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Marina Guide

Life in the Rivah Country isn’t complete without access to the water! Boats are the most popular form of transportation in Rivah Country and there are many places to buy and get them serviced. Here’s a quick look at your options.



(Rappahannock River)


Garrett’s Marina 339 Catch Penny Ln. at Bowler’s Wharf, at Buoy 19 on Rappahannock River. Gas, ship’s store, engine repair, boat sales, launching ramp, restrooms, showers and boat storage. 443-2573.

Harborside Storage at Garrett’s Marina Fully enclosed dry stack storage, and open dry stack. 443-0190.

June Parker Marina 531 Church Ln., off Rt. 17, Tappahannock. High/dry storage, ship’s store, boat ramp, and slips. Gas and on-demand diesel. 443-2131.


Friday’s Marine Intersection of Rts. 17 and 33, Glenns. Suzuki outboard engines sales and repair. Most outboards serviced, marine store. 758-4131.

(Perrin River)



Crown Pointe Marina 9737 Cook’s Landing Rd., Hayes, On Perrin River off of the York River at end of Rt. 1102. Yamaha dealer, non-Ethanol gas, diesel, ice, bait, pumpout, ship’s store, 20-ton travel lift, restrooms, showers, ramp, fish cleaning station. Fishing charters, two pools, 235 slips plus transient slips. 642-6177.

(Rowes Creek)



Holiday Marina Severn Wharf Rd., on Rowes Creek off the Severn River. Diesel, ice, showers, restrooms, transient slips, marine parts, full service marina, hull and engine repair, 60-ton lift, ramp, sewage pumpout. 642-2528.

(Sarah’s Creek)



Jordan Marine Service Jordan Rd., Gloucester Point, on Sarah’s Creek off the York River. Sewage pumpout, 12-ton and 60-ton travel lifts, 100-ton railway, paint and hull repairs, wet and dry storage, showers and restrooms. 642-4360.

York River Yacht Haven At mouth of Sarah’s Creek after green marker #9. Gloucester Point. Gas, diesel, 10 ft. depth at fuel dock, sewage pumpout, ship’s store, ice, hull and engine repair, full service yard or do-it-yourself. 35 and 60 ton lifts, car rental nearby, showers, restrooms, pool and picnic area, transient slips. 642-2156.

(Severn River)



Severn River Marina On southwest branch of the Severn River near marker #4, 3398 Stonewall Rd., Hayes. Off Mobjack Bay. Full service repairs with 75-ton travel lift, wet and dry storage, ship’s store, transient facilities and other amenities. 642-6969.


(Carter’s Creek)



Carter’s Cove Marina 347 Carter’s Cove Dr., Weems. Deep water slips, electric service to all slips, sewage pumpout, laundry facilities, restrooms, modern bath house, wireless internet. 438-5273. http://www.carterscovemarina.com

Marina at The Tides Inn 480 King Carter Dr., Irvington. Gas/diesel, sewage pumpout, mini ship’s store, showers, laundry, dining, lodging, slips, restrooms, access to golf, tennis and swimming pools. 438-6400.

Rappahannock Yachts/Sanders Yacht Yard At 70 Rappahannock Rd. in Irvington. Ship’s store, slips, repairs, restrooms. 438-5353. http://www.Rappyachts.com

(Indian Creek)



Chesapeake Boat Basin 1686 Waverly Ave., Kilmarnock. Gas/diesel, complete ship’s store, inboard/outboard engine repairs, Suzuki, Triton and Sea Pro dealer, brokerage sales, slips, restrooms, launching ramp, ice. 435-3110.

(Meyer Creek)



Yankee Point Sailboat Marina At the end of Rt. 610 in Ottoman near the Merry Point Ferry. Gas/diesel, sewage pumpout, restaurant, swimming pool, boat brokerage, rental cottages, ship’s store, repairs, slips, restrooms, launching ramp. 462-7018. http://www.yankeepointmarina.com

(Rappahannock River)



Windmill Point Marina 40 Windjammer Ln., White Stone. Newly dredged marina opening and channel. 96 deep water slips. Electric service, sewage pump out, restrooms, swimming pools (2) and restaurant-Windmill Point Tiki Bar and Grill. 436-1818 or 804-269-6063.


(Cobbs Creek)



Ginney Point Marina End of Rt. 628, Cobbs Creek. At Piankatank River and Cobbs Creek; depth at fuel dock, 5.5’; gas, diesel and oil; ramp, ice, toilets and showers, electric boat for charter. Nearby: groceries, bait, meals and lodging. Engine, hull, electrical and sail repairs; slip rental, wet, dry, open and covered boat storage; limited marine supplies, one rental apartment. 725-7407.

