What public boating services are there available so I can go on a weekend or just a Saturday boat outing?

Question

What public boating services are there available so I can go on a weekend or just a Saturday boat outing?

Answer 1

It's called renting a boat.  

Answer 2

Another resource you might try is going to your nearest marina or yacht club. Many skippers love to take people out in their boats, and almost none of them will take money for it (it violates Coast Guard regulations concerning carrying passengers for hire unless the captain is liscenced to do so). I know that I would seldom turn away anyone that wanted to go out on my boat, as long as they agreed to follow my safety rules.

Answer 3

I know most lakes have pontoons you can rent. Oceans have jet skis.

Answer 4

both coasts have rental boats.. charters and private rentals too. do some phone book checking since most of them have not entered the computer world as yet.. ( they're on water and dont tend to do alot of computer things.. ) there are lots of "dinner cruises"fishing charters and group charters, day boat trips, overnighters, and the for the rich--private yacht rentals  usually with pilots (captain)and crew and chef... there are jet ski rentals, surfboard reantal and even paddle boats in some areas. go to the beach and look around a bit.. i bet you'll see something in less than 10 miuntes.  good luck