[Rhodes22-list] Wash., DC marinas

[Robert Skinner]

I also launched there -- once.  The power boat crowd 
was pretty rowdy, in an unpleasant way, and I would 
not think of leaving any rig there after dark.  Notice, 
I did not say overnight, as I would not expect to find 
even a grease spot left of my rig there in the morning.

I really encourage you to go a bit further down river.

/Bob Skinner
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Todd Tavares wrote:
> 
> Has anyone ever launched from the ramp just north of the airport? (about
> a mile north of WSM)  I think it is a free public ramp with good
> parking.  I know a lot of guys launch their bass boats there and leave
> the trucks/trailers in the parking lot.  I do not think there is a dock
> there.
> 
> Todd T.
> 
>   ----- Original Message -----
>   From: "Robert Skinner"
>   To: "The Rhodes 22 mail list"
>   Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Wash., DC marinas
>   Date: Fri, 28 Apr 2006 20:57:18 -0400
> 
>   I have used the "ramp" at the Wash Sailing Marina.
>   It is gravel and shallow, but useable. If you
>   happen to be launching there, bear left as you
>   enter the water -- it's a bit better that way.
>   I paid $10 each time I launched there. As far as
>   parking overnight is concerned -- I had a devil
>   of a time tacking up the Potomac one evening
>   against wind AND tide, and got back after dark.
>   No problem. Perhaps no one would notice if you
>   happened to return the next day... Check with
>   the locals.
> 
>   /Robert Skinner
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>   mputnam1 at aol.com wrote:
>   >
>   > There is a ramp at the Washington Sailing Marina. I am not
>   > experienced enough to know how good a ramp it is. When Elton
>   > delivered our boat, he seemed to have no problem. But I remember
>   > hearing/reading somewhere that the ramp was mistakenly built too
>   > shallow and is suited more to the needs of a powerboat than a
>   > sailboat with a keel. But, again, Elton had no trouble -- so
>   > maybe that's a testament to the shallow centerboard keel of the
>   > R-22.
>   >
>   > - Mark Putnam
>   >
>   > -----Original Message-----
>   > From: L. Sailor
>   > To: rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org
>   > Sent: Thu, 27 Apr 2006 18:17:09 -0700 (PDT)
>   > Subject: [Rhodes22-list] Wash., DC marinas
>   >
>   > Can't find the post for the folks looking for the
>   > marinas on the VA side of the Potomac near DC., but
>   > here is info on marinas.
>   >
>   > Just below the Wilson Bridge on the VA side is Belle
>   > Haven Marina (www.saildc.com). Launching ramp, etc.
>   > They did take a hit from Isabel but it appears that
>   > everything is up & running.
>   >
>   > You should clear the center span of the Wilson
>   > handily. Our previous boat had a mast 55' from the
>   > waterline; had to wait for an opening if we were to go
>   > past the bridge.
>   >
>   > Alexandria has a marina but no launch ramp on the
>   > grounds.....not to say there is not something in the
>   > area, but i would doubt it due to the cost of real
>   > estate there....they did at one time allow tying up at
>   > the bulkhead to visit the shops (the Torpedo Factory
>   > is fabulous)...The chart shows nothing. Alexandria
>   > City info may be helpful.
>   >
>   > A bit farther up the Potomac in Arlington is the
>   > Washington Sailing Marina
>   > (http://www.washingtonsailingmarina.com/), just below
>   > Reagan Airport. If you'd like to be able to reach out
>   > & almost touch an airliner before it lands, then these
>   > are the places for you! Not sure about a ramp
>   > here...ck the website or call.
>   >
>   > Hope some of this is useful.
>   >
>   > Elle