Copyright: Maryland State Forest and Park Service Somers Cove Marina

Description - Somers Cove is an extraordinary marina and the largest Maryland marina for boating, sailing and fishing on the Chesapeake Bay with immediate access to Tangier and Pocomoke Sounds. Located in the historic town of Crisfield, the huge facility houses charter boats, sailboats, powerboats, bait and tackle, and new stainless steel fish cleaning stations. Tucked in a cove with 7,750 feet of shoreline, the Somers Cove Marina Yacht Club calls this public-facility home. Annual reports list Somers Cove Marina as docking boats from 31 states, the District of Columbia, and 4 foreign countries.

Visitors are within walking distance to Crisfield's restaurants and a variety of gift and antique shops. There is also grocery, marine supply, service stores, motels, and bed-and-breakfasts in town.

Attractions - Somers Cove Marina is a huge facility along the lower southwestern edge of Maryland's Eastern Shore. The list of amenities is lengthy: new large pavilion is available for crowds up to 500 people; annual slips to 65 feet; 100 transient berths to 150 feet; dry storage-covered sheds; 30,50, and 100 amp electric; swimming pool; 7 modern comfort stations; 3 laundry rooms; picnic tables, barbecues and tents; home of charter and headboats; large meeting area and banquet room; 2 pump-out stations; 3 oil and anti-freeze disposal stations; gas and diesel; shuttle service to restaurants and attractions; 24-hour security and secured parking; 2 stainless steel fish cleaning stations; minutes from Crisfield airport; and internet access.

Tours and sightseeing trips are available for Smith Island, Tangier Island, J. Millard Tawes Historical Museum and Janes Island State Park. In addition, tours of the Crisfield Seafood industry and Crisfied's Heritage tours are also available.

Recreation - Somers Cove offers boating, sailing, fishing, picnicking, touring, and a visitor center.

Climate - Maryland has four distinct seasons with spring and fall being particularly pleasant with low humidity and mild temperatures. The average January temperature ranges between 30 and 34 degrees F (-1 to 1 C) with July averages ranging between 74 degrees F and 80 degrees F. Typically, coastal temperatures are slightly warmer then the western Appalachian Plateau area. Travelers should be aware that winters can become miserably cold and summers can be hazy, hot and humid with afternoon thundershowers.

Location - The marina is located on the Eastern Shore in the historic town of Crisfield off MD State Route 413.