THE CHESAPEAKE EXPLORER
Belle Haven Marina on the Potomac River
Home Port of Boston Whaler "Stars & Stripes"
and The Chesapeake Explorer
BELLE HAVEN WAS SLAMMED BY ISABEL
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 BELLE HAVEN MARINA AND ISABEL I have traveled the Chesapeake Bay area extensively
However I always enjoy returning to my home port Belle Haven Marina
in Alexandria, Va. on the Potomac River.  Either to launch the Boston Whaler again or just to stroll thur the marina . The Setting is very nice and the place is "laid back" Its a perfect place to take kids on a weekend for a walk and look around. There are lots of things happening in the prime boating months. Sailboat lessons,kayakers,bass fishermen,sailors,windsurfers,and power boaters alike enjoy this special spot a mile south of the Woodrow Wilson Bridge , off the George Washington Parkway.

BELLE HAVEN SUNRISE

The 4th of July is always fun at Belle Haven Marina. Droves of boats will be launched for the trip up the Potomac River to the Washington D.C. Fireworks.

Kayaks and small boats are a big part of the Belle Haven experience!

The Long Pier with Sail and Power boats
 

There are two launch areas,one for trailered craft and a second at the end on the  marina for roof top craft . This is the roof top craft launch area for kayaks,canoes and windsurfers. There is a carpeted surface to launch from.

The Marina From The Water

Sunset over Belle Haven
 

Some Special Belle Haven Pictures

Yes we know! No launching at low tide!
A rare really low tide condition caused by the moon and winds in the winter!

Even in the dead of winter Belle Haven can be a special place to visit!

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1-27-2006