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Bringing the soulful cuisine and convivial spirit of Emilia-Romagna in Northern Italy to the historic Navy Yards in Washington, D.C. Enjoy our menu of Italian cured meats and antipasti, house-made pastas and grilled meats & fish, before cruising the Anacostia. Open for lunch, happy hour, brunch and dinner whenever the wind blows you our way. reservations: osteriamorini.com 202-484-0660
MORINI PICCOLO Keep a close eye on your craft and stay right on the boardwalk for a bite. Morini Piccolo is the newest addition to the Anacostia Riverwalk; featuring Italian snacks and frozen negronis, Piccolo is the perfect aperitivi spot before you hit the high seas. VISIT ALTAMAREA GROUP’S OTHER RESTAURANTS IN NEW YORK CITY, NEW JERSEY, AND KING OF PRUSSIA, PA
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ON THE COVER | The Yards Marina
5 THE YARDS MARINA Marina Map and Rates
6 PORT PERSONALITY Dockmaster, Brian Dandridge 7 MARINA INFORMATION 8 YARDS NEIGHBORHOOD MAP 10 WASHINGTON, DC
Winds of change bring a riverside renaissance to the nation’s capitol.
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Support Living Classrooms as they inspire a new generation!
Dear Guest,
Welcome to The Yards Marina. We are thrilled to have you!
At The Yards Marina, we are committed to making your stay as enjoyable as possible, while also delivering all of the essential amenities you need to enjoy your time in the marina. The Yards Marina offers a world of great activities for our boaters, many of which are just steps from the docks. We encourage you to explore this great neighborhood, and are happy to assist you in any way that we can. From the marina, you can walk to see a baseball game at Nationals Park, 10 square blocks of fine dining, craft breweries, luxury apartments and popular retailers. In addition, Yards Park, which is adjacent to the marina, hosts a number of special events throughout the year and is just steps from the docks. Want to explore DC? No problem! A quick cab or Metro ride will take guests to the heart of the city to tour our famous museums, Capitol Building, Washington Monument and so much more. Marinalife at The Yards magazine gives you a guide to our facility, including a marina map and a description of the amenities we offer on-site for our guests. At any time during your stay please do not hesitate to ask us for help, or let us know how we can make your stay memorable. It’s our goal to make sure you have a great time during your stay in the Capital. Welcome,
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STANDARD IN-SEASON RATES
DOCK & DINE
AMENITIES
40ft. Minimum Charge. All daily and monthly prices are on a per foot basis.
Monday-Thursday $10
• State-of-the-art, concrete floating docks
Friday, Saturday & $20 Holidays
• 40ft., 50 ft., 60 ft. slips available
DAILY RATES Sunday-Thursday $2.00/ft. Friday-Saturday $2.50/ft.
MONTHLY RATES
• Bathrooms and showers onsite
Flat rate. 4 hours to explore the Yards! No reservations. Transient electric rates apply.
• Alongside dockage up to 120 ft.
• Each slip has 30 AMP or 50 AMP shore power and fresh water
• T-Heads are equipped with 100 amp, 3-phase power
POWER
November-March $10/ft. April-October $25/ft.
CATCH A BALLGAME AT NATIONALS PARK! Monday-Thursday $30
30 AMP Double 30 AMP Single 50 AMP 100 AMP
$5 $10 $10 $20
• 10 ft. mean level water depth • Pump out available on-site
• Kayak and paddleboard launch available onsite • Walking distance to METRO
Friday, Saturday & Holidays
$50
• All proceeds benefit Living Classrooms
Flat rate. 3 hours before until 3 hours after the game. No reservations. Transient electric rates apply
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PORT PERSONALITIES
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Brian Dandridge GENERAL MANAGER AT THE YARDS MARINA
How long have you been involved in the marine industry? Since May 2014. If you were not doing this, what job would best suit you? Either a news anchor or an English teacher. What brought you to Washington, DC? What attracted me to DC was the incredible history. Whether vising one of the many museums of The National Mall, the city is full of culture. I’ve also grown up as a huge DC sports fan, so that’s definitely a plus.
