Our world class marina, located in the protected harbor of King’s Creek, offers a deepwater channel with seven feet at MLW (always check for current conditions). It is an exceptional port for exploring the Intracoastal Waterway, the blue-green waters of the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean.
The Marina is a state-of-the-art facility offering 224 slips (upon completion, currently has 124), the Aqua Restaurant, the Cabana Room which is available for special events, The Complete Angler marine store, and a harbormaster. All of this is arranged in a pedestrian friendly village complete with the Village Merchants shops, and more.
The Marina features no overhead obstructions with slips in size from 35 feet to 70 feet. Constructed of superior Brazilian Walnut decking, our full–length, fully–cushioned single loading slips can accommodate boats up to 150 feet. The Complete Angler marine store carries adventure wear and many supplies for the avid sports fisherman. It also carries convenience items for those who tend to forget the little things.
Marina Amenities
* Beach Access
* WiFi / Cable TV
* Electric & Water
* Sewer Pump-out
* Fuel
* Laundry Service
* Equipment Rental
* Bathrooms & Showers
* Lockers
* Swimming Pool
Marina Contact Information
Bay Creek Marina monitors VHF Channel 09 or 16. Hail Bay Creek Marina for any help you may need navigating the channel, or to receive your slip assignment upon arrival. A member of the Marina staff will be waiting at your slip to assist in your arrival.
As of May 1st the Marina has switched to its summer hours until October.
* Sunday – Thursday 7am – 6pm
* Friday & Saturday 7am – 8pm
* Click here for Dock Layout & Numbers
Services
* Charters
* Luxury Suites
* Rentals
Navigation Information
* Channel Chart
* Current Weather Conditions
* GPS data
Rates and Reservations
* Rates &
Leasing Information
* Rules & Regulations
* Single Boat Reservation
* Yacht/Boating Club Reservation
Bay Creek Marina
Slip Membership Information
Each person interested in Slip Membership must acquire, and maintain, either a Golf Membership or Sports Membership in the Club. Slip Members will be entitled to the use of a dedicated slip in the Marina Village.
The Club reserves the right to implement a slip rental program in which a Slip Member whose vessel is not occupying the slip may place it in the rental program. The revenue raised through the rental program will be split between the member and the Club. Slip Membership deposits are equal to $1500.00 per foot of the length of your slip, with monthly dues at $4.00 per foot of the length of your slip.
To speak to a member of the Marina staff, please call 757-331-8640.
For inquiries regarding Bay Creek Marina and marina facilities, please email harbormaster@baycreek.net.
Bay Creek Marina Charters
Bay Creek Marina
Looking to take a sunset sail or enjoy some offshore fishing? Bay Creek can point you in the right direction. The following boats operate out of our Marina and are available for Charter:
The Schooner Serenity
The Serenity is a 65 foot two masted schooner owned and operated by Greg and Laura Lohse of the Low Sea Company. Climb aboard the Serenity for a relaxing sunset cruise, or seek adventure by taking control of the helm. The Lohse’s operate both daily and sunset cruises out of Bay Creek Marina. Visit their website at www.schoonerserenity.com for contact and reservation information.
Top Dog Charters
Top Dog, a 35 foot Bertram Sportfishing boat owned and operated by Captain Neil Lessard. Captain Lessard is USCG licensed and has over 25 years experience fishing the Chesapeake Bay, its tributaries and offshore waters specializes in dolphin, wahoo, yellow fin tuna, rock and flounder. Top Dog's combination of deck space and equipment provide the perfect ingredients to maximize your successful catch. Top Dog Charters provides a full range of services and packages including sunset cruises and sightseeing trips. Please contact Captain Lessard at 757-647-3017.
Chesapeake Outfitters
Armadilla is a 31' Black Watch Sportfishing boat owned and operated by Captain Michael Quade. Captain Quade is USCG licensed and has over 30 years experience fishing the Chesapeake Bay, its tributaries and offshore. During this time, Captain Quade has consistently produced outstanding catches for his charter clients. His passion for the sport and decades of experience are guaranteed to yield valuable tips for the novice as well as seasoned anglers interested in improving their angling skills. For rates and information on Chesapeake Outfitters, please visit their website at www.chesapeake-outfitters.com, or call (804) 694-9052.
