Welcome to Inland Boat Club! These Terms and Conditions supplement the Agreement between you and the Club, a Utah limited liability company (the “Club” or “IBC”). Your access to Club boats is expressly conditioned upon your compliance with these Terms and Conditions.
Initial Membership Fees: ____________________________________
Monthly Fees: _______________________________________________
1. MEMBERSHIPS
Level 1 – Crew Membership – Essentials Tier
For casual boaters looking for affordable access to quality boats
- Initiation Fee: $13,999 (one-time)
- Monthly Dues: $649
- Boat Access: Class 1 boats
- Usage: Up to 14 reserved days/year; No drop-in/on-demand access
- Availability: Weekdays + limited weekend access
- Extras: Online reservation system, Member training and orientation, Seasonal member socials
Level 2 – Skipper Membership – Plus Access Tier
Balanced plan for more frequent boating with weekday and weekend flexibility.
- Initiation Fee: $13,999 (one-time)
- Monthly Dues: $699
- Boat Access: Class 1 boats
- Usage: Up to 14 reserved days/year; Unlimited drop-in/on-demand boating when available
- Availability: 7 days/week (excl. major holidays)
- Extras: All benefits from level 1 plus access to larger boats during off-peak, Training & safety review, Local partner discounts
Level 3 – Captain Membership – Full Access Tier
Most popular plan offering broad access to our full fleet and prime usage perks.
- Initiation Fee: $14,999 (one-time)
- Monthly Dues: $749
- Boat Access: Class 1, 2 and 3 boats
- Usage: Up to 14 reserved days/year; Unlimited drop-in/on-demand boating when available
- Availability: 7 days/week including holidays
- Extras: All benefits for Level 1 and 2 plus Priority reservation scheduling, Complimentary gear usage, Guest privileges
Admiral Membership – Elite Performance Tier
Tailored for the serious boater wanting power, luxury, and maximum access.
- Initiation Fee: $17,999 (one-time)
- Monthly Dues: $849
- Boat Access: Full Fleet
- Usage: Up to 14 reserved days/year; Unlimited drop-in/on-demand boating when available
- Availability: Full access 7 days/week, extended hours, and holidays
- Extras: All Benefits from Level 1, 2, and 3 plus VIP dock service & gear concierge, Reciprocal access to partner clubs, Advanced reservation privileges
Additional Membership Details
- All plans include safety orientation, maintenance, cleaning, and insurance.
- Fuel billed per use.
- Cleaning fees may apply.
- Drop-in/on-demand boating subject to real-time availability.
- Reservation limits reset annually.
- Contracts and no worry boating program required of all members.
Member Information:
Full Name: ________________________________________________________________
Address: __________________________________________________________________
Phone: ____________________________________________________________________
Email: _____________________________________________________________________
2. BOAT RESERVATIONS AND ACCESS
2.1. KEY DEFINITIONS
The following definitions are used in connection with boat reservations:
“Prime Days” are Saturdays, Sundays, state holidays, major federal holidays, the day before and the day after major federal holidays, and any other days designated as Prime Days from time to time on the Club’s current member calendar. Prime Days may apply differently to specific lakes depending on geographic location and demand. Summer holidays on locations (e.g., Memorial Day, 4th of July, Pioneer Day) will incur additional fees based on the current year price sheet. Prime Days do not apply to Destination Locations. “Regular Days” are any days other than Prime Days that a boat is available for use. Regular Days do not apply to Destination Locations. “Drop in Days” are days that are scheduled on short notice (i.e., same day or next day) at a locations (not a Destination Lake), and may occur on a Prime Day or a Regular Day. The availability of Drop in Days may vary based on the specific locations and the applicable season. The number of Member’s available Drop in Days is based on the Membership Option selected on the first page of the Agreement. Drop in Days will not be used or applied until all of Member’s Prime Days and Regular Days have been exhausted. “Destination Lake” means destination boating location and any other lake designated as such by the Club from time to time. “Add on Days” are additional days that are purchased to supplement a standard week at a Destination Lake, and approved by the Club based on availability of boats for the requested time. The additional fee for each Add on Day will be determined based on the current price sheet, specific Destination Lake, and the season. Add on Days are not available for 7+7 Limited Plans. “Limited Days” apply only to a 7+7 Limited Plans, with (i) 7 Limited Local Days (with 2 designated as Prime Days) available for use locally (i.e., non-Destination locations), and (ii) 7 destination days available to use at eligible Destination Locations.
