Is SailTime the same as a boat share?

No, and this is the most important distinction. A boat share (or syndicate) requires you to purchase equity in the vessel. With SailTime, you pay a membership fee only. You don't own anything, and you don't need to. You get dedicated access to a specific boat without the financial commitment of buying a stake.

Do I need sailing experience to join SailTime?

Not at all. Your joining fee includes a comprehensive two-day induction, you'll be trained specifically on your boat before your first solo sail. We take complete beginners through to experienced sailors who simply don't want the expense of owning their own vessel. We also have a Sailing School so you can lift your skills higher.

Why does SailTime require a 12-month minimum commitment?

A 12-month minimum lets us manage the fleet properly and ensure every member gets fair access throughout the year, including summer peak season and quieter winter months. It's a much shorter commitment than boat share syndicates, which typically lock you in for three years.

Can I sail at other locations or just my home base?

Your Gold Membership includes access to SailTime's global network through our SailTimePLUS model, so if you're travelling overseas and there's a SailTime base nearby, you can sail there too. Within Australia, you can also arrange cross-base access.

What happens if I want to leave after 12 months?

You simply don't renew, no equity to sell, no syndicate exit process, no co-owner negotiations. Unlike a boat share where unwinding your equity stake can take time and money, a SailTime membership simply concludes at the end of your term.

What could SailTime pay off your
marine mortgage?

See what SailTime income could cover

Owning a boat in Australia usually means a marina berth, insurance, maintenance and loan repayments, all before you've spent a day on the water. Through SailTime's Owner Investor Program, your boat can generate membership income that helps offset these costs. Use the calculator below to explore how much of your monthly repayment SailTime income could cover, based on your own numbers.

Step 1 — Your boat and loan

What are you working with?

Boat purchase price ($)

Deposit (%) 20%

Your estimated monthly loan repayment ($)

Your deposit

$70,000

Your annual repayments

$33,600

Step 2 — Explore the offset

What if SailTime membership income helped cover this?

Monthly SailTime income to explore ($) $1,200

Your repayment

$2,800/mo

Potential SailTime contribution

$1,200/mo

Your estimated out-of-pocket

$1,600/mo

This is an exploration tool, not a quote. SailTime membership income varies by vessel type, size and base location, and depends on maintenance, insurance, berthing and management costs being covered first. There is no guaranteed contribution figure. For an indicative figure specific to your boat and base, speak with our team, and we'd also recommend discussing your finance and tax position with your accountant.

Get an indicative figure for your boat →

We sleep very easily at night knowing everything’s looked after properly. Members take care of our boat as though it’s their own; we’ve never had a problem. SailTime also manages our boat brilliantly”.

No other ownership program delivers the same benefits of owning your boat as SailTime

To find out more about our unique Owner Members program please complete our enquiry form below or call us on 1300 944 974.

– Graham & The SailTime Team

What could SailTime pay off your marine mortgage?