The Boating Lifestyle

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3 The Boating Lifestyle Thanks so much checking into the Carefree Boat Club. The club owners and members are fans because we use it ourselves. Boating is a fantastic way to enjoy time with family and friends. You get your kids out of their normal environment and into the outdoors. They can t run off to their room and play with their tablets alone in their room. You ll be together sharing a wonderful experience. Each time you go boating, you ll be outside where something unpredicted is likely to happen at any moment. You ll see wildlife, a beautiful sunset, a school of fish, and even if the weather turns bad, you ll make memories in the rain together. Boating is a great way to keep your family in a different environment, together, talking, outside, and making memories that will last a lifetime. Thanks to Carefree Boat Club, we had a very nice experience out on a Sea Ray Sundancer! We love the service, the convenience and of course the variety of the boats to choose from! We are very happy and pleased to be members of Carefree. -Justin Recreational boating is not only a wonderful family pastime, but a fun way to learn a new skill set. Kids and their parents can bond over time spent learning about all that a boating lifestyle involves. From basic watercraft safety, to navigational abilities, to the mechanics of making your boat water-worthy, these are skills which will last a lifetime, and perhaps carry over for generations to come. The boating lifestyle is a relaxed lifestyle. In today s crazy-busy world it s becoming more and more difficult to carve some real honest-to-goodness family time. Connecting with loved ones-children, spouse, even extended family-is crucial to keeping stress at bay. What better way to keep the bonds of family and friends strong than by leaving all your troubles on shore as you enjoy a peaceful day on the water?

4 What Is Carefree Boat Club? The Carefree Boat Club is a "members only" shared-fleet concept for boating. Members gain unlimited access to a variety of boats such as fishing boats, ski boats, pontoons, and cruisers. The Club takes care of all conventional expenses and hassles of ownership and members simply enjoy boating and can focus on the fun and creating new memories. In addition to the already incredible benefits, the Carefree Boat Club has many locations from along the east coast allowing members to experience The boat club has been a great thing for me. Everything from convenience to no maintenance, there is always someone on hand to help me out, load the boat, unload the boat, no trailering, no maintenance, no winterizing. You come and pay for your gas and you get to enjoy the lake with less hassle. - Aaron different waterways. Availability is managed primarily by the member through a userfriendly online reservation system. We keep a strict boat-to-member ratio so that boats are available when you want them. Ask your club owner about their club s ratio. Boating Without Owning Below is a list of a few things that Carefree Boat Club takes care of so that you can spend MORE time with your friends and family! Boat Preparation - The boat is fueled up and ready to go when you get to the Marina. Boat Maintenance - The club handles all routine maintenance and keeps the fleet in top-notch shape. Insurance - Membership in Carefree Boat Club means the club covers all insurance on the fleet of boats. Cleaning - When you are done, the club handles the cleaning and docking of the boat.

5 Dockage & Proper Storage - The club handles docking the boat, putting it on the lift or any other tasks necessary to properly storing the boat after each use. Annual Maintenance - Winterization, major maintenance tasks and other major operations for each boat are taken care of by the club. On-The-Water Training We don t send our members out on the water without extensive hands-on training. If you are new to boating, or apprehensive about boating safety, the club is the best, and safest way to go. How Does The Club Work? As a member, you are able to make reservations up to 6 months in advance using our online reservation system, ResNet. Along with our ResNet online system, our members enjoy boating spur of the moment as well. This is done by speaking with our dock staff directly and making reservations. Members also get to enjoy boating from all of the Carefree Boat Clubs in the Network, not just your home club. The Carefree Boat Club is awesome! You get there and they have it cleaned up, gassed up and ready to go. It is definitely better then owning your own boat. We also go to south Florida sometimes and they have boats down there. We definitely recommend it! How Much Does It Cost? Like most clubs we charge a one-time Initiation Fee and an annual (you may choose to pay monthly) membership fee. We do not require long commitments from our members; you can join for as little as one year. We do, however, greatly reward members who will commit to the club for at least three years and give the best overall value to our five year members. Our fees do vary a bit by location based on local costs, fleet configuration and availability of membership and we also have some different membership options. Just remember that membership includes unlimited boating on like-new, professionally maintained & cleaned boats.

6 In East Tennessee, the local club includes Boone, South Holston, and Watauga Lakes. The owners there have selected the best marinas on their respective lakes for the club: Rockingham Marina on Boone Lake, Laurel Marina on South Holston Lake, and Lakeshore Resort and Marina on Watauga Lake. These lakes serve the region including Abingdon, Banner Elk, Boone, Bristol, Elizabethton, Kingsport, Johnson City, Kingsport, Greeneville, and beyond. We have members driving more than 50 miles to enjoy our club locations! Our club owners are also boat dealers. This allows the club to run brand new boats every year! The club members also get access to dealer demos of boats costing more than $100,000! So, brand new boats at the best marinas in the area with unlimited access. The fleet is kept in wet slips with immediate availability to members at these elite marinas. The cost of the wet slips to boat owners is more than $2,000 per year. Would you believe you can have unlimited access to the brand new fleet in that same wet slip for about $4,000 per year? Well, it s true. Annual memberships start at just over $3,600 per year and monthly financing starts at $340 per month. You re going to want to get down to one of the marinas and see the boats as soon as possible!! One time Initiation fee starts at just under $4,000, but this covers everything to get you started insurance, training, reciprocity for life at all national locations, etc. If you you ve ever bought a boat or car, you know what depreciation is well, at Carefree Boat Club you get new boats every year for less than the depreciation My 30th birthday was the best birthday I ve ever had. With the help of Carefree Boat Club, my husband was able to plan a surprise party for me on the docks with all the boats. All the employees helped my husband plan and prepare for not only my surprise party, but also the surprise of becoming a member of the boat club! I have never been happier, and I will say that I will never own my own boat because being a member of Carefree boat club truly is care free! - Laura on one boat and you never have to worry about credit, insurance, maintenance, safety equipment, 80 tubes for the kids, or tow lines. We ve got you covered and you re going to be styling the best boats on the lake. Again, contact one of our staff to let them explain the best option for your boating lifestyle!!

Get To Know Us Boone Lake - Doug Sams Doug and his wife Stacia bought their first boat in 2004.

Doug s enjoyment on the water led to his purchase of Rockingham Marina, which, in turn, led to establishing The

8 How Do I Join? Click the picture below to schedule a time with your club owner to tour the marina and go over the details! Get To Know Us Boone Lake - Doug Sams Doug and his wife Stacia bought their first boat in They were looking for a great way to spend quality time with their daughters. Doug s enjoyment on the water led to his purchase of Rockingham Marina, which, in turn, led to establishing The Carefree Boat Club of Boone Lake. South Holston Lake - Jessica Luff Jessica is a wife and mother of three who sat where you sit, not too long ago. She and husband Brian jumped into boating and the rest is history. She is now the owner/manager of Carefree Boat Club of South Holston Lake.

WELCOME TO LIFE ON THE WATER

WELCOME TO LIFE ON THE WATER Get Into It. EXCLUSIVELY FOR MARINA PALMS RESIDENTS JOIN THE MARINA PALMS BOAT CLUB, WHERE EVERY DAY IS AN ADVENTURE. Nothing complements the South Florida lifestyle quite