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No-wake and slow-speed zones protect docks, paddlecraft, and marsh shorelines—enforcement increases in summer. Wakes annoy anglers and can damage moored boats. Follow posted markers and rental orientation even if other boats plane early.
Sources: Town of Ocean City · U.S. Coast Guard · Maryland DNR
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.
