The Yachtshare principle has allowed us to enjoy the many aspects of sailing a quality yacht without the large capital investment and associated maintenance hassles. The staff at YachtShare have always been professional and a joy to deal with. I would certainly recommend Yachtshare to anyone interested in exploring the wonderful world of boating without the associated financial risks. We have wonderful memories of our sailing trips that will be with us forever.
Neil and Gillian Anderson

YachtShare provides a wonderful opportunity to enjoy the Hauraki Gulf and Bay of Islands. It enables busy people to fit in some quality sailing without a huge commitment in time or financial outlay - which in yachting terms means maintenance, marina charges, sanding and scrubbing, anti-fouling or even horror of horrors, the odd repair from a bump or scrape somewhere.
Peter Mooney - Team Performance Co-ordinator Land Information New Zealand

Laurie, Thanks for the continued newsletters. I have no qualms in saying, the time I spent on Le Matiesse (sadly for me it has been sold) was very enjoyable. The YachtShare experience, although a business arrangement, seems to be based more like a friendship and think this is partly why I have stayed in touch. All the best for the racing yacht.
Regards Darcy Snowden

With my family being uncertain of sailing and the wish to spend my capital in the property market, we chose YachtShare for our sailing last year. Thank you YachtShare for providing the experience without the hassle. Unfortunately my family didn't take to it like a duck to water and the YachtShare flexibility has allowed me to move on. Thanks for a good time.
Ray Castles - Business Manager

I'm a very busy man with business and family, I dont have the time or inclination to own and upkeep a yacht. However my love of sailing made me join Yachtshare. I am successful and have done many things including extreme sports, flying jets and surviving tidal waves. However little would compare to the buzz of being involved inYachtShare and skippering a 43 foot Yacht. I used every spare moment and my family and friends loved it. I gained experience and have now bareboated around the world, all thanks to YachtShare. I couldn't recommend the concept or Laurie and his company more highly. Its easy and affordable and awesome.
Dr Tom Mulholland - Motivational Speaker
www.theattitudedoctor.com

Dear Laurie, Marina and I want to thank you and YachtShare for the great times we have had on your yachts over the past three years. We have found YachtShare an excellent way to enjoy sailing at minimal capital investment, cost and hassle. Our family, many of our friends, and a good number of my business clients have had some fantastic day-long, weekend, and week-long trips away around the Hauraki Gulf and the Bay of Islands. YachtShare is a switched-on company that gives people like us sailing opportunities that we wouldn't have otherwise been able to enjoy. We wish you and YachtShare the very best for the future.
Barry Potter - CEO City Design

“A few years ago I decided to take my eldest son on a fishing trip for a week or so and first things first - we needed a boat!
I started checking the possibilities for hiring a suitable craft and came across Yacht Share NZ Ltd. What a find! I dealt with the Owner of the company (Laurie Lowther) and I must admit I was impressed with not only his friendliness and Customer Service but with his boat recommendation as well; the whole deal was a breeze! It was an amazing week and I am grateful for Laurie's help to make it happen as sadly my eldest son is no longer with us.
I am an ex commercial fisherman, I grew up at the beach and I had been planning on buying another boat... but I decided against it as Yacht Share takes away all the headaches of boat ownership whilst the pleasure of being on the water remains. I have no doubt that Laurie's leadership made the Company such an enjoyable and positive company to deal with!
Needless to say I have used Laurie's services at Yacht Share on more than one occasion and I will continue to do so in the future.... afterall, it's painless! I also find it refreshing to deal with people with integrity... thanks again Laurie!” July 22, 2010
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity
Ian Browning,

“Laurie was helpful and made the whole process simple” September 20, 2010
Mark Gosling,

“Laurie and his team run a tight ship at YachtShare and its a fantastic company with great boats. I have leased 3 boats from 43 foot yachts to 48 foot cruisers and had the time of my life in the Hauraki gulf.
My family love it and we are ready to do it again. If you don’t like maintenance but love having fun on and in the water, why would you do anything else?
Dr Tom Mulholland” August 25, 2010
Top qualities: Personable, Good Value, High Integrity
Dr Tom Mulholland,

“Laurie was the coal face contact for YachtShare during the two years we conducted business together. I have had occasion to use YachtShare's services and contact with Laurie has always been positive and beneficial.” August 24, 2010
Top qualities: Expert, Good Value, High Integrity
Gordon McKendry,

“I worked with Laurie in YachtShare for several years. Laurie always put our customers first and ran a tight ship (pun intended!).
Highly recommend YachtShare.
James Stonyer, Senior Consultant, COGITA Business Services Limited

“I first met Laurie in about 2005 and found him to be very approachable and well-informed on fractional ownership/partnerships in the boating world. Though I didn't go down that route myself, Laurie's experience and knowledge-set ensured I was well advised.” August 19, 2010
Neil McArthur, Director, Mondoni Ltd

“I have no hesitation with recommending both Laurie and YachtShare. He is very personable, trustworthy and both he and his company provide first class service.” August 1, 2010
Top qualities: Personable, Good Value, High Integrity
John Hudgell,

“Helpful, flexible and understanding throughout. Looking forward to working more with him.” July 27, 2010
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, Creative
David Williams-Jones,

“I have used Laurie's services at Yacht Share on a number of occasions. I have no hesitation in recommending him, and Yacht Share.” July 27, 2010
Top qualities: Personable, Good Value, High Integrity
Bruce Maunsell,

“Relaxed, efficient and understands customer service.” July 26, 2010
Top qualities: Personable, High Integrity, Creative
Tim Pratt,