Luxury Suites
Bay Creek Marina
Bimini Flats
If you need a break from the water, you can retreat into elegant living in Bimini Flats, the luxurious one-bedroom and two-bedroom suites above Bay Creek Marina. Appointed with full kitchens, large comfortable rooms, and many top-quality amenities, you can relax in style.
Available for a single night or a longer stay, simply call to reserve your lodging. You can ease back and enjoy the soothing, panoramic views of the Chesapeake Bay and Kings Creek.
To speak to a member of the Marina staff, please call 757-331-8640.
To inquire about the Bimini Flats Guest Suites, please call 757-331-8601.
For inquiries regarding Bay Creek Marina and marina facilities, please email harbormaster@baycreek.net.
Bay Creek Marina Rentals
For exploring Bay Creek, the Historic Town of Cape Charles, and the Chesapeake Bay, Bay Creek Marina offers a variety of rentals available to you for a few hours or a whole day if you would like.
Bicycles Kayaks Kayaks
1 hour – $5 Single Double
Add. hours – $2.5 1 hour – $10 1 Hour – $15
Full Day – $20 Half Day – $25 Half day – $30
All Day – $40 All Day – $45
Pedal Boats Fishing Rods Golf Carts
1 Seat Barracuda – $5/hr Daily – $8
4 Seater $15 an hour $75 Full Day
2 Seater – $5/hr
6 Seater $15 an hour $85 Full Day
4 Seater – $8/hr
8 Seater $20 an hour $95 Full Day
( Prices Based on 1 Hour of Use) ( Limited Availability)
Marina Channel Chart
Bay Creek Marina
Cape Charles channel approach
Enter Cape Charles channel at the Green #1 just north of Old Plantation Flats Light (39ft tower with rip-rap base). From Green #1 proceed easterly 066M to Red buoy #2.
At Red buoy #2 turn left to 031M and you will pass a Red #4 on your starboard side and go between Green Buoy #5 and Red buoy #6. Continue on that course until you pass Red #8. The jetty will be located just to the north of the Cape Charles Harbor.
Bay Creek Marina approach
(Kings Creek channel)
Pass the Cape Charles jetty on your starboard side (100ft) and proceed northeast 032M to Green #1CB passing it on your port side. From Green #1CB proceed to course 020M and look for Red #2.
Pass Red #2 keeping to the right side of the channel and at Red #4 make a hard right turn to 093M (East). “Do not swing wide at this turn and disregard Red #2CI”.
From Red #4 continue on course 093M and pass between Green #3A and Red #4A. At Green #5 and Red #6 turn northeasterly 065M to Green #7 and Red #8 (From Red #8 into the Marina is a No Wake Zone). Pass Red #8 on your starboard side and turn to course 100M toward Red #10 (keep clear of docks on your port side). Red #10 to Red #12 course is 150M and from Red #12 to Red #14/Green #15 is course 220M.
You are now at Bay Creek Marina Lat. 37-16-45N, Long. 076-00-37W.
All courses are plotted in Magnetic (M) and may vary from boat to boat due to compass error.
Upon entering Kings Creek Channel call the marina on VHF channel 16 and we will switch you to a working channel for docking instructions.
Marina Access GPS Data
Bay Creek Marina
Coordinates
Bay Creek Marina is located in position 37-16-45N 076-00-37W. “A Dock” is the first dock you come to, “C Dock” is located on both sides of the fixed pier with the fuel and pump-out located on the end. “D” and “F” Dock are both located on the south side of the fixed pier.
Directions
The following are the directions from the Cape Charles Jetty to Bay Creek Marina located in Kings Creek just north of Cape Charles. All courses are plotted in magnetic and may vary from boat to boat due to compass error. The channel is dredged to 7ft MLW at 80ft in width. The tidal range varies 2 to 3 feet. There are times that with the winds and the moon the tide may vary slightly higher and lower.
