Boating

Belle Haven Marina. South of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Old Town Alexandria, this quaint marina is owned by the National Park Service, and rents two types of sailboats: Sunfish and Flying Scots. Two-hour rentals are $35 weekdays and $40 on weekends for Sunfish; $50 weekdays and $60 on weekends for Flying Scots. All-day rentals are available. You can also rent canoes, jon boats, and kayaks. Rentals are available from April to October, and the marina takes reservations—useful during peak-season weekends. 1201 Belle Haven Rd., Old Town, Alexandria, Virginia, 22307. 703/768–0018; www.saildc.com.

Washington Sailing Marina. Sailboats can be rented from this scenic marina from around mid-May to October, or until the water gets too cold. Aqua fins are $17 per hour or $44 for three hours; 19-foot Flying Scots, holding a maximum of six people, are $25 per hour. All-terrain bikes rent for $8.50 per hour and $30 per day. The marina is on the Mount Vernon Trail off the George Washington Parkway, south of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. 1 Marina Dr., Alexandria, Virginia, 22314. 703/548–9027; www.washingtonsailingmarina.com.