About Hampton Roads
Andy Sutter believes that boating is a way for people to relax, connect with friends, and create powerful memories with family. They also believe that boating should be an escape, not a nuisance. Two years ago, Andy – a Little Falls NY native, who relocated to Virginia Beach in 1988 when he joined the Navy – brought this philosophy to life when he opened the local Freedom Boat Club, the world's largest members-only boating club designed for folks who want access to a versatile fleet of boats on a regular basis at an affordable cost.
At Freedom Boat Club of Hampton Roads, you can fish, wake-board, relax and simply get away - without any hassle. We maintain the boats while you enjoy unlimited free training and boat access! We will see you on the docks!
Independently owned and operated by SOVA Boat Club LLC
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 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
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
Living our best lives all summer long thanks to Freedom Boat Club! Boating couldn’t be any simpler when all you have to do is show up and jump onboard! The owners and staff are super friendly and knowledgeable making every experience a 5 star adventure!
Amazing experience everytime I'm here! Definitely improves the overall boating experience with more time for memories and less time spent actually maintaining a boat!
What an amazing way to hit the water. On a boat I don't have to clean, with amazing people to get it ready and keep it in top shape. I love it here!!
I had so much fun! The staff was very friendly and informative. Very easy to see why so many people have a membership through them. I would recommend them to anyone. Thanks a lot, guys!
Fantastic staff and customer service. This is the best way to own a boat without the hassle of upkeep. Great boat selection too.
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.