Most of the boating facilities around here are actually located in neighboring Deale, an historic port town with a fishing heritage based around catching blueback herring and harvesting oysters, both of which are abundant in the surrounding waters. The natural harbor in Deale, now protected by dual breakwaters, provides a peaceful place to drop anchor and moor overnight, while keeping America’s finest sailing destination just seconds away. From this location on the mid-Bay you can sail all the way down to Cape Henry and into the Atlantic, head north to the languid upper reaches of Chesapeake, fish for striped bass without straying far from the shore, or commute up to Annapolis in your motor-boat to avoid the road traffic. Alternatively, just cruise into the blue expanses of Chesapeake Bay to unwind, hearing nothing but the hum of your motor to stern and the call of the seagulls overhead.
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The main facility in this area is the award-winning Herrington Harbor, a massive marina complex split between two sites: one right on Deale Harbor and another three miles to the south in Rose Haven. The Deale location dominates the western side of the harbor with 600 protected slips for boats up to 70-feet in length, and adds acres of dry storage space, full-service facilities, expert staff, repair options and on-site dining to the mix. The southern branch of this marina sits in an artificial cove with immediate channel access out onto Chesapeake Bay, features another 600 wet-slips and a popular beach-side hotel with a pool.
Another facility located in Deale is the Shipwright Harbor Marina, a 250-slip complex with servicing options for boats up to 78-feet long, while across from this there’s the Paradise Marina, a 70-slip venue with a welcoming vibe. Other options in the vicinity include the 78-slip Town Point Marina, the 50-slip Hansel’s Marina, the 40-slip Rockhold Marina and the Happy Harbor Marina, which features on-site dining and 100 river slips. Head further up Rockhold Creek, meanwhile, to discover a selection of marinas specializing in smaller watercraft, including Hidden Harbour Marina, Harbour Cove Marina and the Umbrellas Marina, a trio that offer a combined 164 wet-slips jutting out onto the creek itself.
This area also offers plenty of chartering options for those without their own vessel, including sailing, fishing and day-boating adventures on Chesapeake. Check out the Sailing Academy for residential sailing courses where students live on the boat itself for a fully immersive experience, or take a look at the many watersports and kayaking opportunities based around here. Back in Tracys Landing itself you will also find the headquarters of Weaver Boatworks, an iconic builder of high-end custom sportfishing yachts with a classic finish. This firm has been operating in town since 1999 and currently offers ten exquisite models up to 97-feet in length.
