Watercraft Registration for Bay Ridge Beaches and Boat Racks

General Policy

BRCA requires registration of all boats on community beaches and boat racks in order to manage the commons area and minimize disturbance of the beach buffer zone, as required by Anne Arundel County.  The registration program also prevents unauthorized use of our beaches. Collected funds are used to maintain the quality of our beaches – beach clean-up, replace damaged sea grasses, etc.

Watercraft also need to renewed annually for a $25 per boat fee. 

Both the registration of new boats and the annual renewal can be done on our website. Once the web order is completed and the payment is received, the appropriate sticker (s) will be delivered to the BRCA member if new or the database will be updated for renewals. Renewals will not get a new sticker but please ensure the Turquoise sticker from last year is still on your watercraft.

All watercraft (canoes, kayaks, sailboats, catamarans, surfboards, windsurfers, stand-up paddleboards, inflatables, etc.) that are left on the community beaches and the pool and marina boat racks must be registered with the BRCA and have appropriate registration stickers.

It is highly recommended that registered watercraft on the beaches and in the racks be removed for safe keeping during the winter months.

How to Renew or Register Your Watercraft

All watercraft on Bay Ridge beaches and boat racks must have their registration renewed annually.  This includes paddle boards and inflatables.   All registered watercraft from 2025 have a turquoise sticker. These all need to be renewed for 2026. You can renew at this link: https://bay-ridge.org/product/renewal-annual-watercraft-registration-25-per-boat/

If you have a new watercraft that hasn’t been registered before – use this link: https://bay-ridge.org/product/watercraft-registration/

All watercraft need to be renewed or have a new registration no later than June 15 to avoid being removed from BRCA beaches and BRCA boat racks.

Boat registration is available to current BRCA members only. Please pay your annual BRCA dues prior to renewing or registering your watercraft.  

For questions:

Mark Schultz
7 Barry Avenue
Annapolis, MD 21403
Phone: 410-279-2832
Email: brca.beachboats@gmail.com

Stickers for Registered Boats

Watercraft without current stickers are subject to removal from the beaches or boat racks.  Repatriating removed watercraft will be at the owner’s expense. Unclaimed or abandoned boats will be removed and disposed of.

How to Recover Your Watercraft if it is Missing

If your watercraft is missing from the beach or boat rack, please contact Mark Schultz at the above address.