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Sailing Experience on the Potomac River

See the Potomac and Old Town Alexandria from the water on a relaxed small-boat sailing experience. 

The Potomac River and the town of Alexandria are two of the most iconic locations in the DC Capital region, so why not change your perspective by being on water in addition to land?  

On this 2-hour sailboat experience, you will set out from the Belle Haven Marina south of Old Town Alexandria for a relaxed sail on the Potomac. The boat will be handled by an experienced skipper and you’ll be sharing the excursion with both first-time sailors (perhaps like yourself) and those already familiar with the sport. The stable, open design of the boat will keep you close to the water and the surrounding landscape as you settle into the rhythm of the river.   

Once underway, you’ll get to take in views of the Potomac shoreline and surrounding wetlands, as well as glimpses of Alexandria. The sail is intentionally unhurried, giving you time to relax, enjoy the scenery with the wind and the river around you, and, if you wish, the opportunity to learn a few fundamentals of sailing. 

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Sailing Experience on the Potomac River
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