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The Potomac is DC's best kept secret. 10 boathouses across the DMV. Kayaks, canoes, SUPs, happy hours, and the best seat in the city for a sunset. Get out here 🌊

The story of Boating in DC actually starts in 2002, in our small New England hometown of Hopkinton, Massachusetts. That’s where a charismatic man named Barry began the boating vision by opening Outdoor Recreation of Hopkinton, a kayak rental concession in Hopkinton State Park. Barry continued to successfully grow the business to include more services and locations in the Boston area. ln 2009, Barry sold his business to a group of friends, all who met within the boating community and shared a tremendous passion for the water. Together, they kept Outdoor Recreation’s vision alive and continued opening boathouses around their New England homes. They changed the company name to Boston Outdoor Recreation, Inc., also known as Boating in Boston and Boating in DC. After four years of continued success, the group set sail in search of new waters. In 2013, friends in Washington, D.C., reached out and we jumped at the opportunity to operate the Key Bridge Boathouse for the National Park Service, keeping the spirit of John “Jack” Baxter alive by continuing his vision of public boat access on the Potomac River. In 2016, Guest Services, Inc. acquired Boston Outdoor Recreation, Inc. to bring its successful team to more waterfronts across the East Coast. Currently, Boating in DC and Boating in Boston operate boathouses in the greater Boston and Washington, D.C., areas. It has been an incredible experience thus far, and it’s a great feeling for all of us to watch our team grow and be passionate about what we do.

10/25/2026

Final Sunday of the season and we want to see it. Tag us in your photos and videos from the water today!

Paddle slow. Take the scenic route. Soak it all in.

10/24/2026

Photo dump from a summer we'll be talking about for a long time. America's 250th. The Paddle Off. Every sunset you tagged us in. And it's not over yet. This is the last weekend of the 2026 season, and Key Bridge Boathouse, Thompson Boat Center, Fletcher's Cove, Tidal Basin, and The Wharf Boathouse are all open. Come get one more memory in.

10/23/2026

It's the last weekend of the season and we're sending it off right. A Sunday morning history paddle, live music at Island Time on Saturday, and five boathouses open for one more lap of the river. Don't let this be the one you skip.

Save this and make the plan.

10/22/2026

Last 30% Off Thursday of the 2026 season. We're not crying, you're crying.

Every open boathouse is 30% off today with no promo code, so this is your final chance to paddle for less before we dock for the winter. Make it count.

10/21/2026

Everyone's talking about silent walks. Have you tried a silent paddle? One hour, no phone, just the river doing its thing. It's the midweek reset you didn't know you needed, and it's 25% off today with code A250 at Tidal Basin, Fletcher's Cove, Key Bridge Boathouse, and Thompson Boat Center.

Comment A250 and we'll send you the booking link.

10/19/2026

Fit check, America 250 edition. Our America 250 merch is 25% off right now at Thompson Boat Center, Washington Sailing Marina, The Wharf Boathouse, and Columbia Island Marina. It's the souvenir from a once in a lifetime anniversary.

Swing by any of the four and pick yours out.

10/17/2026

This is your sign to get one more paddle in before the season wraps. Fletcher's Cove, Key Bridge Boathouse, Tidal Basin, and Thompson Boat Center are open daily, and The Wharf Boathouse is open weekends.

Fall on the Potomac is the season people forget about, and honestly? That's the best part. Shorter lines. Better light. Same river.

10/15/2026

Today is Season Passholder Appreciation Day, which means passholders can bring a friend on a separate rental for free. Yes, free. Tag the friend who owes you one. Don't have a pass yet? Buy your 2027 season pass and get the rest of 2026 free.

Comment PASS and we'll send you the season pass link.

10/14/2026

If you keep saying "before the season ends," this is the weekend...

Leaves are turning, ghost stories are flowing Sunday evening, and there's a Sunday morning nature paddle with your name on it. Live music at Island Time on Saturday, and five boathouses open for one more lap of the river. The whole plan is on screen. Go.

Send this to your paddle buddy.

10/12/2026

Got Monday off? Plot twist, your paddle is 25% off too. One hour rentals are 25% off Monday through Wednesday with code A250 at Tidal Basin, Fletcher's Cove, Thompson Boat Center, and Key Bridge Boathouse. Stretch the long weekend a little further.

Comment A250 and we'll send you the booking link.

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1600 1st St SE
Washington D.C., DC
20003

Website

http://boatingindc.com/

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