The Newsletter
Notes from your captain ashore.
Since the beginning, we’ve written to the owners we look after — about how we save them money, how we coordinate the yard and the trades, what a good season looks like, and the odd boat we’re building along the way. Every issue we’ve ever sent lives here.
Every issue
New Season, New Tools
Happy launch season to all. Martingale is built on trust, transparency, and data. Data about your vessel. Data about how your vessel is used. Data about how your vessel is maintained. For the past 15 years I've worked on iterations…
Read →What Does Success Look Like?
Success means zero surprises and predictable outcomes. As the snow melts and the days get longer, this is the most critical time in your boat's season. At Martingale, our entire model is built around one promise: your boat launches on…
Read →Three Feet of Snow — How Is Your Boat?
Access to outdoor boats is tough. With this much snow and the freeze/thaw cycles it's going to be important to try to visit in the next couple of weeks. The snow really holds the ladder in place nicely once it…
Read →Winter of Silence — From the Boat Yard
It’s that time of year. You’ve dug out from the first big snow and started daydreaming about summer on the water. You call the boat yard to check on things, see how your projects are shaping up, and… nothing. You…
Read →Boats Are for Families
Over the holidays we think about family. Something we find so wonderful about our members is the way they prioritize. Sure, the boat has to work for the primary, but that’s rarely the top priority. We have a punch list…
Read →100% Success, 0% Attrition — Thank You
This Thanksgiving we are most grateful for all of your support this first year. One year ago we set out to make boat ownership easier for everyone. Some folks agreed with our concept and took a risk on a new…
Read →Winter Projects, Without the Headache
*A Different Kind of Off-Season* Winter work doesn’t have to mean chasing contractors, juggling schedules, or checking in on half-finished jobs. The real value is in being able to hand off your boat with confidence—and know that when you come…
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New Pricing, Smoother Sailing
40% off onboarding—same trusted experience, now more accessible. As Martingale grows, so do the perks. We’ve streamlined our operations and scaled smartly—allowing us to cut onboarding costs by 40%. That means more value, less friction, and the same high-touch service…
Read →Launch Season in Full Swing
Precision. Performance. Peace of Mind. As the season settles in, we’re proud to share that every vessel under Martingale’s care launched on time, completed sea trials seamlessly, and entered service precisely on schedule and on budget. Behind those smooth deliveries…
Read →Boats Are Investments
Boats are investments. Sure, they may not top the Forbes list of savvy financial moves, but they’re investments all the same. So, what makes an investment worthwhile? Returns. With boats, though, the returns are less about dollars and cents and…
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Weather Resources
Last week we covered the high level concepts of weather models and forecasting. But where do we find the best information? Here we’ve compiled a few of our favorites based on the forecast range. Examples will be provided for Newport…
Read →False Spring — Let's Talk Weather
Hello everyone, and welcome to spring in New England! As winter loosens its grip, those early hints of warmth can be both promising and deceiving. We all know that when it comes to scheduling sanding, bottom blasting, or composite repairs…
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Our Approach, Part 2 — It's a Matter of Time
How many calls does it take to get a call back? How many projects didn’t get done last Fall because nobody called you back? And how much time will you spend this Spring wondering if your boat will actually be…
Read →Our Approach, Part 1 — How We Save You Money
Martingale isn’t just an idea that spawned out of nowhere. It’s the evolution of proven service management practices. The nature of marine service is that boats are non-standard. Owner’s manuals are outdated the moment the boat leaves the factory. Each…
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In the Press
Martingale Newsletter #4 - Press, Spring is just around the corner, New Partnerships Providence Business News has been following Martingale’s launch and reached out to feature us in their “Something New” column. It’s a great first step and we hope…
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Business Development — We're Listening
Martingale Supported by RIHub and RISBDC Thanks to Rhode Island’s excellent small business ecosystem, Martingale is receiving support from both RIHub , the state’s startup incubator, and the Rhode Island SBDC . This support allows us to further dial in…
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Free Initiation & New Partnerships
Free Initiation for the First 10 New Members of 2025! Reach out here Taking a leap with a new service can feel risky, but we’re removing the guesswork for 10 lucky boaters! The first 10 new members of 2025 get…
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Introducing Martingale
Introducing Martingale , a revolutionary way to manage boat maintenance. Martingale was born out of a desire to make the marine service industry work for everyone. After 25 years on both sides of the transaction I decided it was time…
Read →A New Year, and a New Way to Manage Your Boat
Hi, this is Daniel Martinez, founder of Martingale . To celebrate the new year I want to introduce you to a new way to manage your boat! I mentioned in the letter I recently sent that we leverage documentation, relationships…
Read →Want your boat looked after like this?
Martingale is private yacht and boat management for a small number of owners in Rhode Island and Boston. If you’d rather be sailing than managing, let’s talk.
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