“Laurie's company, YachtShare NZ, worked closely with my company at the time, Laurie Collins Marine Brokers, to provide a creative viable solution for people who wanted to enjoy the benefits of yacht ownership without the traditional costs and headaches. The scheme was (and is) visionary and provided all it claimed to. I highly recommend Laurie and his company.” July 26, 2010
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
Geoff Fraser,

“I have been a member of YachtShare for the past 12 months. During this time I have found Laurie and Colin to be excellent to work with and the YachtShare model to be real value for money. I would recommend YachtShare to anyone who wants to do more boating but without ridiculous amounts of hassle or cost.” July 25, 2010
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Good Value
David Kelly,

“I have known Laurie for many years. He is an astute and capable businessman and more than happy to recommend him.” July 25, 2010
Rob Tucker, General Manager - Corporate Finance, BANCORP HOLDINGS LTD

“Laurie is a great person to deal with, offering an excellent time share service. He is prepared to go that extra step to keep his customers well satisfied.” July 25, 2010
Top qualities: Personable, Good Value, High Integrity
Niels Campbell,

“Hi we rented a yacht via Laurie a couple of years ago. The whole experience was great - from start to finish. It's a great alternative to owning your own boat, very easy.” July 25, 2010
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Good Value
Julian Beavis,

“I have been dealt with Laurie for close to 10 years and have always found him to be very approachable, professional, pro-active in all dealings and able to deliver results which make all parties happy.” July 25, 2010
Top qualities: Great Results, High Integrity, Creative
Ron van der Plas,

“Laurie and the team at Yacht Share provide us with an execellent range of yachts - we had 3 over the years with Yacth Share. Makes boating hastle free. He was also very helpful and always willing to pass on his knowledge. Would recommend to all levels of experience” July 25, 2010
Top qualities: Personable, Expert, Good Value
Paul Reid,

“Laurie has been great to deal with at Yacht Share. We had a few queries at the beginning, changed our mind at least once and he was always very accomodating. He has always been responsive to various issues and changing needs and for those wishing to explore this type of boat"ownership" he is an excellent person to talk with
Pete and Sally Ross” July 23, 2010
Top qualities: Personable, Good Value, High Integrity
Peter Ross,

“I have only dealt very briefly with Laurie since he seemed competent and trustworthy so there was no need for long negotiations and he has never let me down on that since.” July 22, 2010
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity
Peter Vis,

“I worked with Laurie in his role at Yachtshare and was very happy with the service provided by Laurie and the company. From a full briefing to total satisfaction with the service and no surprises approach. I fully expect to engage with Laurie and Yachtshare in future.
Top qualities: Great Results, Good Value, High Integrity
Andrew Crabb,

“YachtShare is an excellent opportunity for people to gain access to top quality yachts and use them throughout the year. My company has shared office space with Laurie's company for the last two years and it's worked out extremely well. Laurie is an honest and hard working business owner and it's been a real pleasure to work with him.” July 22, 2010
Jeff Robbins, Founder, Vesper Marine

“I deal with Laurie in his capacity as director of YachtShare. I've always found dealings with him to be a complete pleasure. His expertise and knowledge is exceptional, and when I have required his assistance he's always gone above and beyond what's required, and delivered a great result.
I have no hesitation whatsoever in recommending Laurie as a businessman and a yachtie.” July 22, 2010
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity
Duncan Paul,

“I have belonged to and utilised YachtShare's services from time to time. Not only is the concept an innovative and unique offering filling a very real need with great product (choice of vessels), but in execution I found the Yachtshare team including Laurie very responsive and obliging. In fact Laurie's own energy and ability to engage at a personal level with his clients is notable and leaves a lasting impression.” July 22, 2010
Top qualities: Personable, Good Value, High Integrity
Fergus Thomson,

“Laurie has managed a fleet of yachts and motor yachts on behalf of several owners including myself. He has had total control on the management of these vessels and effectively chartering them out.
This has always been done extremely professionally and I highly regard both Laurie’s ability and his great advice on many occasions” July 22, 2010
Top qualities: Great Results, Expert, High Integrity
Steve Chaning-Pearce,

“Yacht share was a great way for us to enjoy boating at an affordable price. During the time of our contract we always found Laurie easy to access & always willing to answer any questions or help us when required. He understands the importance that service & back up plays in a successful business relationship.
Rik Dalton
Managing Director, Apparel by Design Ltd” July 22, 2010
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, Good Value
Rik Dalton,

“When I did Yacht Share I found that Laurie was easy to deal with and nothing was an issue. He acted totally professional which we all look for these days yet it is hard to find.” July 22, 2010
Top qualities: Great Results, Good Value, High Integrity
Dave Raos,

“Laurie provided me with a professional service with a professional attitude, and always with a smile...
He has always been ethical and honest, and a flexible thinker who solved problems.
I have no problem recommending Laurie’s services.
D J Cox
Managing Director,
DJC & Associates Ltd” July 22, 2010
Top qualities: Personable, Good Value, High Integrity
David Cox,

“I first joined Yachtshare in 2003 and found Laurie extremely accommodating and patient. His willingness and ability to put together deals on different boats over the years went above and beyond the call of duty and made the whole experience enjoyable. Laurie was always personable and understanding of our needs and no doubt we will return once out young family can enjoy being on the water” July 22, 2010
Top qualities: Personable, High Integrity, Creative
Hugh Lloyd,

“Dealing with Laurie was easy and professional. Ther ewer never any issues or problems that were not handled in a timely and resolute manner” July 22, 2010
Top qualities: Great Results, Personable, High Integrity
Neil Bourchier,