TowBoatUS Lake Anna

Pay once a year and get FREE towing, fuel drops (you pay the cost of the fuel) and soft un-groundings Also, enjoy the discounts at merchants .AND WE DO COVER THE PRIVATE SIDE!!!!

Severe weather is approaching please take precautions

It is with a heavy heart that I post this, a very close friend of mine Dave McDonald Sr. Has just passed away. He was a mentor in my volunteer time in Stafford, but above all, I am much prouder to call him a close friend. Dave , I'm gonna miss you!!! We'll hold the line for you.

We will be at the Richmond Fishing Expo on January 19th through the 21st 2024. Hope to see you there!!!

If you are going to the Lake Anna Christmas boat parade Please send a quick email to;

[email protected].

So you can be registered for the judging at the end of the parade!!!
We'll see you all there!!!

Boaters on Inland Waters
Need to Prepare for Hurricane Ian, Too

SPRINGFIELD, Va., September 29, 2022 – As Hurricane Ian roared ashore in Florida yesterday, boaters on the coast made preparations to protect their boats from harm. The nation’s largest recreational boating advocacy, services, and safety group for boaters, Boat Owners Association of The United States (Boat U.S.) now urges owners of recreational boats on inland waters to prepare.

“Hurricane preparation is no longer an issue just for coastal boaters,” said BoatUS vice president of Public Affairs Scott Croft. “2011’s Hurricane Irene showed us that storms can damage boats on freshwater lakes and rivers, or when stored in backyards, far from the coast.” BoatUS offers some preparation tips that can help lessen the chance for boat damage or sinkings:

If you keep your boat in a river or other waters prone to flooding, consider hauling the vessel ashore. Swift-moving flood waters can rip docks from their moorings and sink boats. High winds combined with even a relatively short fetch of water can pummel vessels left in a slip.

If your boat must stay in the water, the goal is to shed water as quickly as possible. Ensure deck scuppers are clear of debris, such as leaves, and all hatches and doors are firmly closed. Double up on dock lines and add chafe protection. Remove windage such as Biminis or sails. BoatUS has a free Guide to Preparing Boats and Marinas here.

Whenever possible, boats on lifts should be stored ashore or moved to a safer location in the water. If the boat must be left on its lift, remove the drain plug so the weight of accumulated rainwater will not collapse the lift. Tie the boat securely to its lifting machinery to prevent the boat from swinging or drifting away. Plug the engine’s exhaust outlet. Make sure cockpit drains are free of debris.

For boats stored ashore, if you have a choice of putting the boat or car in the garage, consider choosing the boat. That’s because a small boat is lighter and more vulnerable to winds. If you have to store a trailer boat outside, place the rig next to a building (on the lee side of approaching storm) for protection. Keep it away from trees as falling limbs are common in big storms.

For boats stored outside on a trailer, towing or mooring covers should be installed and secured with extra line, but have a backup if they fail. Remove the transom drain plug and tilt the trailer tongue up so any water entering the boat exits aft through scuppers or a stern drain hole. Let some air out of the trailer tires and chock the wheels.

Remove any loose gear such as cushions or extra equipment such as rods, tackle boxes or removable electronics and store at home. This includes the boat’s papers.

Secure gas tank caps tightly to prevent water from entering.

Trailable sailboats should have their masts lowered, safely lashed and any sails removed.

If you have the ability, anchor the boat and trailer rig with screw-type ground anchors for additional protection. This is more important with smaller vessels prone to flipping over in high winds.

Small, lightweight and simply built boats and paddle craft may be placed on the ground and partially filled with water to add weight. (Rain will add a lot more water later.) This has the added advantage of giving you emergency water (nonportable).

BoatUS offers a range of free recreational boat hurricane preparation information at BoatUS.com/Hurricanes.

Hurricanes Coastal boaters must have a plan for hurricane season. The BoatUS Hurricane Resource Center provides guidance from experts of how to prepare your boat when a storm is imminent.

