There may be less expensive boat tours in the Vermilion area, but Tom gave us a great time. As the…read moreelectric boat quietly cruised through the Vermilion River, he gave us a history lesson of the area and its development. Along the way we saw ducks, geese, herons and other birds aside from the water and the canal communities. He answered all of our questions about the area and his life there so it's a great tour for curious fans of history. The facility is nothing to write home about (though the available bathroom was clean), but the boat was comfortable and covered us from direct sunshine. Recommended.

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.

Everyone was so friendly and extremely helpful! The launch…read moreitself was seamless, nice facilities in case you are coming from or going somewhere and you need to change. Beautiful area to relax by the water, and of course fun store front to shop in! The prices were very reasonable and I can't wait to get our season passes! You can't beat it if you and your family want a variety of spots to kayak or paddle board without the hassle of dragging yours around! We've kayaked a lot of spots in the "shores and this one by far has the best access to all the spots.

This is a great family business. We rented two single kayaks and a tandem for a few days while we…read morewere in a rental house on Lake Huron. They delivered the kayaks and provided great suggestions as well as great customer service. We would highly recommend using them!

Recently Captain Walt & First mate Bruce took us out for a 1/2 day walleye fishing charter & our…read moregroup had a blast with them, they were very flexible with their schedule (booked only a few days out) & were able to reschedule us to the next day when the weather didn't cooperate with our original schedule. The trip itself was pretty non stop, although we had to throw a number of fish back due to the size limits we had a pretty continuous flow of catches for the entire 5 hours that we were out there. Walt & Bruce will be the first stop next time I need a charter in the Cleveland area & I'd recommend to anyone who's looking for a great captain to take them out.

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.

Our group of six fishes with Bob on the Eagle Eye several times a year and we have been doing so…read morefor over 10 years. During all these trips there has never been any unpleasant surprises or disappointments. Bob's recommendations for accommodations is nothing short of first class, his boat is extremely comfortable and well equipped with everything you need for any type of fishing on lake Erie. Bob puts the fish to sleep and wakes them up everyday. You will not be disappointed!

After Covid, we decided it was time to re-establish our fishing trips that we take to come to visit…read moreboth Port Clinton in April, and Lorain in September when we can (based on schedules) to get some good walleye fishing in. We went on a charter last weekend with Captain Gary and First Mate RJ. Beautiful, crisp, day and the weather was beautiful on the water. First couple hours started out a little slow, but we then had a flurry of fishing in the last 4 hours of our charter and we ended up maxing out our quota! Photos below. We are super loyal to this company and anyone who expects a perfect charter doesn't know fishing, weather, and circumstances can change on a dime. We have enjoyed our time with Captain Gary, Calvin, and RJ on each of the times we have been out together. Trying to get back this September, but their schedules are getting super busy so this speaks to their growth and popularity. Support small businesses!

Just finished a trip with my employees. Going home with a cooler full of walleye fillets. This is…read moremy 4th year coming and we will be back. The condo provided was perfect.