Inside this issue - Herrington Harbour

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A publication for slipholders and guests of
Herrington Harbour Marinas
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Inside this issue:
Slipholder Calendar of Events
Wetland Restoration
Off Season Improvements
A Short Cut Across
Optimize Your Wireless Signal
New Houses at North
Youth Sailing Camps
Eco-Lifestyle Marina Resorts
Spring 2012
What’s New Around Herrington Harbour?
Slipholder participation in the 2011 Customer Satisfaction Survey helped with our ongoing efforts to provide
the best boating experience for everyone. We sincerely appreciate you taking the time to provide your feedback
and comments. The results were exceedingly positive but, after all, there is always room for improvement.
Based on your suggestions, we made these upgrades at the marinas. We’re all looking forward to this season
and we hope you enjoy everything Herrington Harbour has to offer.
Honey’s Harvest Market & Deli
Herrington Harbour North
Honey’s Harvest South offers fresh, healthy and
delicious breakfast and lunch sandwiches featuring
Boar’s Head Deli Meats, fresh salads, soups, bakery
items, beer, wine, spirits and a variety of groceries.
We carry locally sourced products from honey to
select seasonal produce, dairy, gluten free items and
artisan gifts.
A mobile pump-out boat is in operation this season
and the pump-out station at C-dock has been upgraded.
A playground is being constructed just outside of
the Pool, outdoor movies will be shown on a newly
landscaped area every Saturday night and the Pool
will open earlier on the weekdays. Several docks have
been enhanced with additional lighting, finger piers
have been widened and many have been updated with
new pile caps and life ring boxes.
Deli Hours:
7am-3pm (Sun - Fri), 7am-6pm (Sat)
Market Hours:
7am-7pm (Sun - Thurs) 7am-8pm (Fri & Sat)
Several resort events for slipholders are scheduled for the 2012
season. Stay tuned to your inbox for event details.
Enjoy your shopping and dining at Honey’s Harvest South.
Honey’s Harvest North
Honey’s Harvest North is now open at the Customer
Lounge for the 2012 boating season. We offer freshly
made ‘grab & go’ sandwiches and salads. We also
have breakfast pastries, Chesapeake Roasters coffee,
sodas, hand dipped ice cream, chips and more. A
small convenience store section offers groceries and
sundries. We are happy to fulfill item requests from
slipholders and guests.
Friday & Saturday 7am-6pm / Thursday & Sunday 7am - 5pm
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Herrington Harbour South
The newly replaced I-dock is complete with 30 slips
and protected with a low profile bulkhead. It will be
greatly enjoyed by the slipholders on that dock and by
everyone walking around the perimeter of the harbour.
The Gift Shop has been transformed into a lounge
area and locale where you can continue to get shirts,
hats and novelty items. The Fitness Room has been
remodeled and will be open during Pool hours.
The newly rebuilt I-dock at Herrington South is complete with
30 new slips and protected with a low profile bulkhead.
2012 Slipholder Calendar of Events
Herrington South Resort Events
Herrington North Resort Events
Movie Night Starts Every Week......Saturday, May 26
Slipholder Cocktail Party.................Saturday, June 16
Slipholder Breakfast...........................Sunday, June 24
Independence Day Celebration...........Tuesday, July 3
South Slipholder Breakfast................ Sunday, July 15
Slipholder Cocktail Party................. Saturday, July 21
Slipholder Cocktail Party.................. Friday, August 3
Slipholder Cocktail Party............ Saturday, August 11
Slipholder Cocktail Party............ Saturday, August 25
Dog Swim..............................Saturday, September 22
Movie Night Starts Every Week......Saturday, May 26
Slipholder Cocktail Party.................Saturday, June 16
Independence Day Celebration...........Tuesday, July 3
Slipholder Breakfast............................. Sunday, July 8
Slipholder Cocktail Party................. Saturday, July 14
Slipholder Cocktail Party................. Saturday, July 28
Slipholder Cocktail Party............ Saturday, August 11
Slipholder Breakfast.......................Sunday, August 12
Blue Moon Cocktail Party.......Saturday, September 1
Dog Swim..............................Saturday, September 15
Beachfront Lodging
The entrance to the Inn at Herrington Harbour has
new landscaped features blending in the with the early
American 20th century style. Guests in the new Harbour
View suite, formerly the Harbourmaster residence, will
enjoy views of the harbour and Bay. Where is Matt? He
still lives onsite, just one door down.
The Inn Entrance under construction at Herrington South.
Combined Upgrades
The Inn at Herrington Harbour offers a variety of rooms and
suites. Slipholders receive a 10% discount on rooms booked
any night of the week Sunday - Thursday.
Both marinas received upgrades to the WiFi system,
boating seminars have continued and a towing and
shuttle service between North and South is available.
Mango’s and Calypso Bay are ready to deliver an
enhanced dining experience this season and the Sailing
School will continue to offer youth sailing classes this
summer as well as weekend dinghy sailboat rentals.
