Directions To The Boat
The "Blue Collar Man" sails from the North Shore Indian River Marina, which is located on Route 1, just south of Rehoboth Beach, Delaware.  The boat is located on Dock B slip # 16.  Bethany Beach, DE and Ocean City, Maryland are just a short drive away.
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PLEASE NOTE:  The address for Indian River Marina is 39415 Inlet Road, Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971. That, however, will not work properly if entered into any mapping programs/services  In- spite of the Rehoboth mailing address, we are located between Dewey and Bethany Beach's, well below Rehoboth Beach. Please use the directions below. If confused, please consult a detailed map or give us a call well before the day of departure.


Indian River Inlet is the opening along the east side of the Delaware coastline. It is in a narrow strip of land where the Atlantic Ocean funnels into Indian River Bay and Rehoboth Bay - both large recreational boating and fishing areas. It is between the beach towns of Dewey to the North and Bethany to the South. It is also part of the Delaware Seashore State Park system. The North side marina where "Blue collar man"is located is run by the State of Delaware, while the South side is a smaller privately owned marina. The Indian River Inlet Marina, North side, is also home to a U.S. Coast Guard Station. It is currently being expanded and upgraded in a multi-year effort.


From points north:  Go through Dover, DE on Route 13 or use the Route 1 Bypass. Stay to your left and follow signs to the beaches following Route 1 South. You will go through Rehoboth Beach and Dewey Beach on Route 1. Watch your speed carefully as they 'll ticket you in a hurry. Approximately 5 miles south of Dewey Beach, you will see signs for Indian River Marina on your right. This is the north side marina. If you go over the bridge, you went too far. Turn into the marina, go past the camp grounds, U.S. Coast Guard station, head boat and concession area, to the small boat launching ramp almost to the end of the marina, bearing right the entire time. "Blue Collar Man" is berthed in slip B-16 this easily found by proceeding down the large aluminum gang way found directly behind the marina office make a left at he bottom of the gangway proceed to the first finger pier (this is B dock) . The "Blue Collar Man" is the eighth boat on your right as you head out B-dock.


From points west: Take Route 50 East from the D.C./Annapolis area over the Chesapeake Bay Bridge. Stay right and follow Route 50 toward the beaches when Route 301 splits from Route 50. Turn left on Route 404 East and follow beach signs to Route 1 South. Approximately 5 miles south of Dewey Beach, you will see signs for Indian River Marina on your right. This is the north side marina. If you go over the bridge, you went too far. Turn into the marina, go past the camp grounds, U.S. Coast Guard station, head boat and concession area, to the small boat launching ramp almost to the end of the marina, bearing right the entire time. "Blue Collar Man" is berthed in slip B-16 this easily found by proceeding down the large aluminum gang way found directly behind the marina office make a left at he bottom of the gangway proceed to the first finger pier (this is B dock) . The "Blue Collar Man" is the eighth boat on your right as you head out B-dock.


From points south: Take Route 13 North via the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel. Follow through Virginia until you get to Pocomoke City, MD. In Pocomoke, turn right onto Route 113 and follow toward Ocean City, MD. You may take Route 50 East into Ocean City, but if you continue a little farther on Route 113, you can take Route 90 East to Route 1 North which eliminates a lot of traffic lights in Ocean City. Turn left onto Route 1 North and follow until you cross the Indian River Inlet bridge (after Bethany Beach). Turn left into Indian River Marina, north side, go past the camp grounds, U.S. Coast Guard station, head boat and concession area, to the small boat launching ramp almost to the end of the marina, bearing right the entire time. "Blue Collar Man" is berthed in slip B-16 this easily found by proceeding down the large aluminum gang way found directly behind the marina office make a left at he bottom of the gangway proceed to the first finger pier (this is B dock) . The "Blue Collar Man" is the eighth boat on your right as you head out B-dock.


From points east: Take the high seas from wherever across the ocean to Loran coordinates 42508.00 /27115.00 to Indian River Inlet. Go under the bridge past the U.S. Coast Guard station, hang a right into the marina, proceed past the fuel docks towards the fish cleaning/tackle shop make a left and head towards the gangway you are now at the base of B dock
For your information: Unless otherwise specified, our normal departure time is  at 7:00 a.m.  You are not allowed to park in the boat trailer parking area. You may unload in front of the marina office utilizing the marina supplied carts and then move your vehicle to the parking area nearer the concession area. You should bring your lunch and plenty of fluids. You may bring a cooler inorder to stow your catch/lunch/drinks.

If you are scheduled on an afternoon or night charter, please note that beach traffic can be brutal, especially around the Rehoboth Outlets. We strongly recommend that for a afternoon departure, you leave home much earlier than usual and hang out at the Delaware Seashore State Park beaches, have a pizza at Grotto's, or bring your video camera to record the often "interesting" boat launchings at the small boat launch ramp next to us to enter in an America's Funniest Video competition. You might win big!


Indian River, Delaware
North Shore Marina
SLIP # B-16
Phone: (215) 990-1938 or (215) 990-1284  
Email:  Bluecollarman@hotmail.com
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