One of Dolphin Bay’s most unique features is its marina that consists of a pier, walkway, gazebo and floating docks on the intercoastal waterway. Each lot in Dolphin Bay has its own assiogned dock. Click here to find the location of each lot’s dock.

For marina or dock questions or if you see an issue, please contact our dock committee. If there is a small issue and you can contribute by taking care of it, the neighborhood would be grateful.

Some highlights of the rules are:

• The access gate must be kept closed and locked at all times.

• Visitors to the Marina arriving by boat must be met and accompanied at all times by a Dolphin Bay resident. Visiting boats may temporarily tie up at their lot owners slip or guest slip but may not use nor block another owner’s slip without permission. The guest slips at the head of the pier are for loading and unloading and guest boats.

• The boat slips in Dolphin Bay were designed for 24’, or smaller, vessels. Due to the strong currents, wind, and heavy boat traffic in the area, any vessels larger than 24” LOA, must meet additional guidelines in order to maintain safe use of the marina. 

• Construction, attachment, or placement of shelves, dock boxes, steps or containers on the floating docks or slip linings is not permitted without approval of the Marina Committee. See Rules for details.

In addition:

Strict guidelines for tying your property in your slip must be followed to prevent damage to the dock. See links below for details. If anyone is looking for 12” Diameter Black Corrugated Piping, a possible local source is:

Frontiline Waterworks
910-386-4221
3321 US 421 N
Wilmington NC  28401

Important Links

• Guidelines for dock slips

• Engineering Review of Dolphin Bay Marina

• Marina and dock rules

• Dock plan