Henderson's Wharf
Marina
Scuttlebutt
1001 Fell Street 
Baltimore, MD 21231

Reservations and  
Dockmaster's Office: 410-732-1049

E-Mail: 
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Weekend Weather:

Sat. & Sun., May 3rd & 4th   
Sunny   
Highs in the low 70's and
lows around 50
Sat Tides: H 10:19 am L 5:36 pm
Sun Tides: H 11:03 am L 6:18 pm

  
Sat. & Sun., May 10th & 11th 
Click HERE for the long
term forecast 
Sat Tides: L 10:48 pm H 4:05 pm
Sun Tides: L 11:44 pm H 4:54 pm
QUICK LINKS

Weather Summary

 

  



Referral Program


Introducing our new
Referral Program ! 

 

Receive cash or a credit  

when you refer a friend to Henderson's Wharf Marina.

 

Annual lease referral will qualify for  : $250.00

 

Seasonal lease referral will qualify for :  $100.00

 

Please register your referral at Marina office.  

 

Note: Referral program is  

for new customers only.

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The West End

 

Prime Slips in a private portion of the marina with special benefits...

Ask at the Marina office for details !

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Harbor Magic
Resident's Club

 

Join the FREE Harbor Magic Resident's Club and Receive a 15% discount on hotel accommodations, catering and more !   

Call the Dock Master for an application.

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Fun Videos

 
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UPCOMING EVENTS

The Preakness Stakes
May 17th

Info....
HERE
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Orioles Home Games
5/9 - 5/11 Houston Astros
5/12 - 5/14 Tigers
5/22 - 5/25 Indians

Info.... HERE
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Baltimore Kinetic  
Sculpture Race

Saturday May 3, 2014

Kinetic Sculptures are amphibious, human powered works of art custom built for the race.      Info.... HERE

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Fells Point Farmers Market
is kicking off their 4th Season with LOVE LOCAL FEST. The market will open Sat.May 3'rd at 7:30 am with all your local favorite vendors. From 9:30  - 4 pm the square will be filled with music from Live Local Bands, the beer garden will feature Heavy Seas Beers, Hand Crafted Cocktails by Mix It Up and Fiore Wines! Come Saturday and join the fun and shop the best local produce, foods and crafts!

For more....  CLICK HERE 




The Ni�a and Pinta



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Greetings!

Welcome to the latest edition of Henderson's Wharf Marina Scuttlebutt, bringing you updates, news and goings on around the Marina, Hotels and beautiful Baltimore Harbor.   
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Save the Date:  Friday 5/16/14
Slip Holder Appreciation Party at the Tiki Bar !

Join us to celebrate the start of the 2014 boating season and bid good riddance to the Winter that wouldn't end!



Reminder - New Annual & Seasonal Slip Special !

 

Sign up for a New Annual Slip and receive: 

 TWO MONTHS FREE  


New Seasonal Leases receive:
ONE MONTH FREE

Note: Restrictions apply based on availability. Valid for new agreements only.     CONTACT US TODAY
Activities around Town

The Charm City Comedy Festival, Baltimore's first comedy festival, will be held on May 8th-11th. This inaugural festival will feature performances and workshops from our headliners, DC's ShawnMikael(s) (Shawn Westfall and Mikael Johnson) and NYC/Philly's Amie and Kristen Show (Amie Roe and Kristen Schier). Comedy, Improv and Sketch performances will occur Thursday night, Friday night, and all day Saturday, with workshops on Saturday and Sunday. In addition, we also plan to provide performer yoga, and a late show with special performances. Events will be held at Charm City Comedy Project, Gallery 788, and The 2640 Space. See the schedule for details!      Click HERE for more info. 


