2008 REED’s East Coast Edition - Pilot Notes
Lighted Bell Buoy 78
Landmarks: Bloody Point Bar Light and
38 33.3N, 76 25.7W Fl R 4s
Poplar Island mark the approach.
Racon Q (– – • – )
Waypoints
Lighted Buoy 84A
Lighted Bell Buoy 83
38 47.60N, 76 24.70W Fl R 2.5s
38 45.10N, 76 26.60W Fl G 4s
Lighted Buoy 4
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Oxford, MD: 38 42N, 76 10W
38 52.56N, 76 15.11W Fl R 4s
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(see chart on next page)
Dockage/Moorings: Temporary tie-ups
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Pilotage: Oxford is located on the E shore,
available at waterfront restaurants; the mu-
E of Tilghman Island, along the Tred Avon
nicipal dock next to St. Michaels Crab and
River which enters the Choptank River on the
Steak House (2-hr limit); and public dinghy
north. Ferry crosses Tred Avon from Oxford
dock (next to Crab Claw Restaurant). Over-
to Bellevue making regular daylight runs.
night space available at three marinas. Reser-
Waypoints
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vations recommended in season.
Choptank River Entrance Buoy 4
Anchorage: Channels defined by small e B
floats. The remaining anchoring area is very
38 34.47N, 76 22.42W Red
small and usually crowded. Boats generally
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anchor in the Miles River, which is open
Choptank River Light
and exposed to N. Other anchorages can be
found in nearby creeks and coves. Water taxi
38 39.37N, 76 11.07W Fl W 4s 8M
serves harbor and boats anchored in Miles
Chesap
Skeleton tower 35ft.
River VHF 71.
Tred Avon River Light 1
Fuel: Diesel and gas at St. Michaels Marina.
Supplies: Limited marine supplies. Grocer-
38 39.9N, 76 11.33W Fl G 2.5s 3M
ies, gourmet market and numerous shops
Pile. 15ft.
within walking distance.
Coast Guard: Located at Bachelor Point
Services: Repairs and haulouts at Higgins
Dockage/Moorings: Several marinas in the
Yacht Yard. Bank, post office, shops, laundry,
Tred Avon and Town Creek.
Maritime Museum within walking distance.
Anchorage: Little room in Town Creek for
boats drawing more than 4ft. Other possibili-
Annapolis, MD: 38 59N, 76 29W
ties include Plaindealing Creek and farther (see chart three pages ahead)
up the Tred Avon. Dinghies can tie up at Pilotage: Annapolis is one of the most
the town dock adjacent to the ferry dock or congested small harbors on the bay. Dozens
beached north of the ferry dock at what is of tour boats of all sizes and numerous local
called The Strand. craft and workboats combine with visiting
Fuel: Diesel and gas available at several yachts from all over the world. Sailboat races
marinas. with large numbers of boats are common in
Supplies: Marine supplies at marinas. Lim- Spa Creek, the Severn River, and below the
ited groceries and shops in town. Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Entering the Severn
Services: World-class marine services in- River head for Lighted Green 5 between
cluding repairs, haulout, and a wooden boat Greenbury Point and Chinks Point. Green
specialty yard. Laundry at Hinckley Yacht Can 1 SC marks Spa Creek’s entrance less
Services. No public transportation. than a nautical mile to the to the NW. The
main harbor beyond centers around a short
St. Michaels, MD: 38 47N, 76 13W
fairway, locally called “Ego Alley,” which is
at the foot of Main Street and the center of
(see chart on next spread)
town.
Pilotage: St. Michaels on the Miles River is
Spa Creek aids to navigation are often ob-
S of the William P. Lane Jr.(Bay Bridge) on the
scured by anchored and underway vessels.
E Shore of the Bay. Approach S of Kent Island
In summer, the harbor can be choppy and
to the Miles River which enters from the SE.
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