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sleek sailboat gliding across the water is one of the most
captivating sights at Smith Mountain Lake. Loved by both sportsman and casual cruiser, a sailboat’s passengers are both challenged by tasks such as tacking and steering and soothed by its graceful motion.
Sailing
enthusiasts share a special camaraderie at
where the sport has steadily gained popularity.
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ete 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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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.” ABOVE Sailors participate in a fall 2010 regatta at SML.
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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.
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 48 May • June 2012 | SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKER
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.”
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Pete Phillip (far right), owner of SML Saling School, guides a group of students out for a ride aboard his J/24 sailboat, "Rascal."
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 Club 540-576-1653 byrasailing.org
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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.
"Owning a sailboat increases the length of seasons we can go out on the lake. It's something to enjoy all year." Andrea Lauer, sailing enthusiast
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“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."
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Tips for enjoying the lake without breaking the bank
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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.
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ure, 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. 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. SMITHMOUNTAINLAKE.COM
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Every 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 outof-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. 54 May • June 2012 | SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKER
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” AFLOAT
You 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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Friends Karen Loftus (front) and Kelly Frantz burn calories instead of fuel while out for a kayak ride on Smith Mountain Lake.
BY THE NUMBERS Most 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.
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1.0 gph – Idling through a quiet cove (.5-1.5 or more depending on boat/ engine)
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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. 56 May • June 2012 | SMITH MOUNTAIN LAKER
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 35foot 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.
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GUIDE
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 annual
R&R,
you’ll find great ideas in our
Summer Fun Guide. Get out and explore SML! CHANNEL MARKER
MAP ID
Guarded beach open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day
R17
E10
540-297-6066 dcr.virginia.gov/state_parks/smi.shtml
Guarded beach open Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day; Small fee
R20
E10
540-297-7100 vadarecruises.com
Lunch and dinner sightseeing cruises aboard a 19th century sidewheeler replica
R21
E10
Adventures on Houseboats 8360 Hardy Road, Hardy
888-818-5294 adventuresonhouseboats.com
Rentals of houseboats from 35 to 41 feet
R87
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All Seasons Marine 11568 Smith Mountain Lake Parkway, Huddleston
540-297-7943 allseasonsboats.com
Sales and service of boats and motors
NA
C11
Bay Roc Marina 8360 Hardy Road, Hardy
540-890-2194 bayroc-marina.com
Boat rentals and sales; full-service marina
R87
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Bayside Marina & Yacht Club 500 Shoreline Circle, Moneta
540-721-3664 baysidemarinasml.com
Boat sales; full-service marina
R26
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Bernard’s Boat Rental 775 Ashmeade Road, Moneta
540-721-7800 bwmarina.com
Rental of a variety of boats, PWCs and water toys
R11
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Blackwater Boat Company 16366 B.T. Washington Hwy. #101, Moneta
540-719-2628 blackwaterboatco.com
Boat rentals and repair
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540-721-1639 bwmarina.com
Rental of a variety of boats, PWCs and water toys; full-service marina; retail store
R28
C8
BUSINESS/ADDRESS
PHONE/WEBSITE
SERVICES
Smith Mountain Lake Community Park 1480 Parkway Ave., Moneta
540-483-9293 franklincountyva.org/parks/park_sml.htm
