HARDY BOAT RENTAL FIELD GUIDE
Two‑Person Tubes on Smith Mountain Lake: Dockside Safety and Sun‑soaked Runs from Westlake Boat Rentals
A concise field guide to renting tubes and other water toys from Westlake Boat Rentals in Hardy, Virginia — what’s available, the safety checks you’ll run through, and what to bring for a day on Smith Mountain Lake.
Two‑Person Tubes on Smith Mountain Lake: Dockside Safety and Sun‑soaked Runs from Westlake Boat Rentals.
Westlake Boat Rentals in Hardy outfits boaters with two‑person tubes, water skis and wakeboards for exploring Smith Mountain Lake, pairing high‑fun water toys with dockside safety checks, life jackets and staff guidance to help you find the lake’s best stops.
Highlights
Outing Highlights
Two‑person tubes, skis and wakeboards
Reserve the water toy you want when you book your rental boat — Westlake keeps 2‑person tubes, water skis and wakeboards available so you can tailor a day on the water to your group’s taste.
Dockside checks and life‑saving basics
Every rental begins with a dockside safety checklist; boats come with orange safety vests, a life preserver/throw cushion, a fire extinguisher and the option for fitted life jackets, and staff can provide infant life jackets when needed.
Maps, shade and on‑water recommendations
Drivers receive Smith Mountain Lake maps and staff will point out restaurants and shopping accessible by boat; all boats have bimini tops for sun protection and ladders for safe water egress.
What the day feels like
What the day feels like
From the office to the water, the rental experience is deliberate and practical: reserve a water toy when booking (or ask at pickup), complete a dockside safety checklist and then launch onto Smith Mountain Lake with life jackets aboard, a shaded bimini overhead and a choice of tubes, skis or wakeboards to make the day distinctly yours.
Suitability
Who it's for
Who this rental suits — and who should reconsider.
Practical planner
Details to review before reserving
Pack food and water, a hat, sunscreen, sunglasses and a towel; staff can fit you with a fitted life jacket if preferred and boats are already equipped with basic safety gear.
All boats have bimini tops for shade and attached ladders to make re‑boarding from the water easier; boats also carry orange safety vests, a life preserver/throw cushion and a fire extinguisher.
Rentals are offered from 1 to 14 days and the operator notes specific return times for rentals — confirm return policies and times when you book.
Review cancellation policies before reserving.
Frequently asked questions
Planning Your Outing
How do I reserve a tube or other water toy?
Reserve the water toy when you call to book your rental boat; if you forget, ask staff at the rental office when you arrive and they will rent the water toy to you that day if available.
What are the age requirements to sign for and operate a rental boat?
The responsible person who signs for the boat must be at least 21 and hold a valid driver’s license; any operators must be 18 or older, hold a valid driver’s license and be accompanied by the responsible person at all times.
Are life jackets provided?
Yes — all boats carry orange safety vests, a life preserver/throw cushion and a fire extinguisher; staff can also fit customers with fitted life jackets and infant life jackets are available.
What safety briefing will I get before launching?
Staff perform a dockside safety checklist, go over boat operation and Smith Mountain Lake driving rules, and require all renters to read, sign and date the boating dockside safety checklist.
How long can I rent a boat and when must I return it?
Rentals are available from 1 to 14 days; specific return times apply — confirm the operator’s return time (for example, some rentals note a return by 6pm) when you book.
Are there rules for where people can sit on the boat while it’s moving?
Yes — when the boat is moving everyone must remain inside the boat railing; sitting or lying on the swim platform or back of the boat while it is moving can result in a ticket.