Smith Mtn Lake Sail and Power Squadron

Our Burgee

Boating is fun..........We'll show you how!

The Smith Mountian Lake Sail and Power Squadron is a unit of District 5, of United States Power Squadrons®, a worldwide non profit organization dedicated to the promotion of safe boating through education. We are located in Southwestern Virginia, primarily in the counties of Roanoke, Franklin, Bedford and Pittsylvania which border on the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake. Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia’s largest lake with over 500 miles of shoreline, is a haven for both sailors and power boaters alike.

The white star celebrates our heritage, because the squadron was originally named Roanoke Valley Power Squadron, Roanoke being the "Star City of the South". The blue lines represent the Roanoke and Blackwater Rivers which converge and flow into Smith Mountain Lake, while the green background represents the surrounding verdant valleys and mountains.

To learn more about our squadron, contact our Squadron Commander Karl Hellinger

Boat Virginia

	Our squadron has eighteen qualified Instructors who teach the NASBLA approved,Virginia certified and USPS sanctioned boating course to the public a minimum of six times a year.

2009 Boat Class Program

17 Jan - 0900	Craft's Methodist Church, Glade Hill
28 Feb - 0900	Southwest Va Boat Show, Roanoke
21 Mar - 0900	Moneta Fire House, Moneta
11 Apr - 0900	Cool Branch Rescue Bldg.,Penhook
02 May - 0900	West Lake Baptist Church, Scruggs Rd
30 May - 0900	Church of the Brethren, Burnt Chimney
13 June - 0900	Trinity Ecumenical Parish, Rt-122

Boat Virginia

Vessel Safety Checks

We perform free vessel safety examinations at key locations around Smith Mtn Lake . Your vessel does not have to be in the water to be examined. To find a location near you, contact our VSC Chairman David Brown

2009 VSC Locations

18 Apr
1100-1500

Parrot's Cove Marina

25 Apr
1100-1500

Bayside Marina & YC

09 May
1100-1500

Shoprite @ Moneta

23 May
0900-1500

Bridgewater Marina

24 May
0900-1500

Bridgewater Marina

06 Jun
1100-1500

Bayside Marina & YC

Squadron Activities

2009

15 Mar
1300

Change of Watch

Westlake Country Club
(Banquet Room)

26-29 Mar

D5 Spring Conference

Ocean City, MD

16 May
Time TBA

Squadron Cookout

Cdr's Home


	Our Burgee	Boating is fun..........We'll show you how! The Smith Mountian Lake Sail and Power Squadron is a unit of District 5, of United States Power Squadrons®, a worldwide non profit organization dedicated to the promotion of safe boating through education. We are located in Southwestern Virginia, primarily in the counties of Roanoke, Franklin, Bedford and Pittsylvania which border on the beautiful Smith Mountain Lake. Smith Mountain Lake, Virginia’s largest lake with over 500 miles of shoreline, is a haven for both sailors and power boaters alike.
	The white star celebrates our heritage, because the squadron was originally named Roanoke Valley Power Squadron, Roanoke being the "Star City of the South". The blue lines represent the Roanoke and Blackwater Rivers which converge and flow into Smith Mountain Lake, while the green background represents the surrounding verdant valleys and mountains.

	To learn more about our squadron, contact our Squadron Commander Karl Hellinger