FREEDOM BOAT CLUB LAUNCHES MAJOR FRANCHISE EXPANSION IN EUROPE WITH JEANNEAU

February 8, 2018
Events
The Momentum Continues…
We’re excited to share this great news with our franchise network! We’ll be sharing some national media clips in the next newsletter.
Freedom Boat Club to Partner with Jeanneau Dealerships
as Part of New European Boat Club Initiative
February 8, 2018 – Freedom Boat Club has just signed an alliance agreement with Jeanneau to cooperatively develop Freedom Boat Club franchises among its European dealer network.
According to FBC President and CEO John Giglio, the FBC franchise model is now being offered to Jeanneau retailers in Europe who have the opportunity to develop FBC locations in their local market using Jeanneau outboard-powered boats.
“Our Jeanneau European alliance grew out of a strong relationship with the Groupe Beneteau brands here in the U.S., as a growing number of our franchisees have placed Jeanneau, Four Winns and Glastron outboard boats in their fleets,” said Giglio.
“We are very pleased to be working directly with Jeanneau in the launch of our successful boat club franchise throughout Europe,” he added. “Jeanneau and its dealers clearly understand and embrace the benefits of the sharing economy, and the boat club model specifically.”
Based on current interest and development activity, Giglio expects to announce multiple Freedom Boat Clubs operational in France this spring, with additional expansion elsewhere throughout Europe to follow. A group of Jeanneau dealers attending the Miami International Boat Show are confirmed to meet with Freedom Boat Club executives to tour a large Florida-based Freedom Boat Club franchise operation.
Giglio believes the new international expansion will be good for business, but also very good for the more than 30,000 Freedom Boat Club members throughout North America and those who will join abroad.
“One of the most exciting aspects of this international expansion is our exclusive membership benefit featuring reciprocity,” he said. “Our Freedom Boat Club members around the world will enjoy full access to our fleet of boats wherever clubs exist, and that will now include international ports of call.”
“The boat clubs are a real trend that our dealers are keen to develop,” confirms Jean-Paul Chapeleau, Jeanneau CEO. “For Jeanneau dealers, it’s a unique opportunity to benefit from an experienced partner while launching this new service to our customers.”
ABOUT JEANNEAU
Created in 1956, Jeanneau designs, produces and sells a wide range of outboard and inboard powerboats, sailboats and yachts ranging from 15 to 64 feet in nearly 70 countries via its network of 350 dealerships. Skilfully and elegantly designed boats, with pure, contemporary, yet timeless lines, the expertise and quality brought by world-renowned naval architects make Jeanneau a reference in its field.

Charleston Boat Show

January 25, 2018
Events

The Charleston Boat Show started 38 years ago and has evolved into the event that kicks-off the Lowcountry’s boating season.Taking place each January, this annual happening includes everything from powerboats to small jon boats, skiffs, cruisers, yachts, ski boats and the world’s largest boat club, Freedom Boat Club. Stop by and see us inside at booth #103.

Plus, shop the latest accessories from a variety of local and national vendors. Attendees can also check out new product debuts, relax on the party barge, daily seminars and activities for kids of all ages. Whether you like fishing, cruising, skiing, watersports or want to pick up parts and accessories to enhance a watercraft already owned, the boat show will have something for everyone.

Hundreds of representatives from marine manufacturers and area dealerships, as well as top product vendors like the Freedom Boat Club, will be at the show to answer questions and provide information on how you can get out on the water.

Southport Holiday Get Together

November 7, 2017
Events

Southport Holiday Get Together December 7th at 6pm

Where: Frying Pan located at 319 W. Bay Street, Southport, NC 28461

Happy Hour Hosted by Freedom Boat Club from 6-7pm

  • Heavy hors d’oeuvres
  • Open Bar

Join us for dinner at 7pm, Members are responsible for their own meals.

Please bring an unwrapped toy for Yachts for Tots.

Grand Strand Christmas Party 2017

November 7, 2017
Events

Grand Strand Christmas Party December 9th at 6pm

Where: Barefoot Golf & Resort Clubhouse
4980 Barefoot Resort Bridge Road
North Myrtle Beach, SC 29582

Reverse Raffle for FREE dues in 2018

Pay your dues a year in advance by check & receive a 5% discount – sorry, no credit cards for raffle
At the Christmas Party we do a reverse raffle and the last check remaining at the end will be torn up and that person will receive FREE DUES for 2018, you do not have to be present to win
Checks need to be received by December 8, 2017 and can be dropped off at our headquarters on Hwy. 9 in Little River or mailed to: FBC, PO Box 195, N. Myrtle Beach, SC 29597

Happy Hour Hosted by Freedom Boat Club from 6-7pm

Heavy hors d’oeuvres
Open bar

Dinner – Carving Station & Buffet

Carving Station with Herb Crusted Prime Rib with Ajus
Chicken Saltimbocca
Rigatoni al la Vodka Sausage
Stuffed Flounder with Crabmeat
Roasted Potatoes, Mixed Vegetables, Rolls
Salad & Dessert
Tea and/or Coffee

Cost per Member
$35 includes dinner, tax & gratuity

We will bill your credit card for the dinner(s) on December 4, 2017

Don’t want to drive, no problem. We have a special rate for you at Courtyard by Marriott in North Myrtle Beach. Shuttle to and from party will be provided by Freedom Boat Club

Room rate: $67.08 tax & fees included to be paid at hotel
Shuttle: Provided by FBC

Please bring an unwrapped toy for Yachts for Tots.

