2014 19th Edition • www.waterfrontguide.org
Discover Baltimore County’s Waterfront Treasures Presented by the Marine Trades Association of Baltimore County
4 201 SLIPS G N 3 I COMRATION E GEN
Marina Services 360 Slips Winter Storage 200 Trailer Boat Spaces Dual Concrete Ramp Ground Level Rack Storage
MEMBER
Marine Store Do-It-Yourself Store Discount Marine Supplies Sailboat Hardware
Yacht Care Our family oriented, full service marina is located on 18 1/2 acres of beautiful Baltimore County waterfront on Middle River. Our safe harbor, just two miles from the best the Chesapeake has to offer, can be found conveniently by land, sea or air. Call us today and let us tell you why...
“Unique Among Marinas”
Maryland Marina 3501 Red Rose Farm Rd.
Hull and Deck Refinishing Insurance and Restoration Work Sailboat Rigging Boat Trailer Repair
Extra Features Free WiFi Modern AC Bath Houses and Showers Live Web Cam & Weather Station Sunset Cove Café on site Park Pavillion & Playground Pump-Out Station
Middle River, MD 21220
Fax (410) 335-4805
www.marylandmarina.net
info@marylandmarina.net
There’s a World of Wonders on the Chesapeake Bay...
And They Start Here!
Celebrating 20 Years Of Quality Service
• Nine Acre Gated Facility on Norman Creek • Boatel Dry Stack Building • Bulkhead & Pier Slips to 45’ • Free WiFi • Marine Store • MD State Trailer Inspection Station • Full Service Brokerage • New Bottom Washwater Recovery System
Explore the more than 200-miles of
Chesapeake Bay shoreline in eastern Baltimore County. From windsurfing on the Gunpowder River, to waterfront golfing at Rocky Point Golf Course, to the Glenn L. Martin Aviation Museum, you’ll discover something fun and exciting to do year round. Dine on the fresh catch-of-the-day and Maryland blue crabs at one of the many waterfront and area seafood restaurants. Experience your festive nature, sense of adventure, and local flavor right here in Baltimore County.
ENJOYBALTIMORECOUNTY.COM | 410-887-2849 Baltimore County Executive Kevin Kamenetz and the Baltimore County Council
FULL SERVICE DEPARTMENT
Jackson Marine’s Authorized Baltimore Area Dealer
www.SunsetHarbor.com
410-687-7290
1651 Browns Road,Essex, MD WATERFRONT GuIDE 2014
3
Bowleys Marina, inc. Located At The Mouth Of Middle River
Deep Water / No Height Restrictions / Less Than 1 Mile From The Bay
Call today for slip availability!
A Family Oriented Marina - Fun for all ages!
2013 Maryland Clean Marina of the Year Award
866-905-4278
• Gated Facility • Fuel Dock • Transients Welcome • Swimming Pool • Ship’s Store • Professional Staff • Clean Air Conditioned Restrooms • Winter Storage • Pump Out • Survey Short Hauls • Boat Ramp • Picnic Area/Grills • 30 Ton Travel Lift • 10 Ton Forklift
• Gazebos • Trailer Storage • Playground • Volleyball • Horse Shoes • Basketball Slips • Mechanic On Site Available • 10 acres - ample parking For Lease Or • Clubhouse (seasonal) Purchase • DIY Boatyard • Pressure Washer Reclamation System Zero discharge into Bay • Annual and Seasonal Leases available • Slips for lease and sale • Dinghy Storage area
A Member Owned Resort Marina
410-335-3553
1700 Bowleys Quarters Road, Baltimore, MD 21220 Hail on VHF 09 • www.bowleysmarina.com Sales, Lease and Management by Coastal Properties Management, Inc. 4
MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE COuNTy
WATERFRONT GuIDE 2014
5
A Message from the Baltimore County Executive
table of contents
Welcome to Baltimore County’s beautiful waterfront, which offers some of the best water access, Chesapeake Bay beaches and marinas in Maryland! Whether your passion is fishing, boating, bicycling, paddle boarding, eating delicious seafood, or simply taking in a breathtaking view - there’s something for everyone along our more than 200 miles that touch the water’s edge. Beyond the fun and relaxation our waterfront offers, it is also an important engine for our local economy. More than 60 marinas and yacht clubs fuel the County’s recreational boating industry, contributing hundreds of millions
6.......... county executive’s message
of dollars to our local economy every year. Baltimore County has a proud history of working with the Marine Trades Association to support and promote this industry and help keep our water-related businesses thriving. Enjoy this Baltimore County Waterfront Guide. It’s a great resource that provides the definitive listing of attractions to help you take full advantage of all the great things our waterfront has to offer. I encourage you to dive in and enjoy our gateway to the Chesapeake! Very truly yours, Kevin Kamenetz Baltimore County Executive
7.......... welcome to the waterfront guide 8.......... calendar of events 10 ........ the conowingo dam 12 ........ anchorages 13 ........ boat ramp locations 14 ........ the mighty oyster 16 ........let’s go fishing 18 ........ go ashore and explore baltimore county 19 ........ boat washing facts 20 ........ martin state airport’s new fleet 22 ........ boat bites 24-25... map Kevin Kamenetz Baltimore County Executive
28 ........ MTABC photo contest winners 31 ........ baltimore raven fan wins boat! 32 ........ family activities 35 ........ we remember 36 ........ directory of services
Located on Beautiful Seneca Creek Easy Access to the Chesapeake Bay
New, PRe-owNeD aND BRokeR Boat SaleS
46 ........ emergency and resource numbers 46 ........ advertisers index
want to get your boat sold?? we advertise locally and nationally to get it sold quickly!!
Experienced Service Technicians • Outboard Sales & Service • Injector Cleaning, Electronics Sales & Installation • Outboard Care, Injector Cleaning, Electronics Sales and Installation • New Prop Sales, Prop Reconditioning, Electrical Boat Systems (ABYC Certified - Qualified for Insurance Repairs) • Fiberglass Repairs, Canvas and Cushion Repair/Replace, Pressure Washing, Bottom Painting, Boat Detailing • Haul-out up to 25 Ton and 50’ Boats, Winter and Land Storage • Fuel Dock – 93 Octane – Check Out Our Low Prices! • Water and Electric at each Slip and Wide Boat Ramp • Safe & Secure – Barbed Wire Fence, Gate Card Access and 28 Security Cameras • 20’-40’ Slips-Deepwater Dredged Boat Lifts for Boats to 40’
Produced for the Marine Trades Association of Baltimore County
www.MTABC.org By Marinalife LLC. 1414 Key Highway, 3rd Floor Baltimore, MD 21230 Phone: 410-752-0505 Fax: 866-622-9488 www.marinalife.com Publisher: Joy McPeters Editor: Olivia Schleicher Art Director: Judith Isaacson Project Coordination & Ad Sales: Barbara Barrett, Ellen Honey Contributors: Anna Barthelme, Sarah Walker
825 Bowleys Quarters Road Middle River, MD 21220 SALES • SERVICE • PARTS
410-335-6200
Yamaha 5 Star Factory Certified Technicians
email: sales@beaconlightmarina.com
6
Waterfront Guide 2014
www.beaconlightmarina.com MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE COuNTy
WATERFRONT GuIDE 2014
Welcome from MTABC Welcome to the 19th edition of the Baltimore County Waterfront Guide. The Eastern Baltimore County waterfront is the hidden gem of the Chesapeake Bay - from our many peaceful, secluded coves, to our fabulous waterfront restaurants to some of the Bay's finest, most affordable marine facilities offering a wide range of boat slips, services and sales. Baltimore County's 173 miles of waterfront offer many days of boating pleasure. The uncrowded waters are made for cruising, fishing, waterskiing, kayaking, paddle boarding, swimming, or just relaxing. The Marine Trades Association of Baltimore County is comprised of various marine and non-marine related businesses working together toward a common goal of continually improving Baltimore County's waterways for recreational boaters. On behalf of all our members, I invite you to explore our waterways, stay at our marine facilities, visit our advertisers and experience what all of us at times take for granted...how wonderful the eastern Baltimore County waterfront truly is. Thank you for reading our guide and best wishes for a fantastic and safe boating season. Brian Keith Schneider President, MTABC
7
calendar of events
calendar of events
$: payment required
April 6 Bread and Cheese Creek Spring 2014 Cleanup, 8am-2pm. Help cleanup Baltimore County’s waterfront. The cleanup will meet at 2408 Plainfield Road, Dundalk. 410‑285‑1202, breadandcheesecreek.org
Middle River Fireworks, Enjoy a beautiful fireworks display starting at dark and located in Middle River. 410-686-3555, middleriverfireworks.com
April 19
Baltimore County Restaurant Week, located all over Baltimore County, visit your favorite local restaurants during these two weeks for some delicious food for n affordable price. baltimorecountyrestaurantweek.com
Marshy Point Nature Center Spring Festival, 10am-4pm. Tour the Nature Center, take a scenic canoe ride and discover the wonders of Baltimore County’s pristine waterfront. Food, fun, and activities. 410‑887‑2817, marshypoint.org
April 25- 27 Sugarloaf Craft Festival, Fri-Sat 10am-6pm, Sun 10am-5pm. Over 250 artisans selling pottery, sculptures, glass, jewelry, fashion, home decor, furniture, garden items, and photography. 800-210-9900, sugarloafcrafts.com $
Towsontown Spring Festival, Sat 10am-8pm, Sun 1pm-6pm. The festival includes free entry, live music, beer gardens, and a great assortment of food. There are carnival rides & games, pony rides, fun zone and kids entertainment. 410-825-1150, towsontwonspringfestival.com
May 31- June 1 Great Grapes! Wine, Arts & Food Festival, Sat, Sun 12pm-6pm. Located at Oregon Ridge Park in Cockeysville, displaying over 200 great Maryland wines and 20 Maryland wineries. Wine tastings, cooking demonstrations, kids area, and free shuttle service to Hunt Valley Light Rail. 410-878-9900, uncorkthefun.com $
June 1 Rockin’ on The River, Gates open 11am-5:30pm. Enjoy live music and entertainment, great food and alcoholic beverages, located at the historic Conrad’s Ruth Villa on Frog Mortar Creek off of Middle River. 410-335-6450, conradsvilla.com $
July 4-6 Dundalk Heritage Fair, Fri-Sun 12pm-10pm. Join the 3-day celebration that includes live musical entertainment, amusement and carnival rides, games, arts and craft vendors, a petting zoo, pig races, food vendors and entertainment for kids. 410-284-4022, dundalkheritagefair.com $
July 4 The 80th Annual Dundalk 4th of July Parade, 8:15am. Sponsored by the Heritage Association of Dundalk and the Dundalk Heritage Parade Committee, the parade starts on Dundalk Ave and finishes on South Liberty Parkway at Dunmanway. 410-285-4550, dundalkheritagefair.com/parade 8
MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE County
r
imo
Balt
NA!
