At Bridgewater Marina, we take Smith Mountain Lake boating safety seriously all year long.

But just prior to Memorial Day weekend, when boaters are gearing up for a new season on the water, we ramp up our education efforts even more. 

Bridgewater Marina is excited to announce that, for the second straight year, we will donate 100 percent of popcorn sales to Make-A-Wish Greater Virginia. Our goal is to raise $30,000!

Thanks to your generosity, we were able to donate $25,216 to the Richmond-based charity in 2017 as part of a campaign we call “Feed the Fish for Make-A-Wish.”

Bridgewater Marina earned the 2018 award for Best Marina at Smith Mountain Lake and three other awards in Smith Mountain Laker Magazine's 17th annual Best of SML Awards. 

The awards, which are voted on by readers, are the highest vote of confidence for businesses and organizations at SML. Thank you to all who voted! We're thrilled to once again be your No. 1 selection for best SML marina.

If we know anything, it's that the Smith Mountain Lake community is big-hearted.

But the true extent of that generosity?

Summer may be behind us, but that doesn’t mean there’s not PLENTY of fun things to do at Smith Mountain Lake!

In fact, some of our absolute FAVORITE Smith Mountain Lake events take place in October, November and December, including several biggies right here at Bridgewater Plaza: