FROM THE BRIDGE

 Freedom Boat Club of Lake Conroe

 

 

 

 
 

To help to keep the fleet in great shape, please follow the club rules and procedures presented during your orientation.  Here are a few reminders, please read:

 

NO BEACHING

Beaching of club boats is not allowed on Lake Conroe, any boat, anywhere, any time. A recent beaching resulted in an engine overheating which kept the boat out of service for repairs. Lake Conroe does NOT have sandy shorelines; there are rocks and debris that cause damage to hull, pump, and engine. Stay in waters that are at least 3 1/2 deep.

 

 

 

DO NOT CROSS UNDER ANY BRIDGE

Operation north of the 1097 bridge is not allowed. Please do not go under bridges. Each year bimini tops are damaged often putting boats out of commission until repaired. With special permission, members may transit to and from their property in a safe area.



 


MARGARITAVILLE DOCKS

 

The buoys marking the narrowly-dredged channel leading to Landshark Bar & Grill docks are sometimes missing. Docking in front of Landshark is not authorized when buoys are missing.
The docks in the lagoon are still useable however.

If you are going to anchor in front of Margaritaville, exercise care approaching the shallow area. Stay in waters that are at least 3 1/2 deep. Start from the center of the channel marked with buoys and approach slowly using the depth finder and Navionics.

Reminder, FBC Plus deductible buy-down does not cover intentional operation in unauthorized locations. Please refer to the map which should be on every boat.

 

 

 

DOCKING

Always have fenders out before docking. They must be in the proper place and the right height to protect the boat. Use three on docking/line tie-off side. Dock fenders help protect against both impact and rubbing. As you approach, examine the dock or slip for anything that could cause damage. Before you leave a docked boat, ensure it is properly tied and protected. 

 

 
 
 

Sister Clubs Map

International reciprocal reservations require 30 days ADVANCE NOTICE to plan. If you are looking at traveling internationally this year, please remember that boat safety and training vary out of the USA. Training can take full days so engaging a Skipper may be a better option (cost varies and is paid in advance). To coordinate, international reciprocal reservations require 30 days ADVANCE NOTICE to plan. There is a form to fill out (see Member FAQS)

Information can be found in the Member FAQs (accessible from top of Reservations).
Use the form under Additional Training, line nine.  SEE the INTERNATIONAL section. 
After filling it out, Captain John Foster or Sande Olson will assist. 

 

HELPFUL INFORMATION

 

HOW TO UPDATE/CHANGE YOUR
CREDIT CARD or BANK INFORMATION

 
 
 

Log in to Reservations, click on your initials on the right upper corner.  Click on "Account" in the dropdown box.

Scroll down the "My Account" page to the bottom. Click on the Manage Payments link. 

 

Changing too close to the first of the month may not prevent billing on older information; billing is automated. When you make any changes, please let us know so that Accounting can CONFIRM update.


CAPTAIN (DRIVER) ACCOUNTS - only FBC trained drivers have Reservations accounts and can drive boats.
Member A - has access to credit card and bank information for easy maintenance.
Member B - has access to credit card information for easy maintenance. 

 

This guide will show you how to access your ACCOUNT: 
GUIDE TO UPDATING/VIEWING YOUR MEMBER  ACCOUNT

 
 
 

TEXT the DOCK when you ARRIVE.
Waterpoint: (936) 221-5965  |  Walden: (281) 803-8477


Club/Office is Closed Mondays

TEXT the DOCK when RETURNING to DOCK.
Dock Numbers are Listed on Hazard Maps

*Member FAQs is accessible from Reservations. It answers MOST QUESTIONS, otherwise please call Sande.

ANYTIME Reservations: TEXT/CALL either Waterpoint or Safe Harbor Walden DOCK to make a same-day or spur-of-the-moment (or waitlist a boat). Dock numbers are always listed at the top of Reservations. 

SCHEDULED Reservations:  FOUR scheduled reservations; use one, book another one. Book up to 6 months out but at least 24 hours out (if you miss that window, call dock). One scheduled reservation per weekend; use anytime booking to go out more.

WAITLIST a boat online anytime. Weekdays, you can book morning and afternoon for a full day April-November; we go to full days November - April!

BOATS, CREW and RESERVATIONS:

Mike Toups, Fleet Operations Chief. He handles fleet operations, crew members, care and maintenance of boats... and... with Captain Foster, determines inclement weather closings. Mike can also assist whenever you have challenges with online scheduled reservations (password not working, etc.)... or with anytime reservations/waitlists challenges. He would be the person to contact with questions about gas charges, mechanical issues on a boat, or assistance with boat operations. Captain Foster is his back-up

 

MEMBERSHIPS, BILLING and ACTIVITIES

Sande Olson, CEO/Membership Executive. She handles Waterpoint and Safe Harbor Walden Marina general operations, new memberships, membership changes... transfers in/out, accounting (collections/payments), Club activities and events, and social media/advertising. Feel free to call her anytime between 10 am - 6 pm if Member FAQs does not fully answer your questions. She assists Members with memberships, plan questions/changes, transfers, payments, and FBC Plus. Captain Foster is her back-up

 

ON BOARDING, TRAINING, BOATS, and MORE

Captain John Foster, Managing Partner. He manages the LLC, and handles Member training, on-boarding, and training. Contact Captain Foster for ALL questions regarding training.
 He is primary contact for advanced or additional training requests, or any special Reservation needs (dock preapproval is required to keep a boat overnight). Sande is his backup.

 

 

 

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