I MAR
On quiet, sheltered Old Road Bay, just minutes from the Chesapeake Bay & Inner Harbor.
August 2014 (Check website for exact dates)
August 22- September 1 Maryland State Fair, Mon-Thurs 12pm-10pm, Fri-Sun, Labor Day 10am-10pm. Located at MD State Fairgrounds in Timonium the fair includes agricultural exhibits, live entertainment, horse shows, carnival rides, livestock exhibitions. 410-252-0200, marylandstatefair.com $
August 23
May 3-4
• No Paperwork - No Bill • Largest Nationwide Network • One Membership Covers Any Boat You Own, Borrow or Charter • Reliable Service You Can Trust
July 5
NEeWCounty
Easterns Bayside Blues & Wine Festival, 1pm-7pm. Enjoy the tunes of exceptional blues musicians while tasting an array of wines from local Maryland wineries. The festival is located along the waterfront at Eastern Yacht Club. 410-391-2251, easternsbaysidefestival.com $
September 6-7 Defender’s Day, Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 10am-3pm. Located at Fort Howard Park, the event commemorates the Battle of North Point with a reenactment where British troops invaded in 1814. Presented by Dundalk Patapsco Neck Historical Society and Museum. 410‑284‑2331
September 6-9 Bear Creek Park and Shoreline Cleanup, 9am-2pm. Help cleanup Baltimore County’s waterfront. Meet at Bear Creek Park, Dundalk. breadandcheesecreek.org
• 33 slips with water & electric for boats up to 50 ft. & jet skis. • New bathrooms, showers & laundry room. • Pump out station & marine services available. • Year-round land storage, ships store & parts available for order. We accept all major credit cards.
443-242-6162 www.goncemarine.com • info@goncemarine.com
HOME TO
Gonce Marine - out for proof Half page ad -
G.E.I.
Contracting & Marine Construction ★ Pile Driving ★ Floating Docks ★ Bulkheads ★ Boat Ramps & Piers ★ Stone Revetments ★ Dredging (Residential/Commercial)
September 6-16 Star-Spangled Spectacular, Located at Fort McHenry National Monument in Baltimore City, join the celebration of the 200th anniversary of our National Anthem, the Star-Spangled Banner. 410-962-4290, starspangled200.com $
September 20 Baltimore County African American Cultural Festival, 10am-6pm. Join the celebration of African American heritage with dance, music, food, children’s activities. 410-887-3122, aaculturalfestival.com
BOAT LIFTS Sales • Parts • Installation • Service Authorized Dealer For
MagnuM Boat Lifts
November 29 Middle River Lighted Boat Parade, 5pm. Get your holiday season started! Located at Wilson Point Park the boat parade will start at Stansbury Yacht Basin and travel inside the 6 mile/hour marker.
www.geicontracting.com • info@geicontracting.com
410-477-6887 8906 Avenue B, Sparrows Point, MD 21219
WATERFRONT GUIDE 2014
9
Oh Dam! How can we help the Bay The Conowingo Dam is set about 10 miles upstream from Havre de Grace, Maryland, in the northern part of the Chesapeake Bay, linking Cecil and Harford Counties and spanning the meandering Susquehanna River. Now more than 80 years old, the dam is suffering from major sediment buildup in its reservoir, which could potentially destroy the bay’s ecological system unless a solution is found. “Addressing the sediment behind the Conowingo Dam and its impacts on the Chesapeake Bay is one of Maryland’s highest priorities,” says Bruce Michael, director of the Maryland Department of Natural Resources’s Resource Assessment Service. The dam was constructed between 1926 and 1928 by the Philadelphia Electric Company (PECO), which hired 3,800 employees to complete the project. It was built
By: Olivia Schleicher
to produce hydroelectric power, a low-cost way to provide power to rural communities in the early 20th century. In June of 1972, Hurricane Agnes dumped more than 20 inches of rainfall on the regions surrounding the Susquehanna River and caused major flooding. As a result, about 20 million tons of sediment poured through the Conowingo Dam into the bay, killing marine life such as rockfish, American shad, and oysters. After the hurricane, the dam needed major repairs. Doug Myers Originally built as a gravity dam that was held in place by its own weight, the facility was anchored into bedrock via wire tendons post-Agnes. This provided the additional support the dam needed to continue producing power. The dam currently generates 1.6 million megawatt hours of electricity annually, powering about 159,000 households and prevent-
“The Chesapeake Bay Foundation supports strong water-quality protection measures in the relicensing of Susquehanna dams.”
10
MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE County
ing an estimated 6.5 million tons of greenhouse gas emissions from entering the atmosphere each year. But even with the upgrades that have been made to the dam, sediment buildup continues to be a major concern. The Conowingo Dam can only hold 200 million pounds of sediment, and is currently at nearly 85 percent of this capacity. Sediment from construction sites, farm waste, and roadside runoff all winds up in the dam’s reservoir. An increase in catastrophic weather events over the past decade has caused the river to surge more often than it historically had been, and because there is so much sediment built up behind the dam, the sediment gets churned up and eventually pours through the dam gates into the Chesapeake Bay. Nitrogen and phosphorous from farm runoff bind to sediment particles and help feed the algae blooms that kill much of the plant and animal life in our waters. Currently, the Conowingo Dam is operated by the Susquehanna Electric Company, part of Exelon Energy Corporation of Chicago. Exelon’s current license with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) expires on September 1, 2014, and they are negotiating a new 46-year license that includes a sediment management plan. “The Chesapeake
Bay Foundation supports strong water-quality protection measures in the relicensing of Susquehanna dams,” says Doug Myers, Maryland Senior Scientist of the leading advocacy group the Chesapeake Bay Foundation. “It will take local efforts by all sectors and jurisdictions to address the Chesapeake’s water quality problems. When that job is done, the bay will be clean. Pointing fingers at another state or sector just delays success for everyone.”
A three-year, $1.4 million dollar study is currently being conducted by the Lower Susquehanna River Watershed Assessment. “The state, in partnership with the Army Corps of Engineers, is nearing completion of the assessment, exploring sediment management options and costs,” says Bruce Michael. “The results will provide decision makers with a framework for maintaining a healthy Bay once the watershed jurisdictions have met their nutrient and sediment load allocations. A draft report should be available for public comment during the summer of 2014.”
WATERFRONT GUIDE 2014
11
anchorages
boat ramp locations
Baltimore County has many secluded rivers and coves for anchoring that can be found among tree-lined wawaterways with homes that range from quaint cottages to large rambling esestates. Marine facilities abound, many within walking distance to shopping and dining. Yet, you are still within easy reach of the open Bay and many more popular boating destinations.
Baltimore County can be a pleasant diverdiver sion, offering many opportunities for peace and solitude, great choices for dock and dines, or a family weekend at Hart-Miller Island. The creeks of Baltimore County are ideal for a day of fishing or just relaxing.
Old Road Bay
Dark Head Creek
Bear Breek (55 ft bridge)
Hopkins Creek
Chink Creek
Sue Creek
Bullneck Creek
Rocky Point
Lynch Cove
Hart-Miller Island
Back River
Greenhill Cove
Seneca Creek
North Point Creek
Galloway Creek
Jones Creek
Frog Mortar Creek
The Chesapeake Bay can be easily accessed at any of these public boat ramp locations within Baltimore County parks.
You can enjoy being on the water during your favorite season and still feel like you’re “away from it all.”
Real Estate Professionals, Inc. Baltimore County Waterfront
Skip Tolley 410-935-7500 518 Eastern Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21221
captainwaterfront.com
The Land Of Pleasant Living!
Cox’s Point Park on Back River (Essex) One two-lane boat launch Vessel Size*: Large 410-887-0255
Inverness Park on Bear Creek (Dundalk) One two-lane boat ramp Vessel Size*: Large 410-887-7529
Rocky Point Park on Back River (Essex)
Turner Station Park on Peachorchard Cove (Dundalk)
Deep water two-lane ramp and shallow two-lane ramp Vessel Size*: Large 410-887-3873
Four large vessels boat ramps Vessel Size*: Large 410-887-7155
Southwest Area Park on Patapsco River (Lansdowne) Shallow draft boats only Vessel Size*: Small 410-887-1453
Wilson Point Park on Dark Head Creek (Middle River) One two-lane boat ramp Vessel Size*: Large 410-887-0234
*Vessel Size is intended as a general reference to ramp capacity. Generally, vessels less than 16 feet in length are considered small and those greater than 16 feet are large. Ramps at these parks open daily year-round at 6 a.m. All boaters are asked to be out of the parks by the closing time posted at the ramp. Ramp closing times: November, December, January, February and March, 5:30 p.m. April, May, September and October, 8 p.m. June, July and August, 8:30 p.m.
Merritt Point Park on Bull Neck Creek (Dundalk) One two-lane boat ramp Vessel Size*: Large 410-887-7155
Baltimore County does not charge a fee or require a permit to use the Chesapeake Bay access ramps. There is a $5 trailer paring fee at Rocky Point from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day.
Experience Life On The Water
On Beautiful Sue Creek Off Middle River Family Owned & Operated
Full Service Marina
Hi-n-Dry, Calm & Protected
Discount Marine Mart
Open 7 days a week - Land or Sea
Brokerage & Boat Sales Helpful & Friendly to Buyers & Sellers We will “Aggressively Market” your Boat Jim High
Bill Cox
Brenda Wilmoth
MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE COuNTy
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
in the calm serenity of Sue Creek!
Weekend raft-ups fill Sue Creek all summer long this is a great time for the family to try S U p ! INTRODUCTORY SAVINGS COUPON MAY 1st ‘til SEPT 30th, 2014
Mention this coupon with reservation
20% off
2 boards for 2 hours
FREE T-SHIRT FOR EACH PERSON Located at Baltimore Boating Center
410-687-2000
2015 Turkey Point Road
www.balTiMoREboaTingcEnTER.coM
Call ahead for reservation!