7+7 Limited Plan entitles a Member to 7 Local Limited Days at locations, with those days allocated as follows: 2 days before June 15th; 3 days from June 15th to August 31st; and 2 days after August 31st. The 7 Powell Limited Days may be used at any time for a Destination Lake Reservation, subject to Section 2.2(b) and the current year price sheet. “Vacation Reservation” means any reservation for three to five days for use of a Club boat anywhere other than a Destination Lake. All Vacation Reservations are subject to approval by the Club.
2.2. SCHEDULING POLICIES.
Reservations should be made through the Club’s online reservation platform. Reservation inquiries may also be made by contacting the Club office by telephone. To be effective, the Club must verify availability and confirm each reservation by telephone, e-mail or other electronic notification. Each Member will be granted a single username and password to access the online reservation platform. (a) Boating Day Reservations. Members generally cannot have at any one time more than two (2) pending reservations for boating days on the Club’s member calendar. Of the two lake reservations, only one may be a multi-day reservation, but that multi-day reservation may not exceed two consecutive days. The number of Prime Days and Regular Days allocated to Member is based on the Membership Option selected on the first page of the Agreement. Two Regular Days can be converted into one Prime Day, and one Prime Day can be converted into two Regular Days. After all Prime Days and Regular Days are used for the season, Drop in Days, if available, will apply. (b) Destination Lake Reservations. A “Destination Lake Reservation” provides a Member seven (7) days at a Destination Lake, subject to the charge set forth in the then current price sheet. Different weekly rates will apply for reservations at Destination Locations during high season (June 1 – August 15) and non-high season (see current year price sheet for details). High season reservations must be for 7 consecutive days, but non-high season reservations may split the 7 days into two separate trips. To accommodate a Destination Lake Reservation, a Member will be allowed to have (i) one (1) additional reservation for a high season Destination Lake Reservation, and (ii) one (1) additional reservation for a non- high season Destination Lake Reservation. If a Member desires more than seven consecutive days at a Destination Lake, Add on Days will need to be purchased, subject to (a) approval by the Club, (b) sufficient availability of boats during the requested time period, and (c) payment of the applicable charge for the approved Add on Day(s). Notwithstanding the foregoing, a Member with a 7+7 Limited Plan (i) is not required to pay a reservation charge for its Destination Lake Reservation, and (ii) is only entitled to one Destination Lake Reservation per year. (c) Vacation Reservations. If a Member desires to reserve a boat (including a stow-in-tow boat) for up to five consecutive days, Member may submit a request for a Vacation Reservation, subject to (i) approval by the Club, (ii) sufficient availability of boats during the requested time period, (iii) payment of a $1,000 Vacation Reservation fee for each such reservation, and (iv) compliance with the geographic limitations imposed by the Club from time to time. Member will be charged for Prime Days and Regular Days based on the calendar days included in such Vacation Reservation. By way of example only, an eight day reservation at Bear Lake would require two separate Vacation Reservations, with the first Vacation Reservation for five days and the second Vacation Reservation for three days (total fee of $2,000 based on $1,000 per reservation), with Prime Days and Regular Days applied based on the specific calendar days included in such reservation. Please note that additional fees may apply if a boat is used at a lake not supported by the Club. Restrictions may apply to a 7+7 Limited Plan. A VACATION RESERVATION MAY NOT BE USED TO TAKE A BOAT TO A DESTINATION LAKE! (d) Morning and Afternoon Sessions. The Club reserves the right to designate some boats at certain lakes that will be assigned a morning session and an afternoon session. Each such session will be counted as a full day of use by the applicable Member. (e) Engine Hours Limitation. All reservations (including at Destination Locations) require use of a boat to be limited to 6 engine hours or less per day/session. If a Member exceeds 6 engine hours per day/session, that Member may be assessed additional days or engine hour fees by the Club. Excess engine hour fees are currently charged at the rate of $100 per hour.
2.3. SPECIAL EVENTS
If special events are occurring on a specific lake (e.g., air-shows, fireworks, July 24th celebration at Deer Creek Reservoir, etc.), the Club may conduct a lottery drawing with those Members that have submitted a request by a specified deadline. The Club reserves the right to charge additional fees for such special events.
