I just returned from the annual franchise owner conference in Naples, and we were named new club of the year! The conference was fun and educational and we are already hard at work preparing for the upcoming boat show season and then boats in the water at two clubs in April.
I also managed to take a boat out of the Naples club one day and had a blast cruising around Marco Island! As a member you have free reciprocity to over 40 clubs from NH to FL!
The boat is waiting, why are you?
-Matt
508.398.3221
Thursday, December 11, 2008
Monday, December 1, 2008
Sesuit Harbor location opening this Spring!
Hi everyone. That’s right! We are opening a second club at Northside Marina at Sesuit Harbor Spring 2009! As a member you will have unlimited use at both of our clubs, plus your reciprocity to the other 44 clubs nationwide.
The boats will be in the water at wet slips, and we plan to have at least 2, if not 3 to start, and then we will keep adding to both clubs as we add members.
Members remember to talk up the club this holiday season and all winter and spring. If you refer someone that joins the club, I’ll waive two months dues for you!
Interested in joining, call now to learn about our incredible holiday deal!
Happy holidays,
Matt
508.398.3221
mcarrick@freedomboatclub.com
The boats will be in the water at wet slips, and we plan to have at least 2, if not 3 to start, and then we will keep adding to both clubs as we add members.
Members remember to talk up the club this holiday season and all winter and spring. If you refer someone that joins the club, I’ll waive two months dues for you!
Interested in joining, call now to learn about our incredible holiday deal!
Happy holidays,
Matt
508.398.3221
mcarrick@freedomboatclub.com
Wednesday, November 19, 2008
Thanks for a great season!
Well, season one is finally in the books! The boats are now all just about out of the water. Thanks to all of our members that joined this year and special thanks to all of our dock masters!
Just becuase our season is done, doesn't mean that as a member you can't go boating. All of our clubs in Florida are just now ramping up for their busy season.
If you are planning on heading south this winter, don't forget to give me a call so I can get you a few reservations down south!
Matt
508.398.3221
Just becuase our season is done, doesn't mean that as a member you can't go boating. All of our clubs in Florida are just now ramping up for their busy season.
If you are planning on heading south this winter, don't forget to give me a call so I can get you a few reservations down south!
Matt
508.398.3221
Tuesday, October 7, 2008
October Update - we are still open!
Hi everybody! I realize that many of you are back off cape, or heavily involved in kids' soccer and other fall activities, BUT there is still some great boating and fishing to be had this month! In fact, our cruiser 'Fire Escape' spent this past weekend on Nantucket!
All of our boats are still in the water, and I plan on keeping them in until the marina tells us that we finally have to get them out which shouldn't be until early November!
Most of our boats have full bimini enclosures for getting out of the weather too!
With our incredible fall pricing, now is a great time to join. You can join now locking in 2008 prices, get trained here this month, then enjoy our southern clubs all winter long for FREE!
The boats are waiting, why are you?!?!
-Matt
508.398.3221
All of our boats are still in the water, and I plan on keeping them in until the marina tells us that we finally have to get them out which shouldn't be until early November!
Most of our boats have full bimini enclosures for getting out of the weather too!
With our incredible fall pricing, now is a great time to join. You can join now locking in 2008 prices, get trained here this month, then enjoy our southern clubs all winter long for FREE!
The boats are waiting, why are you?!?!
-Matt
508.398.3221
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Heading to Florida this Winter?
Are you heading to Florida for several months this winter?
Have you been considering joining all summer but now that you think the season is over, you are going to wait until next spring to join?
Join NOW and then you can boat for free while you are in Florida this winter! FBC has 18 clubs in Florida alone; 6 in the Naples area!
Our boats in West Dennis will be in the water until early November, so there is still plenty of time for you to join and get trained before you head south this winter!
If you would like to learn more about our free reciprocity with the Florida clubs, give me a call.
-Matt
508.398.3221
Have you been considering joining all summer but now that you think the season is over, you are going to wait until next spring to join?
Join NOW and then you can boat for free while you are in Florida this winter! FBC has 18 clubs in Florida alone; 6 in the Naples area!
Our boats in West Dennis will be in the water until early November, so there is still plenty of time for you to join and get trained before you head south this winter!
If you would like to learn more about our free reciprocity with the Florida clubs, give me a call.
-Matt
508.398.3221
Wednesday, August 27, 2008
Great Freedom Boat Club Article in Last Week's Boston Globe
Somehow I missed this last week! Enjoy!
