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NAUTICAL BOAT CLUB® · TIMS FORD
Nautical Boat Club Tims Ford on Tims Ford Lake
Tims Ford Lake's clear water and islands, ready when you are.
6boats
$568Kfleet list value
97%reservations filled
Pick your boat
Tap any boat for photos, specs and video.
Easy as 1, 2, 3
Arrive
Your boat is clean, fueled and loaded with everything you asked for.
Enjoy
Hop in and go. When you’re done, dock it and head home smiling.
A day at the club
Choose your fleet
Platinum Membership
- Unlimited access to the full fleet, Platinum and Gold
- Top-of-the-line boats exclusive to our club
- Over 97% of reservation requests fulfilled
Surf boats
Sport boatsGold Membership
- Access to the Gold fleet
- Comparable boats to other clubs, but newer, cleaner, better
- Over 97% of reservation requests fulfilled
Luxury tritoonsYou choose your fleet, your group and your days. Total cost averages about a third of boat ownership. A dock tour gets you exact pricing for Tims Ford.
What members say
Real Google reviews from Middle Tennessee members
AFApril FisherMember · Hendersonville
★★★★★
“Trent and all of the staff at Nautical Boat Club in Hendersonville are so accommodating and take such good care of our family.”
DMDaniel mcmullenMember · Hendersonville★★★★★
“We love this place. Jack a Employe at the old hickory lake location is always helpful very knowledgeable of lake and boats.”
DWDale WillettMember · Hendersonville★★★★★
“Nautical boat club has the best boats, always fully equipped and clean, ready to go.”
DWDeeDee WeaverMember · Hendersonville★★★★★
“Jonas and Aiden were amazing and we are so thankful that they are employed here so that it’s an easy experience for us to get on and off the boat”
KLKara LuskMember · Nashville★★★★★
“Becoming a boat club member has been the best investment I've made since moving to Nashville. … Not only is the staff here so helpful, responsive, and super friendly, but they also take time to make sure members feel comfortable driving the boats and offer help whenever needed.”
Twin Creeks Marina
Twin Creeks Marina91 Slip-A Way, Winchester, TN 37398When you arrive
For tours or guest excursions, park at Twin Creeks Marina, 91 Slip-A Way, Winchester, and come into the Nautical Boat Club office. Our staff will help you with your belongings. Call (615) 232-9100 if you need help finding us.
Hours
Boating hoursSummer (Memorial Day - Labor Day)
7am until sunset
Tuesday - Sunday, Closed Mondays
Spring (April 15th - Memorial Day)
7am until sunset
Friday - Sunday, Closed Monday - Thursday
Fall (Labor Day - October 15th)
7am until sunset
Friday - Sunday, Closed Monday - Thursday
Off Season (October 15th-April 15th)
Closed
7am until sunset
Tuesday - Sunday, Closed Mondays
Spring (April 15th - Memorial Day)
7am until sunset
Friday - Sunday, Closed Monday - Thursday
Fall (Labor Day - October 15th)
7am until sunset
Friday - Sunday, Closed Monday - Thursday
Off Season (October 15th-April 15th)
Closed
Office9am - 5pm Tuesday-Sunday, Closed Mondays
A rental is one day. Membership is the season.
Two or three days a yearRent
One boat, your way, and the upkeepOwn
Twice a month or more, no workJoin
Questions, answered
How do I book a tour of Nautical Boat Club – Tims Ford?
Tap Book a dock tour at the bottom of this page to pick a day and time, or text or call (615) 232-9100. Tours are held at our docks at Twin Creeks Marina.
What happens on a dock tour?
You meet the Tims Ford team, walk the docks and step aboard the Tims Ford Lake fleet. We cover how reservations work, what training includes and which membership fits how you boat, and you leave with exact pricing. Tours are free.
How much does a membership cost?
Pricing depends on the boats and membership level you choose. Across our clubs, memberships start with a one-time initiation in the low thousands and monthly dues in the hundreds. A dock tour gets you exact numbers for Tims Ford. More in the 2026 membership cost guide.
How does Nautical Boat Club – Tims Ford work?
Members pay a one-time initiation fee and monthly dues for unlimited access to our fleet on Tims Ford Lake. We handle cleaning, maintenance, storage and insurance, and watersports equipment is included.
What's included?
The fleet, the slip, cleaning, maintenance, insurance, life jackets and water toys. Members pay for the fuel they use.
Which boats are in the Tims Ford fleet?
6 boats: 2 surf & wake, 3 pontoons, 1 sport & deck. Gold members boat the Gold fleet; Platinum members get the full fleet, including the premium boats.
How do I reserve a boat?
Members reserve online through the reservation portal, weeks ahead or the same day. Over 97% of reservation requests are fulfilled, and a confirmed reservation is guaranteed.
Do I need boating experience?
No. Training is unlimited and included at no extra cost, from a boat safety course to one-on-one instruction on the water. The team stays with you until you feel fully confident.
Can I bring guests and kids?
Yes. Bring as many guests as your reserved boat can safely carry, with no guest fees. Family days are a big part of membership, and life jackets come loaded on every boat.
Can I boat at other Nautical locations?
Yes. Members can boat at other Nautical Boat Club locations up to four times a year.
When can I boat?
April 15 to October 15, 7 AM until sunset. Memorial Day to Labor Day, Tuesday through Sunday; spring and fall, Friday through Sunday. Closed October 15 to April 15.
Where can I go on Tims Ford Lake?
Explore the lake’s six boat-in islands, including Leatherwood and Devils Step, or cruise to Tims Ford Dam and Tims Ford State Park.
What can I fish for on Tims Ford Lake?
A peaceful day spent angling for smallmouth, largemouth, spotted and striped bass, and walleye.
Your boat is waiting.
Free 30-minute dock tour. Leave with your exact numbers.