"Transient slip" isn't something a map listing tracks — it's marina terminology for short-term, overnight dockage held for visiting boaters, and a marina's listing gives no hint whether any exist or whether the docks are entirely leased out to permanent tenants. Every marina here is confirmed from its own site or dockmaster info to actually offer transient slips, not just seasonal or annual rentals.
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Colonial Beach Yacht Center
1787 Castlewood Dr, Colonial Beach, VA 22443
Mon-Wed 9am-5pm, Thu-Sun 9am-8pm
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The Boathouse Marina, LLC
829 Robin Grove Ln, Colonial Beach, VA 22443
Tue-Sat 8am-4pm
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Bayside Marina
11 Monroe Bay Ave, Colonial Beach, VA 22443
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What is a transient slip at a marina?
A transient slip is a dock space rented out short-term — usually by the night or week — to boaters passing through, as opposed to slips leased long-term to a marina's regular tenants. Availability depends entirely on how much of the marina's dock space is committed to permanent renters.
Do you need a reservation for a transient slip?
It's not always required, but it's strongly recommended, especially at busy marinas during peak boating season when transient space can fill up. Calling the marina's dockmaster ahead of time is the standard way to confirm space and get current rates.