Getmyboat and Your Boat Club partner on rentals

Getmyboat, a booking platform for yacht charters and boat rentals, is partnering with Your Boat Club, the world’s largest privately-owned boat club, to expand their joint offerings in key locations.

Through this partnership, Your Boat Club’s rental fleets will be available for rent via the Getmyboat platform, giving boat renters more charter options.

The partnership is an extension of Groupe Beneteau’s partnership with Your Boat Club, while introducing a new strategy for its Glastron brand.

Both boat clubs and boat rental marketplaces have experienced rapid growth during the past several years due to consumer behaviour changes during the pandemic and the demand for accessible outdoor experiences.

Boat clubs and rental companies are now providing access to boating experiences to a new, more diverse demographic who may not otherwise have access to the often-exclusive world of boating.

The National Marine Manufacturers Association has published data indicating that boat rental experiences are the best way to encourage new boaters into the market, outperforming the effects of boat shows.

“There is no question that experiencing boating is the number one way to engage new boaters,” says Doug Bird, VP of sales at Getmyboat. “This partnership creates an ecosystem for consumers to try, buy, rent or subscribe to the boating service that best fits their needs.”

Luke Kujawa, owner of Your Boat Club, adds: “Your Boat Club continues to aggressively grow membership, which inherently drives our location, accessibility and value strategies.

“I’m confident this partnership will not only provide even more growth opportunities, but also mutual access to the convenience, variety and experience Getmyboat and Your Boat Club customers have come to expect from our brands.”

In 2022, Yanmar Holdings’ subsidiary, Yanmar America, acquired a majority stake in GetMyBoat and injected $21m in growth capital.