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Call West Ocean City and bayside operators directly the week you arrive—hours shrink in shoulder season and storms pause rentals fast. Town and Visit Ocean City list major operators but not daily weather holds. Do not launch without a current safety briefing.
Sources: Visit Ocean City · Town of Ocean City · U.S. Coast Guard
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.
