The leaves are changing colors, and Autumn is officially here. The temperatures are dropping. It’s time to take your boat out of the water and prepare for Winter. I compiled a list of all the top boat storage locations and marinas. And don’t worry – Summer is only a hop, skip and a jump away. Find some inspiration for next season!
Winter Boat Preparation
Boat Storage
Advanced Marina
66th Street, Ocean City, MD 21842 p: 410.723.2124
- Dry rack storage
- Indoor storage
- Winterization/Shrink Wrap
- Slip rental
Harbor Marine, Inc.
12731 Sunset Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842 p: 41.213.2296
- Outdoor storage
- Winterization/Shrink Wrap
Mason Dixon Boat Storage
Williamsville Road, Selbyville, DE 19975 p: 302.436.1669
OC Sunset Marina
12911 Sunset Avenue, Ocean City, MD 21842 p: 410.213.9600
- Boatel service for over 400 boats
- Specializes in boats 20-30’
- Indoor storage
- Self-service boatyard
Racetrack Auto & Marine
10438 Racetrack Road, Berlin, MD 21811 p: 443.736.1327
10834 Ocean Gateway, Berlin, MD 21811 p: 443.736.1373
Tower Marine Service LLC
12734 Sunset Avenue, Berlin, MD 21811 p: 443.397.9467
- Car port storage available
- Winterization/Shrink Wrap
- Water and electric available
- 1 block from West Ocean City public boat ramp
Dreaming of Summer?
Dreaming of boating in the beautiful Ocean City waters? Summer is right around the corner. Putting your boat back in the water will be a breeze. Here are the local ramps around Ocean City. Don’t own a boat? The beach still has tons of water fun for the whole family.
Boat Ramps
64th St. Boat Ramp
64th St and Seabay Drive at the base of the Water Tower.
- The 2-lane ramp is operational 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.
- Launching and retrieving of vessel is free.
- Pay-to-Park truck/trailer rate is $2.00 an hour via the on-site Cale Machine during the in-season, April 1st through October 31st.
- Parking is free during the off-season, November 1st through March 31st
Caribbean Drive Boat Ramp
- Anyone can utilize the Caribbean Drive Boat Ramp
- A Pass Card is needed to open the automatic gate
- The cost of the Annual Pass Card is $50.00
- You may purchase an Annual Pass at City
- There is no on-site parking at this ramp
Commercial Harbor
Sunset Avenue in West Ocean City
- Free boat ramp
- Free on-site parking
Ocean Pines
White Horse Park
Access to the ramp is via Beauchamp Road.
- Ocean Pines property owners, residents and their guests only
- Access to St. Martin River
- Limited on-site parking
Mumford Landing
Adjacent to Mumford’s Landing pool.
- Ocean Pines property owners, residents and their guests only
- Access to Isle of Wight Bay
- Limited on-site parking
Gum Point Ramp
- Located on Gum Point Road, off Route 589.
- Open for use by the general public
- Access to Turville Creek
OC’s Water Activities
Walk on Water
- Walk on Water will provide you with standup paddleboard, paddle, personal flotation device, and the patient, friendly professional instruction and that will have you loving the sport in no time. Fitness classes and ecotours available. Destinations range from Ocean surf to mellow bay areas.
OC SUP & Fitness
- Located at Fager’s Island – You will paddle around the serene waters of the Bay. Enjoy gorgeous views and local wildlife, including birds, and other sea creatures. OC SUP will cover all the basics you need: proper stance, paddling technique, turning and more. Not only is SUP a great time, it’s also an excellent core workout. It looks like the miracle of “walking on water”. OC SUP offers lessons, rentals, fitness classes, excursions and board sales.
48th Street Watersports
- If you are looking for fun in the sun with your family, 48th Street Watersports has it all. The location offers a quick escape from summer crowds in a mid-town location. They are the only place in town to offer catamaran sailing instruction and rentals, as well as kayak eco-tours and paddle fitness classes. If you prefer to venture out of your own, they offer stand up paddle board, kayak, sailing, wind surfing and paddle boat rentals. If you have a place you want to explore other than their midtown environs, they will deliver our kayaks FREE to you, and pick them up when you are finished.
67th St Paddle Cove
- You just paddle down a short canal and you are on the bay where you can explore the ecological wonders of the shore line or just relax in the warm summer sun. The 67th Street Paddle Cove is located on 67th Street just off Coastal Highway, adjacent to the Longboard Cafe and Sunset Island Condominium complex. They provide the equipment and training on how to enjoy the bay and its beauty in a more tranquil setting. Their experienced staff will ensure a safe and delightful excursion onto whatever part of the bay you prefer. They fit appropriate flotation devices to all, keep track of current weather conditions and monitor other traffic in the environs.
Action Watersports
- Looking for something a little more exciting than meandering through the waterways? At Action Watersports, they supply everything you need for an exciting ride: from safety training and instruction to the largest riding area (3 square miles) in Ocean City!
Odyssea Watersports
- Odyssea Watersports offers a little bit of everything for water fun! A family owned and operated watersports rental company in Ocean City, Maryland, has been in business for over 20 years! Offering jet ski, pontoon boat, stand up paddle board, and kayak rentals.
Learn more about the Summer fun and water activities in Ocean City here.
To learn more about waterfront living and concierge level secrets of the Eastern Shore, contact Mechelle Nichols, Luxury Collection Specialist, at 410.430.1575 (cell) or mnichols@LuxuryShoreLiving.com.
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