SailTime, the world’s leading membership boating company, will be launching the first eco boat in the SailTime fleet at this year’s PSP Southampton International Boat Show.

Visitors to the show will be able to climb onboard SailTime’s Beneteau Oceanis 40, which will be on the water. The boat has begun its ongoing make-over to be more environmentally friendly and will be the first boat out of the SailTime fleet that will be converted to eco friendly standards. This process has been something SailTime has worked closely on in the last twelve months, in association with the BMF’s Green Blue and Ecover, manufacturers of sustainable hygienic products.

Also on the water at the show will be a Beneteau Antares 36, from the fleet of SailTime powerboats, as well as an additional sailing yacht in a nearby marina allowing visitors the ability to go out on ‘Try-Sail’ experiences during the show.

SailTime offer a complete service to those who want to get into boating, both RYA training, from competent crew to yachtmaster qualifications, and the chance to be a Member on a yacht or powerboat. SailTime will organise and manage everything to get those inspired by boating out on the water with an affordable and enjoyable package. The SailTime monthly membership fee – usually less than the marina fees alone – covers all maintenance, insurance, servicing and berthing fees for the boat.

Members belong to a specific base and have regular access to a designated SailTime yacht moored there, with typical costs starting from £499 per month including VAT. The yachts are available all year round with the exception of a two-week maintenance period in winter when they are taken out of the water. Each boat is shared by a maximum of seven members and one owner-member. Even if you're not a budding Ellen MacArthur, SailTime can offer training to get you to the required standard to become a member.