The Tri-Cities Boat Show returns April 20
Join the Carefree Boat Club at the Tri-Cities Boat Show starting April 20, 2018 at the Mall at Johnson City. See the newest additions to our fleet and take advantage of our boat show membership specials! Come and check out the benefits of The Carefree Boat Club and see all of the hottest Chaparral, Bennington, […]
Buy a Boat or Join a Boat Club?
If you’re like millions of other Americans, chances are you love boating and want to do as much of it as you can. As folks are considering how to ramp up their boating activity, they often come to one important question: Should I buy my own boat, or should I become part of a boat […]
Explore Watauga Lake from these marinas
Watauga Lake is the best-kept secret of the Tri-Cities lakes! Its more remote location makes it much less used than the other lakes with pristine views and a mostly-undeveloped shoreline, most of which lies in the Cherokee National Forest. It’s also the second-biggest lake in the area after South Holston Lake with a large wide […]
Many options for Boone Lake marinas in and around Johnson City
Boone Lake is one of the most popular lakes in the area due to its central location in Johnson City. The lake is a long, winding reservoir that extends into Piney Flats and the outer edge of Kingsport. Despite ongoing TVA work that has left the lake lower than usual as of December 2017, there […]
Boat rentals and more at South Holston Lake
You can enjoy a day on South Holston Lake without investing in boat ownership! If you don’t own a boat or are selling the boat you have, rentals or boat clubs are a great alternative for your next adventures out on the water. Many of the marinas on South Holston Lake have boats and other […]
Looking for a rental boat on Watauga Lake?
Spend your summer on Watauga Lake without investing in expensive boat ownership! Are you new to boating or tired of spending money on the boat you’ve got? Rentals or joining a boat club are great alternatives for exciting days on Watauga Lake with friends and family in spring, summer, or fall. Several of Watauga Lake’s […]
Winterizing boats: one more thing club members never have to worry about!
While boaters still have plenty of time to enjoy the lake before it gets too cold, there’s always one thing looming that all boat owners dread: winterizing. Getting your boat properly maintained for winter is a costly and tedious chore but it’s also absolutely necessary to make sure your investment is safe from unneeded wear […]
No need to wait for spring – join Carefree Boat Club now and enjoy fall boating!
Did you know South Holston Lake is actually warmer on Halloween than it is on Memorial Day? It’s true! Some folks we talk with about Carefree Boat Club membership decide they want to join, but that they will wait until spring. It seems logical to wait to sign up at the beginning of boating season […]
An Introduction to the Carefree Boat Club
You’ve probably seen us talk about the Carefree Boat Club in posts here on Carefree Boater, but if you’re still not sure if it’s for you we’ve put together a quick guide to introduce you to how it works! Reserve your boat ahead of time Use the reservation system to make sure the boat you […]
Summer Boating and Pop-Up Showers
Summer weather on the water can be tricky. One minute you’re enjoying a calm, sunny day, but rain and storms can appear as if out of nowhere even when the forecast looks clear. Weather.com says that pop-up summer storms are some of the hardest weather patterns to predict. “Most meteorologists would agree summer is the […]