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/08/21/boating_on_a_budget/
Home / News / Local
Boating on a budget
Club members find savings, convenience
By David Rattigan
Globe Correspondent / August 21, 2008
For Dean Rubin, there's nothing better than taking off on a pleasure cruise from Beverly Harbor on a boat he doesn't own.
"You go down, and the boat is waiting for you," Rubin said. "You enjoy the harbor, come back, get your stuff, and walk away. There are no hassles at the dock. You just get out of the boat and go home."
He and his wife, Tracy, of Beverly, are part of a new trend: Membership clubs that let people get out on the water without the expense and responsibilities of boat ownership.
Mike Saunders brought the trend to Massachusetts in 2005 when he opened a Freedom Boat Club franchise at Marina Bay in Quincy. He now owns similar franchises in Plymouth and Beverly, and there also are locations in Newburyport, West Dennis, Falmouth, and Rhode Island. The Navigator Club in Charlestown, owned by Edward Mancini, offers similar memberships.
Saunders compares it with a country club membership. Just as golf club members call to reserve tee times, boat club members call to request any of the seven boats the club keeps on the Beverly dock. The boats include bow riders, cruisers, fish ing boats, and a sailboat.
The Navigator Club at Constitution Marina in Charlestown is the newest among the on-demand boating clubs, opening this year.
"I was in boat sales and yacht brokering, and saw that a lot of people just didn't have the time to maintain a boat or to deal with some of the traditional boat ownership tasks," said Mancini, who considered opening in Newburyport, where he once docked his boat, before deciding on his current location. "I didn't want to be a franchise guy, and felt I could do a better job. I also have a passion for water, so if I can show prospective members that, it brings new people into boating."
Membership in the clubs provides the same privileges that come with docking a boat at the marina - which can include use of clubhouses, pools, restaurants, or whatever other facilities are available at the marina.
There are different fee structures, including a onetime joining fee of $4,500 for a weekday membership and $5,900 for a seven-day membership, plus fees that come to $2,500/$3,500 annually for the Freedom Boat Clubs in Beverly, Quincy, and Plymouth. Navigator Club fees run from $5,595 for a weekday membership to $7,495 for a seven-day membership.
That's less than the cost of boat ownership, which beyond the purchase price can include insurance, slip rental, harbor fees, maintenance, and winter storage.
"It costs substantially less" than boat ownership on average, "less than half," Saunders said. "Many of our members are previous boat owners who choose this because it's a no-hassle alternative. They don't have to worry about maintaining the boat."
Both clubs offer training programs, but the majority of members are people with some experience on the water.
"I just make a reservation, come here, and jump in the boat," said Joe Sharron of Windham, N.H., a Navigator Club member who used to dock his boat in Newburyport. "It's clean, the facilities are clean, I don't have to worry about maintenance. Somebody else does all that. I just go out, come back, park the boat, and I'm done. It's a great concept."
Donna Wadden of Andover decided to take up boating to celebrate her fifth cancer-free year, but found that the $10,000 she'd set aside "doesn't buy much boat . . . maybe a rowboat." Through word of mouth, she found the Freedom club's Beverly location, and has been a member for nearly three years.
"It's like my dream is back in my hands again," she said. "And in the fall, when my friends complain to me about taking their boats out of the water and putting them into storage, I can say, 'Not me. My crew is putting my boat away.' "
For the Rubins, who formerly owned Yamaha Waverunner jet skis and a Hobie Cat sailboat, the club has allowed them to get back onto the water, which the first-time power boaters hadn't done since moving to Beverly 13 years ago.
"To be near the water and not on it is a crying shame," Rubin said. "We finally said, 'Enough is enough; let's get into it.' "
© Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company.
http://www.boston.com/news/local/articles/2008/08/21/boating_on_a_budget/
Home / News / Local
Boating on a budget
Club members find savings, convenience
By David Rattigan
Globe Correspondent / August 21, 2008
For Dean Rubin, there's nothing better than taking off on a pleasure cruise from Beverly Harbor on a boat he doesn't own.
"You go down, and the boat is waiting for you," Rubin said. "You enjoy the harbor, come back, get your stuff, and walk away. There are no hassles at the dock. You just get out of the boat and go home."
He and his wife, Tracy, of Beverly, are part of a new trend: Membership clubs that let people get out on the water without the expense and responsibilities of boat ownership.
