SailTime ICOMIA preso 2010

Post on 18-May-2015

1,224 views 4 download

Tags:

description

This presentation was given to the 2010 ICOMIA (International Congress of Marine Industry Trade Associations) at the invitation of Thom Dammrich of the NMMA.

transcript

www.sailtime.com

“The next wave”Fractional boating growing participationFractional boating growing participation

ICOMIA/IFBSO

www.sailtime.com

George BonelliChairman and Founder of SailTime

www.sailtime.com

The origin…

www.sailtime.com

Humble beginnings…

www.sailtime.com

…a nice new boat?

www.sailtime.com

The reality…

www.sailtime.com

The solution…

www.sailtime.com

The journey…

www.sailtime.com

The progress…

• Global leadership position– 50+ locations globally– 1200 members– 190 boats

www.sailtime.com

A growing trend for years…

www.sailtime.com

Consumer mindset shift…

• As referenced in the HBR• “Simplifiers” have emerged• Gather experiences• Job security and market concerns• Decreased asset intensity• Increased savings rates and scrutiny

www.sailtime.com

Fractional boating is…

www.sailtime.com

Who Fractional serves…

www.sailtime.com

Boating on ramp…• Membership products to suit various needs• Boating training • Local, regional and broader charter access• Flotilla and experiential• Full spectrum of

experiences

www.sailtime.com

Good experiences and longevity…

www.sailtime.com

Long term boaters…• Low risk, ease of entry• Extremely positive experience (initial +)• Remain in boating • Purchase boats and

products and stay as life long boaters

• Lifestyle integration and global access

www.sailtime.com

The next step…

www.sailtime.com

The results…

“Single best idea to increase boating participation in years”

John Peterson – Director, Hunter Marine

www.sailtime.com

Increased participation…

The Numbers:

Memorial Day week

667 NA reservations234 EU reservations

901 Reservations901 Reservations

www.sailtime.com

Customers tell it like it is…"Having a family with two careers, we don't have as much time for boating as we would like. With SailTime, every hour we spend on sailing, we spend actually sailing."

"A sailor's dream - a beautiful boat, always ready to sail and, no maintenance worries."

"For me, since I travel a lot, SailTime is the best deal going. It eliminates having to do any maintenance and the boat is always in impeccable shape and ready to go and enjoy."

www.sailtime.com

Spreading the passion…

SailTime is recognized as one of the top 20 most influential tweeters in the world of sailing by WeFollow.com

www.sailtime.com

Category expansion…• Existing companies expanding footprint• New entrants and growth opportunities are

popping up across the landscape– Local – Regional– International

www.sailtime.com

Global reach and growth…

www.sailtime.com

Fractional is the wave of the future…

• Easy, low barrier access to boating• Addresses differing consumer needs• Insures great experiences• Increases market size • Integrates customer life cycle• Provides synergies in sales and distribution of

new product