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SUMMERFUN
2012 GUIDE TO SML
INSIDESet Sail at SML, p. 46
Fun per Gallon, p. 52
Recreation Guide, p. 59
Marina Directory, p. 68
MAIN PHOTO BY RICK RIES
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Pete Phillip, Blackwater Yacht Racing Association (BYRA) member and founder of the Smith Mountain Lake Sailing School, said locals as well as visitors are drawn to SML's sailing scene.
“We’ve got two yacht clubs, the BYRA [50 members] and the Virginia Inland Sailing Association (VISA) that support sailing and racing here. And there’s also the sailing school. We have people coming from other states and even other countries to be involved in sailing,” said Phillip.
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ABOVE Sailors participate in a fall 2010 regatta at SML.
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VISA Commodore Cathy Hurst said the club has maintained a healthy membership – there are 140 member families today – since its start in 1983. She said sailing is great for families because it appeals to all ages.
“People love sailing because it is the most incredibly wonderful experience you could ever have,” said Hurst. “People come sail with us one time and they’re sold. They want to belong here and raise their families here. It’s that kind of place.”
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Newcomers to sailing can watch one of the club regattas and/or schedule a lesson to get a taste of the sport at Smith Mountain Lake. Phillip said only licensed captains are qualified to take students out on the water.
“In sailing lessons, we focus on safe boating, right of way, how to adapt to wind conditions and traffic out there on the lake. It’s important to learn to sail within the ability of your crew. You want the experience to be fun and something you’ll want to come back and do again,” he said.
Wirtz resident Jim Schaible recently purchased a sailboat and signed himself and 10-year-old son Christopher up for sailing lessons with Phillip.
“I wanted to learn the finer points of sailing and get to where I could race with the BYRA group,” said Schaible. “I also wanted to get my son involved and thought it would be good to have
him learn from someone who knows how to teach him.”
Schaible said, so far, the experience has been enjoyable for both father and son.
“Sailing can be relaxing, peaceful and quiet. You’re not going anywhere fast but you have something to do while you’re out on the boat. One thing about our lake here is the winds can be unpredictable, they can change rapidly. You have to be attentive. I think Christopher will find the competition of racing to be very exciting,” he said.
Phillip said people get hooked on sailboat racing because it is an experience that can’t be beat.
“It’s electrifying. The gun goes off, the crew is bustling. Those first five minutes are arguably the most exciting moments,” he said. “Our racing community has some of the best competition you’ll find anywhere here at SML.”
Ten-year-old Christopher Schaible (left) and dad Jim of Wirtz prepare to sail with licensed captain and instructor Pete Phillip (below), owner of Smith Mountain Lake Sailing School.
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WANT TO SAIL?If you’re interested in getting involved in sailing at SML, consider attending a BYRA or VISA event (schedules available online), taking sailing lessons or chartering a sail with Pete Phillip of Smith Mountain Lake Sailing School/Charters.
Blackwater Yacht Racing Association at Pelican Point Yacht Club540-576-1653byrasailing.org
Smith Mountain Lake Sailing School540-719-0009smithmountainlakesailing.com
Smith Mountain Lake Sailing Charters540-719-0009smithmountainlakesailingcharters.com
Virginia Inland Sailing Association540-721-2350visayc.org
Whether the view is of an exhilarating sailboat race or a single vessel leisurely gliding through the water, the picturesque sight of a sailboat is sometimes all it takes to draw in a new hobbyist. Pennsylvania residents Bud and Andrea Lauer said they always admired the sailboats going by their Bernard’s Landing townhouse and recently took the plunge as owners.
“The sailboats always look so beautiful gliding across the lake,” said Andrea Lauer. “We decided to buy one before we knew what we were doing. It was going to be a new adventure for us.”
The Lauers quickly signed up for lessons at the SML Sailing School where they began learning the terms and technicalities of sailing. It didn’t take long before the couple could sail on their own and even take their children and grandchildren out with them.
