Sailboat launch gives you public access to the water on Western Branch Elizabeth River in Portsmouth, VA. It's inside Portsmouth City Park. From Norfolk it's roughly 4.8 miles in a straight line. Closest alternative: Portsmouth City Park Boat Ramp in Portsmouth (under 1 mile).
| Type | Public boat ramp |
|---|---|
| Address | Portsmouth, VA |
| Water | Western Branch Elizabeth River |
| Park | Portsmouth City Park |
| Launch fee | not in our data, check the signs at the launch |
Before driving to Sailboat launch, check closures with Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources (DWR).
Our checklist: How to launch a boat from a trailer.
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Illustration Loading the boat
How to winch your boat on in a minute, and the small upgrades that make the drive home safer.
Loading guide Illustration The classic ramp mistake
A spare snap-handle plug in the glove box, and the full launch checklist that keeps the line moving.
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Sailboat launch is in Portsmouth, Virginia. The directions button above routes you to the pin for Sailboat launch.
Western Branch Elizabeth River, in Portsmouth.
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Paddlers can usually use Sailboat launch. Carry the boat to the edge of the ramp or the dock end. The nearest dedicated kayak launch is Plum Point Kayak Launch in Norfolk, about 3.9 miles away.
Portsmouth City Park Boat Ramp in Portsmouth (under 1 mile), Plum Point Kayak Launch in Norfolk (3.9 miles) and Hoffler Creek Wildlife Preserve Kayak Launch in Portsmouth (4.5 miles).
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