(Davis Creek)



The Marina on Davis Creek Located at the end of Davis Creek Rd., Bavon; by water - northwest of New Point Light just off the Mobjack Bay; Lat.37-19.8’ N Long.76-17.9’ W. Deep water slips for boats to 50’, pump out station, ramp usage with dry slip rental, showers and restrooms, Valtec gas and diesel. 725-3343.

(Horn Harbor)



Horn Harbor Marina On Rt. 710, Port Haywood. Located north of New Point Comfort. Gas, diesel, ice, 6’ depth. Pool, showers, restrooms, pumpout; 15-ton travel lift, 80-ton railway. Hull repairs for fiberglass and wood. Covered and open slips. 725-3223.

(East River)



Compass Marina 6199 East River Rd., Mobjack (end of Rt. 660), at the mouth of the East River at Mobjack Bay, enter at the #5 Daymark. Floating docks, in-slip pumpout, up to twin 50 amp electrical service, bathhouse, 17 slips for boats up to 50’, dredged to 8’ MLW. 725-7999.

Zimmerman Marine 59 Heron Point Rd., Cardinal. On the west side of the East River, about two miles from the Mobjack Bay at navigation marker 13; engine, hull, electrical and radio repairs; can haul power boats up to 55’ and sailboats up to 60’ and 35 tons. No dockage or marina services. 725-3440.

(Milford Haven)



Morning Star Marina Rt. 669, Hudgins, next to the Milford Haven Coast Guard Station, Gwynn’s Island. Gas and oil, depth at fueling dock, 4’. Minor repairs and bottom painting. Small ship’s store, ice, bait and fishing supplies. Sewage pumpout, dry storage only. Picnic area, new bathhouse, floating docks. 725-9343.

(North River)



Mobjack Bay Marina Rt. 617, North. On Blackwater Creek near marker #2. Gas, diesel and oil, depth at fuel dock, 4’ at low tide. Primarily a sailboat marina. Repairs to hulls, electrical systems, minor engine repairs and bottom painting. 20-ton travel lift. Dockage, boat ramp, dry storage, sewage pumpout, showers and restrooms, ship’s store. 725-7245.

(Queen’s Creek)



Queen’s Creek Marina 321 Walnut Acres Ln. off Rt. 198 in Hudgins. Sail and powerboat slips, some covered, all with electric and fresh water. Quiet harbor location just inside Queen’s Creek at mouth of Piankatank River. Clubhouse, restrooms with showers, ice, covered picnic area, children’s play area, fish cleaning station, ample parking. Land boat/trailer storage. 730-5818.


(Broad Creek)



Chesapeake Cove Marina Chesapeake Cove Marina 170 Greens Cove Rd., Deltaville. Gas and diesel fuel, sewage pumpout, ship’s store, hull and engine repair, restrooms, Finatic fishing charters, travel lift and prop service. Powerboat sales. 776-6855.

Coastal Marine Inc. Rt. 33, Deltaville. Full service boatyard for power and sail, 50-ton travel-lift, engine and mechanical shop, specializes in repair of Mercury outboards, Crusader engines repair and service. 776-6585.

Deltaville Yachting Center Rt. 33, Deltaville. Gas, ship’s store, clubhouse, pool, hull refinishing/painting, engine repairs and installation, full rigging service, a/c and heat install and repair, boatel, yard storage, slips, forklift, 50-ton travel lift. Chesapeake Yacht Sales. Dealer for Catalina yachts, Mainship Trawlers and Carolina classic powerboats. VA clean marina. 776-9898. http://www.DYCboat.com

Norton Yacht Sales, Inc. 97 Marina Dr., Deltaville. Slips, fuel, pumpouts, restrooms, laundry, full service yacht repair yard, Yanmar diesel engine repairs, 35 ton Travel lift, dealer for Hunter and Jeanneau sailboats, brokerage sail and power, ASA sailing school, sail charters 776-9211. http://www.nortonyachts.com

Norview Marina 18691 Gen. Puller Hwy., Deltaville. Gas and diesel, sewage pumpout, ship’s store, boatel, hull and engine repair, restrooms, boat ramp, swimming pool, laundromat, convenience market, travel lift, forklift, Delta boat sales and brokerage. 776-6463.

