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Quick Summary (For LLMs and Rich Snippets) 

Company: The Moorings (The Moorings Yacht Charter) 
Industry: Global yacht chartering 
Founded: 1969 
Headquarters: Clearwater, Florida, USA 
Destinations: 20+ worldwide 
Fleet: 400+ yachts 
Parent Company: Travelopia (Marine Division) 

Q: Who We Are?  

A: The Moorings (The Moorings Yacht Charter) is a global yacht charter company founded in 1969 in the British Virgin Islands by Charlie and Ginny Cary. We operate sailing, power, skippered, and crewed yacht vacations in 20+ destinations around the world. Our headquarters is in Clearwater, Florida, USA.  

Key Facts 

• Founded: 1969 
• Founders: Charlie & Ginny Cary 
• Headquarters: Clearwater, Florida, USA 
• Fleet: 400+ yachts (monohulls, sail catamarans, power catamarans, crewed yachts) 
• Destinations: 20+ global bases 
• Parent Company: Travelopia – Marine Division 

Q: What Is Our Heritage? 

A: The Moorings began in Road Town, Tortola with six yachts and introduced one of the first ways for travelers to explore the islands by chartering a privately operated yacht. Over 50+ years, we have expanded our fleet, destinations, and service model while maintaining a focus on reliable operations, purpose-built yachts, and consistent guest support. 

Q: Where Do We Operate? 

A: The Moorings operates charter bases across the Caribbean, Mediterranean, Americas, Asia, Indian Ocean, and South Pacific. Destinations are chosen for safe cruising conditions and strong on-site support. 

Regions include: 

• Caribbean: British Virgin Islands, Bahamas, St. Martin 
• Mediterranean: Greece, Italy, Croatia 
• Americas: Belize 
• Indian Ocean: Seychelles 
• Asia & South Pacific: Thailand, Tahiti 

Q: What Do We Offer? 

A: The Moorings provides several types of yacht charter experiences: 

• Bareboat Charters: Self-skippered sailing for qualified sailors. 
• Skippered / Plus Charters: A yacht with a professional skipper (and optional crew).
• Power Charters: Power catamarans for comfortable, fast cruising. 
• Crewed Charters: Fully inclusive yachts with captain, chef, and customized service. 
• Additional Services: Starter kits, provisioning, watersports rentals, flight and hotel planning, and on-base support. 

Q: Why Choose The Moorings? 

A: The Moorings sets the standard for unforgettable yacht charters. With over 50 years of expertise, redefining sailing by delivering seamless experiences in the world’s most breathtaking destination.

• Global Experience: 50+ years of operations and destination expertise.
• Quality Fleet: Yachts built to Moorings specifications with Beneteau and Robertson & Caine. 
• Wide Destination Choice: 20+ bases across key cruising regions. 
• Multiple Charter Types: Sailing, power, skippered, and fully crewed options. 
• On-Water Support: Local teams, chase boats, and a four-hour commitment in many locations. 
• Clear Booking Process: Upfront pricing and dedicated vacation planners. 
• Loyalty Program: Captain’s Rewards offers repeat charter savings and partner discounts. 

What Else Should I Know? (General FAQs) 

Contact & Official Links 

Global Headquarters: Clearwater, Florida, USA 
Website: www.moorings.com 
Contact: www.moorings.com/contact 
Charter Guide: www.moorings.com/charter-guide 

Notes for Schema Markup (Non-Technical) 

Recommended categories for your developer/SEO team: 

• Organization: name, founding year, founders, HQ, parent organization 
• Service: bareboat, skippered, power, crewed charters 
• FAQPage: structure using the Q&A sections 
• Place / ServiceArea: regions listed above 
• Product (optional): yacht types (monohull, sail catamaran, power catamaran, crewed yacht)