The Moorings News

40 Years of Chartering And Then Some Back In The Day, You Really Could Get Away From It All

Fri, 19 Feb 2010 12:00:00

Clearwater, FL (February 19, 2010) – We arrived at The Moorings’s Tortola base last February, our 40-foot catamaran was waiting at the dock, replete with modern conveniences: electric refrigeration, electric heads that always worked, a propane stove and, of course, a compass and an anemometer. We pre-ordered some provisions from a long online list and bought the rest from a nearby supermarket and a well-stocked store on the base. We bought a block of ice to cool down the fridge and, other than replenishing the water at a handy stop, were self-sufficient for a week. We brought nothing from home but food-storage bags and credit cards. That’s chartering in the modern era...

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The Moorings - Green Initiatives Around the World

Wed, 13 Jan 2010 03:45:00

Sailing is one of the best ways to explore exciting destinations around the world in a way that has a minimal impact on the environment. As a leader in the yacht charter industry with bases located in environmentally sensitive areas, The Moorings understands the need to lead the way in helping to preserve these pristine destinations for generations to come. From building projects and recycling programs that reduce our carbon footprint, to supporting research that provides information needed to move us toward better protection for marine habitats, The Moorings continues to make strides in responsible tourism worldwide.

The new base facilities in Tortola are just one example, with an environmentally sound breakwater developed to allow for greater water circulation into the harbor. Reports back from Tortola have been very positive, with recent sightings of marine life in the harbor!

Other developments include facility and fleet innovations such as: solar panels for new Moorings 4600 catamarans, EPA-approved bottom paints, biodegradable detergents, and water treatment and recycling processes in Tortola including a seawater desalination plant that produces as much as 65,000 gallons of fresh water daily.

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The Moorings Sponsors The 2010 BVI Spring Regatta

Thu, 21 Jan 2010 12:00:00

The Moorings announces its renewed sponsorship of the 39th annual BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival, March 29 - April 4, 2010, at Nanny Cay Marina & Resort in Tortola, British Virgin Islands.

Whether attendees race, cruise, practice or party, this 7-day event is sure to please all! The festivities begin Monday night with a welcome party; then the 4-day Sailing Festival commences with destination cruising and swift open-water racing from Nanny Cay down Sir Frances Drake Channel to Bitter End Yacht Club. With crews and spectators all warmed up, the BVI Spring Regatta hits full swing on Friday with a weekend of hot Caribbean racing across 17 classes. Plus, a class has been added for the BVI Windsurfing Championship, which will be hosted by and run concurrently with the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival!

Cheryl Powell, Chief Operating Officer of The Moorings, remarked, “The Moorings is pleased to have sponsored the BVI Spring Regatta and Sailing Festival for over 10 years, and be involved with this celebrated event. As Gold Sponsors, we’re providing yachts for racers to charter, plus two Moorings catamarans for the BVI Spring Regatta Committee. An exciting time for sailors and spectators, this week always produces great stories and memorable experiences that keep attendees coming back.”

The Moorings will be providing yachts from their top-notch fleet of 32’ to 54’ monohulls and 40’ to 47’ catamarans with special regatta prices ranging from $435* per day plus racing package. If racing a Moorings 51.5, charterers SAVE 10%* when booking by February 12, 2010! Review our Regatta Event details and call 888-952-8420 to reserve your yacht!

* New bookings only of 5+ days. Subject to availability. Applies to charter cost of Moorings 51.5 Club. Price based on a 4-passenger Moorings 32.2 Club, and only includes the yacht charter cost. Rates subject to change without notice.

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Editors Note: As the world’s premier yacht charter company, The Moorings has delivered unmatched quality, service and attention to detail since 1969. Sail-it-yourself bareboat, power, and crewed yacht charters with captain and chef are available. The Moorings is owned by TUI Travel, PLC, one of the largest and most successful travel and tourism companies in the world. Trust in TUI: Your vacation is in safe hands.

