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  • The Moorings Announces New Crewed Yacht Charters from The Tuamotu Islands, Tahiti

    04/10/2013

    PRESS RELEASE
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    Media Contact:
    Nicklaus Roberts, Marketing Manager
    727-437-5341
    Nicklaus.Roberts@TuiMarine.com

    The Moorings Announces New Crewed Yacht Charters from The Tuamotu Islands,

  • Cays to paradise

    04/08/2013

    By Steve MacNaull

    It's day two aboard the Believe, the sails are at full mast and she's starting to giggle. It's the term given to that blissful state

  • Indiana Boater Wins West Marine Sweepstakes Trip to BVI

    01/15/2013

    Watsonville, Calif. (January 14, 2013) - West Marine, the largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories, along with The Moorings (providing yachting holidays for over 40 years around the

  • The Moorings Announces National Sponsorship of The Leukemia Cup Regatta 2013 Series

    01/14/2013

    The Moorings, the world’s premier yacht charter company, has announced its sponsorship of The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Leukemia Cup Regatta, to help raise money to support lifesaving

  • The BVI is the Destination of Choice for the Finale of the Stand Up World Tour

    12/11/2012

    The BVI is the Destination of Choice for the Finale of the Stand Up World Tour
    Tortola, British Virgin Islands, December 11, 2012 – The “Stand Up World Tour,

  • Chesapeake Bay Sailing: Short on Time? Charter for a Few Days

    10/23/2012

    The Moorings offers partial and full-term bareboat and skippered trips via sail and power out of its new base at Annapolis Landing Marina. I had a chance to check out

  • Green Partners Support The Moorings 31st Interline Regatta’s Clean Regatta Pledge

    10/10/2012

    Clearwater, FL (October 10, 2012) – The Moorings 31st Interline Regatta kicked off on Tuesday, October 9 as Racers and Spectators from over 18 airlines descended on the British Virgin

  • The Moorings Announces New Destinations and Unrivaled Yachts for 2013!

    10/01/2012

    Clearwater, FL – (October 1, 2012) – The Moorings will launch a wide variety of new Sail, Power or

  • The Moorings Announces New Price Promise Program Offering Maximum Flexibility at the Best Price Guaranteed

    09/25/2012

    Clearwater, FL – (September 25, 2012) – Announced today, The Moorings has introduced a new Price Promise program – an assurance to customers that should the

  • The Moorings Joins Forces with Sailors for the Sea

    09/10/2012

    The Moorings Joins Forces with Sailors for the Sea - Seeks Clean Regattas
    Certification for The Moorings 31st Interline Regatta

  • The Moorings Announces Power Yacht Charters in Pacific Northwest

    08/15/2012

    Clearwater, FL – August 14, 2012 – The Moorings, the world’s leading yacht charter company, announced today it will now offer Power Yacht Charters aboard the Moorings 393 Powercat in

  • The Moorings Debuts Flagship Catamaran

    08/07/2012

    The Moorings Debuts Flagship Catamaran for Premium Crewed Yacht Sailing Vacations

    Clearwater, FL – (July 17, 2012) – The Moorings will debut a brand new premium yacht for Crewed

  • The Moorings 31st Interline Regatta

    08/07/2012

    The Moorings 31st Interline Regatta Announces an Impressive 9-day Itinerary

    Clearwater, FL (July 26, 2012) – A global celebration exclusively for airline industry employees, their family and friends takes off in

  • Serenity Now

    07/17/2012

    If you’ve never chartered a bareboat in the British Virgin Islands, you’ve really cheated yourself. Quite simply, it’s the best place in the world to combine the pleasures of captaining

  • 10th Annual MedSail Conference

    06/01/2012

    10th Annual MedSail Conference: Medicine for Mariners and Safety at Sea

    It's time to start planning for the iconic Medicine for Mariners and Safety at Sea continuing medical education (CME) conference

  • Stand & Deliver

    04/01/2012

    Newly retired school teacher Bob Hamill goes to the Caribbean in search of a boat and within days of arriving he finds himself crewing on a luxury catamaran with a

  • The Moorings Announces a New Yacht Charter Destination in Annapolis, Maryland

    05/09/2012

    Sailing and Power Yacht Charters start May 2012

    April 27, 2012 - (Clearwater, FL) –The Moorings is to open a new charter base in Annapolis, Maryland, on the beautiful

  • Feature: A British Virgin Islands Escape!

