Freedom Boat Club of Southport

Boat Rental And Training

Southport, NC

Freedom Boat Club of Southport provides certified-captain training and access to diverse boats through a membership established by the brand in 1989.

  • Boaters seeking membership-based access instead of boat ownership
  • New boaters who want unlimited training with certified captains
  • Families or groups wanting access to multiple boat types

Cape Fear Sailing Academy

Boat Rental And Training

Southport, NC

Cape Fear Sailing Academy offers ASA 101–104 certifications and 2–4-hour sailing charters from Southport to Bald Head Island.

  • Vacation sailing excursions
  • Bald Head Island cruises
  • ASA sailing certification

Carefree Boat Club of Holden Beach

Boat Rental And Training

Supply, NC

Carefree Boat Club of Holden Beach provides unlimited access to pontoons, center consoles, and deck boats with hands-on handling and docking training.

  • members seeking recurring access to boats without handling maintenance or winterization
  • fishing trips in Holden Beach backwaters and shallows
  • family cruising and watersports

Fantasea Watercraft Rentals

Boat Rental And Training

Supply, NC

Fantasea Watercraft Rentals offers pontoon rentals for up to 10 passengers and skiff rentals for shallow-water fishing on the Intracoastal Waterway.

  • Family reunions and group cruises with up to 10 passengers
  • Shallow-water fishing trips with up to 6 passengers
  • Intracoastal Waterway exploration near Supply and Holden Beach

US Powerboat Training

Boat Rental And Training

Southport, NC

US Powerboat Training provides hands-on powerboat courses for operators of boats under or over 26 feet from Southport, North Carolina.

  • First-time powerboat operators seeking on-the-water helm practice
  • Boat owners operating vessels under 26 feet
  • Boat owners operating vessels over 26 feet

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Boat Rental And Training

Holden Beach, NC

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FAQ

How much does a sailing charter near Southport cost?

Cape Fear Sailing Academy lists charters at $550 for 2 hours, $650 for 3 hours, and $750 for 4 hours. Its standard charters accommodate 2–6 passengers.

Should I choose a boat club or a one-time rental?

Boat clubs such as Freedom Boat Club and Carefree Boat Club use memberships for recurring access and training, while Fantasea offers 4-hour, 8-hour, and multi-day rentals without the club-membership model.

What should I look for when renting a boat in Brunswick County?

Check passenger limits, operating areas, included safety equipment, and whether nighttime, offshore, towing, or shallow-water use is allowed. Fantasea lists Coast Guard-approved life preservers and a first-aid kit as included equipment but excludes nighttime, offshore, and towing use.

Where can I get hands-on boating instruction near Southport?

US Powerboat Training teaches on-water operation, docking, navigation, and helm skills for boats under and over 26 feet. Cape Fear Sailing Academy offers private instruction plus ASA 101, 103, and 104 sailing courses.