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Freedom Boat Club delivers a record-setting 600,000+ member trips in 2023 expanding boater participation worldwide

Freedom Boat Club

Feb 6, 2024

Freedom Boat Club, the world’s largest boat club operator, today announced it delivered more than 600,000 member boating trips across its global footprint in North America, Europe and Australia throughout 2023. This milestone highlights Freedom’s continued strategic growth and scale across the world’s top boating destinations.

“We are thrilled to reach this exciting milestone surpassing 600,000 member trips in 2023, and equally passionate about executing on our mission of expanding marine participation and delivering remarkable member experiences,” said Cecil Cohn, President, Freedom Boat Club Network. “We are committed to providing a pathway for new entrants and all who seek to enjoy the on-water lifestyle through our subscription-based boating model, and we believe this milestone reflects that strategy. On behalf of the entire Freedom family, we are excited to celebrate this accomplishment and look forward to welcoming more new boaters on the water in 2024.”

This milestone follows Freedom’s recent announcements highlighting the Company as a best-in-class boat club operator, including:

            • Ranking first in the Boat Club category on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list, which is the eighth consecutive year the Company has been recognized on the list.

            • Announcing its 400th location in 2023 and adding new locations in the UK, Spain and Australia as the brand continues to expand its international footprint.

            • Recognized for its culture, innovation, and profitability, as well as a Best Employer for Veteran’s by Franchise Business Review. 

            • Freedom leaders were also recognized in 2023 from Boating Industry on its 40 Under 40 list, Women Making Waves list, as well as Freedom’s president named Mover and Shaker of the Year.

To learn more about Freedom Boat Club and how the Club is expanding marine participation worldwide, visit: freedomboatclub.com.

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