Sandy Point State Park

FIG. 1 view of the small craft launch at sandy point from the parking lot
--the small blue signs at either end indicate the boundaries for the small
craft launch to view a land photo:   if browser is Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE), use "control =" to zoom in by hitting
 the "=" key while the ctrl key is depressed.  To zoom back out, use "control -".  If browser is Netscape or Firefox, simply right click
 on the photo and then select "View Image")

    Sandy point State Park is a launch on the Chesapeake next to the West
end of the bay bridge (US 50).  The launch faces east across the Chesapeake
and is optimal for storms with NE winds.  The admissions for summer is $5
for MD plates and $6 for out-of state plates.

    Sandy Point State Park, at the end of the 20th century, was a popular
windsurf destination.  On site were once windsurf schools and rental facilities. 
All that is gone, but you are still allowed to launch from here.

    The location of the launch is in the small craft launch area, to the
left (north) of the swimming area. 

    To get to the park, take exit 32 off US Rt 50.  This is the last exit
before the bay bridge going east.  Follow exit ramp to stop sign and turn
left onto Oceanic drive.  Travel 1000 ft to a fork and bear right for the park. 
Continue another 1000 ft to the toll booth and pay tool.  After toll booth,
continue another 1/2 mile and turn left at sign for "Small Craft Launch". 

FIG. 2 view within park of where you turn left to get to the small
craft launch area

Travel about 1000 ft to an end at the parking lot.  The parking lot is
 U-shaped.  Behind bend in the U is the small craft launch area.  The
launch area is sandy and is about 150 ft wide and faces East. 

    Since the launch faces east, any wind without a west in it is good,
but it is optimal when there is a strong NE wind.

    The web page for this park is here

FIG. 3 view of bay bridge from launch
to view a land photo:   if browser is Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE), use "control =" to zoom in by hitting the "=" key
while the ctrl key is depressed.  To zoom back out, use "control -".  If browser is Netscape or Firefox, simply right click
on the photo and then select "View Image")

FIG. 4 Aerial view of park and directions thereto