The countdown to a Carefree Summer is on! Starting April 1st, you will be able to book your own reservations on ResNet again, and all bowriders will be de-winterized and ready to hit the water! This year, all members will be required to sign off on the checkout sheet before heading out for each reservation.
Events
Join Us for the Carefree Cast Classic! Get ready for our first-ever Catch and Release Fishing Tournament at Tega Cay Marina on March 22nd!
Check-in: 9:00 AM – Be on time for instructions and boat assignments.
Tournament: Wraps up at 12:00 PM – All boats must be back in their slips.
Awards & Snacks: 12:30 PM – Prizes for the biggest fish, smallest fish, and most fish caught!
Entry Fee: $5 to participate in the tournament. Not fishing? Join us at 12:30 PM for awards and refreshments!
Boats are first come, first serve. Please RSVP below. If you plan to participate, please purchase a South Carolina day pass for freshwater fishing. Please bring your own fishing gear!
Don’t miss out on a fun day on the water—see you there!
Join us this April for a Sailing 101 class! Our instructors will walk you through the basics, answer your questions, and demonstrate key sailing techniques. Keep an eye out for an invitation with more details!
Member Housekeeping
Get ready to rep your lake in style! Pre-order your exclusive Carefree Boat Club lake t-shirt now for just $20! Pre-orders are open until March 17th—don’t miss out! Secure yours today by filling out the order form here.
At our Tega Cay locations, all of your guests must park in the top lot. While guests don’t need a Carefree pass, they must park in that specific lot, as towing is being enforced. Members can only park in the designated Carefree Member spots with a Carefree pass. If you’re a member and don’t have a pass or the designated spots are full, please park in the top lot with your guests.
To keep our fleet in the best condition, pets are welcome on our pontoons but are no longer allowed on inboard boats. Pet hair can clog the bilge pump, causing it to fail and take on water, leading to downtime for repairs. We appreciate your cooperation with this policy.
With this time of the year comes windy conditions—please boat carefully! Strong winds can create rough waters, making maneuvering more difficult. If winds reach 12-15 mph, we’ll need to temporarily suspend boating for safety until conditions improve.
March is your last chance to refer a friend or family member and earn a free month of dues! Starting next month, we’ll be offering a gas credit instead. Don’t miss out!
Employee Spotlight
Meet Van Jantzen, he is heading into his third summer with Carefree, Van has made the most of his time on the dock. “I love working outside during the summer,” he says, and there’s no better place to do that than on the water. His favorite boat in the fleet? Double Trouble, our double decker pontoon at Tega Cay Marina!
Some of Van’s best memories come at the end of a long day, watching the sunset after checking in the boats. He originally joined Carefree because it seemed like a great way to spend the summer—and he was right.
When he’s not on the dock, Van spends his time wakeboarding, waterskiing, and playing lacrosse. Be sure to say hi when you see him out on the water this season!
Other News
As you know, we strive to keep our boat fleet up-to-date by regularly upgrading to newer models. To make this possible, we currently have a selection of high-quality, well-maintained used boats for sale! If you know anyone, whether it be friends, family, neighbors, or coworkers, interested in purchasing a premium model boat, please direct them to our boat trader site or Ryan, [email protected], can help too. The sooner we find new homes for these older boats, the quicker we can bring in fresh and new models for the club’s enjoyment. We appreciate your support in helping us refresh our fleet!
