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Monday
Jan052009

Detroit Free Press : Ritzy yacht club offers coupons

"Complimentary dockage" seems like an unusual come-on in a mass-mailed flyer.

But then you see who is making the offer: the venerable Grosse Pointe Yacht Club.

The Grosse Pointe Yacht Club?

One of the most exclusive -- and expensive -- in metro Detroit, the GPYC sent out mailers last month that informed recipients that new members can dock their boats for free during the 2009 season.

In addition, new members can take advantage of a program that allows them to put down only 25% of their initiation fee and defer the rest over 36 months with no interest.

Read entire article at freep.com

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