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What do you like to do on your time off? Being outdoors, either playing sports or spending time out on the water. I also spend the majority of my free time coaching local youth basketball and football. Describe yourself in three words. Creative. Resilient. Optimistic. What are a few upcoming events for the marina? Something that we’re really looking forward to is hosting a live-action play. The play is a reenactment of Fredrick Douglass’ trip to Ireland exactly 200 years ago and will take place out on the marina’s learning pad throughout the entire month of May.
What is your favorite season and why? The fall because the temperature is perfect. The leaves start to turn vibrant colors, the air smells crisp and of course my favorite holiday, Thanksgiving, is during this season. What is your favorite restaurant near the marina? Agua 301. Ask about the Guacamole de la Dia! If you ever owned a boat, what would you name it? If and when I own a boat I will simply name it “Escape.”
YACHTING AND CRUISING CLUBS If your cruising club is looking to spend some time in Downtown DC, look no further! With 52 slips, we can accommodate all sorts of groups, large and small. Our team will work closely with your club’s director to ensure that slips are reserved together and that all your needs are met. We will be happy to: • Provide online booking capability for your group • Make reservations for your group at nearby restaurants • Assist your group with special directions and recommendations for the area • Coordinate boat service with a trusted partner if you have trouble… • And, more importantly, make sure you have a great time throughout your entire stay!
SUPERYACHTS The Yards Marina offers direct access to the heart of downtown DC with 120 ft. of side dockage, making it an ideal stop for super yachts in the Potomac. Captains and boat owners will love being able to dock with ease, while they stay and play in the heart of Downtown DC. The staff at The Yards Marina will be on-site to help as needed, and provide guests with anything they may need while in town.
NEARBY ATTRACTIONS • Nationals Park • The Yards Park events and concerts • 10 square blocks of restaurants, bars and retailers • The Washington Monument • Smithsonian Institution, National Mall and other landmarks a quick ride away
THE YARDS MARINA RULES AND REGULATIONS 1. Swimming. Swimming, fishing, and crabbing
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are strictly prohibited. This includes traps and pens secured within the slips. Pets. Pets must be leashed at all times. Pets must be cleaned up after. Bags are available for your convenience. Navigation. All boats must adhere to navigation rules of right of way and operate with no wake. Noise. Music and other noises must be limited to a range of 50 ft. Marina quiet hours during the weekday are from 10 PM to 8 AM and during the weekends from 10 PM to 9 AM. Power tools, such as, buffers, sanders, and saws, may only be operated between 8 AM and 5 PM Monday though Friday, and 9 AM to 4 PM on weekends and holidays. Gates. Do not prop open gates. If the gates malfunction contact the Marina Office Outside contractors. With the exception of emergencies, contractors are only permitted between the hours of 8AM-5PM, Monday thru Friday, except holidays. Exceptions must be approved by Marina Office. Contractors must sign in and provide insurance information. Type of Work. Spray painting, fiberglass work, heavy engine service, or any other work that
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grills may be used on the piers, but must be attended. 11. Heaters. Unattended space heaters are not permitted. 12. Storage. Dock boxes are not permitted. Storage of furniture, equipment, plants, bicycles, watercraft, fuels and other chemicals on the piers is prohibited. All areas are to be kept free of tripping hazards and clutter. 13. Stairs. Must meet the following criteria and be approved by the Marina. Must not exceed 24” results in debris or debris entering the water, in width. Must not restrict access to any part of docks, or neighboring vessels is prohibited. the docks. Must be easily removed and must 8. Sewage. Absolutely no overboard discharge not double as storage. of sewage, including treated sewage treated 14. Laundry. There will be no hanging of laundry with Type I or II MSD’s. Pump out is located on on the rigging, lifelines, or other parts of the the outside of A dock, and the Marina Office exterior of the vessel. Washers and dryers are has contact information for mobile pump out available in the Marina Office operators. 15. Commercial Activity. All commercial activities 9. Hazardous materials. Flammables, toxic, and must be approved in writing by the Marina. pollutants, must be properly stored and 16. Signage. Vessels for sale are permitted one disposed of. Absolutely no dumping in marina sign, limited to 18”x24” and hung on the garbage or storing on docks. The nearest transom or aft deck. All other signage is disposal site for such materials is Baltimore prohibited. City’s Northwest Solid Waste Yard located at
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STEADFAST SUPPLY 300 TINGEY ST SE | 202.308.4441
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Concept Retail Shop supporting independent & emerging brands/creatives from Washington, DC. & beyond.