LOCATION ENTERING DEPARTING
Cape Charles Jetty to Lt 1CB 030M 210M
Lt 1CB to Lt 2 Kings Cr. 020M 200M
Lt 2 to Daybeacon 4 (turn to starboard, keeping close to the red side)
Daybeacon 4 to Daybeacon 3A/4A 093M 273M
Daybeacon 3A/4a to Lt 5/Daybeacon 6 093M 273M
Lt 5/Daybeacon 6 to Daybeacon 7/8 065M 245M
Daybeacon 7/8 to Lt 10 100M 280M
Lt 10 to Daybeacon 12 150M 330M
Daybeacon 12 to Daybeacon 14/Lt15 220M 040M
Marina Rates
Bay Creek Marina
Leasing Information
Slips at Bay Creek marina are available on not only a transient basis, but also weekly and long term. For those interested in leasing a slip, we have monthly, quarterly, semi-annual and annual leases available. Leases are available on a first come first serve basis and require a deposit equal to one month’s rent unless the lease is paid in full at the time of signing.
Annual Lease
* $8.00 per foot per month (payable monthly in advance)
* Individual city water hook ups
* Electricity – Individually Metered
Semi-Annual Lease
* $10.00 per foot per month (payable monthly in advance)
* Individual city water hook ups
* Electricity – Individually Metered
Quarterly Lease
* $11.00 per foot per month (payable monthly in advance)
* Individual city water hook ups
* Electricity – Individually Metered
Monthly Lease
* $12.00 per foot per month (payable in advance)
* Individual city water hook ups
* Electricity – Individually Metered
Daily Transient
* $2.00 per foot per day
* Individual city water hook ups
* Electricity – $5.00 per day for 30AMP, $8.00 per day for 50AMP, $20.00 per day for 100 AMP
Cable TV availible on A, C and D docks. Cable, Wireless Internet and Pumpout included in above prices. Security deposits are required on all leases over 30 days, equal to one month’s rent
Rules and Regulations
Bay Creek Marina
All use of property in the Marina and all conduct of persons in the Marina shall be in accordance with the provisions of these Rules and Regulations. These Rules and Regulations shall apply to each Tenant and the respective families and guests, employees, contractors, agents and invitees of any Tenant.
“Marina” shall mean and include all Common Areas of Bay Creek Marina including the Marina and shall also include the surrounding waters of King’s Creek.
“Landlord” shall include duly authorized representatives or agents of the designated Landlord, including the Property Director.
“Tenant” shall mean any person leasing a slip or other space in the Marina including tenants and subtenants of buildings and spaces therein.
“Common Areas” shall mean the parking lot, drive aisles, piers, docks, picnic areas, bulkheads, public dock space and walk ways within the Marina.
1. The rules of the road and the navigation laws of the United States shall apply to all vessels in the Marina.
2. No boat shall be operated so as to cause a wake in the Marina.
3. Neither Landlord nor any agent of Landlord shall be responsible for loss or damage to vessels in the Marina. Each owner of a vessel shall be responsible for damage to other boats in the Marina and for damage to any Common Areas or facilities (including, without limitation, docks, pilings, piers and bulkheads) of the Marina as a result of any actions by his vessel.
4. All vessels mooring in the Marina shall carry liability insurance against damage to persons or property with such limits as the Landlord may from time to time establish, and the owner thereof shall, upon request of Landlord, furnish appropriate evidence that such insurance is in full force and effect.
5. All vessels mooring in the Marina must be seaworthy, fully sound, in insurable condition, in compliance with all local, state and federal safety regulations, and capable of getting underway within one hour after notice. It is the responsibility of the vessel owner to keep his vessel in such condition that it does not become unsightly or in the opinion of Landlord reflect unfavorably on the appearance of the Marina.
6. All vessel owners shall furnish Landlord, prior to mooring, with (a) information from current Documentation Certificate or Registration Card, and (b) the name and home and business address and telephone number of the owner of the vessel (and master of the vessel if different from owner).
