Belle Haven Marina, located just south of historic Old Town Alexandria along the George Washington Memorial Parkway and adjacent to Dyke Marsh, is a quaint, scenic marina owned by the National Park Service and operated by Belle Haven Marina Inc., a sister company of Marine Evolutions Inc. The marina offers wet and dry slips, moorings, rack storage, and a launch ramp. Rent a sail boat, kayak, canoe, jon boat, stand-up paddleboard, and more. Many generations of adults and children alike have learned to sail at Belle Haven Marina. We are proud to offer knowledgeable instructors and small class sizes. We offer adult and youth classes, youth summer camps, safe power boating, and more. Alexandria, Virginia

Professional Marine Education Services, US Coast Guard Approved, IMO Compliant, and Preparation Courses for all Levels of Maritime Licenses and Documents. Hayes, Virginia

The Hampton Roads Sail and Power Squadron is a non-profit organization, dedicated to safe boating education and promoting high standards of navigation and seamanship. Several times a year we conduct boating safety classes for the general public, and throughout the year, we teach advanced and elective courses for our members. A member can progress from basic boating knowledge to advanced navigation through the comprehensive courses offered. Members can also take courses in marine electronics, sail, engine maintenance, cruise planning, weather, and many other specialty interests. Hampton, Virginia

The Nansemond River Power Squadron (NRPS) is based in the beautiful scenic city of Suffolk, Virginia. The Nansemond River provides access to the Hampton Roads waterways, the lower Chesapeake Bay, and the Atlantic Ocean. As a civic service, the NRPS conducts boating safety classes to the public where you can learn about boat handling & seamanship, needed equipment, rules of the road, lines & knots, charts & aids to navigation, engine troubleshooting, boat trailering, and much more. Advanced courses are offered to our members that include piloting, electronic & celestial navigation, weather, sailing, cruise planning, engine maintenance, and marine electronics to name a few. The NRPS maintains a full calendar of social events for the pleasure of its members. These events include cruises, rendezvous, family outings, boating races, and contests. Suffolk, Virginia

National Seafarers Academy offers a wide variety of maritime training and services. USCG Approved Classes - Instructor-led classes are available for OUPV, 100Ton & 200 Ton Master, Assistance Towing, License Renewal & more. Electronic Charting and Voyage Planning & Practical Marine Radar classes, using industry standard Chart Plotting and Radar Simulators. FCC Marine Radio Operator Permit (MROP) Class and Test. Ship FCC 'Safety Certificate' radio inspections. Delivery Captain, On-Water Instruction, Diving Services. Vienna, Virginia

The Northern Virginia Sail & Power Squadron (NVSPS), also known as America's Boating Club Northern Virginia, welcomes you to our world of safe boating in the Chesapeake Bay and Potomac River area. Our activities include monthly meetings, boating skill courses, social events, boating activities, and community service projects. Our organization is dedicated to making recreational sail and power boating safer and more enjoyable by providing education, civic service and social activities. Centreville, Virginia

Northern Virginia Sailing School is located at Leesylvania State Park, Woodbridge, VA and is less than an hour from Washington, DC. The school has been operating at this location since 2010, graduating hundreds of students in their American Sailing Association certification. We have sailboats available to rent, captains available to take our your group, and specialized classes to for all levels of sailing expertise. Our most popular sailboat, used for introductory lessons and rentals, are Catalina 22s with outboard motors. Woodbridge, Virginia

Brokerage sales and dealer for Hunter and Jeanneau. Norton's Yacht Sales includes one of Deltaville's most comprehensive marina complexes on Broad Creek and offers a wide range of marine services - 35 Ton Travel Lift, Dry Storage, Over 60 covered slips, Gas & Diesel, Ice, Transient Dockage, Clean Heads and Showers and more. Norton’s Sailboat Charters offers access to the finest cruising grounds on the Chesapeake Bay. Our fleet, of new to the fleet this season or less than several seasons old, is crisp and clean with all equipment maintained in top condition. Norton's Sailing School Will Teach You the Ropes. We offer fully sanctioned ASA sailing classes to both beginners and advanced students. Deltaville, Virginia

Offers sailing courses for all ages, match racing and navigation courses. We are a professional sailing school and are recognized by US Sailing to teach their Big Boat (Keelboat) and their Powerboating programs. Our boat fleets range from large boats (Catalina 30, Catalina 27, and several J24s) to small boats (Sunfish, Opti and Laser). Irvington, Virginia

Richmond Sail and Power Squadron is a boating club, based in Richmond, Virginia that focuses on boater education. It is also a social club combining meetings, on-the-water events, social activities, and public service. We are a part of the nationwide United States Power Squadrons®, and a member unit of District 5 which serves the squadrons of the Mid-Atlantic Region. Our boating activities primarily take place on the James, Rappahannock and Potomac rivers and the Chesapeake Bay. Richmond Sail and Power Squadron offers seminars and various courses on boating safety and several specific boating skills. These classes are normally held in the Spring and Fall. Richmond, Virginia

Sail Nauticus, a program of the Nauticus Foundation, develops leadership and academic success through the art and science of sailing to underserved youth in Hampton Roads. Sail Nauticus programs includes the flagship Sail Academy, sailing memberships, skills clinics, group outings, summer camps and more. Located on Nauticus' campus along the pier, Sail Nauticus also offers corporate outings, field trips and volunteer opportunities aboard the Schooner Virginia. Norfolk, Virginia

SML Sailing School was formed in 2006 to provide US Sailing Certified instruction for beginning sailors and coaching for experienced sailors who wish to improve their skills. Classes range from basic boat handling and sail trim for individuals to racing and spinnaker manuevers with your crew. Our Novice Courses will give you an understanding of sailing principles and plenty of "on-water" experience sailing the J24. Advanced sailors may sail solo on the Laser Sailboats or the Tanzer 16. We are located on Smith Mountain Lake off Gills Creek in Franklin County, about 45 minutes southeast of Roanoke, Virginia

Spirit of America offers a unique, safe and comprehensive water-based educational and recreational program, the Spirit of America Foundation instills confidence and fosters the Spirit of teamwork in our nations youth. Our underlying goals include developing self-esteem while nurturing responsible behavior and positive, lifelong ambitions. We have been in the business of providing a SAFE and educational introduction to our Country's young people, their families and their communities, to all types of water based recreational activities in one of the most diverse "hands-on" Classrooms in America since 1995. Locations in Ohio, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Florida, Hawaii, Virginia, District of Columbia, and Tennessee.