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Virginia Seaside Water Trail - Quinby Harbor Launch Site

Quinby Floating Dock

Quinby Harbor

Accomack County

A busy fisherman's marina with a large, centrally located boat ramp and a new floating dock installed in October of 2007 through a Virginia Coastal Zone Management Program grant. Fee for use of ramp. Lodging available.

Launch site owner:

Accomack County - 757.787.5700

Directions to launch site:

East on Route 182.
Immediate Left on Route 182. 0.1 Miles
Right on Route 182. 3.6 Miles
Right on Route 605. 0.4 Miles
Left on Route 606. 0.2 Miles
Ramp and Docks at end of Road.

GPS Coordinates:

+37.5493 / -75.7324

Intermediate and Advanced Paddler Route:

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Quinby Harbor to Wachapreague Town Marina

Route Description:

This Advanced route follows Great Gap Channel, the Waterway Coast of Virginia and Wachapreague Channel for approximately 13 miles through shallow, open bays. Intermediate paddlers can explore the area outside Quinby Harbor. Beginners should avoid Quinby due to the small harbor, heavy recreational and commercial fishing activity, and open water.

Launch at the Quinby Harbor boat ramp. Stay to the left side of the channel as you depart in order to avoid powerboat traffic. At Channel Marker # 13 veer to the right and follow the Great Gap Channel out toward Parramore Island. After passing marker #1 look to the East Southeast for marker #158A. Paddle toward 158A and then take a Left to follow Little Sloop Channel. Follow the markers through the channel. At marker #149 be sure to head North into Swash Bay and look ahead for marker #147. Continue to follow the channel markers toward Millstone Creek. At marker #138 head Northwest and continue to follow the markers up Millstone Creek toward the Town of Wachapreague. As the creek begins to turn North and follow the waterfront section of town you will see several boat ramps. The public landing is located at the Town Marina approximately 300 yards north of the Island House restaurant. While paddling this channel, stay to the Eastern side to avoid boat traffic. Always cross the channel at a right angle to get to the Town Marina boat ramp.

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