- Shelter
- W, E, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Anchorage on the first bend of the Sassafras River above its mouth, upper Chesapeake Bay, with the marinas of Georgetown to the east.
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Enter the broad Sassafras mouth from the Chesapeake and follow the marked channel upriver. The river narrows to under half a mile within three miles, with high wooded banks. Watch the channel markers around Ordinary Point, where they can mislead. Deepest water lies near mid-river.
Practical
Mud bottom with good holding. Sheltered from west through south-east winds, open to the north. Skipjack Cove Marina and Duffy Creek Marina lie 4.1 nm to the east at Georgetown for fuel, transient berths and repairs.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 39.36610, -75.98122 (39°21.97'N 75°58.87'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Boaters' rating
- 4.0/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
First Sassafras Bend lies at 39°21.97'N 75°58.87'W, that is 39.36610, -75.98122 in decimal degrees.
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Which winds is First Sassafras Bend sheltered from?
First Sassafras Bend is sheltered from west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at First Sassafras Bend?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at First Sassafras Bend.
How do boaters rate First Sassafras Bend?
First Sassafras Bend is rated 4.0/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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