2015 Turkey Point Rd., Essex, MD 21221 12
Experience
WATERFRONT GuIDE 2014
410-687-2000
13
Returning The Mighty Oyster To Its Former Glory By: Sarah Walker
What you can do: 1. Eat oysters. Eating oysters supports local business and the regional economy, and also helps reinforce the importance of oysters in the environment and heritage of the region. And they taste great. In Maryland, there are over 50 oyster farms and growers ready to provide delicious, local food choices. By supporting these local businesses you give back to the Bay.
2. Recycle oyster shell. Help oyster restoration by recycling your oyster shells. If you are serving oysters at home (and we hope you are) please bring your used shell to one of Oyster Recovery Partnership’s (ORP) public drop off facilities. They are posted at our website. If you are dining out, visit a participating Shell Recycling Alliance member or encourage your favorite restaurant to become a member.
3. Consider a financial donation. By donating to the ORP you can help us build an oyster reef in a Chesapeake Bay oyster sanctuary and continue our important long-range work to restore oysters and the Chesapeake Bay. a. Text OYSTER to 80077 to make a $10 donation to the ORP. b. Visit oysterrecovery.org to learn more, join our newsletter, or donate online. c. Follow us on Facebook and Twitter.
For such a seemingly humble creature, oysters throughout history have held in their rugged shells the balance of life and death, love and war, passion and seduction, wealth and ruin. Chesapeake Bay oysters have provided a food source for Americans from Colonial times until today, feeding hungry families during the Great Depression, even inciting bloody battles during the Oyster Wars of the 1800s. They provided a reliable income for generations of watermen, yet later forced many off the water as overharvesting and oyster diseases devastated their once expansive populations. While rumored to have aphrodisiac qualities, oysters are mostly loved for their delicate flavors, imparting a kiss of the estuarial waters in which they are grown. Oysters have existed for millions of years, filtering our planet’s waters, providing habitat for masses of other marine species, and protecting coastlines from aggressive storms and ocean surges. As filter feeders, oysters are the “kidneys” of the Chesapeake Bay, cleaning waters by consuming algae and nitrates and sifting out silt
14
and sediment. One adult oyster can filter up to 50 gallons of water a day, so when oysters were plentiful the quantity of water in the Chesapeake Bay could be filtered in a matter of days; now this process takes years. At the height of the oyster production and consumption in the Bay, oyster harvests exceeded 10 million bushels a year. However, after years of overharvesting during the last century and further damage from disease, habitat loss, and poor water quality, the current population hovers at one percent of its historic peak. With that in mind, twenty years ago the Oyster Recovery Partnership (ORP), a Maryland non-profit, was commissioned as a coalition of allies dedicated to restoring the Chesapeake Bay oyster. Since 1994, the ORP has been actively working to reverse the downward trend of the oyster population by leading large-scale restoration projects to plant hundreds of millions of oysters into the Chesapeake Bay. ORP plans, promotes and implements science-based and sustainable shellfish restoration, aquaculture, wild fishery activities, and a large network
MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE County
of shell recycling to protect our environment, support our economy and preserve our cultural heritage. As a result of this successful partnership, nearly 5 billion oysters have been planted on 1,600 acres of oyster reefs and 30,000 bushels of shell have been recycled to provide homes for new oysters. Years ago, oyster shell was used to make roads and mortar for homes, but oyster shell is now a vital part of the restoration process; scientists need recycled shells to raise hatchery oysters to plant on oyster reefs throughout the bay. The shells provide the best material for baby oysters to attach to as they grow. Given the importance of and shortage of shell, the organization started a Shell Recycling Alliance to help restaurants, caterers and seafood distributors from the mid-Atlantic region recycle oyster shell. ORP conducts weekly shell recycling routes to reclaim and reuse oyster shells from restaurants in Baltimore, Washington D.C., Annapolis and the Eastern Shore and the public can drop off shell at many county landfills. The program has grown from 21 restaurants in 2010 to more than 200 in 2014, becoming the largest shell recycling program in the nation. In 2013, ORP helped the State of Maryland pass legislation to incentivize shell recycling by offering a $1 tax credit to Maryland-based business and citizens for each bushel of shell recycled. To date the Shell Recycling Alliance has recycled over 30,000 bushels of oyster shell, enough for homes for 150 million oysters. ORP’s restoration impact has exponentially increased in recent
years. ORP is currently working on the largest oyster restoration project ever attempted. Restoration efforts are underway on 200 acres (goal is 370 acres) in the Harris Creek Oyster Sanctuary on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. In 2013, the University of Maryland Horn Point Laboratory Oyster Hatchery produced a record 1.2 billion native oysters (spat) in Maryland, the first time that any hatchery in the nation has produced more than one billion Eastern Oysters in a single season. Beyond sanctuary restoration, Oyster Recovery Partnership is actively assisting and promoting Maryland-based shellfish aquaculture. Farm-raised oysters are a restorative product providing consumers with a sustainable and local seafood option. ORP has training programs to support watermen in producing and raising their own oysters on leased Chesapeake Bay bottom. Ultimately however, it is citizens that have the biggest impact on improving the health of the Chesapeake Bay. We need help to restore an often overlooked but ecologically vital invertebrate: the oyster.
Baltimore Restaurants Shell Recycling Program Participants ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■
Bo Brooks Cafe Hon Canton Dockside Christopher Daniel Restaurant City Café Gertrude’s Restaurant at the BMA Hellas Restaurant and Lounge Jimmy’s Famous Seafood John Steven Koopers L.P. Steamers Libations McCormick & Schmick - Balt Mo’s Fisherman’s Wharf Mo’s Neighborhood Bar & Grill Mo’s Seafood and Pasta Factory Mo’s Towson Mt. Washington Tavern Nicks Fish House and Grill Nicks Seafood (Cross St Mkt) Ocean Pride The Oceanaire Oyster Bay Grille Phillips Seafood Riptide Royal Sonesta Harbor Court Rusty Scupper Ryan’s Daughter Ryleighs Oyster Federal Hill Ryleigh’s Oyster Hunt Valley Slainte Superior Catering by MM and Sons Ten Ten Thames Street Oyster House The Capital Grille The Chesapeake The Prime Rib Woodberry Kitchen
PAUL’S REPAIRS, INC. marine service
We Buy Boats & Motors
Boat & Trailer Storage Many Pre-Owned Boats Available Priced to Sell! Offers & Trades Accepted!
Aluminum Jon Boats 10’ to 20’ Trailers
www.paulsrepairs.com
WATERFRONT GUIDE 2014
15
let’s go fishing Fishing piers are located all throughout the Baltimore County waterfront. The Baltimore County Recreation & Parks Department built these fishing piers on tidal waters. The parks are open from dawn to dusk. Please verify park hours by calling the park office.
Chesterwood Park 2200 Chesterwood Rd. Dundalk, MD 21222 410-887-7155
OWEN SAYS
Fort Howard Park 9500 North Point Rd. Sparrows Point, MD 21219 410-887-7529
Hawthorne/Midthorne Park Whitehorn Way & Coralthorn Rd. Middle River, MD 21220 410-887-0234
Inverness Park 2025 Inverness Rd. Dundalk, MD 21222 410-887-7529
Cox’s Point Park 820 Riverside Dr. Essex, MD 21221 410-887-0255
Merritt Point Park 7800 Dunmanway Dundalk, MD 21222
Stansbury Park 7880 Stansbury Rd. Dundalk, MD 21222 410-887-7155
Turner Station Park 23 Rayme Rd. Dundalk, MD 21222 410-887-7155
Watersedge Park
6600 North Point Rd. Sparrows Point, MD 21219 410-887-7529
North Point State Park
8820 Bullneck Rd. Dundalk, MD 21222 410-887-7155
Edgemere, MD 21219 410-477-0757
Wilson Point Park
Fleming Community Center & Park
Rocky Point Park
Edgemere Senior Center & Park
641 Main St. Dundalk, MD 21222 410-887-7155
mAkE A SplASh and BUY A BOAT
2200 Rocky Point Rd. Essex, MD 21221 410-887-3873
950 Beech Rd. Middle River, MD 21220 410-887-0234
• Slips Available • Floating Docks • Lift Slips • Pump Out Service • Haul Out Service • Full Service Ships Store
Parts And Certified Service For:
Volvo Penta • MerCruiser • Mercury Outboards
New Boat Sales • Used Boat Sales • Brokerage
10% OFF
Maryland’s Exclusive Dealer For “Premier Pontoons” The Only Pontoon Boat Built For The Rough Waters Of The Chesapeake Bay (when using the PTX Tube)
16
MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE COuNTy
Liquor Store Open 7 Days A Week! Lottery & Keno
Weekends: Pit Beef and “Build Your Own” Bloody Mary Bar 410-391-4441
VacuFlush Systems
www.essexboatsales.com
(410) 686-3435
1755 hilltop Ave. Baltimore, mD
Brewer’s Landing
BAR & GRILL
On the Waterfront • 801 Woodrow Avenue, Essex, MD
Open Daily 10 a.m. to 2 a.m. Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner 10 a.m. to 11 p.m.
MaryLanD STyLe STeaMeD CrabS aLL year rOUnD Mon-Fri starting @ 4 p.m. - Sat starting @ 2 p.m., Sun starting @ 12 p.m.
Crab Carry OUT aVaILabLe Call for availability
raw Oysters in Season Soft Crab Sandwiches
443-231-5037
www.tradewindsmarina.com
Happy Hour, Monday thru Friday 3 til 6 Six beers on tap - large selection of kraft beers
When You Mention This Ad
412 Armstrong Road Middle River, MD 21220
410-335-7000
Serving Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner Daily Specials!
Family Owned by Terry & Beverly Holt 402 Back River Neck Road
• Clean, modern marina • Full service • Travel lift lOOk FOr • Gated, secure facility FAcEBOOk SpEciAlS • Winter storage
email: essexboats@aol.com
The Home For “Cobalt Boats” Since 1997
Complete Marine Services
SPECIAL SLIP RATE foR nEw CuSTomERS
Tempo Lounge
WATERFRONT GuIDE 2014
★ Dock & Dine - 5 Piers, 1 Floating Dock ★ Indoor & Outdoor Seating Daily ★ 14 Flat Screen TVs bucket of beers ★ Pool Tables Specials! ★ Live Music & DJs
www.brewersLanding.net 17
go ashore and explore Baltimore County
boat washing facts
While nothing beats a fabulously sunny day on the water in Baltimore County, sometimes venturing on land is a nice break. When things are getting dull aboard your boat, visit some of these locations for a change of pace.
Heritage Museum of Essex & Middle River
Recreation
Did You Know?
