SML Summer Fun Guide 2012

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

46 May • June 2012 | SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKER

SML Summer Fun Guide

UMMER FUN GUIDE

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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.”



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.

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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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Tips for enjoying the lake without breaking the bank


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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Smith Mountain Lake State Park 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston

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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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Boat rentals and repair R28 C8

Bridgewater Marina & Boat Rentals 16410 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta


Rental of a variety of boats, PWCs and water toys; full-service marina; retail store

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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!

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BOAT RENTALS & SALESCaptain’s Quarters 16525 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta

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Boat rentals, bait and tackle, boat repair, boat ramp

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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

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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

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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


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

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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

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Professional guided fishing charters R28 C8

Angling Adventures 40 Village Springs Drive, #12, Hardy

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Professional guided fishing charters; Seminars and on-water workshops

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Captain Bert’s Fishing Charters P.O. Box 673, Hardy

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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

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Professional guided fishing charters NA NA

Dale Wilson Guide Service 4185 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston

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Half-day and full-day professional guided fishing charters specializing in the use of artificial lures

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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

540-836-0145 pointrunners.com

Professional guided fishing charters NA NA

Rockfish Adventures 11 Viburnum Drive , Waynesboro

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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

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Terry’s Guide Service 5188 Horseshoe Bend Road, Goodview

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Professional guided service specializing in striped bass, largemouth and smallmouth bass

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The Shad Taxi 13010 B.T. Washington Hwy., Hardy

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Half-day and full-day professional guided striper fishing charters

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The Waterfront Country Club 275 Anchor Drive, Moneta

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18-hole PGA Championship course designed by George Dillon of the Fazio Group

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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

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540-365-4416 blueridgeinstitute.org

Rotating gallery exhibits featuring local customs, music, crafts and art

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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

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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

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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


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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EastLakeIt’s hard to be in 2 places at once...

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)

Professional, courteous service since [email protected]

Professional, courteous service since [email protected]


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


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

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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

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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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