Mike Saunders brought the trend to Massachusetts in 2005 when he opened a Freedom Boat Club franchise at Marina Bay in Quincy. He now owns similar franchises in Plymouth and Beverly, and there also are locations in Newburyport, West Dennis, Falmouth, and Rhode Island. The Navigator Club in Charlestown, owned by Edward Mancini, offers similar memberships.
Saunders compares it with a country club membership. Just as golf club members call to reserve tee times, boat club members call to request any of the seven boats the club keeps on the Beverly dock. The boats include bow riders, cruisers, fish ing boats, and a sailboat.
The Navigator Club at Constitution Marina in Charlestown is the newest among the on-demand boating clubs, opening this year.
"I was in boat sales and yacht brokering, and saw that a lot of people just didn't have the time to maintain a boat or to deal with some of the traditional boat ownership tasks," said Mancini, who considered opening in Newburyport, where he once docked his boat, before deciding on his current location. "I didn't want to be a franchise guy, and felt I could do a better job. I also have a passion for water, so if I can show prospective members that, it brings new people into boating."
Membership in the clubs provides the same privileges that come with docking a boat at the marina - which can include use of clubhouses, pools, restaurants, or whatever other facilities are available at the marina.
There are different fee structures, including a onetime joining fee of $4,500 for a weekday membership and $5,900 for a seven-day membership, plus fees that come to $2,500/$3,500 annually for the Freedom Boat Clubs in Beverly, Quincy, and Plymouth. Navigator Club fees run from $5,595 for a weekday membership to $7,495 for a seven-day membership.
That's less than the cost of boat ownership, which beyond the purchase price can include insurance, slip rental, harbor fees, maintenance, and winter storage.
"It costs substantially less" than boat ownership on average, "less than half," Saunders said. "Many of our members are previous boat owners who choose this because it's a no-hassle alternative. They don't have to worry about maintaining the boat."
Both clubs offer training programs, but the majority of members are people with some experience on the water.
"I just make a reservation, come here, and jump in the boat," said Joe Sharron of Windham, N.H., a Navigator Club member who used to dock his boat in Newburyport. "It's clean, the facilities are clean, I don't have to worry about maintenance. Somebody else does all that. I just go out, come back, park the boat, and I'm done. It's a great concept."
Donna Wadden of Andover decided to take up boating to celebrate her fifth cancer-free year, but found that the $10,000 she'd set aside "doesn't buy much boat . . . maybe a rowboat." Through word of mouth, she found the Freedom club's Beverly location, and has been a member for nearly three years.
"It's like my dream is back in my hands again," she said. "And in the fall, when my friends complain to me about taking their boats out of the water and putting them into storage, I can say, 'Not me. My crew is putting my boat away.' "
For the Rubins, who formerly owned Yamaha Waverunner jet skis and a Hobie Cat sailboat, the club has allowed them to get back onto the water, which the first-time power boaters hadn't done since moving to Beverly 13 years ago.
"To be near the water and not on it is a crying shame," Rubin said. "We finally said, 'Enough is enough; let's get into it.' "
© Copyright 2008 Globe Newspaper Company.
Friday, August 22, 2008
Ever see a boat split in two?
As most of you know, our boat "Fishin' Cruise" recently ran into some rocks off Hyannis and damaged the hull. In order to fix the hull damage, we had to remove the top half of the boat to fix the damage from the inside.
Anyways, I thought you would enjoy the pics!
Anyways, I thought you would enjoy the pics!
Did you know that training is included for FREE with your membership!
That's right! Be it a one hour refresher, or 20 hours! We have a licensed captain on staff who will teach you all you need to know to be comfortable and confident out there in each of our boats.
Captain Harvey Wright not only will teach you navagational aids and boat handling out on the water, but also will cover chart reading, GPS and other classroom materials -- FOR FREE AS PART OF YOUR MEMBERSHIP!
Here's a few pics of Harvey and one of our newest members heading out for a training session.
Thursday, July 31, 2008
Few Pics of Tartar Sauce heading out to find the big one!
Member Sam Gourley and his crew headed towards Monomoy this past weekend in search of the elusive big striper!
Sam knows Tartar Sauce well as it used to be his boat! Sam sold the boat to the club and then joined. Now he still gets to use his boat plus the rest of the fleet all for less than what it cost him to own Tartar Sauce!
