Economical Anchorage, Dockage or Mooring Needed while visiting DC and VA this Fall

[mainesail]

Hi, I'm sailing from Maine to St. Pete via the C&D, Chesapeake and the Waterway to Beaufort in mid-late October. I'd like to spend a little time with my daughter in DC and other family near Charlottesville-maybe a week-10 days total. I haven't seen any non-commercial good options in DC. There are lot of choices in VA like Deltaville region, but haven't fully researched it and they're way off the track, which is fine except to get out without wheels. Would like be able to rent a car somewhere to get around and know that my boat is secure and generally safe-1978 Columbia 9.6 (32'-5'6" draft).
I'd appreciate your consideration and thoughts folks. Cheers, Will

[Charlie]

Have you tried active captain? https://activecaptain.com/X.php

[mainesail]

Forgot about them-Thanks

[Paul L]

The anchorage in front of the Capital City YC is really good and centrally located.

[mainesail]

Originally Posted by Paul L

The anchorage in front of the Capital City YC is really good and centrally located.

Thanks Paul, How about dinghy landing-the club?? I'll check it out. Thanks again-Will

[Paul L]

Originally Posted by mainesail

Thanks Paul, How about dinghy landing-the club?? I'll check it out. Thanks again-Will

TheYC offers a reasonable weekly fee to use the locked dinghy dock, nice showers and the club house. Close by The Mall, fun store and the subway.

[Jack Lahr]

Consider leaving the boat in the Annapolis or Baltimore area and renting a car there

[Sun and Moon]

Originally Posted by Jack Lahr

Consider leaving the boat in the Annapolis or Baltimore area and renting a car there

My thoughts too. Annapolis has some very protected anchorage areas that I would be comfortable leaving the boat in. Lots of others seem comfortable leaving their boats there, too.

But I've never seen the Capitol City anchorage. Sounds intriguing.

[2Hulls]

Originally Posted by Jack Lahr

Consider leaving the boat in the Annapolis or Baltimore area and renting a car there

There are many, many, many places throughout the Bay region to leave a boat and get a rental car. Annapolis and B'more are very nice and convenient, but there are FAR cheaper choices. Free anchoring choices are even more abundant. Just get a cruising guide and discover that you have far too little time to discover everything available.

Dave

[peer64]

Hello, the Cutty Sark Marina in Norfolk, Va is very reasonable per. ft. And they have a 50 ton lift and knowledgeable yard crew to work on your boat, or you can work on your own boat. Also great food and drinks on premisis. Not the fanciest marina, but the most helpful and friendliest folks around.

[Paul L]

Originally Posted by Paul L

TheYC offers a reasonable weekly fee to use the locked dinghy dock, nice showers and the club house. Close by The Mall, fun store and the subway.

Just a little correction, fun store should be food store .

[David Mark]

Charlie , Thanks for mentioning .Active/ Captain , looked it up and what a great web site ! lots of info all across the U.S. of A.

[Charlie]

David all around the world!!!

[SeaSon]

Was just in dc, stayed at the gang plank marina. The anchorage just in front appears very safe. Many boats were there that appeared unattended (but definitely not derelict), so it would be easy to join them. Gang plank offer dingy dock for $10 per day. Bring your bike! We had an amazing week, but the bike IS essential for cruising around the monuments.

Enterprise rental car will pick you up at the marina and take you to their office.