Marinas in Gloucester Virginia: Boating in Chesapeake Bay
Country
(GlawStoor) Gloucester, Virginia was once a Colonial port town
and fishing village . Gloucester was also a refuge from city
life for Colonial Burgesses who visited Gloucester for a their
summer retreat. Rosewell plantation was once a stunning a
country estate in Gloucester, sitting on the banks of the York
River. At this country estate honored guests like Thomas
Jefferson were entertained. Rosewell still sits on the banks of
the York River, but it was burned in 1916 and is in ruins, with
only a portion of the structure remaining. Cruising the
waterways in the area of Gloucester Virginia is pleasant and
fun. There are lots of places to stop along the way. Just across
the York River from Gloucester is Yorktown, which recently
unveiled a newly renovated waterfront complete with shops and
restaurants, a beach, and walkway. Gloucester is populated with
lots of marinas, so the boater looking for a Chesapeake Bay
excursion in this area will not run short of supplies or fuel.
There are a few great seafood restaurants where boaters may tie
up and drop in for a bite to eat, too. Boaters who love the
Chesapeake Bay and are interested in retiring, relocating, or
purchasing a second home here will be pleased to know there are
lots of waterfront properties and waterfront estates which
include a pier to dock a boat. Many estuaries and small
tributaries feed the York River, offering secluded places along
the waterfront for homes and properties that often date to the
Colonial era. If you or your loved one would like to visit some
waterfront properties, e-mail me at vonmor1@cox.net or call me
at 757-288-4685 and I will be happy to show you that Gloucester
is indeed a great place to retire, relocate, or purchase a
second home, especially if you're a boater.
Crown Pointe Marina 9737 Cook's Landing Road, Gloucester
804-642-6177 This Marina provides York River access. Boaters
will find wet slips complete with water and electric, dry
storage, a ship's store, and restrooms with hot showers. For
recreation boaters can take a swim in one of the two outdoor
swimming pools. Fueling services at this Gloucester marina
include gas & diesel.
Holiday Marina 3143 Holiday Marina Road, Gloucester 804-642-2528
Boaters can find gas and diesel fuel at this marina. Other
amenities include restrooms, a full service boat yard, and 38
transitory boat slips. There is York River Access from the
Holiday Marina, too.
Jordan Marine Service Inc. 7804 Jordan Road, Gloucester Point VA
804-642-4360, http://www.jordanmarineservice.com Twenty
transitory slips are available at this marina that specializes
in fixing and maintaining boats on Sarah's Creek, which
intersects with the York River. In case boaters are broken down,
a complete boating repair service is available. A railway and a
lift are available at Jordan Marina. Full bathroom facilities
are also available at this marina.
Severn River Marina, http://www.severnrivermarina.com 3398
Stonewall Road, Hayes, Virginia 804-642-6969 For the boater who
wants to dock closer to Mobjack Bay, the Severn River Marina,
located on a a tributary of the Mobjack Bay, is a great
alternative. For boats needing repair the marina has a 75 ton
travel hoist, full service repairs and maintenance. Visit the
ship's store, dock at one of the 52 wet slips which include pump
outs and water and metered electricity, or use the dry storage.
Rest room facilities have showers. A crab deck which overlooks
the water is available for cookouts and picnics. The Severn
River Marina provides boaters access to Mobjack Bay and the York
River.
Ware River Yacht Club http://wryc.tripod.com/ Gloucester VA
804-693-4125 The Ware River is another tributary of Mobjack and
Chesapeake Bays. A clubhouse and restroom with showers are some
of the facilities here. This yacht club caters to sailboats,
too.
York River Yacht Haven, http://www.commonwealthyachts.com/ 8109
Yacht Haven Road, Gloucester Point, Virginia 804-642-2156 In
2005 Chesapeake Bay Magazine readers selected York River Yacht
Haven as the 3rd best marina on the Chesapeake Bay. The River's
Inn Restaurant is located here, and fresh catches are available
every season of the year. York River Yacht Basin provides a nice
view of Sarah's Creek and the York River. There are 300 boat
slips, a marina store, restrooms and fueling facilities
available here.