Industry News and Specials

January 2010 Charter Specials

by Meredith Laitos, Posted January 21, 2010

If you're looking to take your chartering to the next level, try racing a Sunsail 39i in the inaugural IYCC during the BVI Spring Regatta, March 29-April 4. Sunsail will provide the winner with 10% off the yacht and a free sailing charter. If it's vacationing you're after, Sunsail is offering 20% off both one- and two-week flotillas in the BVI

Announcing the winners of the Great Escape

by Sail Staff, Posted December 21, 2009

After mulling over and debating hundreds of entries, SAIL, in partnership with The Moorings and Sunsail, is pleased to announce the winners of its Great Escape contest. Each entrant wrote a 400-word essay describing their ideal BVI charter vacation in the hopes of winning a Sunsail flotilla or a Moorings charter trip. Thanks to everyone who participated! Here is a sample from

November Charter Specials

by Meredith Laitos, Posted December 2, 2009

In the colder climes, the leaves have turned and fallen. The boats have been hauled out and stored for the winter. The storm windows are in; the winter sweaters are out. But while we brace ourselves for winter, charter companies are just gearing up. All too aware of the woeful economy, many companies are offering especially good discounts to keep you, the charter guests, coming back for more. 35%

A Match Made at the Boat Show

by Meredith Laitos, Posted November 19, 2009

From November 5 to 8, 70 boats and 113 brokers walked the docks at the 28th annual BVI Charter Yacht Show at Village Cay Marina in the heart of Road Town, Tortola. Unlike other boat shows, the focus was socializing rather than sales. During the day, brokers familiarized themselves with the boats, getting to know their crew and memorizing the intricacies of each boat’s layout. Various activities

Horizon Yacht Charters Wins Award

by Meredith Laitos, Posted October 21, 2009

Horizon Yacht Charters www.horizonyachtcharters.com (HYC) has been voted the Best Caribbean Yacht Charter Company of 2009 by the Caribbean World International Travel Awards, a British publication. "It was a big surprise," said Nicola Massey of HYC. "We didn't want to just