Use is prescheduled on a seasonal choices because they offer a menu of of the cost of owning an equivalent
calendar to enable day, weekend sailing/pricing options to match your boat. Leaseshare companies are more
and vacation times agreeable to the skills and needs. Equally important numerous on the East Coast, and
partners. Online scheduling is ideal they are learning centers where you the options for Puget Sound boaters
to facilitate trades and spontaneous can increase your competencies and are few. However any boat user can
use. Agreements typically run for one confidence, achieve certifications, learn create a leaseshare partnership. Begin
season and then dissolve. on a variety of boats and enjoy the by finding the right boat in the right
Pros: community of like-minded sailors. location for you. Then make a proposal
Proven option that balances pros Pros: to the owner and a few individuals
and cons of shared use. Inexpensive sailing with no capital with like desires. The pros and cons
Risks are insured. outlays for ownership. are similar to those listed above.
Users find the scheduling structure No maintenance or management Additionally you will find crew and
unexpectedly increases their usage. requirements – just schedule and sail. camaraderie (to the extent desired).
One-time payment at the outset of Multiple boat choices – broadens
the season covers annual use. your experience. Perhaps a fresh look at co-
Partners naturally “demand” high Provides thorough instruction ownership and co-use is in order. In
maintenance and safety standards. and recognized certifications – from truth the “cons” are manageable and
Cons beginner to advanced. the worst-case scenarios are insurable.
Suitable partners must be found. A menu of unlimited use and On the other hand the “pros” begin
Owner must manage all marketing, pay-as-you-go plans. with more value for your boating
operations and administration of a Racing, events and flotillas with a buck. And, the social payoffs include
small business – or delegate these community of like-minded people. competent crew, shared workload, a
functions. Cons: large knowledge base, improved safety,
Increase in number of users equals Maintenance standards can be and the immeasurable kinship which
increase in wear and potential for variable or below par. follows boaters. There is no reason why
abuse. Most plans require a one year you can’t enjoy a profitable and happy
Spontaneous use has limitations commitment. boating partnership… economically
and scheduling must be managed Occasional scheduling limitations efficient, socially enriching and one
Potential for disagreements requiring (your preferred boat will not always be day ending with gratitude.
compromise or conflict resolution. available).
Captain Howard Edson is a delivery
Boat users have several 2
Participate
in your own leaseshare captain, and ASA instructor who has
partnership. managed a prominent East Coast
options available to enjoy boat access A small number of national and leaseshare operation. You may list
at a price substantially below the cost regional companies offer “leaseshare” yourself on his database connecting boat
of ownership. options – not to be confused with owners and users or reach Howard at
“timeshare”. A rule of thumb is that
www.co-boating.com, or read his blog at
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Join a sailing club or school a leaseshare will cost the member
http://captainhoward.blogspot.com
Sailing clubs/schools are popular conservatively less than one fifth
www.neilprydesails.com
load path multihulls classic sails offshore spec one design
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