Nonprofit, member-run yacht club on Smith Mountain Lake (about 160 member families) that runs two youth sailing camps each year. Junior Sail Camp is a five-day overnight camp for ages 8-12 where campers tent on the club campus and learn to rig Lasers and Flying Scots, tie knots, right a capsized boat and sail solo in varying wind, with running, painting and building off the water; it is members-only, capped at 30 campers, and campers must arrange a Laser for the week. A separate Youth Camp for ages 12-18 runs in early August and is open to members and non-members. Camps are staffed by volunteer adults and returning junior leaders aged 13-18.
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We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Va Inland Sailing Association directly before you register or pay. Last checked August 2026.
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★★★★★Rodney ShepherdAmazing location and people, lots of sailing knowledge, great for improving or learning new skills as they offer lots of sail camps.
★★★★★Amanda HeasleyYou'll find us at VISA most weekends. Endless adventure for the family from treks through the forest, camping, swimming, fishing, kayaking to the island, and best of all, sailing. Evenings are spent in the company of the wonderful members who come together to make this club an amazing place to be part of. It’s a member-run club, so we all chip in to maintain the facilities and make upgrades as time and budgets allow. The volunteer work is what brings members together as close friends. Great satisfaction of a project well done over a shared meal in the club house is the best, both for adults and kids. Yes, there are lots of children. My 17-year-old sails with her large group of friends who are incredible kids. Well behaved, beautifully mannered and striving for great things in life. They bring laughter and joy to us all. My younger boys, 7 and 9, also have a great group of friends. They are eager to help the older men work on projects which is funny to watch. Their youth is filled with freedom and adventure. VISA is the best for us all.
★★★★★Lisa AMy husband and I have been active members at VISA for more than 10 years. We love the great sailing and the strong sense of community. It is so exciting to see all of the kids playing on the beach and learning to sail! The view from the deck is the best on the lake. I love the new decking and am excited about all the plans to continue to improve the club.
★Rommel von StauffenbergThis is one of the worst marinas I've ever seen. The docks have holes you can fall through. The road is crumbled. The water and electric service to the docks is reportedly unreliable. The security is farm gate with a padlock. The beach is filthy. The clubhouse appears to have not been updated since the 1960s. I didn't notice any young families or kids about - it looked like a prelude to a retirement home. My friend wanted me to join and move from Pelican Point, but I don't see the point. They're apparently jacking up up their rates to match Pelican Point but don't offer anything to match Pelican Point. I'd rather stay where I am and enjoy a nice clean pool, well-tended docks, reliable electric and water service, a clean beach, and nice folks with kids. What a dump
★★★★★Pamela GonzalezOne of our most favorite places to go as a child in the 1970s and 1980s. We have very fond memories of all of the wonderful families that were members of VISA. It was a great place then and it looks like it still is a wonderful place to sail!! We miss this beautiful place and I'm glad to see its still preserved all of these years later. My parents had a Lightning Sail # 11871, named Jabberwocky and My brother had a Lazer sail #15704. When we moved, we had to let them go since we moved out of state. Leaving Virginia was difficult. My last time visiting was in 2000 and it hasn't changed one bit!! Keep sailing!! God Bless you!! Pamela Riviere Gonzalez