Fell's Point Historic Harbor House Tour

Sunday, May 11, 2014 11:00 am - 5:00 pm

Meet at The Preservation Society & Fell's Point Visitor Center 

1724 Thames St, Baltimore, Maryland 21231

Info... HERE               

Tickets... HERE 

   

 

Annapolis Spring   

Sailboat Show    

  

More Info HERE

 

 

Responsibilities of the Captain

We see the fun plaques:  "The Captain's word is Law"....    or
"Marriages performed by the Captain are valid ONLY for the duration of the cruise"....  

But what are the REAL responsibilities of the Captain ?

Three Major Responsibilities of Every Boater 
  1. Practice good seamanship.
    It is the responsibility of every boat or PWC operator to take all necessary action to avoid a collision, taking into account the weather, vessel traffic, and limits of other vessels. Such action should be taken in ample time to avoid a collision and at a safe distance from other vessels.
  2. Keep a proper lookout.
    Failing to keep a sharp lookout is the most common cause of collisions. Every operator must keep a proper lookout, using both sight and hearing, at all times. Watch and listen for other vessels, radio communications, navigational hazards, and others involved in water activities.
  3. Maintain a safe speed.
    Safe speed is the speed that ensures you will have ample time to avoid a collision and can stop within an appropriate distance. Safe speed will vary depending on conditions such as wind, water conditions, navigational hazards, visibility, surrounding vessel traffic density, and the maneuverability of your boat or PWC. Always reduce speed and navigate with extreme caution at night and when visibility is restricted. 
Make your Plans NOW  

 

Baltimore's three-year commemoration of the War of 1812 bicentennial will come to a close at the end of this summer. And it's going out with a literal bang.  Cannonfire and fireworks will pepper the conclusion of bicentennial celebrations across the state throughout the summer. The events will conclude with the 10-day Star-Spangled Spectacular in Baltimore on Sept. 6-16.

 

Like Sailabration, Star-Spangled Spectacular will again include tall ships and air shows by the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, as well as a concert broadcast live from Pier VI and Fort McHenry to commemorate the writing of the National Anthem. Even before that, the summer will be packed with events leading up to the maritime festival.

 

We're taking reservations now for the Star Spangled Spectacular   Sept. 6 - 16'th.

Plan ahead, it's going to be a BUSY season !

Click HERE for other Special Offers
In the Steering and Sailing Section 1 of the Coast Guard Navigation Rules, Rule 5 states that "Every vessel shall at all times maintain a proper lookout by sight and hearing as well as by all available means appropriate in the prevailing circumstances and conditions so as to make a full appraisal of the situation and of the risk of collision."     More.... HERE
Caesar's Horseshoe Casino - coming soon! 

 

The Horseshoe is hiring and will open soon. It's an urban two-story casino, and will be the second largest casino in Maryland with a 122,000 sq. ft. gaming floor. The multi-million development will feature VLTs, table games, and a World Series of Poker room. A 20,000 sq. ft. "Baltimore Marketplace" featuring authentic Charm City food outlets, three premier restaurants, and several bars and lounges will round out the food and beverage offerings.

 

The $442 million development will be located along Russell Street on Baltimore's south side. As an urban casino, it will be designed to maximize connectivity with local hotels (and the marina!)        For More..... Click HERE 

Replicas of two of Christopher Columbus' ships, the Ni�a and Pinta, are set to dock at the Chesapeake Bay Maritime Museum in St. Michaels, from May 10 through 18, with boarding opportunities available to the public. The ships are operated by the Columbus Foundation out of the British Virgin Islands.

The Ni�a
is an exact replica and was built completely by hand and without the use of power tools before her 1991 launch.

The Pinta, an authentic reproduction of Christopher Columbus' ship, was launched in 2005 in Valenca, Brazil. She is a larger version of the archetypal caravel and offers larger deck space for walk-aboard tours, private parties, and charters.

 

Both ships tour together as a sailing museum dedicated to educating the public and school children. Onboard exhibits highlight the history of the Age of Discovery, navigation of the era, how the ships were built, and a taste of what life was like more than 500 years ago.

 

For more...Click HERE       

For the NINA website...Click HERE  

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On a Final Note:
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