“It is fun to make sailing a family event. We’ll keep doing more lessons because we want to be able to race,” Lauer said. “We’re learning to read the water and the wind. Practice makes perfect, just as with anything else.”
Lauer also said while many motorboats have to be winterized in late fall and stored until spring, a sailboat is available year-round.
"Owning a sailboat increases the length of seasons we can go out on the lake," she said. "It's something to enjoy all year."
Pete Phillip (far right), owner of SML Saling School, guides a group of students out for a ride aboard his J/24 sailboat, "Rascal."
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"Owning a sailboat increases the length of seasons we can go out on the lake. It's something to enjoy all year."
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With prices at the gas pump hovering around the $4-per-gallon mark, fuel efficiency is a hot topic among drivers – of both autos and Watercraft. but you don’t have to burn huge quantities of pricey fuel to enjoy your summer at smith mountain lake.
Sure, there will be times when you can justify guzzling gallons – pulling the kids on towables, water-skiing or wakeboarding on a picture-perfect day, heading out to meet friends at a
waterfront restaurant (see pages 82-83 for our Dock & Dine Guide). Those are all instances when you might say, “There is boating fun to be had, memories to be made, and we’re all over it!”
But Lakers – residents and visitors alike – can maximize their summer fun while minimizing impact on their wallets by adopting a new gas usage index we call “fpg” – fun per gallon. The goal is to get your fpg average as high as possible by adopting some tried-and-true strategies for enjoying the lake on fewer gallons of gas.
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ABOVE From left, Haley Holbrow enjoys a PWC ride with family friend Andy Pratt; a boater fills up prior to heading out for a day on the lake.
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GET LIGHTEvery pound of unnecessary weight carried
on your boat sucks up unnecessary gas while underway. Go through your boat and remove “excess baggage” that has accumulated in storage compartments. Other than safety equipment, if you don’t plan to use gear on a particular outing, it should stay on the dock. Most boaters will admit they’ve allowed rarely-used items to collect in out-of-sight places. But with gas prices up, it’s time to offload that unnecessary weight. And don’t push around a full tank of water (or gas) unless you plan an outing that will use most of it.
AVOID JACKRABBIT STARTS AND FULL-THROTTLE RUNS
Most boats will easily pull up a skier, especially a child, with three-quarter or less throttle. Taking care not to “overspeed” on the start will save gas and make it more comfortable for your rider. Remember, once you pass your boat’s sweet-spot cruising range (usually around 4,000 rpm for outboards and 3,500 for inboards and stern drives), fuel efficiency plummets. Slowing down and taking a few extra minutes to get to each new fishing spot can slash the fuel consumption for an outing by several gallons.
GET ON AND OFF PLANE QUICKLY“Plowing through the water is the least efficient
use of gas and also causes the greatest damage to nearby docks and shoreline,” said Tom Buck, owner of Halesford Harbour Marina. “You’ll use less gas if you get the boat on plane quickly and then reduce throttle to hold an efficient cruising speed, usually about 25 mph. When slowing down, quickly cut the throttle so you avoid a long period of plowing water as you transition to idle speed.”
SPEND SOME “IDLE HOURS” AFLOATYou don’t have to be going far or fast to relish
a boat ride. You’ll be amazed at how pleasant it can be to idle through coves close to your lake place – admiring the scenery, observing wildlife and greeting other Lakers on their docks. Two hours on the water poking about in a typical SML runabout costs less than $15 — a reasonably inexpensive evening’s entertainment, even for just a couple.
ABOVE Avoiding jackrabbit starts and full-throttle runs while towing riders like these three youngsters can help reduce fuel consumption.
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BY THE NUMBERSMost recognize the abbreviation mpg — miles per gallon, the standard used for measuring automobile fuel efficiency. For watercraft, the common fuel-usage measurement is gallons per hour (gph). How does that equate for your favorite on-board activities? A few consumption examples provide a clue.