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Mango’s Bar & Grill
By Jennifer Brown, Owner, Mango’s Bar & Grill
Everyone at Mango’s Bar & Grill would like to welcome you to
New Houses for
Purple Martins
We hope to have new
residents this year at Herrington
North. When the Osprey arrive,
so do the first Purple Martin
scouts. The scouts job is to find
shelter for their friends and
family. Once shelter is found,
they return a week or two later
and set up camp.
The gourd houses for the
Purple Martins, at Herrington
North, were grown in Southern
Maryland and have been
hand painted white to keep
the nestlings cool. They are
suspended on a twenty-foot tall
pole and will house 32 pairs, two
in each gourd for a total of 64
residents. Purple Martins like to
live near their favorite food, the
mosquito, but not too close to
trees where their biggest threat
can hide, hawks. So we selected
the perfect location, in the center
of our wetland restoration area.
As natures best mosquito
zappers, Purple Martins can eat
up to 2,000 mosquitoes daily. Our
colony could eat close to 120,000
mosquitoes every day and keep
all of Tracey’s Landing and Deale
mosquito free!
another exciting summer at Herrington South. We want your dining
experience to be great so we’ve recruited an experienced staff that
is looking forward to serving you at the Lounge and Cabana Bar,
casual Dining Room, Poolside and outside on the Dining Deck. It
is our pleasure to guarantee that your experience at Mango’s will be
better than ever this summer.
We will host live music performances every weekend including
acoustic groups, steel drum bands and theme nights. For those of
you who arrive on Thursday evenings, we will provide late night
happy hour specials to kick off a long fun filled weekend. We will
also have exclusive slipholder specials on Sunday nights so the
excitement never ends!
In addition to providing stellar entertainment, Mango’s is proud
to offer an exciting new menu courtesy of Chef Mark Anthony
Brewer. To complement your delicious meals, we will be offering
an exotic tropical drink menu, daily happy hour specials and
brunch on the weekends with our famous build-your-own Bloody
Mary Bar. We look forward to a great summer with everyone and
as always, we truly appreciate your patronage.
Extensive Wetland Restoration Underway
There is a large wetland restoration project underway in the center
of Herrington North. The two-acre area was completely inundated
with an invasive species called phragmite. Phragmite, aka “phrag”, has
a very low habitat value and is considered an undesirable plant by the
State of Maryland. As long as a seed
source remains for the phragmites,
native plant species’ aren’t able to
establish and maintain control of
the area.
The first step in restoring the area
includes eradicating the phragmites
from the wetland area. Once the phrag
is eradicated, many
native species of
high habitat value
will be planted and
naturally reestablish
the area. When
completed,
the
wetland restoration
area will be a central
part of the ecosystem
at Herrington North.
The new wetland
will have a diverse
selection of plants
and wildlife for all
of us to appreciate
and enjoy!
Wetland restoration area at Herrington North.
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H2O Fitness Is Back!
H2O Fitness classes are back this year with a large variety of
morning exercise programs. Classes begin June 23, 2012. The drop
in fee for each class is $10 or you can purchase a $30 punch card
for six classes. Contact Peggy Brower on her cell at 301.642.1674
or by email at [email protected] to purchase your card.
Free
WiFi
Water Aerobics: Saturday and Sunday morning from 10am – 10:45am.
Zumba: Every Saturday 9:00am – 9:45am in the Herring Bay Pavilion.
Yoga: Every Sunday 9:00am – 9:45am on the East Beach.
Youth Sailing Camps at Herrington South
Youth Sailing Camps
Join us on the Beach at Herrington South! Five day camps, for ages 8 and
up, start the week of June 11th and go through August.
Cost: $359 per student. To register, contact joel@thesailingacademy or
call 410.867.7177.
Dinghy Sailboat Rental
14’ dinghy’s are available for your pleasure. Available May 26 September 1, Monday - Friday from 3:00pm to 6:00pm and Saturday
from 10:00am - 5:00pm for $25/hour. Call at least one day in advance to
make reservations.
Optimize Your
Wireless Signal
Annapolis Wireless has
upgraded all components of the
WiFi systems, at Herrington
North and South, which has
widened coverage and increased
the Internet speed. The service
will remain complimentary for
slipholders and guests.
Marinas present a challenging
environment for WiFi networks
due to a number of variables;
in particular, obstacles which
interfere with signals such as
boat hulls, engine rooms and
other boat hardware. By nature,
boats are always moving and
even the slightest rocking can
present variables that did not
exist a moment before.
A reliable signal will always
be available topside of your boat
and common areas throughout
the marina. Down below in your
boat may be less reliable due to
obstacles between yourself and
the Access Point. To overcome
this,
preconfigured
range
extenders are available at each
Marina at our cost of $50.
Annapolis Wireless is available
to assist you with any questions
or concerns by reaching them at
443-321-3743 opt. 3.
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Some insider knowledge.....
