Sunny and Share

Around half of ST’s readers report that they own boats, and will be only too familiar with the costs involved. Berthing along can cost north of £10,000 in prime spots, with annual maintenance, painting, repairs and refits all adding to the cost of ownership.

But before you cancel your subscription and turn to the bottle in a dudgeon, consider this: there are more ways than ever before to get out on the water for a fraction of the cost and hassle of full ownership; or, if you are an owner already, to reduce that cost. There’s that staple of charter ownership in the sun, of course, but it is innovative online platforms like Borrow a Boat that are really shaking the market up. CEO Matt Ovenden says: “The boat charter industry is huge globally. Through making it easier to access we can help