    05/07/2012

    See our feature article titled “Sailing in the British Virgin Islands, Caribbean” in the PBS travel series Passport to Adventure! 

    Read the article!

  • British Virgin Islands: a Mecca for Sailors

    03/19/2012

    You can just feel it……when you arrive in the British Virgin Islands (BVI’s)  you know you will have a good time.  People are happy.  They smile and say hello, striking

  • The Moorings and MedSail Announce 10th Anniversary Event

    03/19/2012

    Following 9 successful years of medical training on the water, The Moorings and MedSail are proud to announce the upcoming 10th Annual Medicine for Mariners and Safety at Sea conference

  • Making scuba-diving a family sport

    02/23/2012

    Never mind the moray eel. I'm focused on rubbing the "lucky" porthole of a ship that sunk here in a hurricane nearly 150 years ago.

  • BVI host 2012 Caribbean Arts and Crafts Festival in March

    02/17/2012

    The Caribbean Artisan Network is proud to announce that His Royal Highness the Duke of Gloucester will be officially opening the 8th annual Caribbean Arts and Crafts Festival

  • The Moorings Mainsheet - Winter 2012!

    02/20/2012

    Browse our newest issue online! Features include Annual Events in the Caribbean, “Must-Do” recommendations for 2012 provided by Moorings guests, and some personal accounts of charter destinations including Belize, St.

  • The Moorings Opens a New Yacht Charter Destination in Corfu, Greece

    02/14/2012

    Clearwater, FL – February 6, 2012 – The Moorings, the world’s leading yacht charter company, announced today it will open a new base in Corfu, located just off

  • The Moorings featured in a Chicago Tribune Article

    01/26/2012

    Taking the Kids -- on an un-cruise cruise

    By Eileen Ogintz, Tribune Media Services
    Taking the Kids
    January 26, 2012

    For once, we're masters of our
  • Sailing the British Virgin Islands by Julie Wilson ~ Islands Magazine

    12/28/2011

    The BVI has over 60 islands, crystal clear waters and gentle tropical winds, making it one of the top sailing destinations in the world. These were a few of my

  • Excitement Reaches an All-Time High at The Moorings Interline Regatta

    11/08/2011

    Participation Doubles for the 30th Anniversary

     

    Clearwater, FL

    (November 2, 2011) – The Moorings 30th Interline Regatta

  • Sol initiates recycling challenge for Moorings Interline Regatta

    10/12/2011

    Tortola, British Virgin Islands, October 12, 2011 – The Moorings Interline Regatta takes place October 11 – 20 celebrating thirty years of racing, parties and activities in the BVI. This

  • The Moorings Announces New Destinations & new Catamarans at Annapolis Boat Shows

    09/23/2011

     

    Clearwater, FL (September 20, 2011) – The Moorings , the world’s premier

  • The Moorings Celebrates the 30th Interline Regatta with New Races, Parties & Activities

    08/11/2011

    The Moorings Celebrates the 30th Interline Regatta with

  • The Moorings Sponsors Regional Events of The Leukemia Cup Regatta 2011 Series

    01/21/2011

    Clearwater, FL – (July 15, 2011) – The Moorings, world’s premier yacht charter company, will support regional events of

  • Host with the MOST - Boating New Zealand, July 2011

    06/24/2011

    The weather might not have played ball but the Leopard M47 was still a perfect host when Sam Stewart checked out The Moorings’ new powercat. Photos Sam Stewart

    The Bay of

  • The Moorings Introduces New Moorings 393 Power Catamaran

    06/13/2011

    Moorings 393 Power Catamaran - 3d RenderingPRESS RELEASE
    The Moorings Introduces New Moorings

  • The Moorings to be Featured in Upcoming Episode of ABC’s The Bachelorette

    06/08/2011

    PRESS RELEASE
    The Moorings to be Featured in Upcoming Episode of ABC’s The Bachelorette

    Clearwater, FL (June 8, 2011) - The Moorings will be accommodating a special date in the fourth

  • Article: "Unbelizeable"

    06/01/2011

    PRESS RELEASE
    Unbelizeable: Enjoy the breathtaking, laid-back atmosphere of this Central American paradise.

