Wash DC Marinas

[unkle buck]

Googled DC marinas

Saw Washington Marina, Gangplank, and James Creek.

Asking for recommendation of which marina would be best suited for entertaing some guests this summer, 3 nights worth. My Plan is to bring 10-20 people each night, go for a cruise, then call it a night.

Would like the cleanest, best lit marina to downtown.

Thanks.

 

[ChesBayCruiser]

New marina opening May 2008 - called National Harbor at the Gaylord National Resort (http://hotels.gaylordhotels.com/gaylord-national/index.html)

Amenities:

700-ft-long pier
64 well-appointed boat slips
Two 10,000-ft platforms for corporate and private events
Private slips are 48 to 120 ft. long and 45 ft. wide
Facilities include private changing area with showers, laundry and gasoline service

Rental Rates:

Permanent slips (1- and 2-year agreements) are $125 per linear foot (LOA)
Transient slips are $2.25 per linear foot per day (LOA), plus electricity
Occupancy begins May 15, 2008
To reserve a slip, contact Coastal Management, Inc. at (410) 269-0933

 

[unkle buck]

ever hear of capital yacht club?

 

[Jimmiere]

How about Old Dominion Boat Club if you are currently a yacht club member. Puts you right on the Old Town Alexandria Va waterfront, plenty of restaurants, pubs, shops and parking - well lit and pedestrian friendly - and within a short boat ride to view the DC skyline and monuments and anchor out above Key Bridge near Georgetown University. There is also a city dock adjacent to the Boat Club that you may get a slip at for a few days.

 

[TurboWarp]

I was down there last week but could only see what looked like a ship pier. Did not see any slips for rec boaters. Looked at the web site and it says:

"National Harbor's marina is a perennial favorite among the boating and non-boating community alike."

It must be really really really nice to be a perennial favorite since it is not even open yet. And probably not built yet either. Can't wait for it to be built so I can go there though. I go to Alexandria a lot.