Last year they opened a new building that was 10 years in the planning. The attractive, 5000-square-foot, three-story structure is home to the marina office, snack shop, and ship’s store, and bathroom facilities with showers for slip holders. This year, there are plans to redo a major bulkhead. In his younger days, Rick waterskied daily. Once, on a bet, he skied all the way from Round Bay to Annapolis
Harbor and back, collecting a six-pack of beer for his efforts. Rick and Valerie, who live in Arden on the Severn, have a daughter, Lindsey, whom they introduced early to the boating lifestyle, taking her on a cruise to the Kentmorr Restaurant and Crab House on Kent Island when she was only three weeks old. Lindsey, now a graduate student at George Washington University, grew up working at the fuel dock and snack shop.
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Today, Rick and Valerie enjoy restaurant hopping on Sundays aboard their 48-foot Viking RSVP (their combined initials). “Waterman’s in Rock Hall is a favorite,” says Valerie. “We took a weeklong trip up the Bay last fall,” adds Rick. “One of the best parts of my job is being able to fix someone’s boat and see them smile when they leave. Usually they’re off work and out having fun. I like to think they had a good experience here; that makes me happy.” ~B.C.
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www.BelmontBay.com
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