Kayaking, Canoeing
Stand Up Paddle Boarding
and Other Water Sports
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Thanks to its location, amidst the labyrinth of waterways
that are Dorchester County, Ransome's Chesapeake Bay Retreat
is a paradise for coastal paddlers. A special feature is the
private boat access at the Retreat. You can drive your boat
and launch at the many nearby put-ins or simply slip it from
Ransome's shore into the chain of twisting channels that begin
at the house.
Dorchester
County offers some of the best coastal marshland ever
paddled, and the area surrounding the Retreat is no exception.
Located nine
miles up the road is the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge
which encompasses over 25,000 acres
on Maryland's beautiful Eastern Shore. As a major stop on the Atlantic Flyway, Blackwater is a vital
haven for waterfowl, as well as a sanctuary for the American bald eagle.
Access to the Bay from our boat basin straight ahead OR
back waters at the retreat for kayaking and canoeing to the left
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Boaters returning after a day of kayaking and canoeing
Kayaking on the Blackwater River
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For canoe and kayak rentals,
please click here to view Blackwater Adventures.
Rentals include boat, paddles, PFD's and portage to the local boat ramps.
In addition to kayak tours, Blackwater Adventures offers guided bike and nature hiking tours for your enjoyment during your stay in the Chesapeake Bay area. Local native guides offer
you insight into the ways and culture of beautiful Dorchester County.
Multiple day trips for kayaking and canoeing to tour wild life
areas and to paddle out for breakfast, lunch and dinner
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Points of interest
A --- Ransome's Chesapeake Retreats starting point
B --- Barren Island Wildlife Sanctuary
C --- Old Salty's restaurant
D --- General Store grocery store and cafe
E --- Highway pickup point
F --- Ransome's Tall Timbers farm (another pickup point)
G --- Entry into Chesapeake Bay
Distance between points of interest
A to B --- 3.3 miles
A to B --- 3.3 miles
B to C --- 2.0 miles
A to C --- 5.3 miles
C to D --- 0.6 miles
A to D --- 5.9 miles
D to E --- 3.7 miles
A to E --- 9.6 miles
E to F --- 2.6 miles
A to F --- 12.2 miles
F to G --- 2.6 miles
A to G --- 14.8 miles
G to A --- 2.6 miles
A to A --- 17.4 miles
General Store grocery store and cafe
Another photo of water sports
Large boat basin to launch from at the retreat
Exploring the Bay shore
Another fun day on the water
Just chillin out
The Buoy Bush
Find a buoy on the shore, place it on The Buoy Bush and make a wish.
If your wish is to come to the Retreat again soon, consider it granted.
PADDLE BOARDING
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