Text — South Annapolis Yacht Centre

The property formerly known as Sarles Boatyard and Petrini Shipyard located in Eastport on Spa Creek has been in existence for over 100 years. The current conditions of the marina demand attention and are in need of revitalization. The boatyard is falling apart and is not only unsightly but presents both dangerous and harmful conditions to Spa Creek and the Chesapeake Bay. The existing site contains 2.5 acres of existing impervious surfacing, amounting to 55,000 gallons of unfiltered stormwater flowing into Spa Creek during every 1” storm event. In addition, there are fractured and unconnected green spaces with limited habitat value; a dominance of invasive trees and shrubs; and an aging tree canopy that causes concern for public safety and potential property damage.

As documented in these photos, the existing condition of the bulkheads and piers are outdated, dangerous, and harmful to the water quality of Spa Creek and the Chesapeake Bay.
Stormwater runoff is unchecked with zero storm water collection or treatment filtering in place. The outdated system, lack of modern marina systems, and improper storage containments lead to conditions of industrial waste and pollutants running into Spa Creek.
Electrical systems are failing, completely substandard, exposed, poorly protected, and are currently severely outdated.
Erosion is present which can be seen in multiple failing slopes.
There are currently numerous boathouses on the site obstructing the sun from reaching Submerged Aquatic Vegetation (SAV). This vegetation is an important ecosystem habitat for many species and is essential to the health of Spa Creek and the Chesapeake Bay; it cannot grow in the current conditions under a structure causing shade.
There is not a Boat Wash Wastewater Containment and Treatment system currently on the site.
Of the 60 trees present on site, an overwhelming number are non-native or non-contributing and 53% of all trees are decaying and dying.