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THE BOATYARDS
OF THE TOWN OF OXFORD, MARYLAND
Build one, buy one, berth one – this port has it all
Oxford, MD – Eight boatyards – yes, eight -- in a tiny town with a storied history, fabulous dining and
accommodations, natural beauty to spare, and a huge heart. No wonder it was named “Top Waterfront Town
in the World” by readers of YACHTING in June 2011. That’s the Town of Oxford, Maryland, of course,
nestled on the Eastern Shore and surrounded by some of the most beautiful waters on the planet.
Serving sailors who have plied these seas for decades as well as the greenest young skipper, the boatyards of
Oxford are each delightfully unique and tailored to deliver precisely what their clients require, all year ‘round.
Here’s the lineup:
Campbell’s Bachelor Point Yacht Company: Located at the mouth of the Tred Avon River, this 80-slip eight-acre
marina offers full service maintenance, repowering, and repairs for vessels up to 100 feet long. In addition to a
travel lift, dry storage, and transient slips, it boasts shower facilities, a laundromat, ice, dinghy storage, bicycles,
Wi-Fi, a swimming pool and charming picnic area, and 12 acres of wildlife sanctuary. The sailboat scene from
the movie “Failure to Launch” was filmed at the dock! The boatyard also is a certified Cummins dealer and has
a certified Cummins mechanic on site.
Hinckley Yacht Services: Situated on the south side of Town Creek, one of eight facilities owned by The Hinckley
Company on the Eastern Shore, this full service marina offers indoor and outdoor storage, boat repair services,
and bespoke boat building. Although the 54 slip operation doesn’t get many of them, do-it-yourselfers are
welcome too – “There’s nothing more enjoyable than just messing around in a boat,” after all. The sail/power
ratio is 60/40%. Amenities include bike rental facilities, a ship’s store, ice, and a swimming pool.
Oxford Boatyard: Offering comprehensive marina services including a 75 ton Travelift and mechanical,
electrical, electronics, carpentry, rigging, fiberglass, paint and varnishing work, this operation provides
permanent slips from 25 to 65 feet and transient dockage up to 115 feet. Founded in 1866, the yard has a long

history filled with colorful characters and exciting events, including being one of the production locations for
the Hollywood movie "Failure To Launch". During World War II, Navy patrol boats were built here, and the
some of these buildings and equipment remain in use today. Land based facilities include a dry covered storage
building, heated workshop, guest laundry and showers, and a fully stocked ship’s store/chandlery.
Campbell’s Boatyard @ Jack’s Point: A full service yard located on Town Creek, this operation offers boat repair,
maintenance and repowering, slip rentals, haul-outs, and dry storage. The sail/power ratio is 50/50%. Boasting
one of the only gas/diesel fuel docks in the area, 56 slips accommodating vessels up to 50 feet long with a six
foot draft, shower facilities, ice, a picnic area, bicycles, and Wi-Fi, it’s open seven days a week during the
summer season.
Mears Yacht Haven: An in-town marina located at the entrance to Town Creek, this facility provides the
yachtsman with a convenient place to dock and fuel up while exploring the treasures of Oxford land-side.
Formerly an oyster packing plant, it fancies itself a ”resort marina.” (Jimmy Dean and Geraldo have been
guests.) It can accommodate 95 ships with lengths up to 150 feet; the sail/power ratio is 50/50%. Among
other amenities, it offers a swimming pool, barbeque picnic area, continental breakfast on weekends in season,
cable TV, wireless internet, a fuel dock, showers, a laundry, a pump-out station, ice, supplies, and bicycle
rentals. Dockage is both permanent and transient. Visitors should be sure to say hello to Leroy, the resident
retired sight dog.
Campbell’s Town Creek Boatyard: This protected 42 slip marina with slips that can handle up to 45 feet of boat
with a five foot draft offers dockage at the head of Town Creek. The shop specializes in custom boat building,
while repairs and maintenance, haul-outs, winter dry storage, transient slips are available as well.
Complimentary seasonal Wi-Fi is on offer, together with shower and laundry facilities, ice, and dinghy storage.
(Campbell’s Custom Yachts has been in operation since 1993 building fine custom yachts based on four hull
sizes and configurations, from a 31 foot cocktail cruiser to a 42 foot luxury yacht.)
Cutts and Case, Inc.: With a history some say dates to 1646 in New England, this boatyard not only offers 39
slips of dockage but custom boat building and repair and some storage. Ninety percent of its occupancy is sail
powered and it does not tend to cater to transients. A family operation – local kids drop by to work on their
bicycles -- it sports a land-based houseboat and offices in the oldest house in town. The miniature carved
wooden hull models that grace the walls of the tiny dwelling are a sight to see. Also on offer are a variety of
sailing craft displayed in the main storage building. (Edmund Cutts developed the Cutts Method of building
wooden boats, which eliminates the need for frames, rivets, fastenings, caulking, and other materials usually
used to hold a hull together.)
Last but not least – especially for hungry sailors – is Pier Street Marina, co-located with The Masthead, a yummy
casual waterside restaurant on the Tred Avon at West Pier Street. The marina has 62 slips available for year
round and monthly rental. Most are occupied by long-term clients, but transient slips are available. In addition
to complimentary slips for those who are dining at the restaurant, the marina has restrooms and showers.
For those seeking to upgrade their fleet, if not custom build it, there are also two brokers conveniently situated
in Oxford: Oxford Boatyard Yacht Sales and Tred Avon Yacht Sales, Inc./Choptank Charters.
Being friendly competitors, as befits this welcoming town, the boatyards’ staffers gather on the first day of
spring for a sockburning party, when they burn their socks to signal that winter is over, tell tall sea tales, and
share a brew or two.
The Town of Oxford, Maryland: docks, daydreams, discoveries, and so much more
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About Oxford, Maryland:
The historic town of Oxford, Maryland, founded in 1683, is located in Talbot County on the Eastern Shore of
the Chesapeake Bay. Until the American Revolution, Oxford was an international shipping center,
surrounded by tobacco plantations and home to a number of prominent national figures. Later it thrived on
oyster harvesting and packing and other watermen’s trades, even as tourism and leisure activities increased. It
guards its peaceful personality, architectural integrity, and small-town virtues to this day, while warmly
welcoming visitors from right next door and around the world. The Oxford Business Association welcomes
inquiries by telephone (1-410-745-9023) and at its website (www.portofoxford.com); and the Talbot County
Office of Tourism offers comprehensive information and trip planning services at its Easton office (1-410-770-
8000) and on its website (www.tourtalbot.org).
PRESS INFORMATION
Carlyle Fairfax Smith
Carlyle International
Ph: 703.898.1333
Carlyle@CarlyleInternational.us
June 2012
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