5156 Eastern Blvd. Essex, MD 21221 410-574-6934 Hours: Sun, 1pm-4pm
Rocky Point Golf Course 1935 Back River Neck Rd. Essex, MD 21221 410-887-0215
• As part of state and federal efforts to improve water quality, boatyards are required to have a General Discharge Permit from the State.
Historical Museums
AMC White Marsh at the Avenue
Ballestone‑Stansbury House 1935 Back River Neck Rd. Essex, MD 21221 410‑887‑0218 ballestonestansburyhouse.org Hours: Sun, during the summer
The Fire Museum of Maryland 1301 York Rd., Lutherville, MD 21093 410‑321‑7500 firemuseummd.org Hours: May, Sat 10am-4pm June, July, Aug Wed-Sat 10am-4pm Sept-Dec Sat 10am-4pm
Glenn L. Martin Maryland Aviation Museum 701 Wilson Point Rd., Hangar 5, Suite 531, Middle River, MD 21220 410–682–6122 Hours: Wed-Sat, 11am-3pm (except holidays)
Hampton National Historic Site 535 Hampton Ln. Towson, MD 21286 410‑823‑1309 nps.gov/hamp Hours: Fri-Sat, 10am-4pm
Sparrows Point Country Club
Movie Theaters
919 Wise Ave. Baltimore, MD 21222 410-477-1500
8141 Honeygo Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21236 410-933-9428 amctheatres.com
Stansbury Golf & Sports Park 7900 Stansbury Rd. Dundalk, MD 21222 410-282-6600
Bengies Drive‑In Theatre 3417 Eastern Blvd. Middle River, MD 21220 410‑687‑5627 bengies.com 7938 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, MD 21224 443-216-2195 eastpointmovies10.com
Public Libraries
8125 Honeygo Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21236 theavenueatwhitemarsh.com
• Bottom wash water must be professionally tested several times a year, if discharged to state waters
• Boatyards will also be requiring boat owners and their outside contractors to follow important rules.
Carroll Island Shopping Center
Changes in the Boatyard
162 Carroll Island Rd Middle River, MD 21220 cordishleasing.com/carrollisland
• Because of the limits set in the Permit, most boatyards will have to
Essex Branch
Eastpoint Mall
1716 Merritt Blvd. Dundalk, MD 21222 410‑887‑7255
Perry Hall Branch 9685 Honeygo Blvd. Perry Hall, MD 21128 410‑887‑5195
Sollers Point Branch 323 Sollers Point Rd. Dundalk, MD 21222 410-877-2485
• Cost for hauling and washing boats are likely to increase as a result of these major changes.
The Avenue at White Marsh
Country Ridge Shopping Center
North Point Branch
• Some have already made these changes.
• Some marinas may stop washing boat bottoms as a result of the new requirements.
Hours at all locations: Mon-Thurs, 9am-9pm Fri-Sat 9am-5:30pm Sun, 1pm-5pm 1110 Eastern Blvd. Essex, MD 21221 410‑887‑0295
• The Permit sets strict limits on suspended solids, oil & grease, and dissolved metals (copper, zinc, and lead) found in bottom washing water if it is discharged to state waters.
• Boatyards will be installing expensive new equipment to collect the water in a tank, treat and recycle the water, or redirect the water to the sewer system.
• Boatyards prepared complex storm water plans to get the Permit and now check their storm water run-off four times a year.
Shopping Malls
East Point Movies 10
• The Permit controls bottom washing water and storm water run-off from boat repairs areas.
stop discharging boat wash water by March 1, 2015.
100 Back River Neck Rd. Essex, MD 21221 7839 Eastpoint Mall Baltimore, MD 21224 eastpointmall.com
Martin Plaza Shopping Center 1408 Martin Blvd. Middle River, Maryland 21220
Middlesex Shopping Center 1334 Eastern Blvd. Essex, MD 21221
White Marsh Mall 8200 Perry Hall Blvd Baltimore, MD 21236 whitemarshmall.com
Get the Facts • Enter “General Permit for Discharges from Marinas” in the search box at www.mde.maryland.gov • Maryland Clean Marina and Clean Boating Information www.dnr. maryland.gov/boating/cleanmarina • The Federal Clean Boating Act will impact boaters more directly in the future: http://water.epa.gov/ lawsregs/lawsguidance/cwa/vessel/ CBA/about.cfm
• Using filter fabric under boats, vacuum sanders, and tenting boats being blasted or sprayed will be required for customers and contractors.
FREE WITH EVERY SLIP Spectacular SunSetS
Superlative Service
Cruise home to Weaver’s and watch the sunset on a perfect day of boating. Weaver’s Marina is not just a place to dock your boat but a community of great folks who know how to kick back and enjoy. You get all the amenities you want in a first class facility without the “resort” prices.
At Weaver’s you get quality customer service from a professional staff who pay attention to details. Weaver’s Marine Service is your go-to yard for all aspects of boat care from trusted mechanical work to impeccable cosmetic design, fabrication and repair. • CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS • EXPERT RESTORATION • REPOWER EXPERTS
W
• MARINE STORE
WEAVER’S MARINE SERVICE
Home Of The Riverside Yacht Club
Family Owned FOr 69 years
www.weaversmarine.net • 730 Riverside Drive, Baltimore, MD 21221 • 410-686-4944 18
MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE County
WATERFRONT GUIDE 2014
19
Old vs. New Comparison Eurocopter 365N dauphin (Old) ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
Martin State Airport’s New Fleet By: Olivia Schleicher After 44 years of continuous service, the Maryland State Police Aviation Command located at Martin State Airport in Middle River has upgraded their helicopter fleet. The state of Maryland purchased ten AW-139 helicopters for $126 million. The ten new helicopters will replace the current 20-year-old fleet of 11 Eurocopter 365N Dauphin helicopters. The AW-139 is currently used throughout the world in Ireland, Canada, Norway, Italy, the US Customs Border Patrol, the Los Angeles City Fire Department, and the New Jersey State Police. "The AW-139 helicopter provides state-of -the-art equipment combined with the modern safety features and improved cabin area, allowing enhanced patient clinical treatment," states Lieutenant Walter Kerr, Helicopter Operations Commander of the Maryland State Police Aviation Command. The Maryland State Police medevac program started back in March of 1970 and has since flown over 140,000 patients to one of Maryland's network of trauma and specialty care hospitals. Some of the missions that new AW-139's have taken part of is the Naval Yard Shooting in late 2013, along with the Columbia Mall shooting in January 2014. They were on "stand by" and used their protection equipment to help clear the mall after the event. They also used the hoist for a rescue at Patapsco State Park earlier this year. For a swift transition to the new
Agusta Westland 139 (AW-139) NEW ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆ ◆
Waterfront Dining all Year long.
20
also has a dynamic automated flight control system which will ensure a safer and more efficient flight. The helicopter features the newest avionics and safety equipment including terrain awareness warning systems, night vision compatibilities, cockpit voice and video recorders, radar altimeters, and advanced instrument flight rating capabilities. The new AW-139 are the fastest helicopters in its class providing more reliability, safety features and capabilities for current and future Maryland rescue missions.
MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE County
54’8” in length Maximum Speed 170 mph Rotor Blades: 5 Pilots: 2 Maximum Patient Weight: 600 lbs Right side ALL patient loading
sensational sunsets are our specialtY.
Enjoy our full menu of seafood and American fare served by our gracious staff.
helicopters, pilots and flight paramedics had 9 weeks of extensive training on the new aircraft requirements and features along with up to date medical equipment. Some of the new medical equipment that was not in their previous fleet includes LifeBlanket patient packaging system, backpack kits, folding backboard/ extrication kit, Kendrick pole traction splint, SAM splints, LED LyfeTimer, King Vision video laryngoscope, Warmed IV fluids, new survival kit and life raft. Along with a 57% increase in cabin space to optimize space for better patient care and treatment, the AW-139
44’4” in length Maximum Speed 165 mph Rotor blades: 4 Pilots: 1 Maximum Patient Weight: 500 lbs Left side primary patient loading
Join us a celebrate the end of a perfect day on the water.
happY hour Monday thru Wednesday 3 til close Thursday and Friday 3 til 6 Saturday 12 til 4 Drink Specials and Half Price Appetizers
Music
river Watch Marina offers 110 transients and year round slips. Free customer docking is available during business hours.
207 Nanticoke Road Middle River, MD 21221
Thursday - 7:00 til 11:00 Dancing Under the Moonlight Party Friday - 5:30 til 8:30 Caribbean Rum Party with live Steel Drum Band Friday & Saturday Night - 9:30 til 1:30 Sunday - 2:00 til 9:00 The Original Sunday Funday, often imitated but never duplicated.
planning a partY? We will make your special event memorable. Indoor and outdoor areas with a variety of menu and bar options are available.
RIVER WATCH RESTAURANT & MARINA 410-687-1422
www.riverwatchrestaurant.com
WATERFRONT GUIDE 2014
21
boat bites
Come for the food, Stay for the fun!
Check out some of Baltimore County’s favorite appetizers
Experience the finest in waterfront dining, all year long. Our menu offers luscious specialties for lunch and dinner and a unique selection of icy cocktails to sip while you enjoy soft, summer breezes and spectacular sunsets!
• Daily food & drink specials (open 7 days a week) CRABBY FRIES
FRIED GREEN TOMATOES
Long Beach Restaurant & Tavern 410-335-9444 LongBeachRestaurant.net
Sunset Cove 410-630-2031 SunsetCoveMD.com
Located on Dark Head Creek in Wilson Point 1110 Beech Drive, Middle River, Maryland 21220
• Covered deck for outdoor dining • Live entertainment
Dock & Dine
(410) 238-0080
Set your GPS to LAT 39° 19.16, LONG 76° 25.33
www.carsonscreekside.com
Visit baltimoreyachtclub.org for current hours and prices
LOADED BLOODY MARY Tempo Lounge 410-391-4441 thetempolounge.com Baltimore Yacht Club monitors VHF channels 16 and 72
BLACKENED ChICKEN BRuSChETTA Carson’s Creekside Restaurant & Lounge 410-238-0080 CarsonsCreekside.com 22
COLOSSAL CRAB PRETzEL
Fuel Dock Open 7 Days a Week. Call 410-682-2310 for hours.