Sam knows Tartar Sauce well as it used to be his boat! Sam sold the boat to the club and then joined. Now he still gets to use his boat plus the rest of the fleet all for less than what it cost him to own Tartar Sauce!
Friday, July 18, 2008
New order of FBC hats just in!
There's no better way to show of your membership than with a sweet new FBC hat! Perhaps match it with one of our quality FBC golf polos. Give a call or stop in next time you are heading for the docks!
Matt
508.398.3221
Matt
508.398.3221
What a turnout!
What a turnout for our Power Squadron Boat Handling Under Power class! Thanks to all my members that attended! Hopefully we all learned a thing or two that we can apply out on the water! I am trying to set up another Power Squadron class here at the office and will be posting here in the near future!
Keep reading,
Matt
508.398.3221
Keep reading,
Matt
508.398.3221
Wednesday, July 9, 2008
First Member Overnight to Martha's Vineyard a Success!
Member Ed Jette recently became the first of hopefully many to take the cruiser 'Fire Escape' overnight to one of the islands. As a member, you can take any of the boats for up to 4 days in a row. Ed chose Monday and Tuesday of this week to spend an night in Oak Bluffs on MV with his family. Ed's been one of our most active members, having used all of our boats several times. In fact, he is due back out in 'Fishin Cruise' this Friday!
'Fire Escape' is headed right back out as we speak for another overnight with member/dockmaster, Steve Bodak. Steve and his family plan to follow Ed's path to Oak Bluffs!
If you want to learn how you and your family can enjoy a no-hassle overnight to the islands, give me a call!
-Matt
The Boats are Ready, Are You?!?!
508-398-FBC1 (3221)
'Fire Escape' is headed right back out as we speak for another overnight with member/dockmaster, Steve Bodak. Steve and his family plan to follow Ed's path to Oak Bluffs!
If you want to learn how you and your family can enjoy a no-hassle overnight to the islands, give me a call!
-Matt
The Boats are Ready, Are You?!?!
508-398-FBC1 (3221)
Tuesday, June 24, 2008
Monday, June 23, 2008
Pics from the Member Social & Open House
Hi everyone! Thanks to all the members that made it out for our first Social! We had a decent turn out of prospects too! The weather sure did cooperate for us! Here are some pics:
Member Kim Robinson, right, with a couple of FBC wannabees!
Me and member Mike Robinson fresh off his fishing trip on Tartar Sauce to Monomoy!
Brand new members Jack Harrington, and Kathleen and George Humphrey along with me again.
Thanks to everyone who made it! See you at the
next Social!
Keep reading!
-Matt
FBC West Dennis
508-398-FBC1 (3221)
Charter Members Bill and Debbi Stakos, and Member Eric Garceau with friend, Denise.
Member Alex Nader and Members Catherine and Pat Vacca. Pat works the docks for Freedom too!
Member Kim Robinson, right, with a couple of FBC wannabees!
Me and member Mike Robinson fresh off his fishing trip on Tartar Sauce to Monomoy!
Brand new members Jack Harrington, and Kathleen and George Humphrey along with me again.
Thanks to everyone who made it! See you at the
next Social!
Keep reading!
-Matt
FBC West Dennis
508-398-FBC1 (3221)
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Power Squadron "Boat Handling Under Power" Seminar to be held at FBC office July 17th 7-9 pm
Hi everyone. The US Power Squadron has volunteered to host a 2 hour Boat Handling Classroom Seminar at the office Thursday, July 17th, 7-9 pm. The class is free, but there is a $20 fee for the waterproof take-aboard Boat Handling Under Power Quick Guide. It should be a fun class, plus another chance to meet members, and maybe find that fishing buddy you’ve been looking for! I’ll supply some tasty beverages!
This is open to the public, so please invite anyone that you think may be interested.
I need RSVPs so we know how many attendees there will be and how many Guides to order.
Call 508-398-3221 to register.
This is open to the public, so please invite anyone that you think may be interested.
I need RSVPs so we know how many attendees there will be and how many Guides to order.
Call 508-398-3221 to register.
Wednesday, June 11, 2008
FBC High Quality Golf Polos are now in stock!
Hi everyone! I have some very nice, high-quality golf polos available at the office. There are both men’s and women’s styles in all sizes.
The shirts cost me $33 per shirt. I am not trying to make money here, just cover some costs. They are for sale at $30 for one of $40 for two!
Be proud and show off you membership! Who knows it could end up getting you a free month’s dues if someone notices the shirt and strikes up a conversation with you, and then joins!
