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Running a yacht is essentially a management exercise. The sailing is the easy bit! Maintenance, passage planning, etc all gets done by the crew, who need to be feed. So you could argue is one of the most important parts. For me it is actually the hardest part if it’s for a passage or even […]

Undocking Coming into dock is typically a bit more of a challenge than leaving it. That said I have probably seen as many dramas unfold leaving it! I haven’t played golf in a long time living on a small Caribbean island, but I do remember the importance of a good first tee shot to set […]

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 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 […]

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, […]

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 […]

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 […]

Having a boat surveyed can be a very uncertain time if you are new to the process. In this post we will detail for you just what to expect from a survey if you are in the process of purchasing a boat. How does the surveying process work with a boat coming out of the […]

Can I see the boat before I buy? Can I have a sea trial? Yes, you can absolutely see the boat before you make the decision to purchase it. However, since most of our vessels are still active in the Moorings/Sunsail/Footloose fleets it is sometimes difficult to schedule the boat to be dockside for a […]