Conveniently located at the entrance of Sue Creek, off Middle River
Brewer’s Landing Bar & Grill 443-231-5037 BrewersLanding.net MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE
Six Dispensers for Quick Service
Longitude: 76° 23’8” W Latitude: 39°17’3” N WATERFRONT GuIDE 2014
23
24
MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE COuNTy
WATERFRONT GuIDE 2014
25
At Bill’s Yacht Basin Miller’s Island
roWBoat
Marina Reservations Exclusive Discounts Cruise Planning Towing Insurance
Willie’s Dock Bar
Why go to the beach when you can come to the Island?
NOW ENClOsEd dECK & FUll KITCHEN! 9033 Cuckold Point Rd, Miller’s Island
How The Conowingo Dam Impacts The Chesapeake Bay
In 2014, two key events could lead to eventual improvements at the dam. The first is the conclusion of the three year study entitled the “Lower Susquehanna River Watershed Assessment”. Part of this study is the identification of sediment management strategies. These strategies could become a part of the second event. The Excelon power company, owner of the dam, has applied with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission for re-licensing to continue to operate the power plant. State and Federal input into the process could result in Excelon’s participation in the sediment strategy.
Satellite image of the Chesapeake Bay taken by NASA on 9/12/11 26
All Chesapeake Bay loving parties are encouraged to contact their Federal and State legislators to urge them to support the cleanup effort of the Bay’s number one pollutant source. For more information please read the feature story on page 10. MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE COuNTy
410-477-5137
FAMILY OWNED FOR OVER 64 YEARS
It’s a staycation every day at
Sunset Cove!
Since 1928 the Conowingo Dam, on the Susquehanna River, has been and continues to be a valuable source of hydroelectric power to the mid-Atlantic region. In the past the dam and the reservoir behind the dam have trapped sediments and other pollutants flowing down the Susquehanna. These pollutants originate from as far away as New York. As the reservoir has filled, this function has been diminishing.
Susquehanna River Conowingo Dam Water flowing over the dam is now the largest pollutant to the Bay
Floating Docks with Finger Piers
• Open for lunch & dinner (Thursday - Sunday) • Live Entertainment • Convenient by land or sea • Package Goods, Ice and more • HIGH & DRY STORAGE
Making Boating Easy www.marinalife.com
Your Gateway to the Chesapeake
• Waterfront dining • Tiki Bar • Weekly food and drink specials • Happy Hour Monday-Friday 11am to 5pm • Live music • Private parties and catering • Open 7 days year round for lunch and dinner
A casual restaurant serving exceptional food from fresh local seafood to quality steaks and traditional-style hand made pizzas.
• Private party room • Catering
Waterfront dining on Hopkins Creek 3408 Red Rose Farm Rd, Baltimore, MD 21220
410-630-2031 • www.SunsetCovemd.com WATERFRONT GuIDE 2014
203 Nanticoke Road, Essex, MD 21221 443-559-9158 27
MTABC Photo Contest Winners All first place winners received a $100 Gift Card to a local waterfront restaurant in Baltimore County.
Waterfront Venue • Winner: Sunset Cove Sunset, by Lynn Fisher • Runner Up: America! by Matt Baumgartnerr
Experience Real Boating in Middle River Maryland
convenientlY locateD in MiDDle river,
a tributary of the Chesapeake Bay, Long Beach Marina is a 327-slip facility with a beautiful view of Frog Mortar Creek. Long Beach Marina is a full service, familyoriented marina specializing in the storage, maintenance, repair and sale of powerboats. Our marina is close to the Baltimore Inner Harbor, Rock Hall and Fairlee Creek.
Cruising On Your Boat • Winner: Nick Owens cruising on Middle River, by Devyn Owens • Runner Up: Kids hanging on Hart-Miller Island, by Jon Skardas
• • • • • • • • • • •
Pets On The Water • Winner: Grady, Boston Terrier, by Rob Hill • Runner Up: Maggie Mae, Chesapeake Bay Retriever, by Karen Wynn
Ship’s Store Boat Ramp Swimming Pool Over 300 Peaceful Boat Slips Transient Slips Available Showers and Toilet Facilities Dry Dinghy Storage Pump-out Friendly Staff to Assist You! Picnic Area Floating Drive-On Wave Runner Docks
Fuel Dock:
SlipS:
Open year round from 8am till 7pm. Open till dusk Friday-Sunday during the summer.
We offer transient slips and annual slip rentals! Open slips range in size from 20’ to over 50’
•
•
Offering diesel and gasoline
April 1st
7 days a week
• • •
Reasonable pricing Two diesel pumps Fuel dock store
Free pump-out service for slip holders. Note: stabilizer, fuel additives, two-stroke oil and engine oil is conveniently available in the fuel dock store. Please call or email us for pricing at longbeachmarina@ aol.com
Annual contracts are effective
•
Holding tank pump-outs are provided free of charge to annual slip holders
• • • • • • • •
Over 300 slips Power boats to over 50’ Deep water up to 8’ Laundry service 30 and 50 Amp service available Offering block and cube ice Ample parking Wireless internet access
Boat YarD ServiceS:
Long Beach Marina offers full mechanical repair and maintenance, 30 Ton haulout service, prop and shaft work, hull waxing, bottom painting and other general yard work. Full winterization service is offered along with a winter dry storage package. We only use non-toxic antifreeze for winterizing and metal jack-stands are used to support the winter dry storage boats here at Long Beach Marina. Do-it-yourself dry storage and winter storage rates are also available upon request. Email us with any questions or to inquire about our rates at longbeachmarina@aol.com
LONG BEACH MARINA 800 Chester Road • Middle River, Maryland 21220 410-335-8602 www.longbeachmarinaonline.com 28
MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE C COuNTy
WATERFRONT GuIDE 2014
29
SLIPS AVAILABLE - MINUTES TO THE BAY!
Baltimore Raven Fan Wins Boat!
◆ Ship’s Store ◆ WiFi Access ◆ Floating & Fixed Piers ◆ Swimming Pool ◆ Fuel Dock & Pump Out ◆ 30-Ton Travel Lift ◆ Certified Technicians
Porter’s Seneca Marina offers full mechanical repair and maintenance. Our skilled technicians combined have over 80 years experience. From gel coat and blister repair to custom fiberglass, our technicians can do it all. Give us a call today for a free estimate.
We Fix Them All On Sunday January 26, 2014, at the Baltimore Boat Show, Dave Ruskey was the grand prize winner of the Baltimore Football Fan Boat Raffle and won a Raven themed classic 1986 Chris Craft 222 Stinger. The newly revamped vessel had been profes-
918 Seneca Park Rd., Middle River, MD 21220
sionally restored in 2013, featuring a 2011 330 HP FWC engine and 2013 dual Axle Venture trailer. Runners up: Carolina Skiff, Jim Wlouznewski, Mort Schulman won an iPod touch. All proceeds for the raffle benefitted Pathfinders for Autism.
Come See Us For Your Summer Fun!
A special thanks to our two major contributors: Beacon Light Marina and M&M Boat Sales. Without their help – this raffle would not have been successful!
On Back River, three miles from Hart-Miller Island
All new facilities Family owned and operated – Come join our family!
SERVICE CENTER & MARINA • Full Service Marina • Slips & Lift Slips up to 34’ • Secure Gated Facility
REPOWER CENTER • Specializing in Mercury & MerCruiser
• Swim in our tropical, heated pool • Climate-controlled bathroom & showers. Heated floors. Free Laundry • Cabana room with kitchen and big screen TV. Cook out, steam crabs, relax, have fun hanging with the family by the pool. • Free Wi-Fi • No speed limit to the bay
NEw & USEd BOAT SAlES CONSIGNMENT SAlES
Increase your boat’s value and performance while never scrubbing or bottom painting again. No lines to tie, untie or adjust… just simply push a button to raise and lower your lift. We currently have over 30 boat lifts for boats to 40’. New lifts going in yearly, so stay with us and take the work out of boating.
Family Owned & Operated - 3 Generations
FuLL MeChaniCaL ServiCeS • Boat, Motor, Trailer • aBYC Certified
I get my lift at West Shore Yacht Center
DiSCOunT Marine ParTS
Service Center & Marina
600 Riverside Drive, Essex MD
410-686-1500
30
www.riversidemarine.com
West Shore Yacht Center
White Marsh Sales Center 11051 Pulaski Hwy 410-335-1500/800-448-6872 MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE COuNTy
Winter store on your lift- no need to haul out
1100 East Riverside Avenue, Essex, MD 21221
410-686-6998 • www.westshoreyachtcenter.com WATERFRONT GuIDE 2014
31
family activities
family activities
What’s SUP? See A Drive-In Movie
Go Kayaking Do you enjoy boating? Why not try kayaking! This simple, affordable recreational activity can be fun for the entire family. Shallow Creek Kayaks (410-852-2477 shallowcreekkayaks. com), offers single and tandem kayaks for all ages plus all of the boat-
By: Anna Barthelme ing accessories needed for your next fun-filled kayaking adventure. For a maximum fee of $75, they provide all the necessary equipment including paddles and safety accessories and will deliver within a 30-mile radius of Shallow Creek (Ft. Howard, MD).
And, launching from Shallow Creek is FREE. In addition, guided swimming and fishing tours on Shallow Creek are offered and arrangements can be made for group parties, reunions and retreats. Just bring your swim trunks and a smile- the rest is taken care of!
Search For Hidden Treasure Dig up your inner Huckleberry Finn and explore the world of geocaching! A thrilling real world, outdoor treasure hunting game using GPS- enabled devices suitable for adults and children of all ages. It’s easy - participants navigate to a specific set of coordinates and hunt to find the geocache (container) hidden at that location. Geocaches vary greatly in size and appearance. In the field you will see everything from large, clear plastic containers to film canisters to a fake rock with a secret compartment. Geocaches are found all over the world! You can search for caches
by location or by GC Code (a unique code associated with each cache listing) from the homepage, Hide & Seek page or advanced search (geocaching.com). Define your search results by the difficulty of find so your little explorers can participate in all the fun. Start your adventure today- register on geocaching.com and search using your zip code. Choose any geocache from the list and enter the coordinates into your GPS device. When you find your hidden treasure, sign the logbook and return the geocache to its original location and repeat!
32
MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE County
It’s Middle River Stand-Up Paddle Board Rentals (MR SUP) on Sue Creek. This is the perfect sport to keep teens and ‘tweens active and happy. The MR SUP Shack (410-6872000), located at Baltimore Boating
Center, is open to the public from May to October offering paddle board rentals. Experience the calm and quiet corners of Sue Creek waters while mastering this watersport with the entire family.
