- Shelter
- NW, N, NE, W, E, SW, S, SE
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
Mooring buoy on the East River off Mobjack Bay at Cardinal, Virginia, alongside the Zimmerman Marine yard.
- Water
- Mooring buoys
- Pontoon
- Beach
Guide
Approach and anchoring
Holding on the bottom is mud, with shelter from every direction. The mooring sits 0.1 nm east of the Zimmerman Marine yard, reached from Mobjack Bay up the East River.
Practical
Fresh water is available at the mooring. Zimmerman Marine, employee-owned and focused on boat repair and refit, is within sight to the west. Compass Marina lies 1.8 nm to the south.
Key facts
- Type
- Anchorage
- Coordinates
- 37.40718, -76.34945 (37°24.43'N 76°20.97'W)
- Country
- United States
- Shelter
- Sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds
- Seabed
- mud
- Anchoring
- Allowed
- Services
- Water, Mooring buoys, Pontoon, Beach
- Boaters' rating
- 4.8/5
- Updated
- July 7, 2026
Getting there
Zimmerman Mooring Ball lies at 37°24.43'N 76°20.97'W, that is 37.40718, -76.34945 in decimal degrees.
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Write a reviewFrequently asked questions
Which winds is Zimmerman Mooring Ball sheltered from?
Zimmerman Mooring Ball is sheltered from north-west, north, north-east, west, east, south-west, south, south-east winds.
Can you anchor at Zimmerman Mooring Ball?
Yes, anchoring is allowed at Zimmerman Mooring Ball.
How do boaters rate Zimmerman Mooring Ball?
Zimmerman Mooring Ball is rated 4.8/5 by boaters on BoatMap.
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