I just wanted to say thank you to the Nashville Boat Club. I just returned from my R&R leave from Afghanistan and the boat club was gracious enough to offer my navy and me a free membership for the time that I was home. What a professional group of guys...Tim, Ed, and Roy.

They put us in a 2007 Bryant 236 loaded with all the goodies, and at one point I had 10 people on the boat. What a great ride and a FANTASTIC time was had by all of us at J. Percy Priest Reservoir.

I'm now sold on the boat club idea. You still have the monthly payment for a boat (dues), but you also get your choice of boats from a 20' Tige wakeboard boat, pontoon boats, deck boats, or a fishing boat. I think if we decide to stay in the Ft. Campbell area, we will probably join this wonderful organization.

On a side note...I have an opportunity to move to the Columbus, Georgia area for my next assignment. I know Lake Eufala is within an hour or 2 drive, but is there anyone out there with any knowledge of other boating locations closer than that? I appreciate all the input from the entire network of boaters on this site.

Glad they took care of a service member.


West Point is about an hour north of Columbus. Lake Martin in Alabama is about 1.5-2 hours west of Columbus. Hotbyte and I have been on West Point many times. I've heard good things about Martin. I believe Eufala is kind of split up, where one half is more suitable for fishing and the other half is better for water sports.

Thanks for sharing a great experience BP.
To the Nashville Boat Club:
And many thanks for your service Blackhawk Pilot

BTW, I know a few people who enjoy boat clubs.
As you mention, the multiple choices of boats is a big attractor.