So within a 5-mile radius of Vermilion, there's probably a solid five separate yacht and boating…read moreclubs. But I really think they are all pretty different... If you've ever boated or just hung out near Vermilion, you've almost always seen the Vermilion Boat Club. Nestled right near Chez Francois, the delicious waterfront French restaurant, VBC sits right on the channel while en route to Lake Erie. Of all the clubs in a short distance, VBC definitely has the biggest social feel. Because of this, the pool can get overcrowded REALLY fast. But there's no shortage of other activities - VBC has some wonderful programming. Regattas, sail camps, swim lessons, live music, Kentucky derby parties... it all happens here. I love their private dining, where they serve dinner on Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday, as well as a gourmet chef's selection on Fridays. VBC has a smaller number of slips, but also has guest docking available. Their ideal location is right amongst the busy channel that connects all the clubs--so it's the total ideal place to sit at their dockside pub on the river and watch the boats go by. Epic people/boat watching!

And outstanding social club. Family focused and provides excellent food, service, and programming…read more Sailing camp for our granddaughters is simply awesome. Highly recommend.

The Vermilion Yacht Club is located in one of the most active boating communities on Lake Erie. It…read morehas a great manager, friendly members, and a relaxing view of the Lake. Guests have access to the large and beautiful Vermilion Lagoons Beach -- for some fun in the sun. Downtown Vermilion has become a popular tourist attraction, with local shops and highly rated restaurants. It is a short walk away. On the way back, be sure to stop at Romp's Dairy Dock for some of the best soft-serve cones, sundaes, and flurries in Ohio. You won't be disappointed!

Vermilion Yacht Club is legitimately located in the heart of Lake Erie's best boating. Vermilion…read moreitself is a completely lovely beach town, or as they call it, a small town on a great lake. VYC is one of the oldest clubs in the area, I think its even pushing 80! Thankfully, it still looks great. The clubhouse is beautifully maintained and is a gorgeous event space. Some important things to note: there's no private pool or private restaurant at VYC, like most local area clubs. VYC is all about the quiet atmosphere, and its better that way. The indoor/outdoor seating areas of the clubhouse are great places to read, have a glass of wine and just enjoy the boats on the channel. VYC remains untouched by rowdy guests and excessive noise, which is a gem in itself. VYC embraces the vintage Commodore classiness of old-school Yacht Clubs. For guest docking, you can spend time at the VYC if your vessel is under 80 feet drawing 10 feet or less. Guests can have dock spots on the river wall or in temporarily vacant slips. If you're not a member, but looking for a charming town to dock and visit, definitely keep VYC on your shortlist!

Great place for sunsets! The views over by the boathouse on the right side where the field is or on…read morethe pier seems like it is always annoyed or obstructed in a way by those poles placed on the rocks. Why are they even there? I guess for visibility purposes for those on the water, but seems silly

Great place to take in the scenery of Lake Erie and launch your boat or personal watercraft!…read more There's ample parking and it's always packed during the warmer months. The entrance is right at the end of an intersection, so traffic can be a pain sometimes, but luckily I live within walking distance! They also have a fishing pier and there's Miller Park right next door with a mini beach and picnic areas. It's a great place to get some fresh (sometimes fishy) air and listen to the Jet Skis zoom by.

Very nice and helpful owner. Super fair prices. Ideal place for beginners to start because their…read moreshop is not directly at the lake but still close enough to easily reach it.

Marina has a nice pier to walk and lots of people fishing, taking pictures, and strolling along. It…read morecan get pretty busy between those going out on boats parking and those going out on the pier. I really feel like they need to have security here patrolling. We were there getting our boat out and wasn't even there a few hours and someone stole the plate off our trailer. Plus you always see people just hanging out. Most are there to enjoy the water but some are there to spoil the fun. At least the boat ramps have nice gates with key access to keep people off the boats and locked bathroom access.

My third year heare. Water, shore power, and camp sitesread more

We just found this marina this year, and so far, we love it. The marina is home to both campers…read moreand boats of many sizes. The gentlemen that own this place (Bryan and Latham) go over the top to help with any issues or questions. The July floods wreaked havoc down in our little marina, and these guys were working for over 30 straight hours, ensuring the safety of the boats and campers on the property. Our gazebo was blown into the water, and they pulled it out for us. We happened to have our boat in Cleveland when the marina flooded, and they called us to let us know about the flood, and find out when our boat was coming back. Amenities include a small pool and a nice pavilion. The marina hosts many events during the season. We have attended two island runs to Kelleys Island/Put-In-Bay. They hosted a season kick off party, and a recent steak fry, among other parties. Multiple fishing runs, golf runs, and an annual Halloween party. They have boat service on site, along with winter pull-out and storage. The folks that have campers and boats here have so far been just so very friendly. This is definitely NOT a yacht club. No hoity toity folks or attitudes here. In fact, I was so impressed with the folks at the kick-off party in the spring. They all got together to donate funds to a family that have been members for a while that experienced a personal tragedy this past year. Not a dry eye was found in that pavilion when Latham handed that couple a large wad of cash from their friends at the marina. Very family friendly place, great service, and a place I look forward to seeing every week. Just a lot of fun.

Bait & Switch. Horrible negligent management. Unsafe rental. Poor customer service. Do not use…read moretheir Groupon or their services.

We rented a pontoon boat and took it out for about 40 minutes...then it broke down and we nearly…read morehit another boat and dock is it drifted around (anchor was not long enough to catch). After about 5 calls and 30 minutes, Pier 619 came to get us and pull the busted boat back. The manager (I guess) was super rude, as if we caused the breakdown...um, ok...and said they would refund us but refused to give a receipt, so now we have to monitor our credit card. We get it, things break, but customer service should still be a priority. Luckily, the neighboring rental place called Dusty's had a boat available and were super nice and saved our day out. Would not go back to Pier 619

Excellent service, family and I rented a tritoon boat; which…read morewas very nice, clean and well taken care of. Prices were very reasonable, and made for a wonderful family day!

From the owner: Mercury and Mercruiser Authorized Service and warranty repairs. Putting Family and Fun back in…read moreFamily Boating. Boat Sales and Rentals, Jet ski Rentals. Brokerage Services. Wet Slips available for up to 35 foot boat. Boat Brands Trifecta Tritoons, Crownline and Finseeker.

Very accommodating and friendly staff. We look forward to…read morehaving our boat there. We found many amenities others didn't offer.

My family has boated at Romp's for 20+ years. They coin themselves as the "Family Fun Marina" -…read morewhich couldn't be more true. In addition to dockage, they have a swimming pool, tennis court, on-site putt-putt course, large picnic area and ice cream shop. If it's a bad boating day, there are more then enough activities to keep kids occupied. Romp's itself is located on the Vermilion River, just minutes onto the lake. The location is perfect, and the cruise out of the marina is actually quite enjoyable--lots of good people and boat watching! The marina is also just a short walk/drive to beautiful downtown Vermilion, and to the nearby beach. If you're a hardcore boater, you'll be so happy to know that Romp's cares about every one of their members. They know everyone by name and boat, and are always super fast and communicative if an issue arises, or if they are assisting you with repairs. The owners can also be seen constantly zipping around this large property on their golf cart... don't be shy to say hello!