Please stop into the office next time you are heading to the dock!
-Matt
P.S. Hats are on order!
The shirts cost me $33 per shirt. I am not trying to make money here, just cover some costs. They are for sale at $30 for one of $40 for two!
Be proud and show off you membership! Who knows it could end up getting you a free month’s dues if someone notices the shirt and strikes up a conversation with you, and then joins!
Please stop into the office next time you are heading to the dock!
-Matt
P.S. Hats are on order!
Sunday, June 8, 2008
First Member Social/Open House June 21st
Hi everyone! The summer season is nearly upon us! What better way to kick it off than with our first Member Social!
Saturday June 21st at 4pm, I am hosting our first of hopefully many member gatherings. Come on down to the back deck of the Compass Rose Summer Shanty, located right at the marina, at 4 pm on Saturday. Mark your calendars!
This is open to everyone, so please do bring all of your family, friends and neighbors. Whether they may be interested in joining, or just want to enjoy a nice afternoon at the docks!
If you are one of our newer members, this will be a great opportunity to meet others and pick their brains on places to go by boat, and maybe even find a fishing buddy!
As always, any member that you bring to me, I will give you a free month’s membership! Plus, if the member joins they will get $500 off of their entry fee! A true win-win for both parties!
This event will also serve as an Open House, so there will be plenty of prospects for you to share your thoughts on the club and help us grow! Remember, as we grow, we will all get to enjoy new boats!
Hope you can attend.
-Matt
Saturday June 21st at 4pm, I am hosting our first of hopefully many member gatherings. Come on down to the back deck of the Compass Rose Summer Shanty, located right at the marina, at 4 pm on Saturday. Mark your calendars!
This is open to everyone, so please do bring all of your family, friends and neighbors. Whether they may be interested in joining, or just want to enjoy a nice afternoon at the docks!
If you are one of our newer members, this will be a great opportunity to meet others and pick their brains on places to go by boat, and maybe even find a fishing buddy!
As always, any member that you bring to me, I will give you a free month’s membership! Plus, if the member joins they will get $500 off of their entry fee! A true win-win for both parties!
This event will also serve as an Open House, so there will be plenty of prospects for you to share your thoughts on the club and help us grow! Remember, as we grow, we will all get to enjoy new boats!
Hope you can attend.
-Matt
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Speaking of our boats....
Thought I would put up some pics! Can't wait for warmer days so we can get the biminis off and really let loose!
Here's our smallest boat - a 22' Wellcraft Sportsman Bowrider:
Next up is a 23' Wellcraft Coastal Cuddy Cabin:
Third, is our 25' Wellcraft Fisherman Tournament Edition Center Console.
Fourth, is the 26' Larson Cabrio Cruiser!
She'll sleep 4 and is equipped with everything!
Here's our smallest boat - a 22' Wellcraft Sportsman Bowrider:
Next up is a 23' Wellcraft Coastal Cuddy Cabin:
Third, is our 25' Wellcraft Fisherman Tournament Edition Center Console.
Fourth, is the 26' Larson Cabrio Cruiser!
She'll sleep 4 and is equipped with everything!
Join the club now and help us choose our next boat!
-Matt
The Boat is Waiting.
Another Great Open House Turnout
What a great turnout for the Memorial Day Weekend Open House! Thanks to all that attended, and if you couldn't make it, don't worry we are planning a couple for June now!
We signed up some new members and should have several more in the near future! Pretty soon, it will hopefully be time to start talking about what our 5th boat should be!
If you haven't seen our office or our fleet, come on down and see what we're all about!
-Matt
The Boat is Waiting.
We signed up some new members and should have several more in the near future! Pretty soon, it will hopefully be time to start talking about what our 5th boat should be!
If you haven't seen our office or our fleet, come on down and see what we're all about!
-Matt
The Boat is Waiting.
Tuesday, May 20, 2008
Summer is here - Memorial Day Weekend Open House!
The unofficial start of summer is nearly upon us! What better time to have our third Open House!
Many summer residents should be down opening up their houses and looking to catch the buzz of what's new on the Cape for this summer.
Half of our members are summer residents, and so I am sure that there will be more joining in the next couple of months!
Come on by and see the boats, meet the staff and learn more about no-hassle, unlimited boating at Freedom Boat Club of West Dennis!
On to the details:
Open House runs all three days - Sat, Sun & Mon from 12-4 each day.
