Claytor Lake draws boaters from across the region every summer, but anyone hoping to snag a seasonal slip this year is likely already too late. The three largest public marinas on the lake are full, waitlists stretch back to 2024 at some locations, and loyal, long-term renters get first pick each season — leaving little room for newcomers.

Crews in Smith Mountain Lake spent Monday trying to recover a boat that sank in one of the slips on Sunday.

Hundreds of abandoned boats across the commonwealth are putting a strain on marina owners’ pockets while putting wildlife at risk.

Abandoned boats are littering Virginia and are impacting the economy, people’s safety and wildlife habitats.

For some, summertime goes hand in hand with boating -- but we realize that’s not what everyone’s season looks like.