The Brandermill Boating Center is open for the summer of 2025! The Boating Center will be open until September 1, 2025.
Want to get out on the water but don’t have your own vessel? Well, our Boating Center is fully equipped with paddleboards, kayaks, canoes, Sun Fish, and Aqua Fin sailboats for rent! All rental boats come with approved personal flotation devices, paddles, and necessary equipment. A rental agreement must be filled out and provided to the BCA office before using any boats. (See boat rental fees below.) The Boating Center and rentals are for Brandermill residents only.
For assistance in renting boats, please call the BCA office at 804-744-1035.
4604 Millridge Pkwy, Midlothian, VA 23112
Located at the dock in Sunday Park, the Brandermill Boating Center is open:
May 24th – September 1st, 2025:
The Boating Center will not be staffed Monday through Friday. However, rentals may still be reserved on these days; a staff member will meet you at the Boating Center to set up your rental. There are no same-day rentals, so please allow 24 hours’ notice when you rent on a weekday.
How to rent a boat Monday through Friday:
To confirm the availability of the boat or vessel you’d like to rent, please contact the BCA office at 804-744-1035. Once availability is confirmed, you can secure your rental by completing payment through the link below.
Once the rented time slot is up, a staff member will wait to assist the resident with locking up the vessel and storing life vests.
Saturday – Sunday, the Boating Center will be fully staffed, and concessions will be open from 11 am – 5 pm. Cash and cards will be accepted for concessions.
Holidays: Although Memorial Day, July 4, and Labor Day can fall on weekdays, the Boating Center will be fully staffed on these holidays.
Boating Center Boat Rental Fees:
- Sunfish (Personal Sailboat), Canoe, Kayak, Jon Boat — $30/ 2 hours or $50/ all-day
- Paddle Board & Paddle — $30/ 2 hours or $50/ all-day
- American (large sailboat) – $50/ 2 hours or $75/ all-day
Rent & Pay Online
Please bring payment confirmation with you to the Boating Center.
The number of passengers for each boat is determined by weight, generally limited to 450 pounds.
*All BCA Boat Rentals must be returned 30 minutes before closing time.
***Payments for boat rentals can be purchased by credit/debit card at the Boating Center or online. ***
Sailing Lessons 2025
Sailing lessons are provided by the Brandermill Sailing Club. The Brandermill Sailing Club will hold one set of adult lessons with three classes (participants must attend all three courses). See more information below.