About Lake Erie - Mentor Harbor Yachting Club
Welcome to Freedom Boat Club of Ohio! Ohio members enjoy unlimited access to over 60 boats across 9 locations from Catawba to Mentor down to Cincinnati, which includes Mentor Harbor Yachting Club. In addition, members have reciprocity to hundreds of locations across the US, Canada, and even Europe!
Want to go boating in Catawba Island? We’ve got a boat for you! Looking to take a trip around Downtown Cleveland? We’ve got a boat for you! Connect with us and learn how we can help your family and you explore Ohio in an all-new, on the water, way. We’ll leave the fun for you while we handle the rest.
Independently owned and operated by Red Bird Boats LLC
We Take Care of It All...Including the Boats
Pay a 1x Entry Fee and Monthly Dues
Just pay a one-time entry fee and select one of our membership plans. Your local Club will have a variety of plans to match your recreational boating needs.
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
- 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
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.