Bass River Marina, RT 28, 150 Main St, West Dennis, MA
508-398-FBC1 (3221)
Call or just stop by!
Food and beverages will be provided.
Don't miss another summer on the water!
Many summer residents should be down opening up their houses and looking to catch the buzz of what's new on the Cape for this summer.
Half of our members are summer residents, and so I am sure that there will be more joining in the next couple of months!
Come on by and see the boats, meet the staff and learn more about no-hassle, unlimited boating at Freedom Boat Club of West Dennis!
On to the details:
Open House runs all three days - Sat, Sun & Mon from 12-4 each day.
Bass River Marina, RT 28, 150 Main St, West Dennis, MA
508-398-FBC1 (3221)
Call or just stop by!
Food and beverages will be provided.
Don't miss another summer on the water!
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Cable TV ads now running!
That's right! We're running commercials now through Aug 3rd on ESPN, ESPN2, NESN, Travel, Discovery, History and Weather channel. Keep an eye out for 'em and spread the word.
Thanks for reading!
-Matt
4 Boats and counting.....
Thanks for reading!
-Matt
4 Boats and counting.....
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Sat May 17th - Figawi Charity Ball Sponsorship!
I'm sure most of you have heard of the annual Figawi Race from Hyannis to Nanctucket every Memorial Day Weekend. It's quite a spectacle! You all know the red Mount Gay Rum Figawi Hats!
Well, there is also a Figawi Chrarity Ball that falls the Saturday before the race. This year it is Sat May 17th at 6pm. Tickets are only $65. It's the premier black tie event on the Cape and last year had about 1,000 attendees! Here is the link for info on the ball: http://www.figawi.com/page/ball
Freedom Boat Club of West Dennis has sponsored the ball and will be there to explain the club to anyone interested. To see our sponsorship, click here: http://www.figawi.com/page/sponsors/charity_ball
Spread the word!
Keep reading...
Well, there is also a Figawi Chrarity Ball that falls the Saturday before the race. This year it is Sat May 17th at 6pm. Tickets are only $65. It's the premier black tie event on the Cape and last year had about 1,000 attendees! Here is the link for info on the ball: http://www.figawi.com/page/ball
Freedom Boat Club of West Dennis has sponsored the ball and will be there to explain the club to anyone interested. To see our sponsorship, click here: http://www.figawi.com/page/sponsors/charity_ball
Spread the word!
Keep reading...
Saturday, May 3, 2008
Bass River Buoys are In! The season is officially here!
Well, this past week's weather was just awful, especially when compared to the last week of April! The boats pretty much sat at the docks, but we did have a chance to finish cleaning and prepping our 3 boats that are already in the water.
The entire Bass River channel is now marked. We took a cruise up river yesterday to the speed zone and gave the 220 Sportsman a true test. The beauty of a bowrider handled like a dream. She seats up to 10 and will surely be the boat to book for tubing or skiing! It also has all the fishing gear from rod holders to a live well.
The weather looks quite gloomy again today, and the forecast for Sunday looks worse. We have a few on the water trainings scheduled for Sunday, so hopefully we can get them in.
Also, we just purchased our 4th boat, a 26' Larson Cabrio Cruiser! She can sleep 4 and has a full head with shower, a galley kitchen with stove and fridge, and even a flat screen tv and DVD!
As always, check back soon for updates!
The Boat is Waiting!
Matt Carrick
Freedom Boat Club - West Dennis
508.398.FBC1 (3221)
wdennis@freedomboatclub.com
http://www.freedomboatclub.com/
The entire Bass River channel is now marked. We took a cruise up river yesterday to the speed zone and gave the 220 Sportsman a true test. The beauty of a bowrider handled like a dream. She seats up to 10 and will surely be the boat to book for tubing or skiing! It also has all the fishing gear from rod holders to a live well.
The weather looks quite gloomy again today, and the forecast for Sunday looks worse. We have a few on the water trainings scheduled for Sunday, so hopefully we can get them in.
Also, we just purchased our 4th boat, a 26' Larson Cabrio Cruiser! She can sleep 4 and has a full head with shower, a galley kitchen with stove and fridge, and even a flat screen tv and DVD!
As always, check back soon for updates!
The Boat is Waiting!
Matt Carrick
Freedom Boat Club - West Dennis
508.398.FBC1 (3221)
wdennis@freedomboatclub.com
http://www.freedomboatclub.com/
Friday, April 25, 2008
Spring is here!
