 | ||
Fort Belvoir MarinaLocated on the beautiful Potomac, Fort Belvoir’s Marina offers a unique boating experience. The grand Potomac takes boaters past Mt.Vernon, the home of George Washington, and on to our nation’s capitol, offering a view of the city’s monuments and parks. For those who prefer to fish or stay close to nature, this area offers an abundance of quiet areas to relax and view eagles, herons, and other local wildlife.Take a quiet canoe ride around the immediate area to acquaint yourself with the beauty of Fort Belvoir.
 Submit Feedback on The Marina |
LOCATION 5465 Hudson Rd (near Mt Vernon Rd and Hudson Rd), Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 map CONTACT Marina Staff (703) 781-8282 SUMMER HOURS: 15 May - 15 Sept Open Wed - Sun 9 am - 5:30 pm Closed Mon and Tues REGULAR HOURS: 15 Sept - 15 May Open Wed - Sun 8 am - 4:30 pm Closed Mon and Tues |
PAGE CONTENTS Boat Storage Registration Watercraft Registration Form Boat Ramp Courtesy Boat Weather Boat Shipping More Boating Information LINKS Boating Weather Live Weather Images NOAA National Hurricane Center NOAA Tides Online Boating Information Potomac River Yacht Clubs Boating Safety U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary D5SR |
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Hurricane Preparation at the Fort Belvoir Marina
Posted 8/24/2011
Hurricane season (August through November) is upon us. With Hurricane Irene
forming in the Atlantic, it is important to remind our boat owners to be prepared
for the possibility of severe weather hitting our area.
Hurricane Preparation Instructions for Marina Boats
Boat Storage Registration
The 2011 Fort Belvoir Marina priority registration period will begin on March 2, 2011 and end on April 3, 2011. All current patrons must re-register during this period. Registration will be conducted on a “first come, first serve” basis, in accordance with Army Regulation 215. More information available in the complete Fort Belvoir Marina Memorandum.
Watercraft Registration Form
Available here: Watercraft Registration Form
Sailing Lessons
Sailing Lessons are available through the Washington Sailing Marina! The marina is located 1 mile north of Old Town via the George Washington Parkway.
Boat Ramp Courtesy
Given the crowded conditions at boat ramps, following proper procedure and etiquette will save time and prevent unnecessary congestion.
Launching
- Prepare boat at far end of parking lot. This includes installing transom plug, raising Bimini top, loading gear, placing fenders, readying dock lines, checking fuel, finding key and turning on battery switch.
- Once you are 100% ready, get your truck in line to use the ramp.
- When it’s your turn, back down the ramp, get your boat off the trailer and quickly move your truck to the parking lot. Someone on your boat should immediately start the boat’s engine and move it aside to the waiting dock (so the next person can immediately use the ramp.)
- Do not put your boat in the water, then prepare or load it while at the ramp.
Retrieving
- Organize your gear while on the way back to the ramp area.
- Approach the ramp area, tie-off to the waiting dock (not in the ramp area.)
- Have someone get the truck and trailer from the parking lot. They should wait in the truck line until it’s your turn. Unload all boat passengers at this time.
- While one person backs the trailer down the ramp, the captain unties the boat from the waiting dock and moves it to the ramp.
- Once boat is on trailer, raise the propeller and immediately move boat to the far end of the parking lot. Remove transom plug and gear. Turn off battery. Lower Bimini top and install tie-downs. Only now is it okay to take your time.
- Do not tie boat up at the ramp and then leave to get your truck. This can enrage other boaters.
- Do not unload gear from boat while at the ramp.
- Do not boat into a ramp when other boaters are tied off and waiting. Doing so is guaranteed to cause conflict.
- Remember to be well prepared and to know your launching/retrieving routine. Do each task in the same order every time. Having a checklist allows you to quickly proceed through each task without fear of forgetting something important (like the drain plug!)
Boating Weather
Live Weather Images
NOAA National Hurricane Center
Boat Shipping
Ship Your Boat Using Your Household Goods Entitlement
Download an article on how to ship a boat to your next duty station using your household goods entitlement.
Shipping Article (Adobe PDF - 7k)
Boat Information
Visit the Potomac River Yacht Clubs
Boating Safety
BoatSafe.com
Boating Links
John's Nautical & Boatbuilding Page
The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is a volunteer, civilian, non-military arm of the U.S. Coast Guard. It serves the general public through boating-safety classes, vessel safety checks, and safety patrols.
U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary D5SR
DFMWR MISSIONS
WEBSITE TOOLS
 About DFMWR |
 Advertising and Sponsorship |
 Buzz Magazine |
 Calendar |
 Contact |
 Dining |
 Directory |
 Employees |
 Flyers |
 Links |
 Maps |
 DFMWR News |
 Photos |
 Search |
 Social Media |
 Customer Feedback |
 Videos |
 What's New? |
