One thing I like about the club(s) are that they are "low-impact" fishing -- no pollution, no noise (except Lakes 'rap-blaster' radio ;) lol, no wakes, etc. Running -either by boat or truck - adds back the elements of noise & pollution. You can pooh-pooh this as a purist' dream, but you have to start somewhere. I have a bass boat (Stratos 285 w/175HP) which I haven't used in a few years (engine needs rebuilding). I was actually getting to the point where I didn't want to take it out because it was such a waste of resources (tow vehicle gas/oil, boat gas/oil, insurance, maintenance & repairs, launch fees, etc.) just to catch a few green fish & then throw them back in the lake. I find that through the club events, I am just as successful (if not more so) with a lot less strain on resources, both natural and $.

Regarding running with a boat -- if you have a boat, fish in a boat tourney. But I can see your point when you say "If you can run in your truck, I should be able to run in my boat."