
Charlotte, NC
Carefree Boat Club of Lake Norman
With access to both Lake Wylie and Lake Norman, members of the Carefree Boat Club can enjoy boating on both of Charlotte’s major lakes. Enjoy Lake Wylie’s calm waters and light boat traffic or head up to Lake Norman for some big, open water fun. Come and see why Carefree Boat Club is the best value around! CALL US AT 704-557-0848
Welcome to Carefree Boat Club! We’re the alternative to buying or renting a boat in Charlotte. With a membership to our exclusive club, you don’t have to worry about maintenance, trailering, docking, storage, usage fees, insurance, or even cleaning. Whether you are new to boating or a seasoned boater, all our members are provided on water boat handling and safety training by our USCG certified captains. Members have unlimited access to a fleet of over 30 boats between Lake Norman and Lake Wylie. Going on vacation? We have you covered! Our members have access to 80+ clubs nationwide. Our mission at Carefree Boat Club is simple – to revolutionize the way Charlotteans can access and enjoy our beautiful lakes.
ENJOY THE BOATING LIFESTYLE FOR A FRACTION OF THE COST OF OWNING:
Carefree Boat Club strives to provide our members an affordable boating experience that is fun, easy, and safe. We take care of all the time-consuming hassles that come with boating so you don’t have to. For a fraction of the cost of owning, our members enjoy unlimited usage of a first-class fleet of boats. Carefree Boat Club Charlotte – welcome to boating the Carefree way!
UNLIMITED USE – LIKE HAVING YOUR OWN FLEET OF BOATS:
Our membership plans grant you unlimited usage of many different types of boats. Go striper fishing on Lake Norman, schedule a pontoon cruise on Lake Wylie, go tubing or wakesurfing on either lake, or take that long overdue date night setting sail on Lake Norman. There’s nothing like a sunset wine and cheese cruise to decompress and reconnect. With Carefree Boat Club you can enjoy every type of boating.
PREMIUM NEW AND LATE MODEL BOATS:
Members have a whole fleet of boats available to them for about a third of the cost of buying their own boat! We have brand new or like new top-of-the-line boats. There’s simply no better way for residents of Charlotte, to enjoy our beautiful waters. Whether you’re from Fort Mill, Tega Cay, Ballantyne, Dilworth, South Park, Cornelius or Huntersville, you’re not far from either Lake Wylie or Lake Norman and years of boating enjoyment.
FREE ON THE WATER TRAINING:
Don’t like hidden fees? Neither do we. Our members never pay any additional fees to use the boats – the only expense not included in membership is the fuel you use. We also provide free unlimited on the water safe boater training with USCG certified captains! Plus, members enjoy our frequent socials and organized events.
VALET DOCK STAFF:
Our friendly, full time dock staff rolls out the red carpet for our members. Members are met on the dock and helped onto their cleaned and fueled boat. From there, after a quick checkout, we help you cast off. Upon return, leave the refueling and cleaning to us!
GREAT AVAILABILITY:
Since 2002, Carefree Boat Club has been making boats easily available to our members, leading to thousands of happy Carefree Boat Club members nationwide. With more than 30 boats here in Charlotte, members enjoy unlimited use of our boats using our state of the art, online reservation system. Additionally, members have unlimited spur of the moment use . Ask to view our reservation system anytime to see for yourself!
TWO LOCAL CHARLOTTE AREA LOCATIONS:
Use the boats at our two Charlotte area locations as many times as you want at no additional cost! We have top of the line boats from Bennington, Chaparral, Veranda, Boston Whaler, and Manitou. Never worry about trailering between the lakes, we’ve got you covered on both lakes.
BOAT FROM 80+ LOCATIONS NATIONWIDE:
With membership you also have access to boats all across the country included in the price! Imagine your next vacation to a sunny, scenic waterfront destination. From Miami to Boston to Seattle to Los Angeles; with 80+ Carefree Boat Club locations coast to coast and growing, a boat will be waiting for you at no extra charge, all year round!
THE NEW INTELLIGENT WAY TO GO BOATING:
Our boat sharing club is the way of the future – find out more by scheduling a tour and see first-hand what it means to boat the Carefree way! There’s no easier way to become a boater. To learn more about membership options or to become a member of our club today, call us or use the form to request more information. It’s that easy!
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With a Carefree Boat Club membership you get:

Affordability
With membership as little as 1/3 cost of owning a boat, you can cross these expenses off your list: boat purchase, slip fee, insurance, maintenance, repairs, taxes, towing and winterization.

Unlimited Usage
Use the boats as often as you would like with no additional cost.
Our online reservation system allows you to pick the day, time, boat and Carefree location...easily.

Large Variety of Boats
Varieties include 18'-27' Cruiser, Deck, Bowrider, Pontoon, Fishing, Ski and Sail Boats & more! Members have options in both type of boat and type of activity!

Great Availability
With low member to boat ratios, an easy to use online reservation system & spur of the moment walk-on access members can enjoy boating how they like when they like.

Location Options
Members have access to all US and Canada locations. Experience the member benefit of Reciprocity at any of our clubs, from sea to shining sea!

On The Water Instruction
Instructors at each location provide Boat Safety training and handling skills so our members can comfortably and safely enjoy the great variety of boats for all activities.