1.  Schedule your launch and service work as far in advance as possible.

2.  Make sure the office has your key or combination, before launch.

3.  Schedule your paint package now to help us meet your desired launch date.

4.  Leave at least five lines and two fenders in the cockpit/aft deck for the crew to use to tie up your boat.  (If not found, they will be supplied for a fee.)

5.  Take your ladder home the last time you visit your boat, before your launch date.

6.  The Yard will reposition stands at your request for $25.00.

7.  If you leave paint and a throwaway brush (by the keel) the Yard Crew will paint the pad spots prior to launch.

8.  Re-install your drain plug.

9.  The Yard will call with the slip location after the boat has been launched.

10.  Plan to pick up your boat by the Sunday following your launch.

The Historic Village at Herrington North with the Residence, One Room School House and Meeting House in view.

Spend an afternoon in the early 1900’s. Churn butter, crank the ice cream freezer, make a needlework sample or tie some mariner’s knots, write on slates and participate in a Spelling Bee in our one room school, learn to grow tobacco, visit St. Mark’s Episcopal Chapel, attend a Beneficial Society meeting or see if you descend from a member of the War of 1812 militia.

Sunday, March 25, 2012 • 1:00pm – 5:00pm • FREE

For more information visit www.dahs.us.

Herrington Harbour Marinas have been awarded with the inaugural Clean Marina of the Year Award by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources (DNR).  We were chosen based on demonstrated excellence in the overall cleanliness of the facilities, environmental services offered and by communicating and enforcing clean marina practices.

The Maryland Clean Marina initiative recognizes and promotes marinas, boatyards and yacht clubs that meet legal requirements and voluntarily adopt pollution prevention practices.  As of late 2009, DNR has certified nearly 25% of Maryland’s estimated 600 marinas as Clean Marinas or Clean Marina Partners.  The efforts of individuals and businesses on the Chesapeake Bay will improve the quality of Maryland’s waters from Deep Creek Lake to the Chesapeake Bay, to the coastal bays!

“Implementing and maintaining Clean Marina practices, is good for the environment and good for business,” states Steuart Chaney.  For over three decades, the first consideration when making any decision is, “how will this decision improve the environment?”, added Chaney.  As a result, the initiatives have produced significant improvements in water quality and in boater appreciation of the environment.  “Undoubtedly, Herrington Harbour is like no other marina in Maryland,” said Donna Morrow, Program Chief of Maryland DNR Boating Services.

Grab yourself a 5 gallon bucket and fill it about 2/3 full with water.  Have someone run the boat at the rpm’s where vibrations have been felt and set the bucket down at different locations around the boat: over the props, over the struts, rudder posts, trans coupling, engine, etc. At some point you will likely see the water start jumping around on the surface in the bucket.  This is where further investigation is needed to determine the cause of the vibration.

Wondering about that engine vibration? Curious about bottom blisters? Want to know why your battery charger won’t charge a dead battery?  Now is your chance to get some answers.

Zimmerman Marine, our new contractor at the Yacht Yard, will be hosting an Open House on Saturday November 5th, from 10:00am – 1:00pm at their shop at Herrington Harbour North. Bring your most frustrating boat problem, your hardest question, the one thing no one has been able to figure out, and ZMI will give you a free 20-minute session with their top technicians. Coffee and muffins will be provided. Let them know you will be coming by email, info@zimmermanmarine.com, or give them a call at 800-397-3442.

October 22, 2011

Join the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation for their inaugural bike tour as they ride through some of the most scenic terrains in Rose Haven, MD.  You have a choice of three mileage options: 27 miles, 50 miles or 60 miles.  Cycle at your own pace.

The CF Cycle For Life is full supported with well-stocked rest stops, bike mechanics, ride marshals, breakfast, lunch and so much more.

REGISTER TODAY AT:

maryland.cff.org/aacycle or by calling 410.628.0795

Thank you to Herrington on the Bay Catering for providing the Paradise Ballroom for the CF Cycle for Life Ride.  Discounted Inn stays and transient dockage is available on October 21, 2011.  To place a reservation, call 800.213.9438 or email hhs@herringtonharbour.com.  Be sure to identify yourself as a cycle participant.

Apply ice or cold water to your wrists and other pulse points.

Avoid drinking dehydrating beverages and drink plenty of water, low sugar drinks and mineral water.

Use body moisturizers and sunscreens with cooling aloe vera.

Scale back and eat more often instead of eating big meals.  A big meal increases your metabolism and body temperature.

Wear light colored loose fitting clothes.

Friday, July 15, 2011 – Sunday, July 17, 2011

West Marine has expanded the size of the store at Herrington Harbour North in Tracy’s Landing, Maryland.  The newly enlarged West Marine store is now 10,000 square feet with a broad selection of maintenance supplies, electrical and plumbing equipment and a sailing department brimming with hardware to meet the needs of sailors racing in the Chesapeake Bay or cruising on the Eastern Seaboard.  In addition, there’s a stylish assortment of boating apparel and footwear designed by boaters for boaters.

This West Marine will have a crew of 20 Associates with more than 200 years of combined boating, sailing and fishing experience.  Store Manager, Cristyn Johnson, is a Maryland native and has over 20 years of sailing experience (along with over five years of power boating and fishing experience) on the Chesapeake Bay.  During her down time she enjoys cruising on her 30-foot Catalina sailboat.

West Marine’s Grand Opening festivities include three days of special events beginning Friday, July 15th through Sunday, July 17th from 8:00am to 9:00pm.  Activities include fishing seminars, high tech electronic demonstrations, a kayak pool, door buster deals, prize giveaways and free refreshments.

Local marine businesses will be on deck with expert advice including Herrington Harbour Marinas, Free State Yachts, Integrity Yacht Sales, Shiver Me Timbers, Atlantic Spars and Rigging, Duffy Electric Boats, West River Cruises, South County Signs, Osprey Marine Composites, Marine Technical Services and Composite Yachts.

“All of us at the Tracy’s Landing West Marine are eager to serve our customers at our newly expanded location, “says Cristyn Johnson.  “We designed this store based on customer feedback and we hope to have all the products South County boaters need, for a great day on the water,” she adds.

The Alfa Wireless network adapter, available @Amazon, came highly recommended to us from a Herrington slipholder this week.  Affordably priced at $32.00, 142 reviewers give it 4 out of 5 stars.  The mounting easily attaches to a laptop and supports Windows and Macintosh.