About Master Mariner Directory
No Organizational Affiliation
Master Mariner Directory is an independent reference resource. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or associated with any yacht club, marina operator, sailing association, governing body, or organization — including any organization operating under the Master Mariners name. All content is produced independently for the benefit of the North American sailing and marina community.
What We Cover
Master Mariner Directory is a reference resource for sailors, marina users, and anyone interested in North American maritime culture. Our coverage spans:
- The marina directory — 3,500+ marinas across all 50 states and territories, with location, contact, and amenity data
- The North American regatta calendar — offshore races, one-design events, and classic yacht regattas across the continent
- The marine events calendar — boat shows, festivals, and marine events month by month
- The slip finder guide — how to find, evaluate, and secure a marina berth
- North American boat shows — from the Miami International to the Port Townsend Wooden Boat Festival
- Maritime history — how American sailing culture developed from colonial harbors to the modern marina industry
- Cruising destinations — significant sailing waters and the practical detail boaters need to use them
- Maritime tradition and culture — the stories and practices that connect modern sailing to its deep history
- A curated resource directory for marina operators, race organizations, publications, and sailing education
For Marina Operators
Claim Your Listing — Free
If your marina is in our directory and you'd like to verify or update its information, we offer a free claim-your-listing process. Verified listings receive a badge indicating that the operator has confirmed the data.
Optional enhanced listings are available for marinas that want expanded photography, longer descriptions, contact forms, and priority placement in directory results. Contact us for details.
Our Approach
This site is a directory and reference, not a platform. We don't run forums, social media, or interactive tools. What we offer is well-organized, accurate information presented for the benefit of working sailors, cruisers, marina operators, and anyone planning time on the water.
All event listings are researched from publicly available sources. Dates and details change — always confirm directly with event organizers before making plans.
Editorial Standards
Editorial content is produced by Master Mariner Directory and reviewed for accuracy against primary sources (USCG publications, NOAA references, official event websites, marina operator confirmations). When we cover a public event organized by a third party, we report on the event as a matter of public record — we don't claim any official role in organizing or sanctioning it.
Sponsors & Advertising
Master Mariner Directory carries advertising from companies serving the marina and recreational-boating industry, including equipment manufacturers, marina-management software providers, and boating-services firms. See our sponsors page for additional information.
Content and Corrections
We welcome corrections, additions, and suggestions from the sailing and marina community. If you spot an error in our event listings, have information about a regatta or marina that should be included, or want to discuss sponsorship, please get in touch.