    I floated face down in water as clear as gin and, ahem, I should know. The white sandy

  • The Moorings Continues Fleet Expansion with New Moorings 3900 Catamaran

    03/09/2011

    PRESS RELEASE
    The Moorings Continues Fleet Expansion with New Moorings 3900 Catamaran

    ClearwaterMainsheet - Winter 201102/24/2011

    This issue features some great articles on the Moorings Captain's Rewards Program, our new "Exclusive Plus" yacht program, our new base in Athens-Lavrion, Greece and more!  Get an overview of

  • Article: Adventure in the Abacos

    01/27/2011

    Adventure in the Abacos

    A weeklong Bahamian charter vacation helps alleviate the wintertime blues.

    by chris caswell

    I strolled along a crescent of beach on Fowl Cay, enjoying the softness of

  • Article: A Journey from Student to Sailing Ambassador

    12/07/2010

    A Journey From Student to Ambassador

    The Virgin Islands and Offshore Sailing School Open a New World of Sailing & Sharing

    When Owen Herrin books a bareboat yacht charter with The

  • The Moorings Announces New Charter Base in Lavrion, Greece

    12/01/2010

    PRESS RELEASE
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    The Moorings Announces New Charter Base in Lavrion, Greece

    Clearwater, FL - (December 1, 2010) - The Moorings, the world’s premier yacht charter company, announced today the

  • The Moorings Sponsors Expedition Biosphere Fakarava in Tahiti

    10/06/2010

    PRESS RELEASE
    FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

    The Moorings Sponsors Expedition Biosphere Fakarava in Tahiti

    Clearwater, FL (October 6, 2010) - The Moorings, the world’s premier yacht charter company, is pleased to sponsor Expedition

  • The Moorings Announces New Destination & New Moorings 50.5 Yacht Debuts at Annapolis Sailboat Show

    09/30/2010

    PRESS RELEASE
    The Moorings Announces New Destination & New Moorings 50.5 Yacht Debuts at Annapolis Sailboat Show

    Clearwater, FL (September 30, 2010) – The Moorings, the world’s premier yacht charter company,

  • The Moorings Sponsors Regional Events of The Leukemia Cup Regatta

    08/23/2010

    PRESS RELEASE
    The Moorings Sponsors Regional Events of The Leukemia Cup Regatta

    Clearwater, FL – (August 23, 2010) – The Moorings, world’s premier yacht charter company, will support regional events of

  • The Moorings Fleet Expands with Debut of All-New Moorings 50.5 Monohull

    08/12/2010

    The Moorings Fleet Expands with Debut of All-New Moorings 50.5 Monohull

    Clearwater, FL (August 12, 2010) – The Moorings is pleased to introduce the newest yacht in their bareboat sailing charter

  • The Moorings Announces New Charter Destination in Grenada

    07/28/2010

     

    The Moorings Announces New Charter Destination in Grenada

    Clearwater, FL (July 28, 2010) – The Moorings announces the opening of their new base at Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina in

  • Making Memories One Island at a Time...

    06/24/2010

    Some say I married my husband Jerry, because his dad had a boat. I love the water and everything about the deep blue sea!

    Jerry and I have been married 39

  • The Moorings Sponsors Sailability Tampa Bay in Charitable Trip to British Virgin Islands

    06/11/2010

    Clearwater, FL (June 11, 2010) –The Moorings, the world’s premier yacht charter company, is proud to have recently sponsored Sailability Greater Tampa Bay in a charitable mission and sailing

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

    02/19/2010

    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

  • The Moorings - Green Initiatives Around the World

    01/13/2010

    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

  • The Moorings Sponsors The 2010 BVI Spring Regatta

    01/21/2010

    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,

  • Highland Spring HIHO's Unique Blend - 2010

    12/01/2009

    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

  • BVIs Charter Paradise

    12/14/2009

    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

  • Paradise Lost: Re-visited

    10/01/2009

    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

  • Easy Does It

    08/01/2009

    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

  • Cruising Virgin Islands

    04/01/2009

    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

  • The Moorings's New Flagship Base

    03/01/2009

    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

  • Dead Reckoning Around Paradise

    12/01/2008

    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.

  • This Cat's Out of the Bag

    11/01/2008

    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

  • BVI: Visit Seven Islands in Seven Days

    09/22/2008

    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

  • Powerboat Charter in Baja

    09/01/2008

    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

  • A New Standard in Green

    07/29/2008

    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

  • A Positive Return

    07/01/2008

    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

  • The Secret Sea

    07/01/2008

    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

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