Sail, Paddle, and Rent on the Potomac — Belle Haven Marina
Hands-on sailing courses and watercraft rentals in Alexandria, Virginia for beginners, youth, and recreational paddlers.
Featured Courses & Rentals
Learn to sail, advance youth skills, take a USCG-approved powerboat course, or rent kayaks, canoes, SUPs, and row boats.
About Belle Haven Marina
Belle Haven Marina in Alexandria, Virginia provides on-water instruction and a wide selection of watercraft rentals for learners and recreational visitors. The marina offers structured sailing courses for adults and youth, including weekday and weekend adult basic sailing programs taught aboard Flying Scot sailboats and multiday youth camps focused on racing and advanced skills. The Safe Powerboat Handling course is a 16-hour, four-evening curriculum that is US Coast Guard-approved, giving aspiring boaters hands-on training in docking, anchoring, and safety procedures.
Belle Haven Marina’s rental fleet includes stand-up paddleboards, single and double kayaks, canoes, and Jon-style row boats that accommodate small groups for short excursions. Rental durations range from one to four hours depending on the craft. Youth programs present progressive skill development with multi-day lessons and opportunities for supervised on-water practice. Adult courses emphasize low student-to-instructor ratios to ensure focused, hands-on learning.
Located adjacent to scenic marshland explored during some youth sessions, Belle Haven Marina blends instructional programs with flexible rental options so visitors can choose formal lessons or independent time on the water. All descriptions and offerings are provided in third person to accurately represent the marina’s publicly available course structures, rental types, and program approvals. Visitors should consult Belle Haven Marina directly for current schedules, availability, and safety requirements.
Book a Course or Rental at Belle Haven Marina
Choose an adult sailing class, youth camp, USCG-approved powerboat course, or rent a kayak, canoe, SUP, or row boat — reserve space and check schedules online.