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Outfitters rent kayaks and paddleboards on Isle of Wight and Assawoman launch sites—mornings usually beat afternoon sea breeze. Stay outside marked channels and give powerboats wide room in no-wake zones. Wear life jackets; bay water looks calm until wind against tide builds steep chop.
Sources: Town of Ocean City · Maryland DNR · 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.
