1001 Fell Street
Baltimore, MD 21231
Reservations and
Dockmaster's Office:
410-732-1049 E-Mail: ________________
Web Links:
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Weekend Weather:
Sat & Sun, June 6th & 7th
Mostly Sunny / Sunny
Highs in the 80's with lows in the mid 60's
Sat Tides: H 10:00 am L 5:20 pm Sun Tides: H 10:50 am L 6:04 pm
Jun 13th & 14th
long term forecast
Sat Tides: L 11:49 am H 4:37 pm
Sun Tides: L 12:47 pm H 5:34 pm
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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...
- Special Guest Rates in the Hotel
- Free Pump out
- Guest Passes to the MAC Pool and Wellness Center
- Drink Passes and Discounts at Fell's Point Establishments
- Harbor Magic Event VIP Passes
Ask for Details at the Marina Office
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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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Orioles Home Games
6/9 - 11 Boston Red Sox
6/12 - 14 NY Yankees
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Baltimore Magazine EVENTS
Art, Music, Theatre & Fun
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Dockage Specials for 2015
Free Dockage Offer:
Sign up for a New Annual Slip and receive:
TWO MONTHS FREE
New Seasonal leases receive:
ONE MONTH FREE
Plus: One free Parking space
Free Wi-Fi and Cable
Catamaran friendly Marina
(20 dedicated Cat Slips)
20 % Discount at Henderson Wharf Inn
Transient Group Rates
$1.85 ft + electric
PLUS all the Above in
Baltimore's only Premier Catamaran Marina
15 % Discount groups of 5+ vessels
Call the Dock Office to make your reservations ASAP. 410-732-1049
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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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HonFest Baltimore - June 13th & 14th
HonFest is a local tradition. The Bawlmer term of endearment, Hon, short for Honey, embodies the warmth and affection bestowed upon our neighbors and visitors alike by historic working-women of Baltimore. HonFest is an annual celebration in honor of these women.
Since 1994, HonFest has grown from a tiny Baltimore's Best Hon pageant behind Caf� Hon, to a nationally recognized festival that covers four city blocks on Hampden's very own 36th Street.
See the HonFest website.... HERE
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NASA says current lull in major US hurricanes only happens once every 177 years
We're having a "hurricane drought," with nearly a decade passing without a category three or higher storm making landfall. Will our luck hold?
In the Northern Atlantic Ocean, a distinct hurricane season occurs from June 1 to November 30, sharply peaking from late August through September; the season's climatological peak of activity occurs around September 10 each season.
A new NASA study shows that such a "hurricane drought" only comes along once every 177 years.
While the study did not delve into the meteorological causes behind this lack of major hurricane landfalls, it appears it is a result of luck. "The last nine hurricane seasons were not weak - storms just didn't hit the U.S., It seems to be an accident of geography, random good luck."
Even though the United States has certainly seen its share of destructive storms over the past nine years, we haven't gotten slammed by a category three or higher hurricane in nine years -- the longest stretch in which we've been free from such monster storms since 1850. For the whole report, click... HERE
See some serious Statistics.... HERE
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French Frigate Hermione to Visit - June 19-21
On March 19, 1780, the frigate Hermione left France and made the crossing to America in 38 days, landing in Boston with the secret news that Lafayette had secured 5,500 French troops and five frigates for General Washington.
This Summer, a replica of the Hermione will visit the United States stopping in Baltimore on June 19-21 along with other Tall Ships participating in the Tall Ships Challenge Atlantic Coast 2015 tour.
Read About the Voyage.... HERE
and the Tall Ships Challenge... HERE
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Baltimore Kinetic Sculpture Race - June 14th
The 2015 theme is OUT OF THIS WORLD, celebrating the 25th year of the Hubble Space Telescope.
Kinetic Sculptures are amphibious, human powered works of art custom built for the race. Each May, the American Visionary Art Museum (AVAM) hosts the East Coast Kinetic Sculpture Race Championship on the shore of Baltimore's Harbor. The eight-hour race covers 14 miles-mostly on pavement, but also including a trip into the Chesapeake Bay and through mud and sand.
