Carefree Boat Club of Ocean City

08/14/2026

Those dog days of summer are meant for being on the water!

Bacteria levels are low, but be mindful swimming for 48 hours after significant rain events. See you out there.

Assateague Coastal Trust's bacteria monitoring results for 08.05.26 are now available on Swim Guide! https://www.theswimguide.org/

🔬 Your Assateague Coastkeeper samples and tests water at multiple locations across our watershed, following strict scientific protocols to ensure you have the most accurate data—just in time for the weekend.

✅ Check the status of your favorite swim spots and enjoy the water responsibly! Always follow recommended best practices when recreating in the waterways, especially 24-48 hours after a significant rain event!

This program follows the Environmental Protection Agency's standard protocols for collecting and analyzing water samples and then distributing data on bacteria levels.

Our goal is to provide you with the current bacteria levels to make educated decisions about your contact with the water. Bacteria levels will vary based on location, land use, and weather, making systematic, scientific analysis of local water quality vital.

📢PLEASE NOTE -
*There are inherent risks associated with open water swimming and recreational contact including, but not limited to, bacterial infections.
* Bacteria levels can change, particularly because of significant rain events (>1").
Anything higher than 104 cfu is a failing sample, and anything below 104 cfu is a passing sample.
*We recommend that you always rinse off after swimming in the water, never swim with open wounds, avoid water contact for 24-48 hours after a significant rain event and always obey signage and local laws whenever swimming in open water.
*Please note, not all sites are designated swimming areas.

08/02/2026

Marlin Fest starts tomorrow! We’ll see you there.

The best beach party of summer starts tomorrow!!! MARLIN FEST will run rain or shine 11-9 daily through next Saturday! We look forward to partying with everyone! 😎

07/31/2026

Following two weeks of heavy rain, Bacteria Levels remain elevated in the upper reaches of our coastal tributaries following heavy rains earlier this week 🛑 Use caution when on the water and swimming, and make sure you rinse with clean water after all on-water fun!

Assateague Coastal Trust's bacteria monitoring results for 07.29.26 are now available on Swim Guide! https://www.theswimguide.org/

🔬 Your Assateague Coastkeeper samples and tests water at multiple locations across our watershed, following strict scientific protocols to ensure you have the most accurate data—just in time for the weekend.

✅ Check the status of your favorite swim spots and enjoy the water responsibly! Always follow recommended best practices when recreating in the waterways, especially 24-48 hours after a significant rain event!

This program follows the Environmental Protection Agency's standard protocols for collecting and analyzing water samples and then distributing data on bacteria levels.

Our goal is to provide you with the current bacteria levels to make educated decisions about your contact with the water. Bacteria levels will vary based on location, land use, and weather, making systematic, scientific analysis of local water quality vital.

📢PLEASE NOTE -
*There are inherent risks associated with open water swimming and recreational contact including, but not limited to, bacterial infections.
* Bacteria levels can change, particularly because of significant rain events (>1").
Anything higher than 104 cfu is a failing sample, and anything below 104 cfu is a passing sample.
*We recommend that you always rinse off after swimming in the water, never swim with open wounds, avoid water contact for 24-48 hours after a significant rain event and always obey signage and local laws whenever swimming in open water.
*Please note, not all sites are designated swimming areas.

07/26/2026

Visit us out at Marlin Fest Monday August 3rd - 8th from 11am - 9pm at the Ocean City Inlet. Come see us at the show for a special promo on our new member initiation.

07/24/2026

Bacteria Levels are HIGH in the upper reaches of our coastal tributaries following heavy rains earlier this week 🛑 If you are out on the water this weekend, make sure you are rinsing off and avoiding water contact if you have open wounds.

Use caution, and avoid letting pets play in the water this weekend.

Levels will return to normal in the coming days.

Assateague Coastal Trust's bacteria monitoring results for 07.22.26 are now available on Swim Guide! https://www.theswimguide.org/

🔬 Your Assateague Coastkeeper samples and tests water at multiple locations across our watershed, following strict scientific protocols to ensure you have the most accurate data—just in time for the weekend.

✅ Check the status of your favorite swim spots and enjoy the water responsibly! Always follow recommended best practices when recreating in the waterways, especially 24-48 hours after a significant rain event!

This program follows the Environmental Protection Agency's standard protocols for collecting and analyzing water samples and then distributing data on bacteria levels.

Our goal is to provide you with the current bacteria levels to make educated decisions about your contact with the water. Bacteria levels will vary based on location, land use, and weather, making systematic, scientific analysis of local water quality vital.

📢PLEASE NOTE -
*There are inherent risks associated with open water swimming and recreational contact including, but not limited to, bacterial infections.
* Bacteria levels can change, particularly because of significant rain events (>1").
Anything higher than 104 cfu is a failing sample, and anything below 104 cfu is a passing sample.
*We recommend that you always rinse off after swimming in the water, never swim with open wounds, avoid water contact for 24-48 hours after a significant rain event and always obey signage and local laws whenever swimming in open water.
*Please note, not all sites are designated swimming areas.

07/16/2026

The Murden rolls in tomorrow for dredging ahead of the White Marlin Open

Attention coastal boaters,

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers vessel Murden is expected to conduct dredging operations in Ocean City, Maryland, starting around July 17. Operations should last approximately 15 days and conclude at the end of the month before the White Marlin Open.

The maintenance dredging will focus on the typical priority area in the federal channel, and the bypass dredging will take material from the borrow area – both will be placed at the near shore placement site along Assateague.

Please be mindful of your wake while traveling near the work site. Interested mariners may contact the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers dredge via marine band radio VHF-FM channels 13 and 16.

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth from the Carefree Boat Club of Ocean City! 🧨

Carefree Boat Club of Ocean City
Boating Without Owning… It’s About Time
CarefreeOC.com
☎ 302-539-2628
📍39084 Harpoon Road
Fenwick Island, DE 19944

07/04/2026

Happy 4th of July Weekend!!

As temperatures continue to climb we will see elevated bacteria levels in the coming days -- concentrated in the upper headwaters of our tributaries. However, areas in the open Bay are showing perfect levels for swimming and fishing! Enjoy the weekend.

Assateague Coastal Trust's bacteria monitoring results for 07.01.26 are now available on Swim Guide!

https://www.theswimguide.org/

🔬 Your Assateague Coastkeeper samples and tests water at multiple locations across our watershed, following strict scientific protocols to ensure you have the most accurate data—just in time for the weekend.

✅ Check the status of your favorite swim spots and enjoy the water responsibly! Always follow recommended best practices when recreating in the waterways, especially 24-48 hours after a significant rain event!

This program follows the Environmental Protection Agency's standard protocols for collecting and analyzing water samples and then distributing data on bacteria levels.

Our goal is to provide you with the current bacteria levels to make educated decisions about your contact with the water. Bacteria levels will vary based on location, land use, and weather, making systematic, scientific analysis of local water quality vital.

📢PLEASE NOTE -
*There are inherent risks associated with open water swimming and recreational contact including, but not limited to, bacterial infections.
* Bacteria levels can change, particularly because of significant rain events (>1").
Anything higher than 104 cfu is a failing sample, and anything below 104 cfu is a passing sample.
*We recommend that you always rinse off after swimming in the water, never swim with open wounds, avoid water contact for 24-48 hours after a significant rain event and always obey signage and local laws whenever swimming in open water.
*Please note, not all sites are designated swimming areas.