Real Estate Professionals, Inc. Baltimore County Waterfront
We Know What You
Want! Skip Tolley 410-935-7500 518 Eastern Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21221
captainwaterfront.com
Call Us Today! Experience Life On The Water
Pack up the kids and pick a flick. Spring of 2014 marks the 59th season for Bengie’s Drive-In Theatre (410687-5627, bengies.com). This very popular Middle River outdoor theater is home to the largest movie screen in the USA. Make sure you bring the car with a working radio in order to tune in, their state-of-the-art FM broadcast system will impress you (AM is available as well for convenience). Bengie’s features triple showings on almost every Friday and Saturday night, classic cartoons, in-car heaters and dusk till’ dawn shows! Admission is cheap and the theater offers a huge variety of goods and snacks including popcorn, ice cream, caramel apples and even bug spray for those extra sticky nights. If you want to save some money you can also bring outside snacks for the family for only $10 a car. The operating schedule changes with the sunset so make sure you get there just before the sun goes down to avoid lines. Well…what are you waiting for? Get on over to Bengie’s, hon!
Professional Yacht Maintenance Mobile Marine Services
• Specialize in complete refurbishment projects • Fall lay-up • Spring commissioning • Pre-purchase surveys • Fiberglass/gelcoat repair • Marine coatings- polyurethanes, varnishes, sealers, caulking
443.655.2784 • pymservice@yahoo.com
WATERFRONT GUIDE 2014
33
we remember The Marine Trade Association of Baltimore County family would like to remember those who passed away in 2013. Their contributions and relationships with the Baltimore County waterfront community will be remembered forever.
Janet M. High October 11, 1952 - October 21, 2013
blossomed at the age of 13 when her family bought Baltimore Boating Center in 1965. Janet was an avid boater and brought her 35-year RN nursing degree to the water. She cruised the waters performing physicals for many of the boat races along the Bay. Her free spirit and commitment to her family, career and love for the water will remain with us forever.
Louis F. Markel
Janet was the eldest of the five children of Jim and Doris High. Her love for the Chesapeake Bay waterfront
June 30, 1941 - November 23, 2013 Lou Markel owned and operated Markel’s Boat Yard off of North Point Creek in Edgemere. His parents, Louis and Dorothy Markel, opened the boatyard in 1941. Lou worked for the US Defense Department until 1982 when he then took over full operations of the boatyard. He was a licensed charter boat captain and had a great passion for boating and fishing.
Lou served as the Millers Island-Edgemere Business Association secretary for 10 years. His hard work ethic and love for the boating community will never be forgotten.
We’re All About the Bay! • In print • On the web
• Monthly eNewsletter • Boat Show Seminars
See our destination feature about Middle River on our website
Chesapeake Bay MAGAZINE
BOATING AT ITS BEST
www.ChesapeakeBoating.net 410-263-2662 34
MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE County
WATERFRONT GUIDE 2014 MTABC CBM 1-8 2013.indd 1
2/9/13 11:54 AM
35
directory of services Accommodations Best Western Plus Hotel 5625 O’Donnell St. Baltimore, MD 21224 800-780-7234 Country Inn & Suites 8825 Yellow Brick Rd. Rosedale, MD 21237 443-772-5000 Hampton Inn 8225 Town Center Dr. White Marsh, MD 21236 410‑931‑2200 Hilton Garden Inn 5015 Campbell Blvd. White Marsh, MD 21236 410‑427‑0600 La Quinta Inn & Suites 4 Philadelphia Ct. Rosedale, MD 21237 410‑574‑8100
directory of services
Residence Inn 4980 Mercantile Rd. White Marsh, MD 21236 800-627-7468
Marine Trades Association of Maryland 410‑269‑0741 mtam.org
Super 8 Motel 98 Stemmers Run Rd. Essex, MD 21221 410-780-0030
Maryland Office of Tourism 1-866-639-3526 visitmaryland.org
Accounting
Car Rentals
Robert Liberto, CPA, PC 5430 Campbell Blvd Ste. 113 White Marsh, MD 21162 410-931-5010
Associations/Tourism Offices Baltimore County Tourism & Promotion 410‑887‑2849, enjoybaltimorecounty.com Marine Trades Association of Baltimore County 410‑687‑1002 mtabc.org
Enterprise Rent-A-Car 1201 Eastern Blvd. Essex, MD 21221 410- 682-6474
Churches Dundalk Calvary Baptist Church 7321 Manchester Rd 410-285-4129 cbcdundalk.org Dundalk United Methodist Church 6903 Mornington Rd. 410-284-4818 dundalkumc.org
Essex
Hope Evangelical Lutheran Church 1901 Middleborough Rd. 410-686-7587 hopeelca.org
St. Matthew’s Lutheran Church 3260 Red Rose Farm Rd. 410-335-4210 stmatthewbowleysquarters.org
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel (Roman Catholic) 1706 Old Eastern Ave. 410-686-4972 olmcmd.org
Financial Services
St. Stephen’s AME Church 1601 Old Eastern Ave. 410-686-9392 ststephensame.org
Bank of America 1203 Windlass Dr. Middle River, MD 21220 410‑686‑7130
Back River United Methodist Church 544 Back River Neck Rd. 410-686-4195 backriverumc.com
Middle River
Enterprise Rent‑A‑Car 9801 Pulaski Hwy. Middle River 410‑686‑4813
Middle River Baptist Church 610 Middle River Rd 410-686-8810 middleriver.org
First National Bank 1115 Merritt Blvd. Dundalk, MD 21222 410-285-5393
Enterprise Rent‑A‑Car 6902 Eastern Ave. Dundalk, MD 21224 410‑282‑4211
First Baptist Church of Essex 911 Mace Ave. 410-686-8499 firstbaptistessex.org
Orems United Methodist Church 1020 Orems Rd 410-687-9483 oremsumc.org
M&T Bank 809 Eastern Blvd. Essex, MD 21221 410‑686‑8823
Long Beach Restaurant & Tavern
MARINE REPAIR UNLIMITED • Full Service • Used Boat Sales • Stern Drive Specialists • Slips Available • Complete Parts & Accessories at Holly Neck Marina 2426 Holly Neck Rd, Essex, MD 21221 (410) 574-3988 • marinerepairun@verizon.net
Rooftop Tiki Bar Banquet Room Live Entertainment Liquor Store Open 7 Days Year Round Happy Hour 11am-6pm LongBeachRestaurant.net 818 Bowleys Quarters Rd, Middle River
410-335-9444 36
1st Mariner Bank 176 Carroll Island Rd. Middle River, MD 21220 410‑344‑0606
MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE County
NEW ownership!
SAME great location and amenities! Bring your boat and your family to the calm waters of our protected basin.
• State of the art floating piers • 110 deep water slips to 70’ • Bulkhead slips w/full length finger piers • Ships store • Full service • Personal watercraft docks
• Large swimming pool • Private bath house • Picnic tables w/grills • Slipholders lounge • Gated grounds • Minutes from I-95/695
CUTTER MARINA 1900 Old Eastern Avenue, Essex MD 21221 410-391-7245 Cutter Marina.com WATERFRONT GUIDE 2014
37
410
directory of services
directory of services
M&T Bank 5236 North Point Blvd Sparrows Point, MD 21219 410-477-0030
Geresbeck’s 2109 Eastern Blvd. Middle River, MD 21220 410-686-3487
Middlesex Discount Laundromat 1225 Eastern Blvd. Essex, MD 21221 410-574-6257
Local Newspapers/Magazines
Wells Fargo Bank 1418 Martin Blvd. Middle River, MD 21220 410-687-5678
Mars Super Markets 165 Orville Rd. Middle River, MD 21221 410-687-9400
Orems Laundry 2100 Orems Rd. Middle River, MD 21220 410-686-8848
East County Times 410-780-3303 eastcountytimesonline.com
Legal Services
Marinalife Magazine 410-752-0505 marinalife.com
Grocery Stores Food Lion 1565 Hyde Park Rd. Essex, MD 21221 410-918-0171 Food Lion 7514 North Point Rd. Edgemere, MD 21219 410-477-4784 Food Lion 1413 Fuselage Ave. Middle River, MD 21220 410-391-9316
Shoppers 1200 Eastern Ave. Essex, MD 21221 410-574-2020
Home Builders Shore-Line Construction 410-574-6623 shorelineconstruction.com
Marlow & Wyatt 404 Allegheny Ave. Towson, MD 21204 410-821-1013
Liquor Stores
Laundromats
Long Beach Liquor Store 818 Bowleys Quarters Rd. Middle River, MD 21220 410-335-2506
Family Washday Middlesex Shopping Center Essex, MD 21221 410-687-5868
Tempo Liquors 402 Back River Neck Rd. Essex, MD 21221 410-391-4441
Chesapeake Bay Magazine 410-263-2662 chesapeakeboating.net
Salty Dog Publications 1-888-843-1585 thesaltydog.com The Avenue News 410-398-3311 avenuenews.com
Gonce Enterprises Inc (GEI) 8906 Avenue B Sparrows Point, MD 21219 410-477-6887 geicontracting.com
Baltimore Boating Center 2015 Turkey Point Rd. Essex, MD 21221 410-687-2000 baltimoreboatingcenter.com
Marine Instruction
Baltimore Yacht Club 800 Baltimore Yacht Club Rd. Essex, MD 21221 410-682-2310 baltimoreyachtclub.org
Automotive Training Center 900 Johnsville Blvd. Warminster, PA 18974 866-905-4278 autotraining.edu Community College of BC 7201 Rossville Blvd. Baltimore, MD 21237 410-682-6000 ccbcmd.edu
Beacon Light Marina 825 Bowleys Quarters Rd. Middle River, MD 21220 410-335-6200 beaconlightmarina.com
First Captain’s Boating Service 410-808-2137
Big Daddy Shrink Wrap 2800 Eastern Boulevard Middle River, MD 21220 443-928-7345 bigdaddyshrinkwrap.com
Marine Construction
Marine Sales & Services
Dissen-Juhn --Juhn Co. 101 Log Canoe Cir. Stevensville, MD 21666 410-604-1802 dissen-juhn.com
All Star Marine 2434 Hollyneck Rd. Essex, MD 21221 410-574-8281 allstarmarineonline.com
We Build Marinas!
QUALITY
IS EVERYTHING
The freshest ingredients, our own grated blend of cheeses, fresh dough prepared daily, our homemade family recipe sauce, and now our very own bread!
