Harbour

Rebel Marine Service

3.9Norfolk, United StatesChesapeake Bay
Maximum length
80 m
Maximum draught
3.1 m

Family-run marina and boatyard on Willoughby Bay in Norfolk, Virginia, operating since 1974.

Guide

Approach and anchoring

Willoughby Bay sits where the Intracoastal Waterway meets the Chesapeake Bay, off Hampton Roads near the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. Berths for power and sailing boats, with a maximum draught of about 3 metres.

Practical

Berths for residents and transients year-round, plus a fuel berth and a ships store. Full-service boatyard with a 50-ton and a 25-ton lift for haul-out and repairs.

History

Lane Briggs bought a salvage tug here in 1974 and the next year rigged it as a schooner. That Tugantine led him to found the Chesapeake Bay Schooner Race.

Key facts

Type
Harbour
Coordinates
36.96576, -76.29611 (36°57.95'N 76°17.77'W)
Town
Norfolk
Country
United States
Maximum draught
3.05 m
Maximum length
80 m
Boaters' rating
3.9/5
Updated
July 7, 2026

Getting there

Rebel Marine Service lies at 36°57.95'N 76°17.77'W, that is 36.96576, -76.29611 in decimal degrees.

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Frequently asked questions

What boat length does Rebel Marine Service accept?

Rebel Marine Service accepts boats up to 80 m.

How do boaters rate Rebel Marine Service?

Rebel Marine Service is rated 3.9/5 by boaters on BoatMap.

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