Kayaking, Canoeing
and Other Water Sports
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.
Kayaking on the Blackwater River
For canoe and kayak rentals,
please click here to view the Blackwater Paddle & Pedal Adventures (BPAA).
Rentals include boat, paddles, PFD’s and portage to the local boat ramps.
In addition to kayak tours, BPPA 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
(Click on aerial to enlarge)
Points of interest
A --- Ransome's Chesapeake Retreats starting point
B --- Barren Island Wildlife Sanctuary
C --- Old Salty's restaurant
D --- Island Pride 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
Island Pride grocery store and cafe
Another photo of water sports
"Darling, I know you love driftwood, but I am
not walking home
so you can put that in the boat."
Actual backwater paddling to the beach and a mile of driftwood
Large boat basin to launch from at the retreat
Exploring the Bay shore
Just chillin out
Couple of adventurers headed to the retreats private
beach
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