BOATING SAFETY

The following information is taken from the Just for Boaters brochure produced by:

Smith Mountain lake Water Safety Council.

Funding provided by:

Tri-County Lake Administrative Commission (TLAC)

 

JUST FOR BOATERS

What you need to know to boat on

Smith Mountain Lake

Water EMERGENCY contact numbers

 

Bedford County Sheriff   

540-586-7827

VHF Marine Radio 

  Key Channel # 16 and repeat,

"Hello, any station, I have an emergency"

Repeat if no response. 

911

When dialed on a cell phone you may get connected with a dispatcher not as familiar with our area.  Try the Bedford County number first for fastest service

 

Report Boating Violations to

Lake Watch

1-800-237-5712