Nautical Boat Club at Irmo, formerly Lake Murray Boat Club, is the Midlands’ first and only Boating Country Club, located at Lake Murray Marina at Marina Bay. Owner Jon Dukes started the club 17 years ago, built on the sharing economy concept: rather than dealing with the expense and hassle of boat ownership, members enjoy unlimited access to a fleet of boats while the club handles cleaning, maintenance, property taxes, and routine upkeep.

Members choose from a diverse, fully outfitted fleet of new boats, whether the plan is an active afternoon of tubing and watersports, a peaceful fishing trip, or a relaxing pontoon cruise. Nautical Boat Club is the only club of its kind that buys exclusively brand-new boats every 1-3 years, continuing to expand the fleet and water toy selection as membership grows. Premium watersports equipment is included free with every outing, through partnerships with brands like Hyperlite, Liquid Force, and O’Brien, covering surfing, skiing, wakeboarding, tubing, and floating.

Membership pricing is customizable based on fleet access, group size, and preferred days, running roughly one-third the cost of owning a boat outright, with no insurance, storage, transport, or unexpected maintenance costs to worry about. New members complete a mandatory safety training of about three hours, including two hours on the water, before their first outing. The Irmo dock crew preps everything in advance, from coolers to life jackets, so members can simply show up and go.

Guest and member reviews consistently praise the friendly, knowledgeable staff and well-maintained, immaculate fleet, with many specifically highlighting how seamless and stress-free the whole boating experience feels compared to traditional ownership.

For families and lake lovers in the Columbia/Irmo area looking for hassle-free, unlimited access to a premium boat fleet on Lake Murray, Nautical Boat Club offers a well-reviewed membership alternative to boat ownership at Lake Murray Marina.