Alcohol is Strictly Prohibited on All Rental Craft.
Operator Must be 21 Years Old with a Valid Driver's License. (motorized craft only)
All drivers (maximum 3 per watercraft) must be present at time of rental for dockside orientation... no exceptions. This is state law and each driver will be given a temporary operator's license.
Fuel is Additional to Rental Fees. Be aware that ski boats are higher performance and use an average of 4 to 6 gallons per hour.
Pontoon boats typically average 1 to 3 gallons per hour.
A credit or debit card may be required to purchase fuel during the months outside of June, July and August.
Four (4) hour rental times are either from 9:00am to 1:00pm, or 2:00pm to 6:00pm. Please arrive 1/2 hour early to complete paperwork and dockside orientation.
Rentals Stop at 4:00 pm.
All Rentals are Due Back by 6:00 pm.
An Extra 20% is Charged for 24-Hour Rentals (2:00pm to 1:00pm or 6:30pm to 6pm only). Night time use is not allowed.
Reservations accepted with a 50% deposit of check, cash, or Visa/Mastercard. (only in state checks accepted)
Cancellations must occur at least 24 hours from the start of rental to avoid losing a 50% deposit and at least 5 days from start of rental to avoid losing a 10% deposit.
However, if AT THE TIME OF your rental (poor forecasts not considered) the weather is such that the average boater would not go out, we will not charge a fee.
Virginia Boating Safety license: All PWC operators are required to have passed an approved Boater Safety Course as are all motorboat operators (10 HP and up) under the age of 31 as of July 1, 2012. As we encourage all people to take this class a 5% discount off your rental will be given with proof of having passed this course! Click me to view class schedules!
However, an exception to the rule is operation with a rental or lease agreement from a motorboat rental or leasing business (Claytor Lake Water Sports) and completion of a dockside safety checklist.