Marinalife Magazine has named the Deltaville Yachting Center one of the Best Small Marinas in the U.S. in the recently released list by the national lifestyle and boating magazine.

In Marinalife’s 12th annual Best Marina Contest list, the Deltaville Yachting Center placed third behind Chicks Marina in Kennebunkport, Maine, and Gurney’s Newport Resort & Marina in Newport, Rhode Island.

Each year, participants cast thousands of votes for top-notch marinas that provide exceptional customer service and hospitality to guests, a release stated. Winners are chosen by a five-month survey of boaters in the U.S. and abroad.

Deltaville Yachting Center and Chesapeake Yacht Sales are located on Broad Creek, Deltaville. “The team wants to thank boaters from around the U.S.A., Europe and Canada, who make coming to work each day possible. It is very fitting to see Deltaville, Virginia, the Boating Capital of the Chesapeake, included in this prestigious award,” said owner/manager Onna A. ...