SailTime Australia Blog
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Own a boat, offset the costs: new Owner Investor opportunities with SailTime
Off the back of our new Dufour Yachts partnership, we're opening fresh Owner Investor opportunities in Sydney Harbour, Pittwater, and new bases we're actively targeting. Own a quality boat while membership income helps offset the running costs…
Sailing memberships on Port Phillip Bay - SailTime Australia is coming to Melbourne
SailTime Australia is coming to Sandringham on Port Phillip Bay and will soon be home to our first Victorian base. A Dufour 41 joins the fleet from October, with memberships now open for expressions of interest…
Sailing Without Owning a Boat - How SailTimes unique program is changing the way Australians get on the Water
You no longer need to buy a boat to sail regularly in Australia. The equity-free membership model that changed boating in the US has been quietly transforming the way Australians get on the water -here's how it works and who it's for.
How Much Does It Cost to Sail in Sydney?
Owning a yacht in Sydney can cost $35,000–$45,000 a year before you've untied the ropes. Chartering adds up fast. A syndicate means buying in before you can sail. So what's the most affordable way to actually get on the water regularly? Here's the honest breakdown - including an option most people don't know exists.
How Does a Sailing Membership Work in Australia?
If you've ever thought about sailing but assumed you'd need to buy a boat first, a sailing membership might be exactly what you've been looking for. At SailTime Australia, you pay a monthly fee, book your sail times online, and turn up ready to go - no boat to buy, no marina fees, no maintenance. Here's exactly how it works.
Twilight Sailors on Fire!
Wednesday night twilight racing on Sydney Harbour. Saturday regattas on Pittwater. SailTime members don't just sail - they compete, connect and build friendships on the water. Here's a snapshot of life in the SailTime community.
What Makes SailTime Different From Other Boat Share Options?
If you've been researching boat share options in Australia, you've probably noticed they can sound similar on paper. But the difference between a syndicate, a boat share and a SailTime membership is significant - especially when it comes to what you actually pay upfront.
SailTime Anniversary Celebrations
It started with a question asked on a Mediterranean charter sail: "Wouldn't it be amazing if you could have a boat like this without actually owning it?" Twenty-five years later, that question has become a global sailing movement - and SailTime Australia has been part of it from the start.
We’d love to meet you!
One of the best ways to find out more about the. SailTime Member and Ownership Models is to come to one of the events we’re a part of.
You’ll be able to come aboard one of the boats from our fleet and see how well-appointed and maintained they are, and have an in-person chat with us about the 2-day induction program that we provide when you become a member.
Between events, we’re delighted to introduce you to SailTime through a free Trial Sail.