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John or Rosalie:

Is there a Marina that takes transients that you can recommend in the DC
area. We would need 30 amp service, easy access for my friend to pick us
up and take us touring and facilities (showers, head, etc.).

BTW, do either of you know how long a ride it is from Point Lookout and
whether there are speed limitations? 70 - 100 miles is not long at 25-35
mph. At 10 mph it gets old fast.

harlan

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JohnH wrote:

On Sun, 17 Oct 2004 12:07:37 -0400, Harlan Lachman
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Rosalie B. wrote:

And of course in a small power
boat, one could get all the way up the Potomac to D.C.


How small. Ours is just under 25 feet.

harlan


A 25'er should have no trouble getting up to Georgetown, and even a
little further. The bridges won't be a problem. North of Georgetown
the water gets pretty shallow in places and not all the rocks are
marked on the charts.

The ride from Point Lookout up the Potomac to DC is a pretty long one,
but the views in and around DC are well worth it. The Potomac is a
beautiful river.

John H

On the 'PocoLoco' out of Deale, MD,
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

There are 10 kinds of people in the world,
those who can do binary and those who can't!


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Harlan Lachman wrote:

John or Rosalie:

Is there a Marina that takes transients that you can recommend in the DC
area. We would need 30 amp service, easy access for my friend to pick us
up and take us touring and facilities (showers, head, etc.).


The main marina in DC is: Gangplank Marina That's the one I hear
about most often. Since I have a sailboat, I've never been of course.

309-slip marina is conveniently located in the protected Washington
Channel with laundry, showers, cable TV, pump-out, in-water
service/repair and parking

Other Amenities:
Fresh Water, Ice, Motor Oil Recycling, Restrooms,
Phone: (202) 554-5000

http://www.coastal-properties.com

Rate Information: (Transient Rates = $1.25/ft/day plus $5/day for
electricity)

Other marinas in the area (but I don't know whether they take
transients) a

*Anacostia Marina Washington, DC
Amenities:Fresh Water Maintenance Facilities Restrooms Shower
Facilities

The NPS has threatened to close the Anacostia Marina, but it is the
place where the police boats are maintained, so I don't know their
status at the moment

*Columbia Marina
George Washington Memorial Pkwy, Arlington, VA 22202
(Located in Washington, DC)
PH: 202-347-0173
Boat US Discounts - Trans. Slips: 50%, Pump Out: Free, Launch Ramp:
20%
F E O

*Buzzard Point Marina Washington, DC
Amenities Fresh Water Ice Public Phone Pumpout/Dump Facilities
Restrooms Shower Facilities

*James Creek Marina, Washington, DC
Amenities: Gasoline Golf Groceries Shower Facilities

*Washington Marina, Washington, DC
http://www.washingtonmarina.com
Amenities Fresh Water Public Phone Maintenance Facilities Restrooms
Shower Facilities
RATES:
Slips 40' and below: $9.00 /Ft. /Month
Slips above 40': $12.00 /Ft. /Month
Charges for amenities (water, electric, pumpout) are $10-60$/month
depending on slip size and usage
Limited Onsite Parking Available

* Annual Contracts Available
* No liveaboards, no wooden boats
* License agreement and insurance coverage required

Contact Bob Stickell at (202) 554-0222 for more details.

*Belle Haven Marina
#1 Belle Haven Rd. (P.O. Box 7073), Alexandria, VA 22307
PH: 703-768-0018

BoatUS Discounts - Trans. Slips: 25%, Rentals: 10%, Sailing School:
10%, Launch Ramp: 10%

E

*Washington Sailing Marina
#1 Marina Dr., Alexandria, VA 22314
PH: 703-548-9027

BoatUS Discounts - Trans. Slips: 25%, Ship's Sto 10%/(Gifts &
Souvenirs), Bike Rentals: 10%

E B O

*Hampton's Landing Marina
16202 Neabsco Rd., Woodbridge, VA 22191
PH: 703-221-4915

Discounts - Fuel: .10/gal, Trans. Slips: 25%

E B O L

BTW, do either of you know how long a ride it is from Point Lookout and
whether there are speed limitations? 70 - 100 miles is not long at 25-35
mph. At 10 mph it gets old fast.


You don't have to start at Point Lookout you know. Get a chart and
figure out how far down the river you want to be, and find the nearest
put-in point. You could start down at Smith Piont (on the Virginia
side.

grandma Rosalie
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More great information. Thanks again Rosalie.

harlan

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Rosalie B. wrote:

Harlan Lachman wrote:

John or Rosalie:

Is there a Marina that takes transients that you can recommend in the DC
area. We would need 30 amp service, easy access for my friend to pick us
up and take us touring and facilities (showers, head, etc.).