Freedom Boating Divas – Charleston – July 16

July 7, 2017
Events

Join the Freedom Boating Divas in Charleston for a boat ride and lunch at California Dreaming.  We will depart from Mt. Pleasant Freedom Boat Club at 10am and return at 1pm.  Lunch will be at California Dreaming.  Members are responsible for a share of gas and their own lunches.  Freedom Boat Club will provide water and soft drinks for the boat ride there and back as well as appetizers to share at the restaurant.  RSVP is required by July 12th by calling 843-732-4711 or email kberry@freedomboatclub.com

 

Hook a Kid on Fishing – July 18, 25 and August 1 , 15

July 7, 2017
Events

Freedom Boat Club has partnered up for the 2nd year with SeaCoast Anglers to take under privileged kids aged 9-15 fishing. Many of these children come from local churches or youth groups in the North Myrtle Beach and Little River area. Most have never had the experience of fishing in our ocean or creeks.

We had our first trip out June 27th with 12 kids who had a fantastic time on the water.  Special thanks to Hank Grenfell, Mauro Altizio, Duane Skinner and Donn McCrary for captaining the boats for us.

We need 3 members who have had off-shore training willing to volunteer to captain the boats for the following dates:

  • July 18
  • July 25
  • August 1
  • August 15

You will need to arrive by 7:45am for a departure around 8am.  You will return around noon and lunch will be served between 12:30 and 1:00pm.  If you are willing to captain one of the boats, on any of the dates listed above, please call me at 843-732-4711.

Seacoast Angler provide all the fishing gear and bait. Freedom Boat Club provides the boats, fuel, and BBQ.

Member Boat Trip – July 25th

July 7, 2017
Events

Join us for a Member Boat Trip out of North Myrtle Beach and Southport to Inlet View Restaurant in Ocean Isle for lunch on Tuesday, July 25th.

Depart from North Myrtle Beach at 10:30am

Depart from Southport at 11am

Return between 3-4pm.

Freedom Boat Club will provide beer, soft drinks and water for the trip there and back as well as appetizers to share at the restaurant.  Members will be responsible for their own meals and a share of the fuel.

Bring what you would normally bring for a day on the water, except cooler, no coolers allowed.

RSVP is required by calling 843-732-4711, space is limited so RSVP early!

Freedom Boating Divas – July 27

July 7, 2017
Events

The Freedom Boating Divas is designed to empower the women to be the captain and not just the first mate.

Join us Thursday, July 27th at 11am for a boat trip to Anchor Café for lunch.  We will travel though the rock pile and learn about the hazards of boating in shallow and rocky water. We will return around 3pm.

Freedom Boat Club will provide wine, soft drinks and water for the trip there and back as well as appetizers to share at the restaurant.  Members will be responsible for their own meals and a share of the fuel.  Feel free to bring a friend!

Bring what you would normally bring for a day on the water, except cooler, no coolers allowed.

RSVP is required and space is limited so sign up early by calling 843-732-4711 or reply to this email.

Fishing Info Session – North Myrtle Beach and Southport – July 27

July 7, 2017
Events

We will have 2 fishing meetings going on this month on Thursday, July 27th from 6-8pm. One in Southport and one in North Myrtle Beach.

Stew will still rotate between the locations and he will be at the North Myrtle Beach location this month.

We have a new captain on board with us in North Myrtle Beach and his name is Capt. Todd Vic. He has been a captain and fisherman for over 30 years and comes to us with a vast amount of knowledge about fishing in our area. He is going to be the guest speaker at our North Myrtle Beach meeting.

Southport speaker TBA

Bring a lawn chair as seating will be limited. Feel free to bring a friend.

The fishing trip will be out of North Myrtle Beach this month. Stew will handle the sign up for that trip. If you’d like more information or to be added to the FBC Fishing Club email list please let Stew know by emailing him at fbcfishingclub@gmail.com

Hook a Kid on Fishing

July 6, 2017
Events

Freedom Boat Club has partnered with Seacoast Anglers for the Hook a Kid on Fishing program.  We are taking several underprivileged kids between the ages of 9-15 fishing off-shore followed by a cookout at the marina.  We need 3 volunteer members for each time we go to run the boats.   Thanks you Hank Grenfell, Duane Skinner, Mauro Altizio and Donn McCrary for helping out last time!!   Please call me if you are interested in helping out.  We depart the docks around 8am and return at noon and are usually finished up around 1pm.   843-732-4711 or email kberry@freedomboatclub.com   You will need to be off-shore certified to captain one of the boats.  Thanks in advance.

 

Dates:

July 18, July 25, August 1, and August 15th

 

 

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