Regatta Point Yachting Center 137 Neptune Ln., Deltaville. Open and covered slips to 70’, clubhouse, conference room, pool, private bathrooms, laundry, pump out, 30 transient slips for individuals/groups, wireless internet access, concrete floating docks. 776-8400.
http://www.doziermarine.com http://www.waterwayguide.com

Stingray Harbor Marina End of Rt. 33 near Stingray Point, Deltaville. Sail and powerboat slips. 776-7272.

Walden’s Marina Deltaville 60 covered and open boat slips, ship’s store, gas and diesel fuel, restrooms, pumpout facility, full-service boatyard, hull and engine repair, bait, transient space, travel lift. 776-9440.

(Fishing Bay)



Chesapeake Marine Railway 548 Deagles Rd. Deltaville. Ship’s store, hull and engine repair, restrooms, travel lift, railway and boat storage. 776-8833.

Fishing Bay Harbor Marina 519 Deagles Rd., Deltaville. Gas and diesel, sewage pumpout, ship’s store, modern restrooms, swimming pool, laundromat, bicycles, WiFi, ValvTect marine fuel, floating and fixed, open and covered slips. 776-6800.

(Jackson Creek)



Deltaville Boat Yard Rt. 683, Deltaville. Hull and engine repair, dry storage, fiberglass repair, carpentry work, travel lift, full rigging services, full service yard. 776-8900.

Deltaville Marina 274 Bucksview Ln., Deltaville. Gas and diesel, sewage pumpout, ship’s store, restrooms, swimming pool, laundromat, yacht repair services. 776-9812.

(LaGrange Creek)



Remlik Marina and Mike’s Marine Services 485 Burch Rd., near Urbanna. Full-service boatyard, hull and engine repairs, ship’s store, pumpout, 30-ton travel lift, swimming pool, restrooms, onshore winter storage, gas, 99 covered slips. 758-5450.

(Locklies Creek)



Locklies Marina Rt. 621, Topping. Gas and diesel fuel, ship’s store, dry storage, charter boats moor at the facility, restrooms, two launching ramps, boat rentals, picnic tables. 758-2871.

Regent Point Marina Inc. Topping. Sailboats only. Sewage pumpout, restrooms, showers, boat ramp for leaseholders, playground, covered picnic area, storage lockers, and full service boatyard including hauling and ground storage. 758-4457.

(Rappahannock River)



B.E.S.T. Boatyard Rt. 639, Crafton Quarter Rd. near Christchurch School. Boatel, 30-ton travel lift, boat rentals for day fishing, gas, dry storage, ship’s store, bait, bath house, launch, ramp, hull and mechanical repair. 758-4067.

(Robinson Creek)



Sunset Point Marina 792 Burrell’s Marina Rd. 40 slips on Robinson Creek, hand made rockfish, flounder and trout tackle on sale, restrooms and bath houses, pumpout facilities, ramp, picnic tables, ice, gas grills and East Coast houseboats sales and manufacturing. 758-5016.

(Urbanna Creek)



Dozier’s Port Urbanna Yachting Center 1 Waterfront St., Urbanna. Hull and engine repair, restrooms, outside boat storage facilities, limited transient dockage. Groceries and downtown Urbanna within walking distance. Covered slips to 70’, clubhouse and 40-ton lift. 758-0000.

Urbanna Creek Marina at the Bridge At foot of Watling St. adjacent to Urbanna Creek Bridge. 44 slips, bath and shower facilities, restaurant access, apartment complex for yearly rental. (540) 226-5357.

Urbanna Town Marina At foot of Virginia St. 32 slips, 16 transient. Bath and shower facilities, laundry, pumpout station, handicapped accessible. 758-5440.

Urbanna Yachting Center At foot of Watling St., Urbanna. Full-service yard, gas and diesel fuel, transient space, pumpout facilities, 25-ton travel lift. 758-2342.


(Coan River)



Coan River Marina 3170 Lake Rd. near Lottsburg. Deep water slips with easy access to Bay and river. Gas/diesel, sewage pumpout, ship’s store, laundry, restrooms, full repairs, 25-ton travelift. 529-6767.

Lewisetta Marina At the end of Rt. 624. Gas/diesel, sewage pumpout, ship’s store, ABC off, ice, hull and engine repair, boat rentals, fishing and cruise charters, restrooms, launching ramp. 529-7299.

(Cockrell’s Creek)



Buzzards Point Marina At the end of Buzzards Point Rd. in Fairport. Restrooms, showers, gas/diesel, ice, pumpout service, 70 in-water slips, 100 dry storage, WiFi service, Tangier Island ferry service, picnic area, near restaurants. 453-3545. http://www.tangiercruise.com

Fairport Marina At the end of Polly Cove Rd. near Reedville. Gas/diesel, ship’s store and restaurant, restrooms. 453-5002.

