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Vendors use screw anchors or weighted bags rated for Atlantic gusts—never rely on a plastic picnic stake. Crews reposition rigs after tide shifts. If you add personal gear beside rentals, keep ten to fifteen feet from neighboring umbrellas per Town spacing customs.
Sources: Town of Ocean City · Ocean City Beach Patrol · Visit Ocean City
Editorial visitor guidance for Ocean City, Maryland. Confirm current Town of Ocean City, Maryland DNR, NPS Assateague, and NWS rules when regulations or safety apply.