1.0 gph – Idling through a quiet cove (.5-1.5 or more depending on boat/engine)
3.5 gph – Slow cruise aboard a typical pontoon (150-hp outboard)
5.0 gph – Running a personal watercraft (PWC) at 40-45 mph
6.5 gph – Optimum cruise speed in a 19-foot family runabout (200-hp inboard/outboard)
8.0 gph – Towing boarders in a 23-foot wake sports inboard
12.8 gph – 45 mph run to a fishing spot in a 19-foot bass boat
60+ gph – Wide-open dashes in a 35-foot twin-engine cruiser or performance powerboat
Of course, there’s also 0 gph, which applies to sailboats, kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, boats anchored in quiet coves or pulled up at beaches, as well as Lakers content to simply “veg out” on the dock.
Estimates based on tests published in Boating Magazine’s 2012 Boat Buyer’s Guide.
ENLIST FRIENDS AND NEIGHBORS IN A SHARED GAS-SAVING STRATEGY
Pal up and drive your boat to dinner this weekend, theirs the next. Make a few calls to neighbors and arrange a raft-up in a cove just a short run from home, where lots of socializing can take place with consumption at 0 gph. When you bring hors d’oeuvres or snacks to share boat-to-boat, the fpg quotient can go off the chart. Swimming from an anchored boat on a hot summer day is also a delight. Float on noodles, life jackets or rafts with snacks and beverages arrayed on a swim platform or tethered float.
SAY YES TO GUESTS WHO OFFER TO HELP WITH THE GAS
It’s OK to put a cap on how much fuel those teens run through the PWCs before they start spending some of their own allowance money to fuel up. A limit on “free” fuel will encourage them to make full-throttle sprints shorter and less frequent (and provide an added safety bonus). Having kids help with fueling and maintaining the PWCs also teaches boating responsibility.
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Friends Karen Loftus (front) and Kelly Frantz burn calories instead of fuel while out for a kayak ride on Smith Mountain Lake.
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BEACHESSmith Mountain Lake Community Park 1480 Parkway Ave., Moneta
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Rentals of houseboats from 35 to 41 feet R87 B4
All Seasons Marine 11568 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston
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Sales and service of boats and motors NA C11
Bay Roc Marina 8360 Hardy Road, Hardy
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Boat rentals and sales; full-service marina R87 B4
Bayside Marina & Yacht Club 500 Shoreline Circle, Moneta
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Boat sales; full-service marina R26 E8
Bernard’s Boat Rental 775 Ashmeade Road, Moneta
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Rental of a variety of boats, PWCs and water toys R11 F10
Blackwater Boat Company 16366 B.T. Washington Hwy. #101, Moneta
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Rental of a variety of boats, PWCs and water toys; full-service marina; retail store
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FUNGUIDE2012
Smith mountain Lake offerS four diStinct SeaSonS for fun, but the action iS definiteLy at itS height in the Summer. Whether you’re ready for famiLy activitieS, Water adventure, hiStoric expLoration or romantic r&r, you’LL find great ideaS in our annuaL Summer fun guide. get out and expLore SmL!
NOTE: The Channel Marker and Map ID columns correspond to the map on pages 94-95 as well as the larger, more detailed SML Map available for free in Laker racks around the region and at the SML Visitor’s Center at Bridgewater Plaza.