Holland Point
Lots For Sale
Here is a closely held secret to cut your time to the deeper
It has come to our attention that
slipholders often explore the local
area in search of homes or building
lots. We have received approval for
a limited number of select lots in
Holland Point. These lots are close to
the marina and are offered at record
low prices. Slipholders will receive an
additional discount. Owner financing is
available. Call Melissa at 410.741.5100
ext. 103 to arrange a meeting with us.
A Short Cut Across Long Bar
water in half! Captain John Whitman, with the fishing boat
“Patent Pending”, leaves from C-Dock at Herrington North
early in the morning and saves time. He knows time is money
and when the fish are biting he needs to be there. When he hits
Rockhold Creek # 1, he lines up on Herring Bay #1 and cuts
across long bar in 6 feet
plus of water at low tide!
The heading going out
from Rockhold Creek #1
to Herring Bay # 1 is 140o.
He estimates that there
is six feet on a low tide
allowing for vessels with a
4’ draft on a low tide and
5’ vessels on a normal tide.
So, if you like to save time
getting to your favorite
Bay destination, use some
insider knowledge and cut
across long bar.
– Steuart and Hamilton Chaney
Captain John Whitman
An Osprey Nest Under Construction
Herrington Harbour Marker #1 has a new second story high rise.
If Opsrey’s could talk, then you would guess that the one pictured
to the right called in
for a special request.
She stood perched
and patiently waiting
on Marker #3 for her
opportunity to move
in while Matt, Megan
and Emmet installed
the raised platform
one spring afternoon.
The Osprey flew
over just after they
finished and she has
since been happily
building and sitting
atop her new home.
BEFORE
AFTER
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Holland Point lots in relation to Herrington
Harbour South.
The Harbour Watch
A publication for
slipholders and guests
Herrington Harbour South
P.O. Box 150, Friendship, MD 20758
Phone: 410.741.5100
Fax: 301.855.6819
e-mail: [email protected]
Lat. 38.44.12 Long. 76.32.20
Herrington Harbour North
P.O. Box 40
Tracy’s Landing, MD 20779
Phone: 410.867.4343
Fax: 410.867.2435
e-mail: [email protected]
Lat. 38.45.86 Long. 76.32.80
Publisher:
Herrington Harbour Marinas
Herrington Harbour Marinas Phone Directory
Herrington Harbour South
Herrington Harbour North
Marina Office, Inn, Pool, Fuel Dock, Gift Shop
...................................................... 410.741.5100
...................................................... 301.855.5000
Marina Office Fax............................. 301.855.6819
Herrington Inn Fax............................ 410.741.5180
Herrington on the Bay Catering........ 410.741.5101
...................................................... 301.855.8435
Mango’s Bar & Grill......................... 410.257.0095
...................................................... 301.855.6766
Security............................................. 410.991.7779
Roxy’s Hair Salon............................. 410.257.9838
Honey’s Harvest................................ 410.257.7757
Marina Office & Yacht Yard............ 800.297.1930
...................................................... 410.867.4343
Marina Office Fax............................. 410.867.2435
Security............................................. 410.991.0090
...................................................... 410.991.1953
Calypso Bay Restaurant.................... 410.867.9787
West Marine...................................... 301.889.0004
Yacht Brokers
Integrity Yacht Sales..........................301.261.5775
Free State Yachts...............................410.867.9022
Weaver Boat Works (New Yachts)....410.867.8757
On-Site Marine Service Contractors
Atlantic Spars & Rigging
(Rigging/Welding)................................410.867.7248
Osprey Marine Composites
(Fiberglass/Spray Painting)...................410.867.3022
Canvas Connection
(Canvas/Welding).................................410.867.8856
Phipps Boat Works
(Carpentry)............................................410.867.4230
Conlyn Marine Services
..........................................................410.867.4400
Schuman Boat Detailing
(Detailing).............................................410.604.2801
Cook’s Marine Service
(Full Marine Service)............................410.867.8100
Shiver Me Timbers
(A/C & Refrigeration)...........................301.452.0503
Digital Prop Shop
(Propeller Facility)................................410.867.8878
South County Signs
(Lettering/Graphics)..............................410.867.8772
Marine Technical Services
(Marine Electronics).............................410.867.0676
Zimmerman Marine
(Full Marine Service)............................410.867.4400
Seasonal Reminders
Herrington South
Fuel Dock
• With your updated e-mail address, we will keep
you informed about events, improvement projects,
severe weather warnings and other news. All e-mail
addresses are held strictly confidential and you may
remove your address at any time.
• To ensure priority parking for slipholders, please
update your vehicle information in the Marina Office.
Memorial Day - Labor Day
Sunday - Thursday: 8:00am - 6:00pm
Friday - Saturday: 8:00am - 8:00pm
Slipholder Fuel Discounts
Volume Discounts
Free Pump-Outs for Slipholders
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St. Patty’s Sock Burning Social at Herrington North this spring.
Herrington Harbour Marinas
Eco-Lifestyle Marina Resorts
PO Box 150 Friendship, MD 20758
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