1 Hour
Cut loose on a Seadoo Spark for one hour on the Potomac out of Fort Washington. This single-rider jet ski rental delivers a high-adrenaline, short-form ride past marsh islands, sandbars, and historic river defenses.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1 hour
Fitness Level
Basic fitness required: ability to mount a jet ski, balance through turns, and handle short bursts of speed.
Wildlife
History
Fort Washington’s coastal defenses date to the early nineteenth century and the park preserves earthworks built to protect the Potomac approach to the capital.
Conservation
Avoid high speed through marshes, obey no wake zones, and use reef safe sunscreen to minimize impact on aquatic life.
1 Hour
Wear a PFD
A Coast Guard approved life jacket is required and keeps you safe if you fall in; check fit before launch.
Watch the tide
Tides expose sandbars and change channel depth quickly—ask the operator about tide windows for safer runs.
Secure loose items
Use a dry bag or tether sunglasses and phones to avoid losing valuables to spray or a quick turn.
Respect wildlife and marshes
Stay clear of small marsh islands and bird nesting areas; slow down in no wake zones to protect habitat.
Personal Flotation Device (PFD)
Keeps you buoyant and is typically required by the operator.
Polarized sunglasses with strap
Reduces glare off the water and straps prevent loss in waves.
summer
Reef-safe sunscreen
Protects skin from prolonged sun exposure on reflective water surfaces.
summer
Waterproof phone case or dry bag
Keeps electronics and keys dry while you ride and stores small items securely.