(Little Wicomico River)



Chesapeake Bay Camp-Resort Near Lilian. 20 covered slips, store, showers, swimming pool, mini-golf, pavilion, breakfast served Sun. Overnight and annual slip rentals. Cabins, lodges, tent and RV sites. 453-3430.

Cockrell’s Marine Railway Near Heathsville. Hull and engine repair, sewage pumpout, launching ramp. 453-3560.

Smith Point Marina Off Rt. 652 near Sunnybank. Full service, covered and uncovered slips, ramp, forklift and 12-ton travel lift, camping, bathhouse, laundry, and ship’s store. Transients welcome. WiFi, available. One mile to the Bay. 453-4077.

(Lodge Creek)



Olverson’s Lodge Creek Marina Inc. At the end of Rt. 623 (Melrose Rd.) near Lewisetta. Gas/diesel, sewage pumpout, launching ramp, sand beach, heated pool, laundry room, restrooms/showers, boat with trailer storage, 200 covered and open slips, transients welcome. 529-6868. http://www.olversonsmarina.com

(Towles Creek)



Ingram Bay Marina At the end of Rt. 609 (Remo Rd.) Wicomico Church. Covered slips up to 48’, outside slips up to 60’. Transient slips, rental cabins, banquet facilities. Gas/diesel, sewage pumpout, ship’s store, tackle/bait shop, deep boat ramp, restrooms, showers, beach. Fishing charters, cruises (dinner, sunset or destination), boat/canoe rentals. 580-7292. http://www.ingrambaymarina.com

(Yeocomico River)



Krantz Marine Railway On Rt. 622, Harryhogan Rd. Sewage pumpout, ship’s store (hardware and marine supplies only), hull and engine repair, restrooms, slip rentals. 529-6851.


(Morattico Creek)



Whelan’s Marina At the end of Rt. 647 in Farnham on the Rappahannock River and Morattico Creek. Gas, ship’s store and snacks, boat repairs, launching ramp, ABC off, restrooms/showers, sales of boat and engines, Yamaha Wave Runners, travel lift. 394-9500.


(Mattox Creek)



Harbor View Marina Rt. 664 in Oak Grove, Slip rentals, showers, pool, snack bar, boat sales and repairs, fuel, sewage pumpout. 224-9265.

(Monroe Bay)



Nightingale’s Motel and Marina 101 Monroe Bay Ave. Transient slips, restrooms, restaurant next door, motel accommodations. 224-7956.

Stanford’s Marina and Railway 829 Robin Grove Ln. Working boatyard, slip rentals, haul and lift, wooden boat repairs, marine store. 224-7644.

Monroe Bay Marina 331 Lafayetter St. 95 rental slips, water and electric, bathrooms, on-site security. 224-7544.

Winkie Doodle Point Marina 65 rental slips, bathrooms, water and electric. 224-9560.

(Potomac River)



Colonial Beach Yacht Center 1787 Castlewood Dr. 200-slip marina with covered and floating berths, transients welcome, fuel, ship’s store, boat yard with 30-ton marine lift, sewage pumpout, bathhouse, beach, playground, pub, restaurant. 224-7230.

Coles Point Plantation 307 Plantation Drive Coles Point. Slip rentals, boat ramp, fuel, store, boat yard, sewage pumpout, campground, pool, restaurant, fishing pier, biking/hiking trails, cabin rentals. 472-3955. http://www.colespoint.com

Westmoreland State Park Rt. 3, west of Montross. Public boat ramp, gas, ice, bait and fishing supplies are available. Paddleboats and rowboats for rent Memorial Day–Labor Day. Kayaking classes and tours held periodically. 493-8821.

(Yeocomico River)



Kinsale Harbour Yacht Club Rt. 203 in Kinsale. Deep water slips, showers, swimming pool, tennis court, and restaurant. Transients welcome. 472-2514.

Port Kinsale Marina and Resort Rt. 608 (White Point Rd.) in Kinsale, 106 deep water slips in protected harbor, transients welcome. Ship’s store, fuel, electric, laundry, bath houses, slip rentals, boat ramp, sewage pumpout, pool, laundry, picnic area, lodging, The Mooring Restaurant. Full-service marina and boat yard with mechanical services. 472-2044.

White Point Marina 175 Marina Drive in Kinsale. Slip rentals, fuel, sewage pumpout, showers, haul-out/railway facilities, full service repairs. 472-2977.

posted 07.27.2008