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Morning Isle of Wight loops with minimal channel crossing beat open Inlet mouths for first-timers—rental maps mark no-go zones near ferry lanes. Stay inside marked beginner corridors until you understand wind fetch on the bays.
Sources: Maryland DNR · Visit Ocean City · Town of 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.
