The Art of Luxury Issue 45 2020 | Page 72

YACHTS & YACHTING

COLLABORATIVE ECONOMY :

NAVIGATING WITH CLICK & BOAT

With the evolution of the internet and the development of new technologies , collaborative consumption is the order of the day . Indeed , over the last few years , we have seen the emergence of a large number of new companies based on models that seek to cover the needs that are most demanded by the population .
Efficiency , financial risk reduction or sustainable development are some of the driving forces behind this initiative . Sharing a car to reach a common destination or renting a residence for a holiday stay are already projects directly related to the collaborative economy , and there are many more to come .
The collaborative economy and its impact on the nautical world
The concept of collaborative economy has already reached the sea thanks to companies such as Click & Boat , the platform that puts boat owners in touch with travellers looking to sail . It was born in 2013 , and continues to grow every year with the sole purpose of allowing professional and private owners to make their boats profitable at anchor and , for those who decide to rent , to benefit from better prices as well as a wider range of offers .
Giving a change of scenery to the traditional nautical industry , and with a presence in more than 600 destinations , the company dedicated to the rental of boats has a very complete offer , formed by a fleet of more than 45,000 boats around the world . Motorboats , catamarans , sailboats and even yachts are available for rent , adapted to the different profiles , budgets and interests of its sailors , being able to filter the search according to several criteria : Capacity , number of cabins , price , size or manufacture .
Although it is not always necessary to have a sailing license to rent a boat , on Click & Boat it is possible to filter the search for boats that offer the services of a skipper . They will be in charge of directing the boat while the rest of the sailors can focus on relaxing and being surrounded by a dreamlike environment .
Holidays on board : A unique experience
More and more travellers are signing up to experience an original holiday on the high seas , on a lake or on a river which means that boat rentals continue to increase every year . The benefits of this practice are endless . In fact , boat rental saw an unexpected boom this year with the tragedy of the coronavirus pandemic . People looking for that holiday feeling rented boats within their own countries as opposed to flying abroad . Yacht charter offers that feeling of freedom even when closed borders don ’ t allow much movement .
Renting a boat is an option that provides independence : being able to easily sail between beaches or coves , deciding where to stay and where to relax . Discovering secret or little explored corners from the comfort of fully equipped boats , and managing to avoid crowded places .
In addition , the practice of water sports such as snorkelling , paddle surfing or water skiing are other equally interesting options . Whether for just a day or weekend of sailing or for a week of luxury cruising , yacht charter stands out as a unique experience to be enjoyed during the next holiday .
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