Smith Mountain Lake State Park 1235 State Park Road, Huddleston
BEACHES
BOAT CHARTERS Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina 3619 Airport Road, Moneta
BOAT RENTALS & SALES
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, bait and tackle, boat repair, boat ramp
R28
C8
Sales of boats and boat trailers
NA
NA
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
540-297-1888 crystalshoresmarinaresort.com
Boat rentals and sales; full-service marina
R27
C9
Hughes Marine Service 3815 U.S. Highway 29, Danville
434-836-0052 hughesmarineservice.com
Sales of new and used boats, boating accessories and watersports gear; boat repair
NA
NA
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
540-297-2628 mitchellspoint.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
NA
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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 Rentals 1235 State Park Road, huddleston
540-297-3642 bwmarina.com
Rental of a variety of boats, PWCs and water toys
R20
E10
Virgil Naff Seadoo Sales & Rentals 16889 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy., Huddleston
540-297-2879 virgilnaff.com
Boat and PWC sales and rentals operating out of Virginia Dare Marina
R21
E10
Webster Marine Center 1185 Mills Road, Moneta
540-297-5228 webstermarine.com
Sales of new and used boats; boat repair
R28
C8
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540-721-4800 crazyhorsemarina.com
Rental of a variety of boats, PWCs and water toys
B10
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BUSINESS/ADDRESS
PHONE/WEBSITE
SERVICES
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MAP ID
Professional guided fishing charters
R28
C8
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
NA
NA
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
540-493-9541 kennysstriperguideservice.com
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
540-256-2571 rockfishadventures.com
Professional striper guide service half-day and full-day trips
NA
NA
Spike’s Prime Time Fishin’ 4067 Hales FoRoad Road, Moneta
540-297-5611 spikesprimetimefishin.com
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
NA
NA
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
The Water’s Edge Country Club 1825 Water’s Edge Drive, Penhook
540-576-3343 thewatersedgecc.com
18-hole PGA Championship course redesigned in 2007 by Richard Mandell
BU1
H11
The Waterfront Country Club 275 Anchor Drive, Moneta
540-721-2653 thewaterfrontcc.com
18-hole PGA Championship course designed by George Dillon of the Fazio Group
R25
E8
BUSINESS/ADDRESS
PHONE/WEBSITE
SERVICES
All for Fun Striper Fishing 16525 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta
800-388-9984 captainsquarterssml.com
Angling Adventures 40 Village Springs Drive, #12, Hardy
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CHANNEL MARKER
MAP ID
18-hole championship course; pro shop, driving range, snack bar
C8
D11
540-721-4214 golfthewestlake.com
18-hole championship course; pro shop, driving range, short-order restaurant
R37
D7
Blue 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
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Harbortown 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
Art gallery featuring local art exhibits
NA
D7
BUSINESS/ADDRESS
PHONE/WEBSITE
SERVICES
Mariners Landing Golf & Country Club 2052 Lake Retreat Road, Huddleston
540-297-7888 marinerslandinggolf.com
The Westlake Golf & Country Club 360 Chestnut Creek Drive, Moneta
GOLF COURSES - PUBLIC
HISTORIC SITES
MINI GOLF
MISCELLANEOUS Artfully Framed at the Lake 13699 B.T. Washington #202, Moneta
540-721-1218
Emerson Creek Pottery 1068 Pottery Lane, Bedford
866-411-1977 emersoncreekpottery.com
Historic 1825 log cabin outlet offering handcrafted traditional American ceramic pottery
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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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EastLake It’s hard to be in 2 places at once...
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But we’re doing it
One Church... two locations.
Old Shoprite 8:30 & 11:00 am
Westlake Cinema 10:00 am (Summer 2012)
www.eastlake-church.com | 540.297.0966
Professional, courteous service since 1974
riddickroofing.com bobriddickroofs@aol.com
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THE LITTLE GALLERY IS CELEBRATING ITS
TH
ANNIVERSARY
VISIONS OF SML ART SHOW JUNE 1-30
85 WESTLAKE ROAD WESTLAKE TOWNE CENTER HARDY, VIRGINIA 24101
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!
Drawings Each Saturday in June for
GREAT PRIZES!
Artist Connie Logan
MEET THE ARTISTS
(540) 719-4600
Saturday, June 9 from 1 to 3
Saturday Artist Demonstrations June 16 – Steve Mitchell Pottery Demonstration June 23 – Chris Lively Pottery Demonstration HANDCRAFTED IN AMERICA The place to find the very best in fine art, handblown glass, pottery, jewelry and contemporary American crafts.
