The holiday season is one of the most rewarding and memorable times to be a Moorings yacht owner. While traditional holiday travel means crowds, waitlists, and rigid schedules, Moorings yacht ownership gives you the freedom to step aboard your private yacht and sail directly into some of the world’s most magical seasonal experiences. Across our […]

The sailing appeal of Croatia’s Dalmatian coastline is no secret, but its best-kept treasures still are, and when it comes to breathtaking sailing destinations, few places rival the natural beauty, ancient history, and island-dotted coastline of Croatia.

As one of the world’s most iconic sailing destinations, the British Virgin Islands offers no shortage of charter companies and marina bases. But The Mooring’s flagship base in Tortola is the only charter base that genuinely redefines what it means to charter in the BVI, offering a level of luxury and service no other base can match.

La Paz, Mexico, is known for its sparkling clear-blue waters that collide gently with the great Baja Peninsula, a harmony that results in a dream-like landscape. This piece of paradise offers access to a world of wonders on and beneath the Sea of Cortez. Not only can you immerse yourself in this boater's paradise, but now you can also own a yacht in La Paz, making this unforgettable destination your personal gateway to adventure.  

Continuing our provisioning survival guide throughout the Caribbean, this month we set sail to the lesser-explored, quaint islands of the Abacos.  

As you embark on the thrilling decision of yacht ownership through The Moorings, the choice between a catamaran and a monohull sailing yacht might have you scratching your head. While both vessels offer unique advantages, there's an undeniable charm to discovering the sailing mecca of the Caribbean with a monohull and why monohulls still reign supreme amongst those truly looking to get away from it all.

It’s a debate as old as the sea itself: Sailboats vs powerboats. Tradition vs Innovation. The topic continues to spark debate and always will. But does it all really have to be so clear-cut? Can’t there be a time and place for both?

  There is nothing quite as relaxing as casting your lines in the water and slowly trolling along as you cruise between islands. Sipping on local beers and rum until you hear that unmistakable screech and spin of the line flying off the rod.

You've just flown into a sunny paradise to meet your boat for a week-long sailing adventure, but there is one question that always seems to mystify even the most seasoned sailor when dropping anchor in a new destination- “Where do we provision?”

Everything works a little bit differently in the islands. From driving on the left with a left-side steering car, having your third beer of the day by 10 am and finding that all the grocery stores or fuel docks are empty, simply because the containerships filled with essentials have been delayed due to weather, or possibly for no reason at all. Everything is on island time, and locals and seasoned cruisers just know that there is nothing else to do but go with the flow.