7. In order to maintain proper security procedures for the Marina and to prevent unauthorized use of mooring slip, Tenant shall furnish Landlord with the name and registration number or document number of Tenant’s vessel. Any vessel with respect to which Landlord has not been furnished such information may be refused access and/or granted moorage at current transient rates, either in the Tenant’s slip or elsewhere as Landlord may determine.
8. Transfer of vessels between slips or from one slip to another is not permitted, except with the prior written approval of Landlord.
9. Tenant is responsible for mooring and maintaining the security of its vessel. All vessels shall be moored in berths or at moorings in a manner acceptable to Landlord, or shall be removed from the Marina. In the alternative, Landlord, after notice to the owner of a vessel, will moor vessels and assess a service fee. Only one vessel may be moored in a Slip. No vessel may overhang any mooring space without the prior approval of Landlord.
10. Fueling of a vessel in any slip or mooring area is STRICTLY PROHIBITED. All fueling at the Marina must be done at the designated fuel dock.
11. Routine maintenance may be accomplished at mooring spaces but only with the express approval of Landlord. However, no major maintenance, such as shaft pulling, spray painting, engine removal or any action that might induce irreversible flooding or any major topside conversion work may be undertaken while the vessel is moored in the Marina, except to the extent expressly approved in advance in writing by Landlord. Any vessel which may sink in the Marina shall be immediately removed by the owner thereof
12. All vessels shall be properly maintained and kept in a clean and orderly condition insofar as the exterior appearance thereof is concerned. No laundering or drying of laundry is permitted on any deck or rigging of any vessel or on the Common Areas.
13. All shore power connectors for any vessel shall be properly sized to be equal to or in excess of that required for service requested.
14. Only a Tenant and those expressly authorized by Landlord may use the water and electrical power service provided to Tenant.
15. Water conservation shall be practiced at all times. All water hoses shall have nozzles and shall be turned off when not in use.
16. Oil, gas, spirits, paints, inflammables and other substances which are deemed pollutant substances under the provisions of any state or federal law may not be discharged into the Marina waters or on the docks or Common Areas. No discharge of sanitation effluent is permitted on the Marina. Tenants are responsible for all spills of any petroleum, other pollutant or other prohibited discharge.
17. No explosive or other hazardous materials of any nature may be stored in the Marina or on any vessel except (a) for fuel within Coast Guard approved tanks in a vessel and (b) lubricants and normal cleaning materials used in the ordinary course of operation.
18. All Common Areas shall be kept clean at all times. Storage of loose gear on the Common Areas is not permitted. Hoses and electrical power lines shall not cross piers, docks or walkways. The finger pier between slips is for the use of the vessels on each side, and location of private gangways should be governed accordingly. In no case may a single gangway block access to another vessel.
19. All supplies, materials and accessories shall be stored in the dock box or locker available for each Slip, and nowhere else on the Common Areas, except as may be permitted by Landlord. No paint and other flammable substances shall be stowed in any dock box or locker box.
20. All dock boxes must be purchased or rented from Landlord and installed by Landlord’s personnel.
21. No structure may be erected on any of the Common Areas. Any additions or changes to any of the Common Areas is expressly prohibited.
22. No crab pots are permitted from any Common Areas or from boats in the Marina. Crabbing and fishing are permitted, unless permission is revoked by the Property Director.
23. Cleaning of fish, shell fish and game is prohibited in the Common Areas in the Marina, except where expressly designated.
24. Swimming from vessels, piers, docks or bulkhead is prohibited.
25. Open fires are expressly prohibited on any vessel moored in the Marina and on any common area in the Marina.
26. No refuse (including cigarette butts) shall be thrown overboard or in the Common Areas. All garbage shall be securely wrapped, tied in plastic trash bags and deposited in receptacles supplied for that purpose, and other debris placed where specified by Landlord.
27. All persons shall reduce noise levels between the hours of 9:00 p.m. and 7:00 a.m. Unnecessary noise shall be avoided at all times.
