What is a Boat Club?
It’s a private club that owns a fleet of boats for members to enjoy. River North Boat Club cleans, refuels, and maintains the fleet. Our club provides members with a boat ownership experience that is free from the hassles, responsibilities and high cost of owning. River North Boat Club is your friend with a boat.®
How it Works
1. JOIN THE CLUB
Choose a plan and APPLY for membership.
2. GET TRAINED
Complete the online “rules of the road” course and schedule on-water training.
3. RESERVE YOUR BOAT
Book, change or cancel cruises 24/7 from any device.
4. SHOW UP AND TURN THE KEY!
Pack the cooler, invite your mates and head to the club. We offer contactless boat access or you can request assistance from our dock host.
Membership has its Advantages
River North Boat Club has made boating easy and affordable! We provide our members access to a fleet of boats at a fraction of the cost to own or rent. There is a one time initiation fee to join River North Boat Club and you choose from several flexible membership plans that match your interest, time and budget.
Membership advantages:
All boats are conveniently located on the Chicago River in River North
Flat rate pricing - no surprises, no hidden fees
Turn key membership includes cleaning and maintenance
No long term commitments
Easy to schedule, change or cancel reservations from your phone
Initial member training and recurrent training modules are available all season
Located at River North Marina across from Halstead Point
Chicago River North Branch & Chicago Ave
Your Friend with a Boat®
From the moment you step aboard, you become part of a tribe of boaters who have discovered the joys of life on the water. River North Boat Club has created a way for you to experience boating the way it was meant to be, free from the expenses, hassles and commitments of boat ownership.
Our mission is to make boating affordable and easily accessible for our members, while having the luxury of choosing from a variety of quality boats; to provide our members with unique and enjoyable experiences on the water; to operate at the highest safety standards in the industry and to ensure new and seasoned boaters have access to the proper training; to support our community and care for our environment
Phone
(312) 577-7002
ALL BOATS DOCKED AT:
On the Riverwalk
900 N Kingsbury Ave
Chicago, IL 60654
DOCKSIDE PUBLIC GARAGE:
950 N Kingsbury Ave
Chicago, IL 60654
HOURS OF OPERATION:
May and June
Limited schedule based on weather
July and August
10:00a to 11:00p
Closed Tuesdays
September and October
Limited schedule based on weather
Winter
Closed November thru April (burrr)