The main marina in DC is: Gangplank Marina That's the one I hear
about most often. Since I have a sailboat, I've never been of course.

309-slip marina is conveniently located in the protected Washington
Channel with laundry, showers, cable TV, pump-out, in-water
service/repair and parking

Other Amenities:
Fresh Water, Ice, Motor Oil Recycling, Restrooms,
Phone: (202) 554-5000

http://www.coastal-properties.com

Rate Information: (Transient Rates = $1.25/ft/day plus $5/day for
electricity)

Other marinas in the area (but I don't know whether they take
transients) a

*Anacostia Marina Washington, DC
Amenities:Fresh Water Maintenance Facilities Restrooms Shower
Facilities

The NPS has threatened to close the Anacostia Marina, but it is the
place where the police boats are maintained, so I don't know their
status at the moment

*Columbia Marina
George Washington Memorial Pkwy, Arlington, VA 22202
(Located in Washington, DC)
PH: 202-347-0173
Boat US Discounts - Trans. Slips: 50%, Pump Out: Free, Launch Ramp:
20%
F E O

*Buzzard Point Marina Washington, DC
Amenities Fresh Water Ice Public Phone Pumpout/Dump Facilities
Restrooms Shower Facilities

*James Creek Marina, Washington, DC
Amenities: Gasoline Golf Groceries Shower Facilities

*Washington Marina, Washington, DC
http://www.washingtonmarina.com
Amenities Fresh Water Public Phone Maintenance Facilities Restrooms
Shower Facilities
RATES:
Slips 40' and below: $9.00 /Ft. /Month
Slips above 40': $12.00 /Ft. /Month
Charges for amenities (water, electric, pumpout) are $10-60$/month
depending on slip size and usage
Limited Onsite Parking Available

* Annual Contracts Available
* No liveaboards, no wooden boats
* License agreement and insurance coverage required

Contact Bob Stickell at (202) 554-0222 for more details.

*Belle Haven Marina
#1 Belle Haven Rd. (P.O. Box 7073), Alexandria, VA 22307
PH: 703-768-0018

BoatUS Discounts - Trans. Slips: 25%, Rentals: 10%, Sailing School:
10%, Launch Ramp: 10%

E

*Washington Sailing Marina
#1 Marina Dr., Alexandria, VA 22314
PH: 703-548-9027

BoatUS Discounts - Trans. Slips: 25%, Ship's Sto 10%/(Gifts &
Souvenirs), Bike Rentals: 10%

E B O

*Hampton's Landing Marina
16202 Neabsco Rd., Woodbridge, VA 22191
PH: 703-221-4915

Discounts - Fuel: .10/gal, Trans. Slips: 25%

E B O L

BTW, do either of you know how long a ride it is from Point Lookout and
whether there are speed limitations? 70 - 100 miles is not long at 25-35
mph. At 10 mph it gets old fast.


You don't have to start at Point Lookout you know. Get a chart and
figure out how far down the river you want to be, and find the nearest
put-in point. You could start down at Smith Piont (on the Virginia
side.

grandma Rosalie


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The main marina in DC is: Gangplank Marina That's the one I hear
about most often. Since I have a sailboat, I've never been of course.


You would have no restriction. The Gangplank, Capital Yacht Club, and I
believe one small marina are all in the Washington Channel which is
entered just north of Nat'l Airport, before the 14th St bridge.

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Again Rosalie, thanks for all the information.

If you ever bring your sailboat up north and consider the fresh water
beauty of Lake Champlain, send me an email.

It would be a long haul by sailboat, but sailing on the lake is the best
sailing I have ever done (and that includes the Greek Isles, Virgin
Islands, Long Island, Block Island and even Maine (mostly cause you can
just jump into the warm fresh water to swim almost anywhere and there is
no fog). Nestled between the Green and Adirondack Mountains with
gunkholes and history galore, it is a worthwhile visit -- like the many
places you have alluded to in your emails.

harlan

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Rosalie B. wrote:

(263801) wrote:

The main marina in DC is: Gangplank Marina That's the one I hear
about most often. Since I have a sailboat, I've never been of course.


You would have no restriction. The Gangplank, Capital Yacht Club, and I
believe one small marina are all in the Washington Channel which is
entered just north of Nat'l Airport, before the 14th St bridge.


I'd have to go through the Woodrow Wilson Bridge first. Our mast is
58.5 feet. I'm not about to be mucking around in the Potomac at 3 am
just to go to a marina (and then have to come back down later) when I
can just drive to DC in about an hour.


grandma Rosalie


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I'd have to go through the Woodrow Wilson Bridge first. Our mast is
58.5 feet. I'm not about to be mucking around in the Potomac at 3 am
just to go to a marina (and then have to come back down later) when I
can just drive to DC in about an hour.