28. All persons shall conduct themselves courteously, in compliance with all laws and so as not to constitute a public nuisance.
29. No advertising or soliciting is permitted on any vessel or any of the Common Areas within the Marina.
30. No sign, advertisement or notice shall be exhibited, described, painted or affixed on any of the Common Areas. No sign, advertisement or notice shall be exhibited, described, painted or affixed on any vessel and any Slip or other mooring space of the Marina except for a sign reasonable in size approved by Landlord which may advertise the vessel for sale or charter.
31.Restrooms
All restroom usage shall be in accordance with the following provisions:
* (a) Only authorized users having card access may utilize the restrooms after hours.
* (b) Restrooms may only be used for their intended purpose.
* (c) No smoking, drinking or other activity other than that consistent with the normal use of a restroom may be conducted in said restrooms.
* (d) Each user of the restrooms is expected to comply with customary sanitary practices including flushing of commodes, clean up of unusual dirt, removing all personal items and utilizing trash disposal otherwise appropriate in a restroom. Other discardable items are to be deposited into dumpsters elsewhere in the common areas.
* (e) Only tenants and their personal guests are authorized to use the restrooms when they are unlocked.
Any violation of these premises or other improper use of the restrooms will result in revocation of rights of said tenant and tenant’s invitees.
32. Pets
No pets will be permitted in any Slip or the Common Areas except subject to the following conditions:
* (a) Only domestic pets shall be permitted.
* (b) All pets shall be kept sufficiently under control at all times so that they will not become a nuisance to the owners or occupants of other slips.
* (c) All pets must be licensed as may be required by law.
* (d) No more than two domestic pets will be permitted for any Slip except with the approval of the Landlord.
* (e) All pet owners shall be responsible immediately to remove and clean up any mess created by their pet in any portion of the Common Areas.
33. Motorcycles and bicycles shall not be ridden on docks or piers and shall be parked in designated parking areas.
34. There shall be no boat trailers in the parking lot. Campers and recreational vehicles may only be parked in the parking lot with the permission of Landlord but only in specifically designated areas.
35. All persons in the Marina shall observe all speed limits, no parking and other designated signs with respect to vehicles and access by persons.
36. Landlord reserves the right to restrict use of parking available to Tenants of slips and/or mooring space in the Marina and to impose time and/or location limits on such use.
37. No employee of the Landlord shall perform any personal services, while on duty, for any individual Tenant, guest, employee, agent or Tenant, except to the extent that such services are approved by Landlord.
38. Landlord may at any time require the immediate removal from the Marina of any vessel in violation (or whose owner, owner’s guests, agents, employees or invitees are in violation) of these Rules and Regulations and may have any such offending vessel (or vessel of any offending owner, or such owner’s guests, agents, employees or invitees) removed at Tenant’s expense.
39. Landlord may enforce such reasonable system of fines and/or cost reimbursement and/or lease termination for infractions of these Rules and Regulations as the Landlord may from time to time adopt subject to such procedures with respect to enforcement as the Landlord may from time to time adopt.
Single Boat Reservation
Bay Creek Golf Club - Jack Nicklaus and Arnold Palmer Signature Golf Courses
Transient Information Sheet
Submit your information using the form below. You may also print the form, fill in the neccessary information, and fax it back to us at (757) 331-8659.
Bay Creek Marina operates under a 48 hour cancellation policy. All reservations must be held with a credit card. Those reservations not cancelled within 48 hours, unless due to weather, will be subject to a charge equal to one night’s stay.
Acceptable methods of payment include: Cash/ Check/ Credit Card. Contact Bay Creek by dialing (757) 331-8601 or (757) 331-8640.
General Information
(*) asterisk denotes required field
*Date of Reservation:
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Point of Contact
*Name of Owner
Address:
City:
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*Email:
Vessel Information
Name of Vessel:
Vessel Power Source: Sail or Power
Length of Vessel:
Beam:
Draft:
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Arrival Date:
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Special Requests
