Towing isn't free - far from it - and costs can quickly escalate, as one of our subscribers, Christophe, can testify. Liberty Passmember, had a boat that he had to have towed two years ago before selling it.

The result: a total of 15 minutes of repairs cost him the modest sum of ...2600 euros...and believe us, he remembers!

Some insurances cover this type of towing.

A careful reading of your contract will ensure this. But be careful, because some companies take the distance from your home port into account, and sometimes you don't get reimbursed...

The cost of towing is regulated, but will vary according to the time of day (with a surcharge in the evening) and the distance covered.

In any case, after this misadventure, it's easy to understand why Christophe chose to free himself from all the constraints associated with boat ownership, and opted for use rather than ownership by becoming a Liberty Pass member on a 6.6 flyer at €319/month.

Finally, for 3828 € per year, everything is included in its annual cost, except its fuel consumption, but that goes without saying: when you rent a car, don't you return it with a full tank?

For €3,828 a year, insurance, maintenance, towing and berthing are all included, with unlimited sailing.

Do you think there are many opportunities in life to sail for less than 4,000 euros a year unlimited?