We received a call tonight from The private side of lake Anna for a cash customer non member, we had to decline the call because the agreement we have with dominion power representatives and the NRC is that we will not collect money on the private side because of the stipulation that there are no commercial businesses allowed over there and you cannot collect money on the private side for services on the water.
We have always recommended joining boat US with the unlimited freshwater membership for $99 per year if you keep your boat on a trailer, or the unlimited gold membership if you dock your boat at a private home dock or community boat ramp, that membership is $199 a year.
Please visit our web page for more details about the different memberships
www.towboatuslakeanna.com
Please call our office at 540-659-5397 during normal business hours, or stop in and see us at the lake office and we will do our best to help you with any questions.

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Captain Bob and Ed on the private side helping the US coast guard auxiliary with buoy repair and replacement

SUMMER HAS ARRIVED! As the season starts PLEASE check your membership or call us for a new one, We have already received calls this year for boaters with no membership or the wrong coverages. There is a charge for service on the water, why not let BOAT U.S. pay for it, Just call us and we will get the correct membership you need!!

Unlimited Freshwater $99.00 per year.

Other options are available for your boating preferences but you need to be a member first. Just a FYI; the 1 year membership is less than a 1 hour service call on the water!!!

Sorbie Cove port now open!!!
TowBoatUS Now Open on the “Private” Side of Virginia’s Lake Anna

Capt. Gary Jacobs opens his second port, TowBoatUS Sorbie Cove

LAKE ANNA, Va., March 30, 2022 – Virginia’s Lake Anna has long been divided when it comes to requesting on water assistance for routine boat breakdowns. Captain Gary Jacobs opened TowBoatUS Lake Anna on the “public” side more than a decade ago, but until recently, it was a challenging task to provide on water TowBoatUS assistance on the “private” side – a highly regulated portion of the lake that is home to a nuclear power facility.

Now Jacobs has opened TowBoatUS Sorbie Cove on this smaller portion of the lake that’s separated from the main lake by a series of three dikes, giving boaters here swift access to towing, ungrounding or battery jump services.

This part of Lake Anna is known as the “private” side as only adjacent landowners are permitted to boat here. There are no marinas or public launch facilities. As the result of the power plant’s waste heat treatment facility, boaters also enjoy warmer waters on this side.

“It used to be a very time-consuming process to respond to boaters on this side of the lake. We had to wait for access from a landowner or official, which often took time and added undue delay. Now we are here 24/7 and ready to respond anytime,” said Jacobs.

Both of Jacob’s Lake Anna ports are part of a nationwide network of more than 300 TowBoatUS locations that responded to more than 80,000 requests from boaters for routine on-water help last year.

Much like an auto club for recreational boat owners, BoatUS offers on-water Unlimited Towing Memberships for freshwater boaters and anglers for just $99 per year. Included are more than 25 benefits and discounts at lake businesses including High Point Marina, Pleasants Landing Marina, Performance Boats, The Dry Dock, and Lake Region Repair. Also included is a subscription to BoatUS Magazine, free DSC-VHF radio registration, and more.

The company has three 24-hour towing response vessels, easily recognized by their bright red hulls with “TowBoatUS” in white letters on each side. Separate from BoatUS towing services, the company also offers boat salvage, transport and environmental remediation services.

The fastest way to summon assistance from TowBoatUS Sorbie Cove or TowBoatUS Lake Anna is to download the free BoatUS App, which connects boaters to the closest local towing captain. Additionally, the company can be reached at 540-659-5397, by hailing on VHF channel 16, or by phoning the BoatUS toll-free 24/7 Dispatch Center at 800-391-4869. More information can be found at BoatUS.com/Towing, or by calling 800-888-4869.

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We will be extending our new membership pricing that we were going to offer at the Doswell fishing show until February 1st 2022 as the weather has caused the cancellation of the 2022 fishing show!!! Please feel free to contact our office at 540-659-5397 to join. If you need to renew your existing membership please call us to avoid having your membership expire!!!