ERICH J.P. FABER
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT SERVING THE LAKE SINCE 1991
540.721.1596
16430 Booker T Washington Hwy, Moneta, VA 24121 www.thelittlegallerysml.com OPEN 7 DAYS A WEEK
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LIGHTING
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FRANCES PRATT
CAMERON DAVIDSON /CAMERONDAVIDSON.COM, VIRGINIA.ORG
SML Summer Fun Guide
CHANNEL MARKER
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Fine-art gallery and photo studio
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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
Mayberry Drive-In & Diner 1696 White House Road, Moneta
540-206-4485 mayberrydrivein.com
1950s-style drive-in movie theater with adjacent diner
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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
Smith 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
Brooks 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
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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
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Tomahawk Mill Winery 9221 Anderson Mill Road, Chatham
434-432-1063 tomahawkmill.com
Tastings of locally produced wine; tours
NA
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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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PHONE/WEBSITE
SERVICES
SML Gallery 13366 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta
540-719-0015 smlgallery.com
SML Visitor Center 16430 B.T. Washington Hwy., Moneta
MOVIE THEATERS
WATER SPORTS
WINERY/VINEYARD TOURS
SMITHMOUNTAINLAKE.COM
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2012 GUIDE TO SML
Bayside Marina & Yacht Club
500 Shoreline Circle
Moneta
540-721-3664 baysidemarinasml.com
R26
E8
Mon-Fri 8 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Sun 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Bridgewater Marina & Boat Rentals
16410 B.T. Washington Hwy.
Moneta
540-721-1639 bwmarina.com
R28
C8
Sun-Thurs 8 a.m.-9 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 a.m.-11 p.m.
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16525 B.T. Washington Hwy.
Moneta
540-721-1175 captainsquarterssml.com
R28
C8
Daily 8:30 a.m.-7 p.m.
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Crazy Horse Marina
400 Crazy Horse Road
Moneta
540-721-1587 crazyhorsemarina.com
B10
F9
Daily 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
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Crystal Shores Marina
1617 Crystal Shores Drive
Moneta
540-297-1888 crystalshoresmarina.com
R27
C9
Open daily; Office hours: 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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790 Fox Chase Road
Wirtz
540-721-2451
G2
G9
Open daily; Call for hours
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R28
C8
Daily 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
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1336 Campers Paradise Trail
Moneta
Lake Haven Marina
15844 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy.
Huddleston
540-297-7347
C1
F11
Open daily; Call for hours
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Lakeside Marina
629 Lakeside Road
Penhook
434-927-5380
B1
H11
Varies; Call for hours
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Lumpkins Marina
19 Lumpkins Drive
Penhook
434-927-5150
B1
H11
Daily 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
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Magnum Boating at Indian Pointe Marina
2031 Morewood Road
Hardy
540-719-2427 magnumboating.com
R37
D7
Mon-Sat 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Sun 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
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Mitchell’s Point Marina
3553 Trading Post Road
Huddleston
540-874-4326 mitchellspoint.com
C3
F12
Daily 9 a.m.-7 p.m.
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Parkway Marina
16918 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy.
Huddleston
540-297-4412 parkwaymarina.com
R8
G11
Sun-Thurs 8 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
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1300 Jefferson Dock Road
Penhook
540-576-2868 penhookboatdock.com
BR3
H10
Open daily, weather permitting; Call for hours
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Sportsman Marina
16111 Smith Mountain Lake Pkwy.
Huddleston
540-721-1639 bwmarina.com
R8
F11
Daily 8 a.m.-8 p.m.
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Virginia Dare Cruises & Marina
3619 Airport Road
Moneta
540-297-7100 vadarecruises.com
R21
E10
Sun-Thu 9 a.m.-6 p.m., Fri-Sat 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
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1229 Waterwheel Drive
Moneta
540-721-5668 waterwheelsml.com
R28
C8
Open daily; Call for hours
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Webster Marine Center
1185 Mills Road
Moneta
540-297-5228 webstermarine.com
R28
C8
Mon-Fri 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Sat 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
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Boat Repairs and Service
Pump-out Station
B4
Boat Storage
Boat Rentals
R87
Bait and Tackle
Public Restrooms
540-890-2194 bayroc-marina.com
In-season hours
Map ID (Pages 94-95)
Hardy
Phone/ Website
8360 Hardy Road
Address
Bay Roc Marina
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