Rent a stand-up paddleboard at Fletcher’s on the Potomac River
Paddle a sit-on-top single kayak from Columbia Island Marina
Join a pirate crew for water cannon battles and Potomac landmarks
Build advanced sailing skills in a 5-day Flying Scot course for ages 8–15
Cast a line with fishing gear provided
Rent a double kayak on the Anacostia River from James Creek Marina
Glide across the Potomac River with landmark views
Paddle the Anacostia River from Ballpark Boathouse
Book a 2-hour private charter from Navy Yard for 25–48 guests (21+)
Cruise the Potomac at sunset on a private boat for up to 6
Cruise the Potomac with a brunch buffet, open bar, and DJ
Paddle past DC landmarks from Key Bridge Boathouse
Paddle Fletchers Cove with a guide and quick kayak instruction
See Washington’s illuminated landmarks from the Potomac after dark
Fish private “secret” Potomac River spots on a Grady White (up to 6 guests)
Learn stand-up paddleboarding basics on the Potomac River
Build practical sailing skills with hands-on Flying Scot instruction
Build essential rowing skills and work toward Level 1 shell rental certification
Paddle a 5K Potomac race while supporting river conservation
Paddle solo on the Anacostia River near Nationals Park
Paddle the Anacostia River while helping remove floating trash
Catch-and-release fishing with Washington, DC views
Paddle the calm Washington Channel from The Wharf with board, paddle, and PFD included
Customize a private DC-area boat tour from National Harbor (2-hour minimum)
Clarity is geology, not luck: quartz sand, seagrass filtration, and how close the Gulf Stream runs. Thirteen beaches, and the trade-off each one asks of you.
Florida issues no boating license at all. What the marina checks is a safety education card, and whether you need one comes down to one date: January 1, 1988.