Certainly, driving most anywhere is faster.

But I do not know your source on the WW bridge info.
It opened today at noon. The only times I have ever
experienced it have been daylight hours.

I understand your reasoning, regardless.
But since usenet is an archive of information
I wanted this specific issue corrected.

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I think they only open it --other than during the wee hours --for commercial
traffic, and if you are there, you can scoot on thru. So I've been told.
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I'd have to go through the Woodrow Wilson Bridge first. Our mast is
58.5 feet. I'm not about to be mucking around in the Potomac at 3 am
just to go to a marina (and then have to come back down later) when I
can just drive to DC in about an hour.


Certainly, driving most anywhere is faster.

But I do not know your source on the WW bridge info.
It opened today at noon. The only times I have ever
experienced it have been daylight hours.

I understand your reasoning, regardless.
But since usenet is an archive of information
I wanted this specific issue corrected.



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Harlan Lachman wrote:


BTW, do either of you know how long a ride it is from Point Lookout and
whether there are speed limitations? 70 - 100 miles is not long at 25-35
mph. At 10 mph it gets old fast.


If you put in at the Little Wicomico (Smith Point) and went all the
way to Georgetown (past Gangplank Marina) it would be around 108
nautical miles. That would be about 125 statute miles so would take
about 4 hours at 30 mph.

If you put in somewhere in Northern VA, or southern MD, it will be
correspondingly less. I don't know about speed limitations - there
aren't many out in the river on the lower Potomac.

But why do it all in one day? Why not stop at Colonial Beach or
someplace like that on the way up, and somewhere like Smallwood State
Park on the way back?

I'd get the ADC map of the Chesapeake. It has most of the marinas and
their locations facilities and phone numbers in addition to the charts
for everywhere on the bay.


In article ,
JohnH wrote:

On Sun, 17 Oct 2004 12:07:37 -0400, Harlan Lachman
wrote:

In article ,
Rosalie B. wrote:

And of course in a small power
boat, one could get all the way up the Potomac to D.C.

How small. Ours is just under 25 feet.

harlan


A 25'er should have no trouble getting up to Georgetown, and even a
little further. The bridges won't be a problem. North of Georgetown
the water gets pretty shallow in places and not all the rocks are
marked on the charts.

The ride from Point Lookout up the Potomac to DC is a pretty long one,
but the views in and around DC are well worth it. The Potomac is a
beautiful river.

John H

On the 'PocoLoco' out of Deale, MD,
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

There are 10 kinds of people in the world,
those who can do binary and those who can't!


grandma Rosalie
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Rosalie, great information. The type of detail that allows one to begin
to figure things out.

I usually only have about a week. Driving from Vermont is likely to eat
2 to 4 days. So even if we go for two weeks, we'd need to boogy some if
we want to see Baltimore/Annapolis on the same trip. Hence the urgency.

But I will check out the spots you note and listen to other suggestions
and see if I can figure out something that works.

Thanks again.

harlan

In article ,
Rosalie B. wrote:

Harlan Lachman wrote:


BTW, do either of you know how long a ride it is from Point Lookout and
whether there are speed limitations? 70 - 100 miles is not long at 25-35
mph. At 10 mph it gets old fast.


If you put in at the Little Wicomico (Smith Point) and went all the
way to Georgetown (past Gangplank Marina) it would be around 108
nautical miles. That would be about 125 statute miles so would take
about 4 hours at 30 mph.

If you put in somewhere in Northern VA, or southern MD, it will be
correspondingly less. I don't know about speed limitations - there
aren't many out in the river on the lower Potomac.

But why do it all in one day? Why not stop at Colonial Beach or
someplace like that on the way up, and somewhere like Smallwood State
Park on the way back?

I'd get the ADC map of the Chesapeake. It has most of the marinas and
their locations facilities and phone numbers in addition to the charts
for everywhere on the bay.


In article ,
JohnH wrote:

On Sun, 17 Oct 2004 12:07:37 -0400, Harlan Lachman
wrote:

In article ,
Rosalie B. wrote:

And of course in a small power
boat, one could get all the way up the Potomac to D.C.

How small. Ours is just under 25 feet.

harlan

A 25'er should have no trouble getting up to Georgetown, and even a
little further. The bridges won't be a problem. North of Georgetown
the water gets pretty shallow in places and not all the rocks are
marked on the charts.

The ride from Point Lookout up the Potomac to DC is a pretty long one,
but the views in and around DC are well worth it. The Potomac is a
beautiful river.

John H

On the 'PocoLoco' out of Deale, MD,
on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay!

There are 10 kinds of people in the world,
those who can do binary and those who can't!


grandma Rosalie


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