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THE EVOLUTION OF YACHTINGLeave everything you know about yacht clubs on the shore and take a voyage into the future of yachting aboard the fleet of Vantage Yachts. Vantage Yacht Club is a cutting edge, private membership club that unites its Members with an unparalleled selection of yachts, services and lifestyle privileges. Vantage has accelerated the evolution of luxury yachting with our Membership, Yacht Card and Yacht Shares programs. These offerings grant Members access to an exquisite collection of yachts without the significant capital outlay of individual ownership. The greatest benefit Vantage offers is our Turn-Key Yacht Management Service that allows Members to step-on and step-off the fleet, leaving every responsibility in the hands of the Vantage Team. Only the benefits of luxury yachting are known to Vantage Yacht Club Members.

Vantage has created a way for our Members to experience yachting the way it was meant to be, free from the hassles and responsibilities. More importantly, Vantage has eliminated the financial risk associated with private yacht ownership by drastically minimizing capital costs and offering a guaranteed predictable pricing structure that is bespoke to individual needs and desires.

THE INVENTION OF SHARINGAlthough people have been sharing since time immemorial, the concept of asset sharing only recently has begun to drastically change the way we live. Just over two decades ago millionaires, and billionaires, discovered the value and benefits of shared jet ownership. The business model was successfully established when a big four emerged and Berkshire Hathaway acquired the leading jet share company. It now has grown to become the largest and most respected private jet operator in the world. Vantage Yacht Club has advanced yachting by simply applying identical business principles and service standards that have been proven in the private jet industry.

Vantage yacht sharing is the most intelligent way to experience the luxury yachting lifestyle. Vantage Membership offers the lowest cost-per-cruise and delivers the highest levels of service. The ultimate value is revealed when one compares Vantage Membership to individual ownership and other yachting schemes. Consult with your Vantage Member Adviser to discover the many benefits of membership and request a personalized cost-per-cruise analysis of your current or prospective situation compared to the yachting solutions offered by Vantage Yacht Club.©

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ADMIRAL MEMBERSHIPVantage Admiral Members are yachting enthusiasts who are trained and insured to operate Vantage Yachts. For initial captain certification, they participate in Vantage On-Helm training along with classroom-structured courses and testing. In an ongoing effort to sustain high levels of safety and enjoyment, Vantage continually requires training to sharpen and improve helmsmanship. Admiral Membership is individually held and is valid perpetually with annual training and participation in our Yacht Card or Yacht Shares programs. Admiral Membership is inclusive of all benefits and privileges that Vantage Yacht Club offers.

FLEET MEMBERSHIPFleet Members enjoy the flexibility of On-Demand access aboard our collection of yachts and personal watercraft. Cruises and yacht vacations are tailored to match each Member’s personal needs and exacting requirements. Members reserve their preferred yacht and instantly find themselves on the water escaping reality with one call to Member Services or a search on the Member’s only web site. Fleet access is based upon availability and captain services are required. Families, corporations and other organizations are eligible for Fleet Membership.

SOCIAL MEMBERSHIPVantage Social Membership is designed for private boat owners or individuals who would like to experience Vantage Yacht Club. Social Members receive unique benefits and gain access to our marinas, services and events. Social Members have the ability to utilize the Vantage Fleet to supplement their yachting needs when a replacement or larger vessel is desired. In addition, they have the ability to generate charter revenue on their personal yacht when managed by Vantage Yacht Club.©

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VANTAGE YACHT CARDThe Yacht Card is a single season lease of a Vantage owned yacht for ten, twenty or thirty annual cruise-slots. The Yacht Card offers an easy way for Admiral Members to experience the unmatched service and accessibility that have made Vantage Yacht Club the innovative leader in the marine industry.

Gain access to the yacht that matches your skill, requirements and budgetReceive guaranteed availability and pricingFree yourself from the escalating expenses and concerns of yacht ownershipVantage does all the work for you - cleaning, maintenance, refueling, provisioning, compliance, mooring, storage, insurance and training Schedule your yachting time, show up and turn the key!

The Yacht Card program provides access to the yacht model of your choice with one simple payment. You control your schedule by reserving cruise-slots in advance and may book excursions over consecutive days. Card holders are responsible for the Consumable Expenses they incur. These expenses include fuel, taxes and optional crew services, gratuities, catering, and provisions. Consumable Expenses are invoiced on a monthly basis.

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VANTAGE YACHT SHARESThe Yacht Shares program grants Members all of the joy, gratification and advantages of owning a yacht individually, only at a fraction of the cost and free from every concern. Vantage cares for you and your yacht while managing all of the details and logistics. There is a one-time acquisition cost, based on the interest size desired, as a percentage of the total value of the yacht. Upon exit of the program, you will recover the initial acquisition cost, less depreciation and a nominal resale fee.

You are guaranteed to have access to your yacht for the number of days that your interest provides. A Quarter Share interest in the Great Lakes Region allocates seventy cruise-slots per yachting season that are eight or fourteen hours in duration. Yacht Shares owners are able to reserve their yacht up to seven consecutive days each month.