900 Baltimore Yacht Club Road Essex, Maryland 21221 N 39° 17.16’ W 76° 24.01’
Open for Lunch, Dinner and “Hot Steamed Crabs”
SERVING BALTIMORE’S BEST PIZZA SINCE 1966
Indoor Dining and Bar Seating Outdoor Tiki Bar and Patio
Fixed & Floating Docks • Bulkheads Stone Revetments • Living Shorelines Dredging • Design-Build facebook.com/DissenJuhnCompany
Sue Island Marina
850 Baltimore Yacht Club Road Essex, Maryland 21221 N 39° 17.05’ W 76° 23.45’
410-604-1802 • DISSEN-JUHN.COM 38
MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE COuNTy
WATERFRONT GuIDE 2014
113 Back River Neck Road | Baltimore, Maryland 21221
Call: 410.687.7733
Online: www.pizzajohns.com
39
Real Estate Professionals, Inc. LIVE BOAT SWIM SKI BOARD FISH CRAB On Baltimore County Waterfront
Skip Tolley 410-935-7500 518 Eastern Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21221
captainwaterfront.com
premier MARINE SALES
Count on CONVENIENCE www.carrollfuel.com On-site Fuel Management Call today to Automatic Delivery talk to a sales & Tank Monitoring representative Fuel Filtering & Tank Cleaning Take note of ou Pump & Tank Rentals r new Commercial Pho ne Number and Installations Lease Programs Generator Fueling 24-hour Family owned and Emergency Service
1-800-834-859
SERVICE
world class customer service We will not be undersold boats, motors, trailers all models, parts in stock repower center
Mercury and Yamaha warranty center Platinum Mercury Marine dealer Lowe aluminum boats 114 Carroll Island Road, Middle River, MD 21220
E10 E85 DEF
Count on VALUE Risk Management Programs Including Price Caps & Fixed Pricing In-house Supply Strategies
COUNT ON US 40
Rick Callendar 443-463-5756 Fred Adams 443-504-7745
Bowleys Marina 1700 Bowleys Quarters Rd. Middle River, MD 21220 410-335-3553 bowleysmarina.com
Gonce Marine 8906 Avenue B Sparrows Point, MD 21219 443-242-6162 goncemarine.com
Cutter Marina 1900 Old Eastern Avenue Essex, MD 21221 410-391-7245 cuttermarina.com
Goose harbor Marina 4040 Briar Point Rd. Middle River, MD 21220 410-335-7474 gooseharbor.com
Essex Marina & Boat Sales 1755 Hilltop Ave. Essex, MD 21221 410-686-3435 essexboatsales.com
howard Energy 7 Riggs Avenue Severna Park, MD 21146 877-889-FUEL(3835)
Essex Yacht harbour Marina 500 Sandalwood Rd. Essex, MD 21221 410-687-6634
Carroll Independent Fuel 2700 Loch Raven Rd. Baltimore, MD 21218 800-834-8590 carrollfuel.com
J Long, wide runway J Easy I-95 access, located just 9 miles
BOAT REPAIRS Specializing in
Long Beach Marina 800 Chester Rd. Middle River, MD 21220 410-335-8602 longbeachmarinaonline.com
Galloway Creek Marina 1414 Burke Rd. Middle River, MD 21220 410-335-3575
TAKE THE FAST, FRIENDLY, CONVENIENT APPROACH TO VISITING BALTIMORE.
Steve Kropkowski 443-827-8386
Mark Phelps 443-506-2788
Blitz Mobile Detailing & Yacht Services 2015 Turkey Point Rd Essex, MD 21221 443-226-7127 blitzmobiledetailing.com
Chesapeake Yachting Center 114 Carroll Island Rd. Bowleys Quarters, MD 21220 410-335-4900 chesapeakeyachtingcenter.com
TO E Y A R W N O U R M I M T O L FR BA GET R. ’T LOSE N S OE NY C D T A I
operated, Carroll takes pride in customer service
Jack Phelps 443-827-3387
Bill’s Boats 9033 Cuckold Point Rd. Sparrows Point, MD 21219 410-477-5137
410-335-0000 • PremierMarineMD.com
0
Count on QUALITY Off Road Dyed Diesel On Road Clear Diesel Winterized Diesel Additized Diesel Bio Diesel Gasoline
directory of services
east of Baltimore city
Artistry • Uncompromising Quality • Experience
The award-winning custom home builders of Shoreline Construction have designed and constructed many of the area’s most timeless, attractive and energy efficient custom homes... Let them create one for you.
J Comprehensive aircraft and pilot services
EnginEs • stErn DrivEs
Large Selection of Parts in-stock • 15-Ton Open end Lift Slips Available 18’ to 40’ • T Heads Available 1901 Old Eastern Anenue • Essex, Maryland
410-686-0771 MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE COuNTy
410-574-6623
FBO hours: 0600-2300 daily 410.682.8810
WATERFRONT GuIDE 2014
martinstateairport.com
Baltimore County based www.shorelineconstruction.net 41
directory of services
directory of services
M&M Boat Sales 2010 Eastern Blvd. Middle River, 21220 410-391-1411 mmboats.com
Paul’s Repairs 11718 Eastern Ave. Middle River, MD 21220 410-335-1794 paulsrepairs.com
Riverwatch Restaurant & Marina 207 Nanticoke Rd. Essex, MD 21221 410-687-1422 riverwatchrestaurant.com
Marine Repair unlimited 2426 Holly Neck Rd Essex, MD 21221 410-574-3988
Port Side Marine 149 Back River Neck Rd. Essex, MD 21221 410-682-2998 portsidemarine.net
Sue Island Marina 850 Baltimore Yacht Club Rd. Essex, MD 21221 410-574-7373
Markel’s Boat Yard 7745 North Point Creek Rd. Sparrows Point, MD 21219 410-477-3445
Porter’s Seneca Marina 918 Seneca Park Rd. Middle River, MD 21220 410-335-6563 porterssenecamarina.com
Markley’s Marina 223 Nanticoke Rd. Essex, MD 21221 410-687-5575
Premier Marine Sales & Service 114 Carroll Island Rd. Middle River, MD 21220 410-335-0000 premiermarinemd.com
Maryland Marina 3501 Red Rose Farm Rd. Middle River, MD 21220 410-335-8722 marylandmarina.net Middle River Marine Service Inc. 410-591-4377 middlerivermarine.com Norman Creek Marina 2229 Corsica Rd. Essex, MD 21221 410-686-9343 normancreekmarina.com Parkside Marina 3300 Edwards Ln. Middle River, MD 21220 410-344-1187 parksideboating.com
Sunset harbor Marina 1651 Browns Rd. Essex, MD 21221 410-687-7290 sunsetharbor.com
Professional Yacht Maintenance Mobile Marine Services 443-655-2784 pymservice@yahoo.com Riley’s Marina 1901 Old Eastern Ave. Middle River, MD 21220 410-686-0771 Riverside Marine 11051 Pulaski Hwy. White Marsh, MD 21162 410-335-1500 riversideboats.com
Get on the water in a kayak!
Tradewinds Marina 412 Armstrong Rd. Middle River, MD 21220 410-335-7000 tradewindsmarina.com Weaver’s Marine Service 730 Riverside Dr. Essex, MD 21221 410-686-4944 weaversmarine.net West Shore Yacht Center 1100 E. Riverside Ave. Essex, MD 21221 410-686-6998 westshoreyachtcenter.com Young’s Boat Yard 7201 Waldman Ave. Sparrows Point, MD 21219 410-477-8607 youngsboatyard.com
SHALLOW CREEK KAYAKS
410-852-2477 • www.ShallowCreekKayaks.com 42
Bayside Marine Surveying, Inc. 6903 Harewood Park Dr. Middle River, MD 21220 410-335-3955 baysidemarinesurveying.com
Marine Towing & Salvage Deckleman’s Marine Enterprises 201 Oak Ave. Essex, MD 21221 410-391-6482 TowBoatu.S. Baltimore/ Middle River P.O. Box 975 Pasadena, MD 21123 410-255-8700 towboatusbaltimore.com
Medical Services Concentra urgent Care 1833 Portal St. Dundalk, MD 21224 410-633-3600
Concentra urgent Care 8101 Pulaski Hwy. Rosedale, MD 21237 410-687-6462
Rite Aid Pharmacy 6 Carroll Island Rd. Middle River, MD 21220 410-335-2323
Express Care 1354 Eastern Blvd. Essex, MD 21221 443-231-5203
Walgreens 401 Compass Rd. Middle River, MD 21220 410-780-4770
Franklin Square hospital 9000 Franklin Square Dr. Rossville, MD 21237 443-777-7000
Walgreens 6 S. Marlyn Ave. Essex, MD 21221 410-918-0790
Pharmacies
Post Offices
Drug City 2805 North Point Rd. Dundalk, MD 21222 410-284-2424
Chase uS Post Office 12404 Eastern Ave. Chase, MD 21027 410-335-6283
Rite Aid Pharmacy 140 Back River Neck Rd. Essex, MD 21221 410-238-0511
Dundalk uS Post Office 44 Shipping Place Dundalk, MD 21222 410-284-4326
Maximize Your Family’s Fun In 2014!
A FULL SERVICE MARINA
Let First Captains Boating Services ces get you underway!
Personal Instruction
New Boaters
On Your Boat!
CLUBHOUSE • POOL • SHOWERS • PUMPOUT • GAS • MARINE STORE • CERTIFIED TECHNICIANS
First Captains
35 years boating experience! USCG Captain/Divemaster Greg Letsch
A unique instructional service catering to all boating families! Instructing boaters to boat safely and with confidence! CALL 410-808-2137
518 Eastern Blvd., Baltimore, MD 21221
captainwaterfront.com
4040 Briar Point Rd., Middle River, MD
(410) 335-7474
www.gooseharbor.com
Slips Now Available
Local Knowledge Is Priceless!
MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE COuNTy
TRAILER
CALL FOR D OUTBOAR ! SPECIALS
BOATYARD
When Buying Or Selling Baltimore County Waterfront
Skip Tolley 410-935-7500
VENTURE
SALES & SERVICE MARINE
Real Estate Professionals, Inc.
• Safe kayak rentals for all ages • Single and doubles available • Kayak parties • Weekend kayaking trips • Merit Badge Counselors Boy Scouts of America
We deliver to you!
