| THE PROBLEM | | | | own a boat. |
| As you've considered buying or leasing a sailboat, no | | | | Even if you're an experienced yacht owner, a |
| doubt you've had mixed feelings. On one hand, you | | | | Fractional Ownership can effectively eliminate all the |
| can almost feel the ocean breeze on your skin and | | | | hassle and expense of owning your own boat. The |
| smell the salt of the open ocean. On the other hand, | | | | downside is that each Fractional Ownership program |
| your inner accountant is concerned about the steep | | | | only considers boats from a specific manufacturer. For |
| maintenance costs. | | | | example, one company only considers brand new |
| It's true- sailing can be a magical experience whether | | | | Catalinas in the 31 - 50 foot range. |
| you're on a romantic getaway or entertaining a | | | | If you're okay with buying the right boat, though, here's |
| corporate executive to clinch your latest business deal. | | | | an example of some of the perks this company |
| In fact, San Francisco is home to one of the most | | | | provides: |
| famous bays in the Pacific. | | | | # They find an available slip at a world-class yachting |
| But take it from burnt-out yacht owners: you don't | | | | facility |
| want to get stuck paying steep maintenance fees for | | | | # They provide A+ rated insurance coverage |
| a boat you won't even use year-round. | | | | # They are responsible for scheduled and emergency |
| THE SOLUTION | | | | maintenance |
| But there is a way to make regular sailing a | | | | # They detail clean your yacht twice a month |
| hassle-free reality. It's called Fractional Sailing. Even if | | | | # They decommission, store and commission your |
| you've never sailed in your life, you can become a | | | | yacht each season |
| member with a Fractional Sailing company. | | | | # Their proprietary software handles all aspects of |
| For one-tenth the purchase price of a new sailboat, | | | | scheduling and maintenance |
| you will receive professional training and get access to | | | | Ultimately, sailing should be fun, romantic, and rewarding. |
| a fleet of top-notch boats that receive regular | | | | There are many companies committed to making your |
| maintenance so everything's ship-shape when you | | | | sailing experience as rewarding as possible. |
| take it out for the day. You don't even need to actually | | | | |