Place to Go Boating in Maryland and Safety Tips

When you live in or near Easton, MD the best places to go boating are on the Tred Avon River, Miles River, or Choptank River.  They are a reasonable distance from Easton.

Whether you’re thinking about buying a boat for fishing or pleasure, the Ashley Insurance Agency in Easton, MA has  insurance that protects you from accidents, liability, equipment damage, and expenses. Boat insurance provides you with peace of mind.

Where To Go Boating In or Near Easton    

There are several boat launch ramps along the Tred Avon River near Easton. The Bellevue Park Boat Launching Ramp near Easton offers docks and 12 parking spaces for boat trailers. Permits must be displayed on vehicles. The Easton Point Boat Launching Ramp runs along the Tred Avon River and offers docks, paved parking for 22 boat trailers, and portable restrooms. Vehicles must have a ramp permit or face limitations on the type of boat that can be launched. The Kingston Boat Launching Ramp in Easton is for smaller boats. It has five paved parking spaces, docks, and a 13-foot launch. 

The Neavitt Landing Boating Ramp is on Broad Creek, which provides access to many points along the Choptank River. It has a wide launching lane, paved parking for 8 boat trailers, and portable restrooms. The Windy Hills Boat Launching Ramp is near the Choptank River, it has a narrow launching ramp, and five paved parking spaces suited to smaller boats.

Wye Landing Boat Launch is a good access point for the Miles River. It has a large parking lot, docks, and portable restrooms. They installed solar lights for the evening in the warm weather. 

Ocean City, about 62 to 72 miles away from Easton has many state parks and beaches that allow boating on the Atlantic Ocean. Our agency can assist with recommending boating locations,  and marinas  depending on where you live, the type of boat,  and how far you want to drive. 

Safety Requirements for Boats In Maryland

Personal floatation devices must be on motorized and unmotorized boats for the safety of passengers, including life jackets and throwable PFDs. Boats must have day and night  distress signals,  lights, fire extinguishers,  ignition safety switches, registration, permit, a certificate for safety courses, ventilation muffler, horn, and license. This depends on the type of commercial boat you operate.

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