| Boating Members pay a fixed annual fee which gives | | | | Cost |
| them access to a range of boats. Boats can vary | | | | One Boat Share Club, Pure Latitude operates a |
| from high performance cruising yachts like Sunseeker, | | | | scheme through a points-based system, with annual |
| Beneteau, Dufour and Bavaria, high performance | | | | subscriptions from £2,995 to £6,995. The club |
| power boats, sailing yachts and exhilarating Ribs. | | | | takes responsibility for capital outlay and all the costs |
| These fractional ownership schemes, many modelled | | | | usually associated with ownership including marine fuel |
| on the well established market in the USA, are | | | | costs. |
| attracting increasing numbers of sailors looking to cut | | | | Global leader in Fractional Sailing ‘SailTIme’ |
| costs in current markets. | | | | break costs down to monthly membership fees and |
| Advantages | | | | with the fees all inclusive of insurance, maintenance |
| - Easier than ownership | | | | and marina fees you won’t have any nasty |
| - Less expensive that yacht charter | | | | surprises. With over 50 sailing locations worldwide, the |
| - No long term commitment, normally 12 months. | | | | SailTIme mission is to make luxury sailing, practical, |
| - Varied fleet performance cruising yachts | | | | cost effective and simple. |
| - Good opportunity to test before buying | | | | The well documented credit crunch, the end to |
| - Opportunity to sail in a variety of locations | | | | marine red diesel derogation in the U.K. from the 1st |
| - Can provide training, crew finder and free advice | | | | November 2008 plus other inflationary costs will mean |
| - Pay for fuel used only. | | | | some boat owners are going to look for cheaper |
| Disadvantages | | | | alternatives to 100% boat ownership. As the market |
| - Location of yachts may not be suitable | | | | tightens U.K. Boat Share Clubs are increasing in |
| - Must book in advance for use | | | | number. |
| - Need to be flexible on choice of boats | | | | |