Wake Education Task Force
The Wake Education Task Force is a cross-section of citizens from Smith Mountain and Leesville lakes, appointed by the TLAC Board of Directors, to research and develop an educational program to inform boaters of the importance of proper and safe boating behaviors and etiquette associated with wakes to minimize unintended hazardous consequences.
We continue to grow our program and share our message with school students, marina staff, and anyone who loves towed watersports. The placemat shown below is distributed to lakeside restaurants for younger watersports enthusiasts. You are invited to help support the cause by sponsoring these placemats. We will include your logo in one of the squares and get your name out in front of thousands of seasonal visitors. Donations can be made at this link: https://smartpay.profitstars.com/express/BedfordVA2 (don’t forget to select Wake Education).
The Task Force’s I Tow it Right video is full of tips!
Check out Recommended Safe Towed Watersports Operating Areas on Smith Mountain Lake & Leesville Lake.
Task Force Members
Leesville Lake
Jeff Markiewicz
Smith Mountain Lake
Josh McClure, President
Joy Manning, Secretary
Ken Hayes, III
Troy Rech
Randy Stow
Dave Sult
Ben Vidovich
Roger Winters
Ad Hoc Members
Rachel McClure
Kristina Sage, TLAC
Lorie Smith, TLAC
🎬 Check out the new Task Force Video here!
🎬 Check out Safety Videos here!
📰 Find us in the news:
- 10/11/2024: No bans on wake surfing
- 06/28/2024: Wake Education Task Force share towed watersports safety tips ahead of Fourth of July week
- 11/10/2023: Safety Milestone
- 08/18/2023: New Recreation Safety Campaign Launches at SML
🏄 Events!
TBD: Look for more event information soon.
If you have concerns regarding towed water sports on SML, we want to hear from you! Please submit your feedback, comments or suggestions below: