Chesapeake West Quick Reference Cruising Guide

Cruising the Western Chesapeake Made Simple Make your Chesapeake Bay cruising easier with this innovative Quick Reference Cruising Guide. Designed for the Western Shore, this guide covers the area from Norfolk to the Bay Bridge, just north of Annapolis, including all the major rivers. Forget flipping through traditional guides packed with long descriptions. This tool lets you spend less time searching and more time enjoying your stops. Find exactly what you need at a glance: Anchorages including wind/wave protection directions, depth, tide range, current, swell, and access for dog walking Free docks for inexpensive stops Services including fuel (diesel and gas), propane, water, groceries, laundry, showers, and pump-outs Bridges with height, opening schedules, contact info, and special notes Navigation alerts for shoaling, fast currents, and other hazards Haulout facilities with maximum length, beam, and contact details Updated October 2023, this guide provides reliable, accurate information for stress-free cruising along the Western Shore of the Chesapeake Bay. Why It’s Different • Answers at a Glance This guide is organized first by what you need—anchorages, services, bridges—then by location, making it faster to find what you’re looking for. No lengthy descriptions and no charts—just clear tables to pinpoint the information you need without delay. How to Use • Quick Steps for Finding What You Need Designed to answer your questions quickly, this guide simplifies navigating the Western Chesapeake: Go to the Right Section: Tabs help you find what you need—anchorages, bridges, services, or haulout facilities. Find Your Column: Look for details like wind protection, bridge heights, or available services. Locate the X: Organized area-by-area from Norfolk to the Bay Bridge, each X shows where you can find what you're looking for. Just find the one closest to you! Anchorage Names: All anchorage names are Active Captain names, which can be overlaid on any navigation app like Garmin, Navionics, or Aqua Map. For PDF Users: Clickable tabs let you jump straight to the right section. Searchable bookmarks make it easy to navigate the table of contents. Clickable links for phone numbers and websites simplify planning. Download to multiple devices used on the same boat for flexibility. Your Choice: Print, PDF, or a Discount for Both Select the format that works best for your cruising style: Spiral-Bound Print Guide: Built for life in the cockpit with bright tabs, waterproof and tear-resistant pages, and a glare-resistant matte finish. The spiral binding lies flat for hands-free use. Instant PDF Download: Available immediately after purchase—no shipping needed. Includes clickable links for phone numbers and marina websites, a searchable table of contents, and clickable tabs to navigate between sections. Perfect for tablets and smartphones. Want Both? Add both to your cart, and the PDF will be automatically discounted to 50% off! Whichever format you choose, this guide keeps essential information at your fingertips. Made in USA • Built to Last • Environmentally Friendly Designed in the USA; printed in the USA on American-made recyclable synthetic paper using environmentally-friendly soy-based inks at a facility that is completely wind-powered. Minimal packaging. Tough enough to handle life on a boat, it won’t tear, degrade, or smear, even in humid conditions or if you have sunscreen on your hands.