Escape to Daingerfield Island for a Million-Dollar View
Nestled at the mouth of Four Mile Run, just a mile north of Old Town Alexandria, and a stone’s throw off the historic Mount Vernon Bike Trail is the next home for your beloved sailboat or powerboat, canoe or kayak. Washington Sailing Marina, located on Daingerfield Island, is home to over 600 Potomac boaters, a renowned summertime Sailing School, four local collegiate teams, and six sailing clubs. Whether you are seeking a leisurely kayak tour at sunset or looking to finally flaunt your sailing skills, this site indeed deserves a spot on your itinerary. This Marina hosts a spacious deck to sit and watch planes land with a backdrop of the glittering Washington D.C skyline, bring your dog to dash around on the grassy point, or enjoy a delicious meal and cold beer at the popular seasonal grill, Burgers for Sail.
Message from
Washington Sailing Marina
Ahoy Maties!
We are looking forward to another amazing sailing season in 2023. Registration for camps and lessons is now open! We are excited to roll out our new registration platform. Everything you need for camps and lessons is now hosted through Ultracamp.
Click CAMPS below to view our offerings and to register. If you have any questions or difficulties, please do not hesitate to send me an email at [email protected].
In the meantime, stay warm and healthy, and think of the sun, wind, and sailing!
Fair Winds,
Amy Zang
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Slip Rates
2022 Wet Slip Rates
Wet Annual (April 1st – March 31st) $12.75/ft/month
Wet Summer Seasonal (April 1st – October 31st) $15.50/ft/month
Wet Winter Seasonal (November 1st – March 31st) $15.50/ft/month
Wet Non-Season/Extended $16.50/ft/month
Wet Transient $2.50/ft/night
NOTES:
- Above rates are based on vessel length or slip length, whichever is greater. Measurement of the vessel includes swim platform & pulpit/bowsprit. Longer vessels are generally not assigned to shorter slips.
- 40’ transient berthage slips are available. The transient dock provides for 240’ of linear dockage to accommodate longer vessels staying on transient terms only.
- Payment is due in full prior to the reservation period. Absolutely no refunds.
- Trailer parking is not included with wet slip reservations. If available, dry spaces may be reserved separately.
2022 Dry Slip Rates
Dry Annual (November 1st – October 31st) $7.50/ft/month
Dry Summer Seasonal (April 1st – October 31st) $8.50/ft/month
Dry Winter Seasonal (November 1st – March 31st) $8.50/ft/month
Dry Transient 20 feet & under $20.00/night
Dry Transient greater than 20 feet $30.00/night
NOTES:
- Above rates are based on the length of the vessel or the boat length designed to be carried by trailer.
Only one boat may be stored per space. - Most of the dry slips have dimensions appropriate for narrow-beamed sailboats. Boats and trailers requiring wider berthage will be billed for 2 dry slips.
- Payment is due in full prior to the reservation period. Absolutely no refunds.
2022 Rack Storage Rates
Rack Annual (November 1st – October 31st) $600.00/year
Rack Summer (April 1st – October 31st) $490.00
Rack Winter (November 1st – March 31st) $350.00
Rack Non-Season $80.00/month Rack Transient $10.00/night
NOTES:
- Racks are billed at a flat rate.
- The racks are appropriate for shallow profile one-design hulls (Lasers & Sunfish), SUPs, Windsurfers, canoes, and kayaks <16 ft in length.
- Longer boats are typically assigned to top racks to avoid protruding/encroachment issues.
- Vessels exceeding 16 feet (touring kayaks, rowing shells) may be stored with the reservation of 2 or more adjacent top racks.
- RIBs, Jonboats, Tenders, Dinghies, and Sailboat hulls with a taller profile (e.g. Pennant Daysailer) cannot be accommodated on the racks.
- Payment is due in full prior to the reservation period. Absolutely no refunds.
Driving
From the South
Take Interstate 95 North. Get onto 395 North. Take the Reagan National Airport/Boundary Channel Drive exit and head towards Reagan National Airport. Stay in the left lane once you get on the George Washington Memorial Parkway and pass Reagan National Airport. Washington Sailing Marina will be on your left one and a half miles past the airport.
From Washington, DC
Take the 14th Street Bridge across the Potomac into Virginia. Take the GW Parkway exit going towards Reagan National Airport. Stay in the left lane and pass Reagan National Airport. Washington Sailing Marina will be on your left one and a half miles after the airport.
From Maryland – American Legion Bridge
From 495 South, cross the American Legion Bridge into Virginia. Take the George Washington Memorial Parkway exit. Stay in the left lane and pass Reagan National Airport (about 15 miles). Washington Sailing Marina will be on your left one and a half miles after the airport.
From Maryland – Woodrow Wilson Memorial Bridge
From Interstate 95 South, take the Woodrow Wilson Bridge into Virginia. Take the first exit in Virginia into Old Town Alexandria. You will be on Route 1 North. Take a right onto Duke Street, go through two traffic lights and take a left at the third onto Washington Street. After Washington Street leaves Old Town and turns into the GW Parkway, the Sailing Marina will be on your right about 3/4 of a mile outside of Old Town.
Amenities
- 673 Annual Slips
- 201 Wet Slips (floating docks) 25, 30, 35 feet LOA
- 30 & 50 amp power Pier A, 30 amp power for all other wet slips
- Freshwater hose bib at every wet slip
- Pumpout Station
- 358 Dry Spaces for trailered vessels up to 27 feet LOA
- 114 Covered Rack Storage for Lasers, Sunfish, SUPs, Canoes, and Kayaks.
- 2x concrete boat ramps with a floating dock for launching
- $20 launch fee for daily use; free/unlimited for dry slip boatowners.
- freshwater wash-station near the launch ramp
- 3x one-ton Jib Cranes for launching trailered sailboats
- 15-ton capacity marine travel lift & boat well
- Security gated dock entryways; coded gate arm to dry slips
- Ample parking
- 24-hour access for slip holders.
- Short no-wake zone; wet slips located in protected waters of cove.
- Recycling services for glass, cans, newspapers, etc.
- Catering services for events on the deck.
- Full-Service Restaurant onsite – Burgers for Sail
- National Park Service picnic area
- Marina store, offering various snacks and drinks, basic supplies
- Boat services including haulout, hull cleaning, bottom paint, & routine maintenance
- Ice available for purchase
- Easy access to GW Parkway North & Southbound
*Washington Sailing Marina does not allow liveaboard vessels.