Marine Surveyors
Hours for 2014:
WATERFRONT GuIDE 2014
markelsboatyard@gmail.com
43
directory of services
directory of services
Restaurants
Essex uS Post Office 444 Maryland Ave. Essex, MD 21221 410-687-6366
Back River
Middle River uS Post Office 200 Wilson Point Rd. Middle River, MD 21220 410-391-9428
Real Estate Agents Keller Williams Realty Debbie Henninger 443-261-1100 Real Estate Professionals, Inc. Skip Tolley 518 Eastern Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21221 410-935-7500 captainwaterfront.com
Bluefins Seafood Restaurant & Bar 8247 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, MD21224 410-477-8100 Brewers Landing Bar & Grill 801 Woodrow Ave. Essex, MD 21221 443-231-5037 brewerslanding.net Islander Inn 9008 Cuckold Point Rd. Sparrows Point, MD 21219 410-388-0713 Malibu Beach Bar 8247 Eastern Ave. Baltimore, MD 21224 410-282-5050
Rowboat Willie’s Dock Bar 9033 Cuckold Point Rd. Sparrows Point, MD 21219 410-477-5137 Tempo Lounge 402 Back River Neck Road Essex, MD 21221 410-391-4441
Bear Creek hard Yacht Café 8500 Cove Rd. Dundalk, MD 21222 443-407-0038 Seahorse Inn 710 Wise Ave. Dundalk, MD 21222 410-388-1150 Seasoned Mariner 610 Wise Ave. Dundalk, MD 21222 443-242-7190 seasonedmariner.com
Browns Creek Island View Waterfront Café 2542 Island View Rd. Essex, MD 21221 410-687-9799 Islandviewwaterfrontcafe.com
Middle River
Taxi Companies
River Watch Restaurant 207 Nanticoke Rd. Essex, MD 21221 410-687-1422 riverwatchrestaurant.com
Atwater Cab 10105 Philadelphia Rd. Rosedale, MD 21237 410-391-4040
Sue Island Grill & Crab house 900 Baltimore Yacht Club Dr. Essex, MD 21221 443-574-0009
Long Beach Restaurant 818 Bowleys Quarters Rd. Bowleys Quarters, MD 21220 410-335-9444 longbeachrestaurant.net
Carson’s Creekside Restaurant 1110 Beech Dr. Middle River, MD 21220 410-238-0080 carsonscreekside.com
Pizza John’s 113 Back River Neck Road Essex, MD 21221 410-687-7733 pizzajohns.com
Sunset Cove 3408 Red Rose Farm Rd. Middle River, MD 21220 410-630-2031 sunsetcovemd.com
Steele Fish Grille 203 Nanticoke Rd. Essex, MD 21221 443-559-9073
Safety Products harris Fire Protection Co. 50 Kane St. Baltimore, MD 21224 410-285-7272 harrisfire.com
New Eastern Cab 955 Eastern Ave. Essex, MD 21221 410-687-3232
Water Sport Rentals MR. SuP Stand-up Paddleboards Baltimore Boating Center 2015 Turkey Point Rd. Baltimore, MD 21221 410-687-2000 Shallow Creek Kayaks 410-852-2477 shallowcreekkayaks.com ultimate Watersports 7340 Greenbank Rd Middle River, MD 21220 410-335-5352
We Are A Company Of CHOICES! SERVING THE MARINE COMMUNITY Let Us Help You Make The Right Choice For Your Company
Marine Transport & International Shipping Services Waterfront Properties & Many Other Marine Related Service
Chesapeake Bay Edition Distributed Throughout ] Maryland ] Southeastern Pennsylvania ] ] Delaware ] Virginia ]
www.thesaltydog.com Pamela Root - 301.261.1171
We Specialize in Shipping Boats, Manufacturing Cradles and Yacht Transport!
Boat Cradles made of Steel and Welded Construction! Domestic Yacht Transport Licensed Captains to move your boat
Fuel procurement in today’s market is confusing and you need to make the best decisions. Please consider all factors prior to any decision. We will review your situation at no obligation to you!
410-391-9500 / 443-928-7345 Warehouse phone number
Dale Amato’s Mobile number
2015 PHOTO CONTEST
• Gasoline • Heating Oil • Diesel Fuel • 1K Kerosene Commercial and Residential
SENd uS yOur bEST PHOTOS Of fuN ON THE balTimOrE COuNTy WaTErfrONT! Submit for ONE or ALL Categories: ★ Waterfront - Dining, drinking, tiki bars, sunsets. ★ On Your Boat - Tubing, watersports, family fun. ★ Your Favorite Pets
Howard Energy, Inc.
yOu CaN WiN a $100 GifT
And Winning Photos Will Appear In the 2015 MTABC Waterfront Guide and on the Maryland Trades Association of Baltimore County website See MTABC.org for rules
STarT SHOOTiNG! Send High Quality Entries To Photos@marinalife.com by October 31, 2014
44
For more information on our services, please visit our website
www.bigdaddyshrinkwrap.com MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE COuNTy
Severna Park, MD 21146 Toll Free 877-889-FUEL (3835) Serving MD, DE, DC, & VA WATERFRONT GuIDE 2014
Contact us today for a free Fuel Program evaluation Garrett Howard - ghoward@howardenergyinc.com Edward Hildebrand ehildebrand@howardenergyinc.com
45
emergency and resource numbers Police, Fire or Medical Emergency 911
Mass Transit Administration Metro, MARC, Light Rail and Bus
On the Water Boating Emergency
410‑539‑5000 mtamaryland.com
Use VHF Channel 16 (Monitored by the Coast Guard, Baltimore County Police and Fire Departments, MD Department of Natural Resources Police)
United States Coast Guard Station Curtis Bay 410‑576‑8051 or 410‑576‑2625
Station Still Pond 410‑778‑2201 or 2202
Search and Rescue 410‑576‑2525
Boating Classes Community College of Baltimore County 443‑840‑CCBC ccbcmd.edu
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary Flotilla 1‑800‑336‑BOAT cgaux.org
U.S. Power Squadron 410‑285‑0047 usps.org
Baltimore County General Information 410‑887‑0000 baltimorecountymd.gov
Recreation Vessel VHF Channels Safety and/or Distress Channel 16
Alternate Calling Channel 09
Ship‑to-ship (safety only) Channel 06
Ship‑to‑ship (navigation only) Channel 13
Ship‑to‑ship/Ship‑to‑shore Channels 09, 68, 69, 71, 78A
VHF Mayday procedures in the event of immediate danger
to life or property: 1. Select Channel 16 on your VHF radio. 2. Repeat: MAYDAY — MAYDAY — MAYDAY. 3. Give vessel name and call sign. 4. Give position and description of vessel, as detailed as possible, and how many people are on board. 5. Describe the emergency. 6. Repeat the above procedures every two minutes until you receive a response for assistance. If the situation is not life threatening, call a commercial towing company for assistance, or call the Coast Guard who will contact one for you.
Conference and Visitors Bureau 410‑887‑2849 enjoybaltimorecounty.com
Recreation and Parks 410‑887‑3817 baltimorecountymd.gov/agencies/ recreation
State of Maryland Department of Natural Resources 1‑877‑620‑8DNR dnr.state.md.us
46
RENT ME!
advertisers index All Star Marine.................................12 Automotive Training Center...............4 Baltimore Boating Center................13 Baltimore County Tourism.................3 Baltimore Yacht Club.......................23 Bayside Marine Surveying...............35 Beacon Light Marina.........................6 Big Daddy Shrink Wrap...................44 Bowleys Marina.................................5 Brewer’s Landing Bar & Grill...........17 Captain Waterfront Real Estate....................12, 33, 40, 42 Carroll Fuel......................................40 Carson’s Creekside.........................23 CCBC..............................................36 Chesapeake Bay Magazine.............35 Chesapeake Yachting Center..........48 Cutter Marina...................................37 Dissen & Juhn..................................39 Essex Marina & Boat Sales.............17 Essex Yacht Harbour Marina...........35 First Captain....................................43 Galloway Creek Marina...................43 Gonce Marine/ GEI............................9 Goose Harbor Marina......................43 Harris Fire Protection.......................38 Howard Energy................................45 Island View Waterfront Café............35 Long Beach Marina.........................29 Long Beach Restaurant & Tavern....36 M&M Boats, Sales&Service.............37 Marinalife.........................................26 Marine Repair Unlimited Inc............37 Marlow & Wyatt...............................38 Markel’s Boat Yard..........................43 Martin State Airport.........................41 Maryland Marina................................3 Middle River Marine Service...........17 MR SUP...........................................13 MTABC............................................26 Parkside Marina/ Conrad’s Ruth Villa.47 Paul’s Marine Repair.......................15 Pizza John’s.....................................39 Port Side Marine..............................15 Porters Seneca Marina....................30 Premier Marine Sales & Service......40 Professional Yacht Maintenance.... 33 Riley’s Marina..................................40 River Watch Restaurant .................21 Riverside Marina..............................30 Rockin’ on the River........................34 Row Boat Willie’s.............................27 Salty Dog.........................................44 Shallow Creek Kayaks.....................42 Shoreline Construction................. 41 Sue Island Grill & Crab House......... 38 Sunset Cove/Steelefish Grille..........27 Sunset Harbor Marina.......................3 Tempo Lounge.................................17 TowBoat US.......................................8 Tradewinds Marina..........................16 Weaver’s Marine Service.................19 West Shore Yacht Center................31 Young’s Boat Yard...........................40
MARINE TRADES ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE County
Check out our newly remodeled banquet room, The Lookout, available for rentals or catered events.
Call 410-335-4468 to reserve.
“The Marina You’ve Been Looking For”
'
'
'
'
Maryland’s Finest Waterfront Catering Facility
410-335-4468
.
3301 Edwards Lane Middle River, Maryland 21220 Conrad’s specializes hosting catered weddings, corporate gatherings, anniversaries, birthdays, graduations, bridal and baby showers as well as baptisms. Choose the waterfront setting that best meets your needs from one of our three beautiful venues. Whether it’s an intimate family gathering or a feast for thousands, The Villa, The Heron’s Nest, or the newly renovated LookOut can offer the perfect setting your guests will remember for years. Please contact us at
www.Conradsvilla.com for more information
WATERFRONT GUIDE 2014
47
CHESAPEAKE
YACHTING CENTER 4 Lane Highway to Entrance Middle River Boating at its Best!
OPEN ALL YEAR
www.chesapeakeyachting.com
Heated Pool & Spa May 3-Sept. 20 - Open Fri. & Sat. ’til midnight!
114 Carroll Island Rd. Middle River, MD 21220 ON-SITE SERVICES: Chesapeake Marine Service 410-335-2226 CFL Boat Sales 410-335-1544 48 TRADES410-335-0000 ASSOCIATION OF BALTIMORE County Premier Marine, Sales MARINE & Service