Coboating, also known as co-sailing, is the practice of sharing a boat outing, trip, or cruise with other people.
It's a bit like carpooling, but on the water. A platform like Coboaters facilitates connections between sailors, crew and boat owners. A great way to find a crew or find a boat.
Coboating offers huge benefits. Obviously, the most important thing is the pleasure coboaters have sailing together.
Other benefits include sharing knowledge and skills, reducing travel costs through expense sharing, ensuring on-board safety by limiting solo trips, and promoting substainable tourism by reducing the carbon footprint per person.
The costs associated with co-sailing mainly cover the expenses of the voyage or the sea trip, also known as the "on-board cash register": fuel, food and drinks on board, marinas fees, etc.
Vessel maintenance or upkeep costs may be included, but co-sailing should not become a source of income for the captain except for the PRO.of course.
Coboaters allows crew members and owners to connect and exchange ideas before meeting on deck.
The Coboaters community also allows you to learn about members' profiles and boats.
On board, it's also important to check the safety equipment available and make sure the captain offers a good safety briefing.
“ Co-Sailing and Coboating for all Sailors ”