The Marina is operated by the Blades Economic Development Corporation
(BEDCo) and is staffed with a dock master and assistant. Our hours of
operation during boating season are Thursday through Sunday from 8:00
a.m. to 5:00 p.m. However, contact numbers are posted on the door of
the Harbormaster Building for assistance during the hours we are not
open.
The Marina was built with a similar design to the Hilton Head, South
Carolina marina and has 87 slips which feature floating concrete docks.
A pedestal services each pair of slips and features both 30 amp and
50 amp service in addition to town water.
It is the opinion of many cruisers that the Nanticoke River is
the most beautiful river tributary to the Chesapeake Bay. The
distance to the marina from Buoy 1 in Hooper's Straits is approximately
41 miles. There is a fair amount of commercial river traffic so
it's not uncommon to encounter tugs and barges while navigating
it's length.
Some scenic towns are located on the Nanticoke River. Vienna,
MD had much history and there are docks and bulkheads for boats
and restaurants located two blocks from the river. Further up
the river is the town of Sharptown, MD which boasts a fireman's
carnival which is held for several days in August.
At Woodland, DE there is a state operated ferry that is a tourist
attraction. When you arrive in Seaford, you will see barges at
various depots and after the railroad bridge (which is open most
of the summer) you will see the entrance to the marina on the
starboard side of the river (or in Blades, DE.).
Contact us or stop by.... We would love to do business with you!
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