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BOAT RENTALS & SALESCaptain’s Quarters 16525 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta
540-721-1175 captainsquarterssml.com
Boat rentals, bait and tackle, boat repair, boat ramp
R28 C8
Central Boat and Trailer Sales 3895 Old Franklin Turnpike, Glade Hill
540-483-1987 Sales of boats and boat trailers NA NA
Conrad Brothers Marine 13660 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta
540-721-5017 conradbrothers.com
Sales of new and used boats NA D7
Crazy Horse Boat Rentals 400 Crazy Horse Road, Moneta
540-721-4800 crazyhorsemarina.com
Rental of a variety of boats, PWCs and water toys B10 F9
Crystal Shores Marina 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta
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Boat rentals and sales; full-service marina R27 C9
Hughes Marine Service 3815 U.S. Highway 29, Danville
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Sales of new and used boats, boating accessories and watersports gear; boat repair
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Magnum Boating at Indian Pointe Marina 2031 Morewood Road, Hardy
540-719-2427 magnumboating.com
Boat rentals and sales; full-service marina R37 D7
Mitchell’s Point Marina 3553 Trading Post Road, Huddleston
540-297-2628mitchellspoint.com
Rental of a variety of boats, PWCs and water toys; full-service marina
C3 F12
Parkway Marina 16918 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston
540-297-4412 parkwaymarina.com
Boat sales and rentals; full-service marina R8 G11
Parrot Cove Boat Rentals & Sales 16441 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta
800-488-4516 parrotcove.com
Rental of a variety of boats, houseboats, PWCs and kayaks
R28 C8
Smith Mountain Boat and Tackle 167 Morgans Fork Road, Penhook
540-576-2755 smboatandtackle.com
Sales of new and used boats, boating and fishing gear
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Smith Mountain Lake Boat Yard 16700 Moneta Road, Moneta
540-297-7070 smithmountainlakeboatyard.com
Sales of new and used boats, trailers and RVs R28 C8
Smith Mountain Yacht Club 1617 Crystal Shores Drive, Moneta
540-297-4484 smithmountainyachtclub.com
Sales of new and used boats; boat repair R27 C9
State Park Rentals1235 State Park Road, huddleston
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Rental of a variety of boats, PWCs and water toys R20 E10
Virgil Naff Seadoo Sales & Rentals 16889 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy., Huddleston
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Boat and PWC sales and rentals operating out of Virginia Dare Marina
R21 E10
Webster Marine Center 1185 Mills Road, Moneta
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Sales of new and used boats; boat repair R28 C8
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Rental of a variety of boats, PWCs and water toys B10 F9
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FISHING CHARTERSAll for Fun Striper Fishing 16525 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta
800-388-9984 captainsquarterssml.com
Professional guided fishing charters R28 C8
Angling Adventures 40 Village Springs Drive, #12, Hardy
540-721-4867 virginiaoutdoorsman.com
Professional guided fishing charters; Seminars and on-water workshops
NA E7
Captain Bert’s Fishing Charters P.O. Box 673, Hardy
540-721-5788 captainbert.com
Half-day and full-day professional guided fishing charters
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Captain Danny Dudley’s Striper Guide Service 65 Windsor Drive, Rocky Mount
540-556-3170 stripermountain.com
Professional guided fishing charters NA NA
Dale Wilson Guide Service 4185 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston
540-297-5650 captaindalewilson.com
Half-day and full-day professional guided fishing charters specializing in the use of artificial lures
NA NA
Kenny’s Striper Guide Service P.O. Box 356, Rocky Mount
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Striper fishing guide service NA NA
Point Runner’s Sportfishing Adventures 176 Caldwell Lane, Fishersville
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Professional guided fishing charters NA NA
Rockfish Adventures 11 Viburnum Drive , Waynesboro
540-256-2571 rockfishadventures.com