Well, Spring is definitely here! The weather this week has been unbelievable. Let's hope that May is just as nice! Some of the best boating and fishing occurs this time of year.
The Bass River bouys are in south of the bridge, not sure whether it's Dennis or Yarmouth dragging their heels on the ones north of the bridge!
We spent a good 2 hours out last night just as the wind, which had been blowing hard out of the east all day, decided to take a break.
We were just going to hit the end of the river and back, but it was such a nice late afternoon, that we made a run up to Hyannis Harbor and back. Capt. Hurricane Bob and I took some members on their initial training and they sure did seem to enjoy it. More trips are already planned!
Check back often to see what's new at Bass River Marina and Freedom Boat Club!
Though Boating was too expensive, think again!
Matt Carrick, Freedom Boat Club - West Dennis
508-398-3221
The Boat is Waiting!
The Bass River bouys are in south of the bridge, not sure whether it's Dennis or Yarmouth dragging their heels on the ones north of the bridge!
We spent a good 2 hours out last night just as the wind, which had been blowing hard out of the east all day, decided to take a break.
We were just going to hit the end of the river and back, but it was such a nice late afternoon, that we made a run up to Hyannis Harbor and back. Capt. Hurricane Bob and I took some members on their initial training and they sure did seem to enjoy it. More trips are already planned!
Check back often to see what's new at Bass River Marina and Freedom Boat Club!
Though Boating was too expensive, think again!
Matt Carrick, Freedom Boat Club - West Dennis
508-398-3221
The Boat is Waiting!
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Out on the Water... Finally!
Well, as the title says, we finally got out on the water today! The weather was beautiful - bright sky, very little wind, with the temp pushing 60.
The marina channel markers were put in earlier this week, however the rest of the river which are done by the towns of Dennis and Yarmouth are still not in. There are a bunch stacked up at the Yarmouth town slips just south of the Bass River Bridge, so I would expect them to be going in soon.
Regardless, Bud and I decided to take the 232 Coastal out for a quick spin around 2 pm. She handled like a beauty, and we managed to stay in the deep water, even without the markers! Thanks Bud for the lesson! Hopefully we can get out again this week!
More and more boats continue to hit the slips each day, and the boating season is fast upon us!
Check back soon.
The marina channel markers were put in earlier this week, however the rest of the river which are done by the towns of Dennis and Yarmouth are still not in. There are a bunch stacked up at the Yarmouth town slips just south of the Bass River Bridge, so I would expect them to be going in soon.
Regardless, Bud and I decided to take the 232 Coastal out for a quick spin around 2 pm. She handled like a beauty, and we managed to stay in the deep water, even without the markers! Thanks Bud for the lesson! Hopefully we can get out again this week!
More and more boats continue to hit the slips each day, and the boating season is fast upon us!
Check back soon.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
April Open House April 19, 20 Sat & Sun 12-4
Our second Open House is set this Sat and Sun from 12-4 both days. A couple of our boats are now in the water. Come on down and check out the boats, meet our staff and learn more about the 'Alternative to Boat Ownership'!
Check out this link to learn more about the club: http://freedomboatclub.com/how_it_works
All attendees will be registered to win a one month free trial membership!
Food and beverages will be provided.
Contact: Matthew Carrick
150 Main Street, Route 28, West Dennis, MA 02670
Need more info or directions, call 508-398-FBC1 (3221) or email wdennis@freedomboatclub.com
Check out this link to learn more about the club: http://freedomboatclub.com/how_it_works
All attendees will be registered to win a one month free trial membership!
Food and beverages will be provided.
Contact: Matthew Carrick
150 Main Street, Route 28, West Dennis, MA 02670
Need more info or directions, call 508-398-FBC1 (3221) or email wdennis@freedomboatclub.com
Monday, April 7, 2008
Dock Staff set for the season!
Hi all. I am happy to say that the Dock Masters for the upcoming season are already in place! We have a great crew of 4 avid boaters.
Let's give a warm welcome to Steve Bodak, Pat Vacca, Bud Bearse and Bob Markowski! These gents will be the welcoming face of Freedom Boat Club, helping you and your guests on and off the boats and helping you plot your course for the day. All are avid boaters, and either own or used to own a boat.
You all will surely get to know them well this summer!
Stay tuned....
