About FBC Bear DE
Our Bear, DE location is nestled within the natural beauty and serenity of Lums Pond State Park, at Summit North Marina on the C&D Canal, just a short drive from the Philly and Wilmington Metro areas. This marina offers ideal access to the Delaware River and Chesapeake Bay.
Spend a day experiencing the alluring nature around our marina, casting your line to catch what’s running, cruising to the many Dock & Dine restaurants on the Canal and the Chesapeake Bay, or soaking up the sun on your adventure on the water. Follow up with a bite to eat at Grain H2O or a swim in the on-site pool that our members can access on the days of their reservations.
Independently owned and operated by Freedom Boat Club of Delaware
We Take Care of It All...Including the Boats
We’ve taken care to select a variety of quality boats. And we always keep them clean and maintained. We also take care of the storage, insurance and repairs. So you can just focus on the fun!
Pay a 1x Entry Fee and Monthly Dues
Just pay a 1x entry fee and choose one of our membership plans. Boat every day of the year. Or just weekdays. Some clubs may even have 3 and 6 month plans. And you can change your plan as the need arises.
Get Unlimited Training from Licensed Captains
Your safety is our No. 1 concern. So we give all our members unlimited training with certified captains. And if you wish to boat in a new location, they’ll show you the waterways.
Take Any Boat Out as Often as You Wish
Reserve a boat by phone or online. Then go fishing, tubing or head to a restaurant with friends. When you’re done, just bring the boat back and pay for the fuel. We take care of everything else!
- World’s oldest and largest membership boat club with over 30 years of experience
- Reciprocal access to 370+ Locations in the US, Canada and Europe
- We take care of the maintenance, cleaning, repair, insurance and storage
- Fleet (which varies by location) includes bowriders, pontoons, offshore/inshore fishing boats (center consoles), deck boats and wake boats
- Insurance coverage of liability, hull and machinery
- 1-on-1 training by licensed captains
"We love Freedom Boat Club Delaware. Everyone is friendly, happy to help, and great with kids!" -Chrissy L
"We just signed up !! Looking forward to getting back on the water - Nancy S
"My daughter's friend told me of a place where we don’t have to tow our own boats!!!! - Tammy
"We did our first reciprocal boating excursion in Yarmouth, Maine! The booking was easy, the staff in Yarmouth were wonderful and it makes us excited to try other locations or return to Maine." - Morty & Patty
"You guys rock!!! We cannot wait to be a part of your amazing club for our 8th year with FBC" - Lori & David, transferring their membership from another FBC
"This club offers exactly what it promises ... wonderful new boats, amazing knowledgeable staff, and easy booking . We’ve been able to use a boat every time we’ve wanted one. The dockhands do everything for us so it’s a no worry experiment for anyone not familiar with it. Thank you to everyone that enables us to get out on the water." - Melanie
The pricing structure is much like a country club. You will pay a one-time entry fee and monthly dues based on the membership that you choose. Connect with the club nearest you to learn more about membership options and current promotions!
Reserving a boat has never been easier. Simply log in to your reservation dashboard and choose your desired date, vessel, and time slot.
Freedom Boat Club is truly unlimited boating. We allow up to 4 rolling reservations at any given time. Simply put – you can have 4 reservations on the books. Once you use one, you free one up. You may book up to 6 months in advance!
Number and type of boats will vary by location. Connect with the club nearest you to learn more about the local fleet.