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 […]
Stand-up paddleboards now available at Rockingham Marina!
The beautiful summer weather is upon us, and The Carefree Boat Club has an exciting new addition to its fleet. But it’s a little smaller than our supplementary watercraft. We’d like to welcome rental stand-up paddleboards (SUPs) to our Boone Lake location! Stand-up paddleboarding is a relaxing water sport that has taken lakes and other […]
Night Boating: Stay Safe After Dark this 4th of July, plus Fourth Events!
With July 4th just around the corner many boaters are going to be out on the water after dark. This can be great fun for the family; watching fireworks, swimming, playing games, without being involved in dangerous crowds.
New menu at Boone Lake’s Rockingham Marina Cafe!
Rockingham Marina is celebrating the re-opening of the Rockingham Caf© at the marina with an all-new menu prepared by a professional chef to bring better casual dining to the local lake life. Introducing Chef Todd Dawn Chef Todd Dawn, formerly of Bistro 105 in Jonesborough, has completely revamped the Rockingham Marine Caf©’s menu with lake-friendly fare that […]
Join us for an Open House at Rockingham Marina!
Rockingham Marina on Boone Lake in Johnson City, Tennessee is holding an open house on Saturday, June 3 and Sunday, June 4, 2017 to celebrate the start of the boating season and the opening of the newly-revamped Rockingham Marina Caf©. The public is invited to the marina from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. to enjoy […]
Introducing your 2017 Carefree Boat Club Tri-Cities Fleet
Boat season is here again! We’ve updated our fleet with a load of brand-new luxury boats sure to make this your best summer on the lake yet. Our new surf boats are perfect for members who love water sports, and our roomy pontoons are more comfortable than ever. And as always, Carefree Boat Club members […]
Hosting a Memorial Day Celebration on Your Pontoon
Memorial Day is more than a day off from work; it’s a time to remember those lost while serving in the armed forces, a time many choose to celebrate with friends and family in honor of those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. With the holiday on the horizon, you might be thinking about hosting a […]
What You Need to Know When Taking Your Dog Boating
Lots of pet owners take their dogs with them everywhere they go. They’re frequent passengers in the car, they go on vacation with you and some stores even allow them to come inside with their owners. So, if you take Fido everywhere you go, why not take him out on the boat too? Adjust your […]
Packing Drinks for a Day on the Lake
What’s a day on the lake without a cooler of great drinks to go with it! It is pretty much a given that anyone planning to spend a day on the lake will pack a lot of drinks. The water can be cool and breezy when you are moving, but when you are still – […]
Boating Is Good for the Soul
Countless meetings, tight deadlines and long hours on the job can lead to a great deal of stress, which, as we all are aware, is unhealthy. While there are a number of ways you might de-stress, one of the surest ways is to take a boat trip. Whether you prefer to spend a little time […]