Mainsheet Blog

Look behind the scenes and learn more about the thought and design process that goes into creating award-winning catamarans at The Moorings.

Read about the latest BVI BoatU.S Flotilla and see photos of our favorite cruising stops. This year's itinerary included all the highlights of the BVI and provided BoatU.S. members with a fantastic time on the water.

Follow the Icelantic Skis Team as they discover the magical Seychelles on their most recent sailing charter with The Moorings. The main islands of Mahé, Praslin, and La Digue are geological wonders of impressive granite boulders, mountainous and lush with tropical forests and home to many species found nowhere else on Earth.

‘Tis the season – the season for planning a fun-in-the-sun Christmas vacation in the British Virgin Islands! This is your chance to swap snow for sun and slippers for swimsuits in the cold of winter. Too often, the hustle and bustle of the holiday season takes its toll.

Vacation Planning Expert Roland Jervis recently returned from a sailing trip in French Polynesia and was simply amazed by the friendliness of the people, the abundance of fish, the brilliant visibility under water, and the sheer natural beauty of this island paradise. Here his Raiatea charter tips...

Read the latest British Virgin Islands updates and news, including how your favorite beach bars are doing and reserving mooring balls by app.

Want to reserve a mooring ball in your favorite spot in the BVI? There’s an app for that at BoatyBall.com.

It has been 19 months since Hurricane Irma impacted the British Virgin Islands in September of 2017. Read our Update here on how things are now at the BVI marina on Tortola.

The Moorings Sales Advisor Paula Carvalho and friends recently island-hopped their way through exotic Thailand. Now she shares her experiences and top recommendations for things to know before YOU go!

Anegada has traditionally been somewhat of a hidden gem for charter guests visiting the British Virgin Islands. For many years it was off-limits because of its remote location away from the main cruising grounds and the dangerous reefs surrounding it. In recent times this has changed.