Let's give a warm welcome to Steve Bodak, Pat Vacca, Bud Bearse and Bob Markowski! These gents will be the welcoming face of Freedom Boat Club, helping you and your guests on and off the boats and helping you plot your course for the day. All are avid boaters, and either own or used to own a boat.
You all will surely get to know them well this summer!
Stay tuned....
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
An Open House Success! Plus 3rd Boat Purchased!
Thanks to everyone who attended our first Open House this past weekend! Saturday was a beautiful, sunny day, although a bit chilly, but attendance was still tremendous! We're already at 9 members closed and should hit 10 or 12 by the end of the week!
For those who missed it, we had our 2 boats out for all to see and climb aboard. We plan to do our second Open House the weekend of April 19th and 20th, hopefully with the boats in the water.
The plan is to splash two of our boats this week, maybe even tomorrow!
Also, we just purchased our third boat - a 25 foot center console. It's a 252 Wellcraft Fisherman Tournament Edition with a 225 Yamaha! This boat will be a real workhorse that will satisfy the fishing members.
I know I has said that we were going to get a cruiser next, but this boat was too good to pass up! The cruiser will be in the next couple of weeks!
Thanks for reading! Stay tuned...
For those who missed it, we had our 2 boats out for all to see and climb aboard. We plan to do our second Open House the weekend of April 19th and 20th, hopefully with the boats in the water.
The plan is to splash two of our boats this week, maybe even tomorrow!
Also, we just purchased our third boat - a 25 foot center console. It's a 252 Wellcraft Fisherman Tournament Edition with a 225 Yamaha! This boat will be a real workhorse that will satisfy the fishing members.
I know I has said that we were going to get a cruiser next, but this boat was too good to pass up! The cruiser will be in the next couple of weeks!
Thanks for reading! Stay tuned...
Thursday, March 20, 2008
March Madness Open House Mar 29, 30
Open House – Freedom Boat Club of West Dennis
Sat and Sun March 29th, 30th 12-4 PM
March Madness Open House!
Last chance to lock in our Winter discounted rates!
Come by this weekend, see our boats, learn more about this affordable alternative to boat ownership and enjoy food and beverages. Plus, register to win a ONE MONTH trial membership!
We look forward to seeing you this Saturday and Sunday from 12-4 PM. All are welcome to stop by and say Hi!
Contact: Matthew Carrick
150 Main Street, Route 28, West Dennis, MA 02670
Need more info or directions, call 508-398-FBC1 (3221) or email wdennis@freedomboatclub.com
Sat and Sun March 29th, 30th 12-4 PM
March Madness Open House!
Last chance to lock in our Winter discounted rates!
Come by this weekend, see our boats, learn more about this affordable alternative to boat ownership and enjoy food and beverages. Plus, register to win a ONE MONTH trial membership!
We look forward to seeing you this Saturday and Sunday from 12-4 PM. All are welcome to stop by and say Hi!
Contact: Matthew Carrick
150 Main Street, Route 28, West Dennis, MA 02670
Need more info or directions, call 508-398-FBC1 (3221) or email wdennis@freedomboatclub.com
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Our Fleet is Expanding!
Hi everyone, we just purchased our 2nd boat. Along with the 2008 232 Wellcraft Coastal, we have just purchased a 2007 Wellcraft 220 Sportsman – a great dual purpose boat for fishing, cruising, tubing, etc.
We'll be adding our 3rd boat - a 26' Cruiser in the coming weeks!
We'll have 4 new and late model boats in the water by mid April to support our growing membership!
If you have owned a boat, but are tired of the headaches and hassles of boat ownership, or you always wanted to get into boating, but didn't think you had the time or money, Freedom Boat Club is the perfect solution.
Our members have unlimited use of our fleet of boats at Bass River Marina plus access to all other 40+ Freedom clubs from here to Florida, all for half of the cost of owning a boat!
Check us out at www.fbcwestdennis.com!
We'll be adding our 3rd boat - a 26' Cruiser in the coming weeks!
We'll have 4 new and late model boats in the water by mid April to support our growing membership!
If you have owned a boat, but are tired of the headaches and hassles of boat ownership, or you always wanted to get into boating, but didn't think you had the time or money, Freedom Boat Club is the perfect solution.
Our members have unlimited use of our fleet of boats at Bass River Marina plus access to all other 40+ Freedom clubs from here to Florida, all for half of the cost of owning a boat!
Check us out at www.fbcwestdennis.com!
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