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What matters	Freedom Boat Club Annapolis Landing Marina	Carefree Boat Club Marina at Nautilus Point
Address	980 Awald Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403 Verified from official source · 2026-09-14 Official source ↗	710 Americana Dr (Dock E), Annapolis, MD 21403 USA Verified from official source · 2026-09-14 Official source ↗
Waterway	Back Creek, Chesapeake Bay and Severn River Verified from official source · 2026-09-14 Official source ↗	Chesapeake Bay Verified from official source · 2026-09-14 Official source ↗ Waterways mentioned by the operator; confirm permitted operating boundaries at checkout.
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