2.4. CANCELLATIONS
(Boating days.) Members may cancel a lake standard reservation without penalty if the cancellation occurs more than 48 hours prior to the scheduled time of use. Cancellations within the 48-hour period or “no-shows” will count as time used. Cancellations due to weather will count as time used with the exception of days when winds are gusting (or forecast to gust) over 30 mph, or there is lightning or thunder in the immediate area (as verified by the Club in its sole discretion). Aside from these exceptions, inclement weather is not a reason for canceling or rescheduling given the subjectivity of weather disturbances. However, based on boat demand and availability, the Club will try to use discretion in applying this inclement weather policy. Weather condition exceptions do not apply to Destination Lake Reservations or Vacation Reservations. Although the Club will use good faith efforts to make a boat available for each reservation, Member hereby acknowledges that a reservation does not guaranty that a boat will be available at the reserved time. The Club reserves the right to cancel any reservation (including without limitation a reservation at a Destination Lake or a Vacation Reservation), provided that the Member will not be charged for the use of a boat for such cancelled reservation.
2.5. CLUB POLICIES
The Club Policies, as adopted by the Club from time to time, are hereby incorporated into these Terms and Conditions by this reference. The Club Policies may modify, clarify and refine issues regarding scheduling, use and care of boats, and assessments. The current Club Policies may be obtained from time to time from the online portal or upon written request to the Club. Member acknowledges and agrees that use of Club boats is expressly conditioned upon compliance with the Club Policies.
2.6. TERM
Unless otherwise terminated as contemplated herein, the Agreement will continue for the number of years specified in the Membership Option on the first page of the Agreement and used to determine the Total Enrollment Fee.
3. BOAT USE
3.1. TRAINING & EXPERIENCE
Member understands and agrees that it is absolutely critical for such Member and his/her Associate Members to have the experience and skills necessary to safely transport and operate boats offered by the Club. Under no circumstances may a Member or Associate Member use a Club boat without sufficient experience, skills, and training. If a Member knowingly makes inaccurate representations about his/her experience and training, the Member will reimburse, indemnify and hold the Club harmless for damages and losses incurred as a result of avoidable mistakes made by such Member or Associate Member. Each Member or its Associate Member shall submit a boating resume as part of the Member’s application to join the Club that is reviewed and approved by the Club. Under no circumstance may such internal review and approval by the Club be deemed a confirmation or verification of a person’s actual experience, skills or training needed to safely operate a Club vessel; and under no circumstance may such internal review and approval process be used or relied upon by Member or a third party to make a claim against the Club. In addition to a Member’s approved boating experience, each Member will be given a one-time orientation on how to prep, load, unload, clean and transport boats. Each Member is solely responsible to make sure Member and any Associate Member is adequately trained concerning the safe and effective methods to transport, operate, clean and maintain the Club’s boats and trailers. Member represents and warrants to the Club that Member has sufficient experience, or has arranged or will arrange for instruction to obtain sufficient knowledge and experience, to safely operate and transport boats, and is confident that he or she (or each Associate Member) will be capable of safely operating a boat under any and all conditions which may arise. Member further represents that Member is aware that weather and other conditions beyond his/her control can (and do) rapidly change and can substantially increase the risk of operating a boat, and will require a Member or Associate Member to take proactive measures to reduce such risk. At a minimum, a Member should always check weather forecasts, continually monitor developing weather conditions while using/transporting a boat, and avoid launching or retrieving a boat when unsafe to do so.
3.2. BOARDING CHECKLIST
In preparing to launch a boat, the Member is required to perform the safety and inventory checks on the boat in the manner prescribed by the Club from time to time. This checklist will prompt each Member to check, among other things, the boat’s safety gear, engine hours, propeller, and basic systems prior to leaving the dock. Members are also responsible to check the condition of all toys, surfboards, wakeboards, recreation equipment, life jackets, electronics, gear, trailer locks, or any other accessories that are provided by the Club for a particular boat (the “Accessories”). Members are required to contact the Club and promptly report any issues that arise from the Member’s safety check and general review of the boat and Accessories prior to using the boat. This includes maintenance and cleanliness issues that may have arisen from the use of the boat by the prior member. In the absence of prompt reporting to the Club, any issues with a boat or Accessories may be attributed to the Member who fails to report such issues.
