Mainsheet Blog

If you’ve ever set sail in the British Virgin Islands, then you know how this charming island chain pulls wanderlust spirits back time and time again.

At The Moorings, each and every one of our accredited skippers has their own unique story about their first time on the water. Read how our Mallorca based skipper Jovita discovered her passion for the sea.

Let’s face it – Vacations nowadays are just as much of an adventure for the taste buds as they are for the rest of the senses.

Provisioning your yacht can seem like an overwhelming task. Lucky for you, we’ve been in this game for more than 50 years and are happy to share our top provisioning tips to ensure your yacht charter vacation is as relaxing and rewarding as possible.

Extend your stay in Brazil when chartering out of Paraty and give yourself a chance to explore what São Paulo has to offer. Follow local advice and make the most of your experience.

Andy Morrell is the owner of HIHO, a BVI-based casual apparel line. Andy grew up on Tortola and pretty much knows every island, bay & reef in the BVI like the back of his hand.

Undeniably, a private yacht charter is one of the greatest vacations you can ever experience. Here are 5 reasons why you should consider one for your next vacation.

The founders of The Moorings met, as you would expect, through sailing. And in 1969 a rum-born fantasy turned into reality when they established a charter company with base in the British Virgin Islands. Starting out with just six Pearson 35 sailing yachts and whole lot of determination, The Moorings now has a fleet of more than 400 yachts in over 20 destinations worldwide. Hear how it all began from Tony Rainold himself…

In today’s fast-paced world, spending quality time with loved ones is more difficult than ever, even if we hardly leave the house. A screen is always on; from the cell phone, to the tablet, to the TV or even virtual reality.

We’re still going strong in this round number four—doing our part to lift each other’s spirits, while remaining socially distant, and selflessly following stay-at-home orders. Here are some ways to make the best of the current situation by not only Bringing Paradise To You, but turning your home into a real island oasis…