Annual Management Dues encompass all ownership expenses, such as home port mooring, maintenance, insurance, cleaning, supplies and storage. The fee also covers operating costs including Owner Support, training, scheduling and concierge services. Owners are responsible for the Consumable Expenses they incur.

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YACHT MANAGEMENTAt the core of Vantage Yacht Club is our Yacht Management Service. Our founder, team members and dealer partners bring a decade of experience in managing private jets and over forty-years of experience as yacht brokers, authorized factory yacht dealers and U.S.C.G. Captains.

Vantage Yacht Club offers multiple Yacht Management Service levels. The highest level is our Turn-Key Yacht Management Service where we take care of all the day-to-day responsibilities of yachts owned by Vantage Yacht Club, Yacht Shares Members and private individuals. With Turn-Key Service, yachts are maintained to their utmost, peak performance level and to the strictest of standards. Turn-Key Services include:

Cleaning and detailingPump out and refuelingProvisioningMooring and storageMaintenance management and coordinationWinter, summer and salt water preparationInsurance and regulatory complianceScheduling, account management and support Accounting and human resourcesOptional revenue stream for private owners

We also offer a Fleet Management Service for Social Members who individually own a yacht. The owner is responsible for the operation of their yacht and we generate revenue for them during their yacht’s idle time by enrolling the vessel into our Fleet Membership Program. Fleet Management is a service that offers Members the opportunity to receive income from their yacht by taking advantage of the abundant Vantage Yacht Club Member demand. To participate in this program, the yacht must meet specific requirements, be added to our commercial insurance policy and utilize our cleaning and detailing services. Other Vantage Yacht Management Services are available by request of the yacht owner.

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MEMBER SERVICES One call to Vantage Member Services sets in motion a highly trained team of customer service professionals, concierge staff, catering and provisioning specialists, dock attendants, meteorologists, schedulers, captains, stewards, detailers and maintenance technicians who are available around the clock to assist each Member with all of their yachting needs.

CONCIERGEOur Concierge Service encompasses everything imaginable and beyond. From on-board catering and provisioning to pizza delivery while anchored offshore to planning a week long vacation aboard a Vantage Yacht. Our mission is to assist you in achieving the yachting lifestyle and connect you with all of the amenities that your Vantage Yacht Club Membership provides.

SCHEDULING The Member Services Team designs yachting schedules and calendars to accommodate the varying requests of our Members. We take a personal approach and consult with each Member to ensure that yachting time is equitably shared between program participants on their respective yachts. Vantage Members are in control of their schedules and have the flexibility to make adjustments.

CREW SERVICESOur professional team of yacht experts is well versed in hiring skilled crew to operate our yachts and provide the most comprehensive training for our Members. Each crew candidate is appropriately screened and undergoes customer service training. Experienced in yachting, human resources and business, our team’s wealth of knowledge enables us to hire the best people in the industry.

MAINTENANCE For the vast majority of yacht owners, maintenance is an unpredictable expense that is difficult to thoroughly understand and an inconvenient hassle to be dealt with. Conversely, for Vantage Yacht Club Members these issues are of no concern. Vantage yacht maintenance costs are guaranteed, flat-rated, and included in our program costs. Maintenance is the key component to safe and enjoyable cruising. Vantage Yacht Club takes the safety of our Members seriously and has made it our top priority. As a Vantage Member, you will have the peace of mind knowing that our professional maintenance team is inspecting your yacht daily and is on-call to immediately respond to maintenance events as they occur.

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VANTAGE LIFESTYLEFrom the moment you first step aboard a Vantage Yacht, you become a part of an exclusive circle, the fortunate few, who have discovered the true joys of yachting. We embrace the extraordinary when it comes to life experiences. Vantage Event Planners create amazing group activities for members such as the Green River Flotilla and Venetian River Nights. In addition, our event planners will share their expertise in assisting you with a surprise birthday party for your daughter or arrange to have flowers, champagne and hand dipped Belgian chocolates for an anniversary. The possibilities are endless.

Vantage Membership truly shines is in the special moments that you share with family, friends and colleagues. The yachting lifestyle has many rewards and the greatest of them is the creation of lifelong memories. Our passionate dedication to surpass your expectations follows you ashore and brings you closer to the ones you love the most.

MEMBER BENEFITSVantage Members are not limited to a clubhouse. Rather, they achieve VIP right of entry to exclusive venues, restaurants, luxury hotels, resorts and lounges. There are many additional privileges such as access to special events, professional sports, golf, concerts, performing arts, fashion, culture, sports cars, private aircraft and yacht vacations.

At Vantage Yacht Club, our goal is to provide the best possible yachting and lifestyle experiences for club members. This pursuit often encourages forward-thinking partnerships with complementary businesses. From arranging for substantial incentives from first-class companies to granting access to A-list events, we feel privileged to partner with the best-of-the-best and pass the benefits to you.

To learn more, request our partner list from your Member Adviser.

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