{"id":21354,"date":"2020-05-29T15:28:55","date_gmt":"2020-05-29T15:28:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.yanmar.com\/marine\/?p=21354"},"modified":"2024-08-20T09:23:48","modified_gmt":"2024-08-20T09:23:48","slug":"yanmar-and-getmyboat-partner-to-boost-boat-rental-market-for-summer-staycations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.yanmar.com\/marine\/about-us\/yanmar-marine-international\/news\/yanmar-and-getmyboat-partner-to-boost-boat-rental-market-for-summer-staycations\/","title":{"rendered":"YANMAR and GetMyBoat Partner to Boost Boat Rental Market for Summer Staycations"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Almere, the Netherlands \u2013 May 29, 2020<\/strong> \u2013 With domestic tourism set to flourish in the wake of the global coronavirus lockdown, GetMyBoat<\/a>, the world\u2019s largest boat rental and water experience marketplace, is strengthening its service by signing up more boat owners and operators to meet the new demand from local renters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The free GetMyBoat<\/a> platform provides the perfect solution for people seeking a fun and safe outdoors \u2018staycation\u2019 this year, while also offering an effective way for boat owners and charter operators to reach thousands of potential customers as businesses look for new ways to recover from the impact of the health crisis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Supported by a partner and strategic investor YANMAR with the joint aim to enable more people to enjoy experiences on the water and drive growth in the boating industry, GetMyBoat<\/a> is aiming to expand its comprehensive offering of more than 130,000 boating experiences in 184 countries and 9,300 destinations around the world. The company is also endorsing new safety measures and offering advice to ensure renting a boat is as safe as possible while coronavirus is a threat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Val Streif, Marketing Manager, GetMyBoat<\/a>, said: \u201cWith the massive decline in travel and vacations in the coming months, staycations are definitely on the rise. A boat rental is a fantastic option for a staycation because it enables you to enjoy your local area and waterways with a small group. Boating locally provides the experience of the \u2018boating lifestyle\u2019 of your city and getting outdoors on the water has great mental health benefits, especially after weeks of being confined indoors.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

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\u201cWe are continually looking to bring on new boat owners and operators to further enhance our platform and make it easy to find on-the-water experiences anywhere. With many businesses seeking out new ways to recover from the coronavirus outbreak, GetMyBoat is a great tool for closing the gap on booking shortfalls and customer shortages during the summer season. Plus, GetMyBoat is committed to taking the lowest fees (upon confirmed booking) in the industry.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Following several weeks of uncertainty and limited outdoor freedom, boat rentals and other activities on the water with small groups are popular options for a safe holiday. For families who are no longer heading out on a summer vacation abroad, a boat rental can include equipment for a range of watersports, including tubing, waterskiing, wakeboarding, and more. The GetMyBoat<\/a> platform and messaging app simplify the process of booking a boat, enabling people to browse boats and connect directly with owners. Meanwhile, companies and private boat owners can list their watercraft for access to millions of visitors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

As added reassurance, GetMyBoat<\/a> is offering the following advice on how to safely enjoy boating while maintaining social distancing to minimize the risk of transmission.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Communicate with your captain over the messaging tool on the GetMyBoat<\/a> app if you have concerns over boat sanitization. The vast majority of boat captains spend a considerable amount of time cleaning their boats between charters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n