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?”

Uncovering the hidden artistry of building a catamaran was the experience of a lifetime, and too good not to share.  

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. 

  Holidays On The Water  In the United States, Thanksgiving is officially over, and the streets are starting to be lined with bright, shimmering lights. Families are collecting lists of gifts to purchase and coordinating which holiday parties to attend. Schedules are getting busier, and the grocery stores keep running out of hickory honey ham.

Ever wonder what a dream vacation looks like? Look no further than a Moorings Yacht Charter in the Exuma Islands! For eight days, I got to experience the beauty and adventure that a charter from The Moorings offers. I stayed in a Moorings 433 Powercat, which was the perfect amount of space for me and five others to sleep comfortably. Learn more about the top 10 things to do when you visit the Exumas from someone who lived it herself! 

Have you ever thought about taking a charter vacation with The Moorings? I was lucky enough to charter the brand new Moorings 464 Powercat (Leopard 46 PC) in Miami in March of 2022, and it was one of the best experiences of my life! While the Moorings 464PC is not currently available for charter in Florida, I can only imagine how much more of an outstanding experience it would have been island hopping in the Caribbean. If you've ever wanted a detailed description of a charter trip, look no further. Read more about my experience below. 

There’s more than one way to live the boat life, and for many people, charter ownership is the way to go. Just ask Jeff Monuszko, a (nearly) life-long participant in The Moorings charter program.If you’re curious about charter ownership, we invite you to tune into our previously recorded live stream presentation. It’s a chance to gain unique insights from someone who grew up sailing on Moorings charters and has owned two charter boats.