Professional striper guide service half-day and full-day trips
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Spike’s Prime Time Fishin’ 4067 Hales FoRoad Road, Moneta
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Striper fishing guide service R28 C8
Stone Mountain Guide Service P.O. Box 18, Huddleston
540-297-6898 Professional guided service specializing in striped bass, largemouth and smallmouth bass
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Terry’s Guide Service 5188 Horseshoe Bend Road, Goodview
540-309-3087 smithmountainlakeguide.com
Professional guided service specializing in striped bass, largemouth and smallmouth bass
NA C7
The Shad Taxi 13010 B.T. Washington Hwy., Hardy
540-797-2528 theshadtaxi.com
Half-day and full-day professional guided striper fishing charters
NA E6
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GOLF COURSES - PUBLICMariners Landing Golf & Country Club 2052 Lake Retreat Road, Huddleston
540-297-7888 marinerslandinggolf.com
18-hole championship course; pro shop, driving range, snack bar
C8 D11
The Westlake Golf & Country Club 360 Chestnut Creek Drive, Moneta
540-721-4214 golfthewestlake.com
18-hole championship course; pro shop, driving range, short-order restaurant
R37 D7
HISTORIC SITESBlue Ridge Institute & Museum 20 Museum Drive, Ferrum
540-365-4416 blueridgeinstitute.org
Rotating gallery exhibits featuring local customs, music, crafts and art
NA NA
Booker T. Washington National Monument 12130 B.T. Washington Hwy., Hardy
540-721-2094 nps.gov/bowa/index.htm
National park dedicated to the famed educator, orator and presidential advisor Booker T. Washington
NA E6
Crooked Road Music Trail Downtown Rocky Mount, Rocky Mount
276-492-2058 thecrookedroad.org
Driving trail focusing on Virginia’s musical heritage NA NA
National D-Day Memorial 3 Overlord Road Circle, Bedford
540-586-3329 dday.org
An extensive memorial dedicated to lessons and the legacy of D-Day
NA NA
Smith Mountain Dam Visitor’s Center 2072 Ford Road, Sandy Level
540-985-2587 visitsmithmountainlake.com
Exhibits and audio-visual presentation on how the dam was built and how it produces electricity
R1 F12
Thomas Jefferson’s Poplar Forest 1542 Bateman Bridge Road, Forest
434-525-1806 poplarforest.org
House and ground tours of Thomas Jefferson’s personal retreat; special events
NA NA
MINI GOLFHarbortown Mini-Golf 16430 B.T. Washington Hwy. # 13, Moneta
540-721-5959 bridgewaterplaza.com
Miniature golf experience over the water R28 C8
Hot Shots Family Fun Center 13360 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta
540-719-1547 smlhotshots.com
Arcade, bumper boats, mini-golf; Short-order grill and bar
NA E7
Westlake Safari Miniature Golf 130 Scruggs Road, Moneta
540-721-2234 Miniature golf course with wildlife theme NA E7
MISCELLANEOUSArtfully Framed at the Lake 13699 B.T. Washington #202, Moneta
540-721-1218 Art gallery featuring local art exhibits NA D7
Emerson Creek Pottery1068 Pottery Lane, Bedford
866-411-1977 emersoncreekpottery.com
Historic 1825 log cabin outlet offering handcrafted traditional American ceramic pottery
NA NA
Fun-N-Games Arcade 16430 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta
540-721-5959 bridgewaterplaza.com
Arcade with a variety of games for all ages R28 C8
SML Aviation 1204 Jewel Trail, Moneta
540-296-0955 smlaviation.com
Introductory flights over SML R18 C9
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But we’re doing it
WestLake
One Church... two locations.
www.eastlake-church.com | 540.297.0966
Old Shoprite8:30 & 11:00 am
Westlake Cinema10:00 am
(Summer 2012)
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540.721.1596 16430 Booker T Washington Hwy, Moneta, VA 24121www.thelittlegallerysml.com
OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
Artist Connie Logan
HANDCRAFTED IN AMERICA The place to find the very best in fine art, handblown glass, pottery, jewelry and contemporary American crafts.
MEET THE ARTISTS Saturday, June 9 from 1 to 3
Saturday Artist DemonstrationsJune 16 – Steve Mitchell Pottery Demonstration
June 23 – Chris Lively Pottery Demonstration
VISIONS OF SML ART SHOW JUNE 1-30
RECEPTION AND PRIZES
JUNE 9TH
Demonstrations By Artists
L. Diane Johnson, Charles Nivens &
Connie Logan
VOTE For Your Favorite Painting Enter For A Chance
To Win One!
