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General Overview
Facility 🚤 Full Service Marina Est. Slips ~40 Water River Est. Parking ~75 spaces Lot Size Medium (50–150) Lot Type Surface (Striped) Confidence High

Medium-sized marina with multiple docks, a central building, and a striped surface parking lot containing several vehicles adjacent to the water.

Aerial view of Brown's Marina
Atlantic Coast

Brown's Marina

Rescue, VA

Brown's Marina is located in Rescue, Virginia, a small community in Isle of Wight County along the western shore of the Chesapeake Bay, which connects to the broader Atlantic Coast. This setting provides access to the calm, estuarine waters of the Chesapeake Bay, ideal for recreational boating and sailing in a region known for its tidal rivers and protected coastal environments. It primarily serves boaters exploring the Chesapeake Bay's network of waterways, catering to activities like day sailing and fishing in this historic Atlantic coastal area.

Location Rescue, Isle of Wight County, Virginia
Capacity ~40 slips
Hours
Mo-Th 08:30-16:00
Fr 08:30-15:00
Sa-Su 08:00-16:00
Coordinates 36.9980, -76.5661

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Marina Parking & Access Control

Marinas typically need to separate slip holder parking from day-visitor parking, trailer areas, launch ramps, and secure dock access points. Modern facilities use barrier gate systems to enforce these zones automatically — allowing permitted vehicles through via transponder or keycard while logging all access events.