Waterfront condos in Downtown Norfolk are especially well-suited to residents that wish to dock a boat at a condo complex with boat slips. With access to the Lafayette River, these Norfolk boat slips are perfect launching points for any Virginia boating adventure, whether you’re going fishing for striper, sunbathing in the Chesapeake Bay, or sight-seeing in the Norfolk Harbor.
As a boater in Virginia, there are a few recommendations and regulations that should be followed to ensure an enjoyable experience for all boaters, swimmers, and residents of the Hampton Roads waterfront.
All owners of boat slips in Norfolk with boats will be required to have a valid Norfolk Boat Permit, which is updated annually. The fees vary from $10 to $40 depending on age and Norfolk residency.
Boaters that are under the age of 20 will need to take a classroom or online course about boating safety before operating a personal watercraft. Furthermore, effective July 1, 2010, all personal watercraft operators 35 and younger will be required to take the course as well. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries has authorized the use of online safety courses for those needing a Virginia Boating Safety Education Certificate.
Boating in Norfolk is an extremely entertaining activity, no matter what the goal. However, because many of Norfolk’s tributary waterways can be quite narrow, it is important for watercraft operators to always remember boating right-of-way standards. Always leave enough room for faster moving boats to pass you on the right. If you are headed towards a confined space with another watercraft, surrender the right-of-way to the larger vessel.
Remain courteous to your fellow boaters, watercraft operators, and wildlife and the beauty of Norfolk’s Lafayette River will be preserved for the next generations to enjoy. If you are in the market for a waterfront condo, take a look at Tanners Landing at Riverview in Downtown Norfolk, offering boat slips and dock usage to residents.
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