Industry News and Specials

Sunsail Opens in San Francisco Bay

by Sail Staff, Posted April 13, 2012

This summer, Sunsail will open its newest base in San Francisco Bay, where the international charter company will offer both charters and corporate sailing events aboard a fleet of eight brand new Sunsail First 40s.

Bay Breeze Offers Gemini Cats for Charter

by Hilary Sharp, Posted March 30, 2012

Bay Breeze Yacht Charters is expanding its fleet, adding the Gemini 34 catamaran to its list of available boats. The Traverse City, MI-based company is responding to the rising popularity of catamarans in charter by making them available to guests in the Great Lakes region.

Charter Chat: February 2012

by Meredith Laitos, Posted January 30, 2012

Find out what's new in 2012 from your favorite yacht charter companies, including deals and new boat additions. If you're thinking of chartering this year, read this first for valuable booking information.

December Sunsail Flotilla

by Sail Staff, Posted October 3, 2011

Looking for a new way to enjoy a charter sailing vacation? Join SAIL on a Flotilla Adventure in the British Virgin Islands, where SAIL host Chris Museler will guide you through a week of fun and relaxation.

MarineMax Vacations Launches New Charter Company

by Meredith Laitos, Posted October 12, 2011

The BVIs are known for being a chartering playground, and there’s about to be another kid on the block. MarineMax Inc., the nation’s largest recreational boat retailer, recently announced the opening of MarineMax Vacations, a BVI-based charter company that will operate out of Tortola beginning December 15.

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

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

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%

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

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