Latest Posts

The British Virgin Islands are one of the best places in the world to buy a used cruising boat. With a long history of sailing, a mature marine service network, and year-round trade winds, the BVI offer an ideal environment to view, survey, and sea trial a yacht before you buy. For buyers considering a […]

St. Lucia is one of the Caribbean’s most attractive sailing destinations, with dramatic scenery, reliable trade winds, and easy access to the Windward Islands. It’s also one of the best places in the Caribbean to buy a used boat. With its strong marina infrastructure, established marine services, and central location in the islands, it offers […]

The key to preserving your catamaran isn’t just reacting to problems—it’s building a repeatable rhythm of small actions. Every owner should create a personal maintenance log with recurring tasks- set some weekly, some monthly- and stick to it. The ocean rewards consistency. Here’s a proven system based on hands-on experience and best practices from across […]

For many aspiring sailors and cruisers, the dream of owning a yacht can feel out of reach—until they discover the smart path of buying an ex-charter vessel. Whether you’re drawn to a sleek monohull or a spacious Leopard catamaran, purchasing a yacht retired from The Moorings or Sunsail charter fleet can be a savvy, budget-friendly […]

Congratulations! You’ve just closed on your new yacht, and you eagerly anticipate your journey to an exotic tropical destination, but do consider it is still a boat before you rush to grab the board shorts and sunscreen. That is to say, being prepared for potential repairs and safety concerns will ensure a worry-free voyage. So, […]

The Importance of a Dinghy It’s been said that the dinghy is to your cruising boat as the car is to the family home. It’s true. You’ve settled on the cruising boat of your dreams, but it won’t be half as fun out there if you don’t have a way to get to shore or […]

Natalie and Wade are a full-time live aboard couple from Saratoga Springs, Utah. Together, they own a Leopard 48 that they closed in August of 2020 from The Moorings Yacht Brokerage. They finished their last few years of college in Hawaii and after, stayed and worked for a couple years. While still in Hawaii, they […]

New Owners Eileen and Brown Councill have recently started their YouTube journey to document their lives sailing around the world. In 2020, they made the adventurous decision to leave their 4 year home in Qingdao, China to sail around the world. To make their dream happen, they searched high and low for 5 months for the right […]

Imaginary Water Road Just as important as proper roads are for cars, boats need guidance to ensure safe passage. So when you head out on your first sea trial, how do you know if you are on the imaginary water road?  The IALA (International Association of Lighthouse Authorities) has established 2 systems of colors and […]

New Adventures Travis Massingale is a proud new owner of a Sunsail 444. Travis picked up his boat in St. Thomas during mid-August and has owned, ‘ADOFRI’ for about 2 months now. He plans to become a full time live aboard after about a year. The purchase was his, “first step to a long-awaited dream” […]