[Rhodes22-list] Wash., DC marinas

[Arthur H. Czerwonky]

Shallow ramp?  Like Big Water (Hartwell).  I just had a 6' piece of 2x2 heavy gauge cut at a trailer mfg, will paint, and expect no further problems, BW or some of the ramps at Lanier.

Art

-----Original Message-----
>From: Robert Skinner <robert at squirrelhaven.com>
>Sent: Apr 28, 2006 9:31 PM
>To: The Rhodes 22 mail list <rhodes22-list at rhodes22.org>
>Subject: Re: [Rhodes22-list] Wash., DC marinas
>
>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
>------------------------------------------------------
>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
>>   ----------------------------------------------
>>   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
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