About McKinley Marina
McKinley Marina, Milwaukee County's only public lakefront marina, is home to Freedom Boat Club’s first Club location in the state of Wisconsin. Within minutes of pulling away from the docks, members are greeted by the open waters of Milwaukee Bay to explore.
Whether you’re looking to cast a reel with friends, pleasure cruise with the family, or enjoy wake sports – this location provides a great hub for enjoying the summer days of Wisconsin.
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 400 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
As members of Freedom Boat Club, we have all the fun of boating without any of the work of owning a boat. We don't even have to pump our own fuel! The staff is friendly and unbelievably helpful. The boats are beautiful. And, our summer has been sublime with hours of boating on the lake and river -Jill W.
We are members of Freedom Boat Club in Ohio. It's October 29th and we're on Lake Michigan because of the reciprocity. You've just got to love the convenience of the Freedom Boat Club!- Katie D.
We have always had a great experience. All the great perks of having your own boat with none of the headaches! - Katie F
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.