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BOATINGMAG.COM | MAY 2018 | 13

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How many Freedom Boat Club locations are there?
We have 153 clubs in 30 states and Canada, with a fleet of
more than 1,600 boats. In addition, we have just announced
a very exciting partnership with Jeanneau in Europe.

What’s the main appeal of joining your club?
The key factors that attract our members include a very
affordable cost of entry that provides access to a fleet of
late-model boats, coupled with free and unlimited one-on-
one boat training by U.S. Coast Guard-licensed captains.

Do you attract a lot of new boaters?
We have more than 30,000 total members including new-
comers to the sport and lifestyle, as well as seasoned boaters
including former boat owners.

What’s the benefit to someone new to the sport?
The club provides a great way to test the waters and deter-
mine if boating is right for you. It also allows newbies to
experience a variety of different types of boats to see what
PHOTO: COURTESY FREEDOM BOAT CLUB is most appealing for you and your family.

Freedom Boat Club has introduced thousands of people
to boating through its rental clubs around the country,
where boaters pay club fees in order to use the company’s
fleet rather than own their own vessel. We caught up with
John Giglio, the company’s leader, about the club and
recreational boating. —Pete McDonald

John Giglio


President and CEO of
Freedom Boat Club

To read the full
interview, go to
boatingmag.com/
freedom-boat-
club or scan
this tag!
Free download pdf