3.3. GUESTS
Member agrees that all persons on a Club boat will be deemed the guests and invitees of Member. Member shall be solely responsible for notifying such guests of all inherent and potential dangers associated with the use and enjoyment of a boat and the Accessories. Member agrees that the Club owes no duty of any kind or nature to the Member’s guests/invitees relating to the use, safety and operation of a boat, and Member agrees pursuant to Section 5.7 to indemnify, defend, and hold the Club harmless for any claims made by Member’s guests/invitees against the Club.
3.4. NO GUARANTY OF BOAT OPERATING FEATURES.
The Club makes no guaranty of the make, model, year, features, wake, or the condition of a boat made available to Member from time to time.
3.5. RETURNING BOATS
In returning a boat, the Member is obligated to follow instructions on how to stow gear, clean, and secure the boat (including without limitation, lowering the bimini top before transport!). While the Club is passionate about boating, each Member must be passionate about cleaning each boat after use. In order to properly return a boat to the Club, Member must confirm through the mobile app that the boat has been left in a clean and organized condition consistent with the Club’s standards, and that any issues that arose during its use have been reported to the Club.Member may be charged additional fees by the Club if Member does not return a boat to the proper location, in the proper condition, fully fueled, and by the agreed upon time. Multiple incidents of deficient cleaning, late check-out, or violations of Club Policies for return of a boat may result in suspension of further use of Club boats.
3.6. USE RESTRICTIONS
Member’s use of Club boats is subject to the following strictly enforced restrictions:
(a) The boats may only be used by the Member and his or her approved and trained Associate Member(s). Member is fully responsible for any reservation and use of a boat connected with such Member’s username/membership. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, the use of a Club boat is expressly conditioned upon a Member or Associate Member being present at all times during the use or transport of such boat. Failure to abide by such condition may result in fines, suspension, and/or cancellation of membership without refund.
(b) Because of insurance restrictions, Club boats may not be used to carry passengers or cargo for hire as part of a trade or business.
(c) Operation of a boat while intoxicated or under the influence of a controlled substance is strictly prohibited. Any such violation may be reported to authorities (based on substantiating evidence), and may result in the cancellation of a Member’s membership without refund.
(d) Member shall operate Club boats in compliance with all relevant laws and regulations of the applicable jurisdiction(s), and Member is solely responsible for identifying all such laws and regulations. If a state requires a separate boating license, Member agrees not to operate a Club boat in that state until such license is obtained.
(e) by the Club. Member shall ensure that an assigned boat will at all times be operated in a seamanlike
manner with due regard being paid to the preservation of a boat and its Accessories, and in accordance with Club Policies and any instructions given to Member or any guest of the Member
(f) NIGHT SURFING IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED! Operating a Club boat before dawn or after dark (i.e., nautical twilight) is also strictly prohibited. In the event of damage to a boat or Accessories because of a violation of this section, Member will be liable to the Club for all damages incurred, regardless of whether any insurance proceeds are available to the Club. Boats must be off the water by nautical twilight (which generally occurs about 30 minutes after sunset), or if in Member’s care overnight, secured or anchored by nautical twilight. A violation of this section is grounds for immediate cancellation of membership without refund.
(g) Each boat is limited to the maximum number of people indicted by the Coast Guard Capacity indicator on such boat.
(h) Only certain boats, if any, may be used for fishing. These boats will be designated as boats on which you can fish in the online reservation platform.
(i) The use of Club boats may be suspended if payments are not current for (i) Monthly Dues and (ii) all other assessments against Member under the Terms and Conditions and the Club Policies.
(j) A Club boat may only be used on a lake approved by the Club, but subject to periodic restrictions during a season for specific lakes based on water levels, algae, health or safety concerns, e
4. PAYMENT OPTIONS
Members may submit payments through the following methods:
Wire Transfer – Contact us for Account and Routing Information
Venmo – @BestBoatClubs (National Boat Club Holding)
ACH – Contact us for Account and Routing Information
Credit and Debit card
5. CARD INFORMATION (If paying by Credit Card)
Cardholder Name: ______________________________________
Card Number: __________________________________________
Expiration Date: ________________
CVV: _______
Billing ZIP Code: _______________
6. SIGNATURE
By signing below, the Member agrees to all the terms and conditions stated in this document.
Member Name: ______________________________________
Signature: ____________________________________________
Date: __________________________________________________