THE LITTLE GALLERY IS CELEBRATING ITS
25 ANNIVERSARYTH
Drawings Each Saturday in
June for
GREAT PRIZES!
Let us orchestrate your dream.For the perfect products for your outdoor living, stop by a Ferguson showroom. It’s where you’ll fi nd the largest range of quality brands, a symphony of ideas, and trained product experts to help orchestrate your dream. With showrooms from coast to coast, come see why Ferguson is recommended by professional contractors and designers everywhere.
Smith Mountain Lake: 75 Builder’s Pride Dr (540) 721-2410
APPLIANCES PLUMBING FIXTURES LIGHTINGPASSIONATE PEOPLE
©2012 Ferguson Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.FERGUSON.COM
ERICH J.P. FABERCERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTSERVING THE LAKE SINCE 1991
85 WESTLAKE ROADWESTLAKE TOWNE CENTER
HARDY, VIRGINIA 24101
(540) 719-4600
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SML Gallery13366 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta
540-719-0015smlgallery.com
Fine-art gallery and photo studio NA E7
SML Visitor Center 16430 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta
540-721-1203 visitsmithmountainlake.com
Offering literature and information about local events and activities through the SML Regional Chamber of Commerce
R28 C8
Stargate Midway 16430 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta
540-721-1305 bridgewaterplaza.com
Alpine rock climbing wall, bungee trampoline, variety of carnival games
R28 C8
The Little Gallery 16430 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta
540-721-1596 thelittlegallerysml.com
Art gallery featuring local and regional art exhibits R28 C8
MOVIE THEATERSMayberry Drive-In & Diner 1696 White House Road, Moneta
540-206-4485 mayberrydrivein.com
1950s-style drive-in movie theater with adjacent diner
NA B9
Westlake Cinema 84 Westlake Road Ste. #117, Hardy
540-721-6314 westlakecinema.com
Four-plex movie theater with stadium seating, concessions and arcade
NA E7
WATER SPORTSSmith Mountain Lake Sailing School 108 Hillcrest Heights Drive, Moneta
540-719-0009 smlsailing.com
Instruction for novice to advanced sailors G2 G9
SML Parasail 16918 SML Parkway, Huddleston
540-297-8481 facebook/sml-parasail
Individual and tandem flights over the lake from certified instructors
R8 G11
WINERY/VINEYARD TOURSBrooks Mill Winery 6221 Brooks Mill Road, Wirtz
540-721-5215 brooksmillwinery.com
Tastings of locally produced fruit wine; gift shop NA H7
Hickory Hill Vineyard, LLC 1722 Hickory Cove Lane, Moneta
540-296-1393 smlwine.com
Wine tasting, gift shop, tours, scenic picnic area, music series
NA D9
Leo Grande Vineyards and Winery 1343 Wingfield Drive, Goode
540-586-4066 leograndewinery.com
Tastings of locally produced wine NA NA
Peaks of Otter Winery 2122 Sheep Creek Road, Bedford
540-586-3707 bedfordwine.com
Tastings of locally produced wines; gift shop NA NA
Savoy-Lee Winery 5800 Johnson Mtn. Road, Huddleston
540-297-9275 savoy-lee.com
Tastings of locally produced wines; gift shop, tours, picnic area
NA NA
Tomahawk Mill Winery 9221 Anderson Mill Road, Chatham
434-432-1063 tomahawkmill.com
Tastings of locally produced wine; tours NA NA
White Rock Vineyards & Winery 2117 Bruno Drive, Goodview
540-890-3359 whiterockwines.com
Tastings of locally produced wines; tours, scenic veranda
NA NA
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Bay Roc Marina 8360 Hardy Road Hardy540-890-2194bayroc-marina.com
R87 B4Mon 8 a.m.-2 p.m., Tue-Sat 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
• • • • • • • • •On
and off
Bayside Marina & Yacht Club
500 Shoreline Circle Moneta540-721-3664baysidemarinasml.com
R26 E8Mon-Fri 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
• • • • Off
Bridgewater Marina & Boat Rentals
16410 B.T. Washington Hwy.
Moneta540-721-1639bwmarina.com
R28 C8Sun-Thurs 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
• • • • • • •On
and off
Captain’s Quarters16525 B.T. Washington Hwy.