Kinetic Grand ChampionshipKinetic Sculpture Racing traces its roots to Ferndale, California in 1969 when artist Hobart Brown upgraded his son's tricycle into a 5-wheeled pentacycle and was challenged to a race down Main Street. (Hobart did not win.) Over the decades since, the California race evolved into a 3-day all-terrain including treacherous sand dunes, water crossings, and elaborate sculptures and costumes.
For more information, click....HERE
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The Paper Chart - Still the Best?
If you seriously follow marine electronics, you have probably read an article or two by Ben Ellison or perhaps heard him speak at a PassageMaker show.
This week he wrote a great piece that discusses the details and information on government paper charts versus different electronic formats - a subject dear to most boaters heart.
After hearing the explanation of the boat sailing in the Volvo race, who plowed into a well marked reef because the navigator "hadn't zoomed down far enough", many boaters are taking a second look at their chart plotters.
If you take your navigation seriously, take a few minutes and read Ben's post. If anything, it will make you scratch your head... then go straight to the boat and compare your plotter with the paper chart. Have Fun.
Read it... HERE
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Activities and Fun Things to Do Around Town
Half-Price Friday Nights at the National Aquarium
Friday is your night! Get access to the National Aquarium's award-winning exhibits for half the price of general admission during Half-Price Friday Nights, brought to you by M&T Bank. An evolution of the Aquarium's Fridays After Five program, Half-Price Friday Nights runs year-round with no blackout dates, allowing you to spend any (or every) Friday evening after 5 pm with the Aquarium's 17,000 animal residents. For website & tickets, click... HERE___________________
Chesapeake Crab & Beer Festival June 13th
201 Key Highway 11 am-9 pm This is the 2nd annual all-you-care-to-taste extravaganza complete with over 30,000 crabs, 50+ beers, arts & crafts, live music, family fun and so much more! Info is.... HERE___________________ Waterfront Weekend July 19-21st Sail into summer at Baltimore's Waterfront and enjoy a weekend full of free, family-friendly fun! Events include: photo opps with Fifi, AVAM's pink poodle, a visit from the tall ship, L'Hermione, the African-American Festival, free wellness by the water classes, and open-play beach volleyball. See the entire summer calendar... HERE___________________
The Crab Deck is open for another great season of seafood. The Crab Deck is the perfect place to take in the sights and sounds of Baltimore's exciting Inner Harbor while digging into the freshest seafood the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean have to offer.
See the website... HERE
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Jazzy Summer Nights at the Horseshoe Casino Baltimore marks the highly demanded return of this beloved music series. The Finn Group, The Horseshoe Casino Baltimore, and sponsors are excited and proud to bring the series back after a five year absence. Come down and enjoy the music, the vibe, and the people of Jazzy Summer Nights! Website... HERE ___________________
Fell's Point Second Sunday Antique Market In the Heart of Fell's Point on Broadway Market Square. The Fell's Point Second Sunday Antique Market is held on the second Sunday (usually) of the month from April through October. The vendors sell a wide range of antiques and collectibles and are favorites with the local community. See the website... HERE
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The Can Company Summer Concert Series
Through Aug 27th
If it's a Thursday, there must be live music at The Can Company this summer! Concerts by Baltimore's top bands are held every Thursday, 6 to 9 p.m., except for the first Thursday of every month, through August 27. Festival food and happy hour specials will be offered outdoors by Can Company restaurants including newcomers Nalley Fresh and Alma Cocina Latina. Kids and family activities provided by sponsors such as Merritt Athletic Club. The Canton Community Association is the Can Music Fest non
profit partner.
See their Facebook Page... HERE
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Baltimore Cruises
Take a Baltimore boat cruise and learn about the renaissance of Baltimore's waterfront and this interesting city's history. Sightseeing along the waterways includes the attractions of the Inner Harbor, the iconic Domino Sugar sign, Fort McHenry, the Key Bridge and more. With 40 years of experience on the water, Watermark's well trained crew makes getting on the water in Baltimore easy, safe and fun!
Fells Point Farmers' Market - Saturday Mornings
More than 40 vendors gather on Saturday mornings in Fells Point's Broadway Square to offer a variety of fresh and organic products.
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On a Final Note:
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