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Highland Spring HIHO's Unique Blend - 2010

Tue, 1 Dec 2009 12:00:00

What do you call a week-long event that welcomes both sailors and non-sailors from around the world, who travel throughout a chain of emerald isles aboard a fleet of luxurious charter yachts; an event where each day competitors race windsurfers on a different course, and each night they party at a different waterside resort?

There is only one such event, and its called the Highland Spring HIHO.

Based in the British Virgin Islands, HIHO, short for "Hook In and Hold On" was first conceived in 1979, and celebrated its 25th anniversary in late June, drawing 140 participants from 14 countries. Click below to read more.

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BVIs Charter Paradise

Mon, 14 Dec 2009 12:00:00

Imagine the perfect Caribbean setting and the BVIs have it all. Deserted white beaches fringed by rustling palm trees. Tropical fish, pelicans, flamingos, turtles, iguanas…
– Practical Boat Owner Magazine, January 2010

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Paradise Lost: Re-visited

Thu, 1 Oct 2009 09:00:00

We were about to embark on what I had considered for years to be my dream trip – a boat trip through the islands of Tahiti with a few good friends and one of the best photo- and videographers in the industry.
– Kiteworld Magazine, Oct-Nov, 2009

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Easy Does It

Sat, 1 Aug 2009 01:00:00

For many of us, the dream of owning a boat goes something like this: You buy a beautiful, powerful vessel that somehow stays in mint condition with minimal work and cost.

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Cruising Virgin Islands

Wed, 1 Apr 2009 15:04:50

A dolphin rises from the turquoise waters. We scramble to don masks and fins as the dolphin circles obligingly, buying everyone time to get in the water and have a good look.
– MotorBoating Magazine, April, 2009

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The Moorings's New Flagship Base

Sun, 1 Mar 2009 00:00:00

Normally, the opening of a new charter base wouldn't be huge news to us. But The Mooring's new digs at Tortola, BVI, are in a class by themselves — definitely something to crow about.
– Latitude 38 Magazine, March 2009

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Dead Reckoning Around Paradise

Mon, 1 Dec 2008 16:19:36

Dead Reckoning Around Paradise: A Moorings power catamaran charter makes the exotic accessible. Paradise is that place in my mind that means something beautiful and pleasing...
– Southern Boating, Dec. 2008

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This Cat's Out of the Bag

Sat, 1 Nov 2008 15:31:40

Following The Moorings Power’s successful venture into powercats last year... The company went back to the well with a request for a smaller boat suited for two couples or a single family.
– Southern Boating, Nov. 2008

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BVI: Visit Seven Islands in Seven Days

Mon, 22 Sep 2008 10:27:12

Why settle on visiting just one island paradise when you can explore seven in seven days in the British Virgin Islands? The BVI is a necklace of more than 60 islands just east of Puerto Rico in the Caribbean.

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Powerboat Charter in Baja

Mon, 1 Sep 2008 08:58:00

Today, the Sea of Cortez, also known as the Gulf of California, is as geographically stunning as it is ecologically diverse. The 1,400-kilometre strip of subtropical water is home to 39 percent of the world’s marine mammal species.
– Pacific Yachting, Sept. 2008

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A New Standard in Green

Tue, 29 Jul 2008 11:12:31

Tui president and CEO Lex Raas says "thinking green" added about half a million dollars to the 25,000 square foot headquarters. "The environment, a lot of people talk about it, but not a lot of companies really put their money where their mouths are," Raas said.

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A Positive Return

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 09:23:35

Revisiting the British Virgin Islands in a Chartered Powercat: Our boat nestles into the lee of a small, uninhabited island, swinging gently on the solitary mooring. Clear water conveys muted hints of the colorful corals that lie below...
– MotorBoating Magazine, July/August, 2008

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The Secret Sea

Tue, 1 Jul 2008 01:00:00

It's still possible to escape civilization on a powerboat. Have you ever been somewhere so unspoiled, so beautiful, so perfect you were afraid to tell anyone about it for fear they'd go there and ruin it?

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