Moneta540-721-1175captainsquarterssml.com
R28 C8 Daily 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m. • • • • • No
Crazy Horse Marina 400 Crazy Horse Road Moneta540-721-1587crazyhorsemarina.com
B10 F9 Daily 9 a.m.-7 p.m. • • • • • • •On
and off
Crystal Shores Marina1617 Crystal Shores Drive
Moneta540-297-1888crystalshoresmarina.com
R27 C9Open daily; Office hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• • • • • • •On
and off
Gills Creek Marina 790 Fox Chase Road Wirtz 540-721-2451 G2 G9 Open daily; Call for hours • • • • • Off
Halesford Harbour Marina and Boat Rentals
1336 Campers Paradise Trail
Moneta540-400-4500 halesfordharbour.comhfhboats.com
R28 C8 Daily 8 a.m.-8 p.m. • • • • •On
and off
Lake Haven Marina15844 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy.
Huddleston 540-297-7347 C1 F11 Open daily; Call for hours • • • • • • On
Lakeside Marina 629 Lakeside Road Penhook 434-927-5380 B1 H11 Varies; Call for hours • • • Off
Lumpkins Marina 19 Lumpkins Drive Penhook 434-927-5150 B1 H11 Daily 8 a.m.-7 p.m. • • • • • Off
Magnum Boating at Indian Pointe Marina
2031 Morewood Road Hardy540-719-2427magnumboating.com
R37 D7Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
• • • • • • • • • On
Mitchell’s Point Marina 3553 Trading Post Road Huddleston540-874-4326mitchellspoint.com
C3 F12 Daily 9 a.m.-7 p.m. • • • • • • • •On
and off
Parkway Marina16918 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy.
Huddleston540-297-4412parkwaymarina.com
R8 G11Sun-Thurs 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
• • • • • • • • • Off
Penhook Boat Dock1300 Jefferson Dock Road
Penhook540-576-2868 penhookboatdock.com
BR3 H10Open daily, weather permitting; Call for hours
• • • • No
Sportsman Marina16111 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy.
Huddleston540-721-1639bwmarina.com
R8 F11 Daily 8 a.m.-8 p.m. • • • • • • • On
Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina
3619 Airport Road Moneta540-297-7100vadarecruises.com
R21 E10Sun-Thu 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri-Sat 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
• • • •On
and off
Waterwheel Marina 1229 Waterwheel Drive Moneta540-721-5668waterwheelsml.com
R28 C8 Open daily; Call for hours • • No
Webster Marine Center 1185 Mills Road Moneta540-297-5228webstermarine.com
R28 C8Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
• • • No
MARINAS2012 GUIDE TO SML
The Sea-Doo GTI SE remains one of the most cost-efficient ways to get your family out of the living room and onto the water. Features like a brake (iBR) and Learning Key let you and your loved ones ride with total confidence and control. While it’s hull design increases stability and makes reboarding a cinch. It also comes standard with a touring seat and a reboarding step. Let the family fun begin... now.
Since its beginning in 1977, Webster Marine has been a family owned and operated, full-service marine center on beautiful Smith Mountain Lake, VA. Boasting the largest inventory of deck boats, pontoons, and Sea-Doos in Southwest Virginia, Webster Marine offers new and pre-owned boat and Sea-Doo sales, as well as service, parts, accessories and slip rentals. Conveniently located next to Halesford Bridge, stop by and visit us today.
WebsterMarine.com | 540-297-5228 | 800-325-91101185 Mills Road | Moneta, Virginia 24121 | Off Route 122, North of Hales Ford Bridge
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