West MarineThe Great Book of Anchorages(804) 725-5136 Situated on a secluded creek of the Chesapeake Bay in charming Mathews County, Virginia, the Inn has over 800 ft. of waterfront and 8 acres of wooded and open space. The main Inn is an 1880's newly renovated farmhouse with a separate cottage housing the luxury suites just across the garden and pool. An eco-friendly and certified Virginia Green lodging establishment, The Inn at Tabbs Creek is just the place if you appreciate the natural splendor of the outdoors and want the luxury and comfort of a casual B&B.Click to learn more about our Carolina Loop programSpecial announcement - Little Creek Marina has lowered the Annual rate to $7.75/ft/month. One of the lowest rates in the Little Creek Inlet for floating docks. You will still receive access to all that we have to offer as a VMG member. For more information please contact us or come by and see what we have to offer you and your family.Set in beautiful Camden Count, NC, the Dismal Swamp Canal Welcome Center provides free dockage for cruisers' on the Dismal Swamp AICW Alternate RouteWelcome to Vinings Landing Marine Center. Vinings Landing Marine Center is just 12 minutes from one of the best fishing areas in the Chesapeake Bay. We're located 3 miles west of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel in the very safe Little Creek Basin. We offer dry storage with more than 448 racks, a 220 wet slip facility, the popular Surf Rider Restaurant with Tiki Bar, as well as fueling and pump out stations, and an amenity package including a swimming pool.
Bay Point Marina caters to the sailing, cruisers and live aboard communities. With no bridges, a channel dredged for Navy ships, a pool for marina guests and a full service restaurant on site, Bay Point Marina makes an ideal spot for families to visit for an afternoon or, even better, your home away from home. Conveniently located at the southern end of the Chesapeake Bay, Bay Point is an ideal point to day sail to Hampton, Downtown Norfolk, the Kiptopeake Concrete Ships for an overnighter or stop off on your way to or from the ICW. Join the Little Creek Sailing Association for the Wednesday night sail race and be sure to participate in the Little Creek Regatta benefiting St. Judes' Hospital. Transient dockage is available and we will try to accommodate even the largest of guests. Please call ahead to ensure space - 757-362-8432, hail us on 16. 25% discount on transient dockage to Boat US, Sea Tow & Marina Life members. .Windmill Point MarinaMile Marker 0 is a full-service marine supply business at One High Street Landing in Portsmouth VA 904-547-2219 Inlet Marina sits on the site of the old Sea Love Marina, along the AICW/Tolomato River’s eastern shores, north of St. Augustine Inlet, and hard by the Vilano Beach Bridge, will be a full fledged marina. Inlet Marina just opened with new fuel tanks installed for unleaded 89 octane gas with no ethanol and of course diesel. They currently are just a fuel stop but they are supposed to have their new restaurant opened on May 15th, called Beaches. This marina used to be the old Sea Love marina which was closed last year sometime then bought and is now permitted for 60 slips (not yet built), but they do have two floating docks, one concrete and one wood and a fuel dock. There is also a boat rental operation already there. They have a nice beach area near the dock office also. There is a lot of area behind the marina office which is planned for development with a Publix grocery planned as part of the complex and they are supposed to have a grocery delivery operation for the marina if folks want to get provisions while fueling..that is to come. The new owners are taking it slow but are committed to the new operations success. The Marina is very close to the St. Augustine inlet and on the AICW. So it is very convenient for cruisers to stop in for fuel.On the Water GuidebooksWelcome to Mile Marker 0 - AICW BlogOur marina is your boating access to Albemarle Sound, the largest freshwater sound in the country—55 miles long and 15 miles at its widest point. Placed strategically at the mouth of Yeopim Creek, the marina is just beyond the high insurance line saving boaters significantly on their insurance rates.

Praise for “Those Who Help When You Need It”

Posted by Larry | Posted on 07-25-2012

Captain Parky offers thanks for the many folks that cruisers encounter who just know how to help when and where they are needed.

Subject: Help When You Need It
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We cruisers are always grateful for the kindness of strangers. Those who take us to the nearest grocery store or library. Those who give us good advice on local attractions or events not to miss. Those who will help us repair our engines no matter where we are and those who will find a badly needed part at reasonable cost. In these days of “Buyer Beware” America, the following gentlemen in the Hampton Roads and Outer Banks area would be on my personal list for a Congressional Medal of Honor.
1) Robert the Lock Keeper at Deep Creek Lock who never fails to give up to date advice about the Dismal Swamp and offers a cup of fresh made coffee and cake to start off your day at the 8.30am opening.
2) At Manteo City Marina – kind and friendly Dockmaster Carl Jordan who helps all boaters find what they need to make their visit a pleasure. See www.manteowaterfront.com or call (252) 305 4800.
3) Bob McBride, Owner of Mile Marker ”0” marine store at Portsmouth City Dock seven days a week. Bob will give you a ride to Walmart or find that badly needed part within four hours. See www.marinesuppliesportsmouthva.com or call (757) 673 4816.
4) It’s not often that a fully experienced diesel mechanic will travel 50 miles to fix an engine or quickly polish your diesel fuel for reasonable prices. Based in Coinjock, Ken Moore does that and much more no matter where your boat is. See www.marinepro.com or call (252) 457 0016.
These people will help you avoid the more prevalent outfits who think boat owners are made of money and cannot do without their national chain stores and overpriced marinas. We all know who they are! :-)
Cap’n Parky
MV Pisces

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