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The flying trapeze school provides aerial training to both newbies & pros on indoor & outdoor rigs.
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NATIONALS PARK (JUST A FEW BLOCKS AWAY!)
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This Raw Bar and Restaurant offers seafood plates and craft cocktails with sweeping river views.
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Featuring 50 slips for boats up to 125 feet in length, a water taxi dock, an education dock and a paddler dock for kayaks.
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An urban winery and restaurant that crafts boutique small batch wine and hosts fullservice weddings and corporate events
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301 WATER ST SE | 202 484-0660
Chef Michael White's Northern Italian eatery offers upscale fare & river views in a loft-like space.
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Washington, DC Winds of change bring a riverside renaissance to the nation’s capitol BY S U S A N E L N I C K I WA D E , A u t h o r, C h e s a p e a k e O y s t e r L o v e r s ’ H a n d b o o k
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s the Boomerang pirate tour boat cruises past the Lincoln Memorial filling the air with lively music and contagious laughter, you almost expect Old Abe to vacate his big marble chair and walk down to the banks of the Potomac to join the festivities. For nearly a century, Lincoln has sat in stony silence watching the shoreline evolve from grassy parkland to a waterfront bustling with activity.
National Museum of Natural History
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Whaley’s Raw Bar and Restaurant at The Yards
Navy Yards. Fish Market, has provided bounty from the Chesapeake Bay and local waterways since 1805. Ten floating barges carry ice-packed displays of briny oysters, just-caught fish and crabs with claws still snapping. Restaurant chefs arrive early to snag fresh deliveries for their patrons. Watermen will wrap up your selections to prepare at home or steam them on site for a casual treat. Commanding 10 square city blocks between the Nationals baseball stadium
Photo by Scott Suchman
The swashbuckling party ship is part of changes happening downstream from his monument, where massive cranes are lifting heavy loads of glass and steel to erect residential and commercial buildings along DC’s riverfront. With the Washington Monument and Capitol Dome towering in the background, restaurants, arts venues and retail shops have opened their doors to welcome crowds of excited visitors. And local neighborhoods are thriving from the budding developments’ influx of culture, commerce and cuisine. If you want to catch a show, entertainment venues await — from a concert hall featuring national acts to pubs with smaller stages for acoustic guitar and the area’s beloved regional theater. Dozens of restaurants accommodate foodie wishes from fresh local seafood to sizzling steaks. Pick a hot bestseller at DC’s favorite indie bookstore, Politics & Prose, or browse around the strip’s boutiques and specialty stores including Anchor, a marine store that will deliver beer and wine to your boat. Amid the shiny new buildings is a must-see historic gem that’s essential to DC’s seafood cravings. America’s oldest open-air market, Maine Avenue
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Take a stroll along the Tidal Basin in the spring to catch a glimpse of the Jefferson Memorial and the iconic cherry blossom trees.
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MUSIC & ARTS VENUES The Anthem (901 Wharf St., SW) This 6,000-seat, state-of-the-art concert hall premieres bands and performing artists from around the globe.
Pearl Street Warehouse (33 Pearl St., SW) Enjoy an intimate evening with music from all genres such as jazz, blues, rock and folk, with American cuisine and craft cocktails served on the side.
Arena Stage (1101 Sixth St., SW) Across the street from The Wharf, DC’s foremost regional theater presents new and revived productions by America’s top playwrights.
(740 Water St., SW) The brand-new 7,500-square-foot, 450 capacity music venue set against the backdrop of the Southwest waterfront has a full docket of events lined up for 2018. The onsite Tap Room at the venue is slated to open this season. Children playing at The Yards Park
EVENTS Friday Night Concert Series at The Yards Rock the Riverfront with The Yards all summer long at Capitol Riverfront’s Free Friday Night Concert Series. Hosted at the Yards Park, boats at the marina will have a front row access to all the fun (May 15-September 11, 2018).
