This might be better said as "Boating Trends". So, I'm thinking that there is something going on in terms of traditional ownership. What I am seeing is younger adults opting out of boat ownership and into boat-sharing collectives, in some ways like an Uber model. I think this is largely an urban-metropolitan trend. First, they are already less committed to ownership. For example, they rent their apartment or condo rather than own it. Second, they may not own a vehicle, using ride-sharing services and public transport. Third, they have no or limited mechanical skills never having the background or patience to learn them. Finally, they have fractionalized interests with many competing for their time.
So, I see a trend with a managed fractional ownership (AKA SailTime), fleet-owned organizations, charter programs and others more suited to this model. Right now, I see it more in sailing than motor yachting. What do you think? I appreciate that they are not an audience that hangs out on this board, but maybe you know some of the people I am talking about and have an opinion. BTW, the reason I ask is that I belong to a yachting association and am trying to figure out what kinds of programs to put together for yacht and boating organizations. I thought this might be interesting but I also concede I am not so wired into that demographic.
Besides, most of you folks on the right coast have hauled out and are rich for discussion ;-)
So, I see a trend with a managed fractional ownership (AKA SailTime), fleet-owned organizations, charter programs and others more suited to this model. Right now, I see it more in sailing than motor yachting. What do you think? I appreciate that they are not an audience that hangs out on this board, but maybe you know some of the people I am talking about and have an opinion. BTW, the reason I ask is that I belong to a yachting association and am trying to figure out what kinds of programs to put together for yacht and boating organizations. I thought this might be interesting but I also concede I am not so wired into that demographic.
Besides, most of you folks on the right coast have hauled out and are rich for discussion ;-)