as heck. Slack tide is your friend.