2018 Major League Baseball All-Star Game For the first time in its franchise history, the Washington Nationals will host the 89th Major League Baseball All-Star Game at Nationals Park this summer (July 17, 2018).
The Boat Life Boats, boards, bands and beer are coming to The Capitol Riverfront in The Yards Park and The Yards Marina this fall! Join us for live entertainment, craft beer, local wines, food trucks and 40 exhibitors celebrating boating and watersports. All ages are welcome (September 29-30, 2018)!
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and U.S. Navy Museum is the new and improved Navy Yards. It’s got a laid-back festive vibe, so you’re more likely to encounter hipsters in T-shirts holding a dog leash than politicians in buttondowns carrying a briefcase. Urban designers for the Capitol Riverfront Neighborhood Development loaded the space with retail shops, waterfront residences, office buildings and green spaces. Neighbors gather in dog parks, attend outdoor concerts or push strollers along the lovely Anacostia Riverwalk Trail, a 20-mile recreational pathway with terrific riverside views and access to the marina. A trapeze school fulfills fantasies of joining the circus by offering classes in trapeze, trampoline, acrobatics, juggling and other death-defying feats. Plenty of eateries sport outdoor patios that encourage guests to sample
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▼ Enjoying a drink at Whaley’s Raw Bar and Restaurant before The Nationals game
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Fitness class at The Yards Park
WHERE TO DOCK The Yards Marina
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Osteria Morini at The Yards
(202-484-0309) Located between Nationals Park and Washington Navy Yard, the marina can accommodate vessels up to 120 feet, giving boaters access to fine dining, retailers and provisioning in DC’s trendy new neighborhood.
WHERE TO DINE AT THE YARDS Osteria Morini (301 Water St., SE) Executive Chef Ben Pflaumer serves up fresh northern Italian cuisine on the waterfront with outdoor seating.
Salt Line Oyster Bar (79 Potomac Ave., SE) Enjoy a laid-back waterfront vibe while nibbling on local catch from the Bay, steaks, sandwiches and salads. Canal Park Fountains at The Yards
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a variety of cuisines while relishing a cool breeze off the water. The diverse culinary scene ranges from fine dining establishments like Whaley’s, Osteria Morini and Chloe to places with more informal ambience, including Salt Line and Agua 301. The Yards is also earning the reputation as a libation location thanks to newcomers Blue
Jacket Arsenal Brewery, Gordon Biersch, District Winery (DC’s first winery!) and Bardo Brewing, an outdoor beer garden that’s open in the summer. And if you need to pick up provisions, Harris Teeter grocery store is within walking distance from the marina. ml To view this article online, visit marinalife.com/washingtondc
(1331 4th St., SE) Showcasing menu offerings inspired by Chef Haidar Karoum’s personal culinary journey, Chloe boasts both indoor and patio seating while serving internationally inspired fare.
Whaleys Raw Bar (301 Water St., SE) Conquer a tall tower of clams, crabs, oysters and shrimp, along with caviar and craft cocktails. THE YARDS MARINA 2018
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LIVING CLASSROOMS Support Living Classrooms as They Inspire a New Generation! Living Classrooms Foundation is a regional nonprofit organization serving youth and families in Washington, DC, Baltimore and the surrounding metropolitan areas with innovative hands on education, job training, and health and wellness programming. Our mission is to strengthen communities and inspire people to achieve their potential through hands-on education and job training, using urban, natural, and maritime resources as “living classrooms.” The marina is used by Living Classrooms’ educational and workforce development programs, acting as a job training site for under-served young adults. The Yards Marina is also home to
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Living Classrooms’ historic education vessel and “living classroom,” the HalfShell, serving over 3,000 students annually through Living Classrooms’ Shipboard Environmental
STEM Education Program. All proceeds from the Yards Marina go to supporting the Living Classrooms Foundation. Living Classrooms is supported by Oasis Marinas.
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