Chapter 08. Chester River

The Chester River encompasses all the waters of the Chester River and its tributaries easterly of a line beginning at a point, at or near Lat. 39° 2.38' N., Long. 76° 18.12' W., then running 77° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 3.17' N., Long. 76° 13.583' W.

Winchester Creek encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 38° 58.382' N., Long. 76° 12.222' W., then running 108° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 38° 58.353' N., Long. 76° 12.107' W., and running to the head of the creek. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

Rolphs Wharf encompasses the area beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39° 10.213' N., Long. 76° 2.160' W., then running 262° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 10.187' N., Long. 76° 2.397' W., then running 21° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 10.510' N., Long. 76° 2.233' W., then running 301° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39° 10.668' N., Long. 76° 2.578' W. This area has a 6-knot speed limit on Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays, all year.

The Castle Harbor Marina Basin encompasses the area beginning at the east end of the north jetty at or near Lat. 38° 59.432' N., Long. 76° 16.685' W., then running 120° (True) to the east end of the south jetty, at or near Lat. 38° 59.415' N., Long. 76° 16.648' W. and running to the head of the Basin. This area has a 6-knot speed limit all year.

The Chester River Yacht Club area encompasses a line beginning at a point at or near Lat. 39°11.234' N., Long. 76º 4.291' W., then running northerly along the shore to a point, at or near Lat. 39°11.518' N., Long. 76° 4.349' W., then running 94° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39°11.508' N., Long. 76° 4.157' W., then running 172° (True) to a point, at or near Lat. 39°11.306' N., Long. 76° 4.119' W., then running 242° (True) to the point of beginning. This area has a 6-knot speed limit Saturdays, Sundays, and State holidays from May 15—September 1.