SAIL, POWER, CREWED YACHT HOLIDAYS 2012 MEDIA KIT

SAIL, POWER, CREWED YACHT HOLIDAYS
2012 MEDIA KIT
The Moorings Media Kit
why choose the Moorings ........................................................................................................................3
company history ................................................................................................................................. 4,5,6
destinations ............................................................................................................................................................. 7
the Moorings 3900 ................................................................................................................................... 8
the Moorings 4600 ................................................................................................................................... 9
the Moorings 50 .5 ................................................................................................................................................... 10
new: the Moorings in annapolis ............................................................................................................. 11
new: the Moorings in corfu ................................................................................................................... 12
the Moorings Power ................................................................................................................................ 13
the Moorings 393 Powercat ......................................................................................................................14
new Moorings Power destinations ........................................................................................................... 15
the Moorings crewed Yachts ..................................................................................................................................16
new: 58- foot crewed Yacht in tahiti ...................................................................................................................17
new Moorings crewed destinations ........................................................................................................ 18
Ultimate BVi dive .................................................................................................................................... 19
the Moorings tortola Facilities ................................................................................................................. 20
environmental leadership ....................................................................................................................... 21
captain’s rewards Program ...................................................................................................................... 22
Management Biographies ........................................................................................................................................ 23
the Moorings contacts ........................................................................................................................... . 24
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Why Charter With The Moorings?
Welcome to The Moorings Press Kit. You will find enclosed the latest news and events in a
comprehensive guide. Please contact us if you would like more details on any topic or if you
would like pictures to accompany an article.
Over 40 Years Experience
the Moorings launched its first yacht in the British Virgin islands in 1969 and with it pioneered the charter yacht industry .
Since that beginning, the fleet has grown to over 650 yachts in over 27 destinations . the Moorings also has the largest fleet
of charter catamarans in the world . the Moorings features Bareboat (sail-it-yourself), crewed (with professional skipper
and chef) yachts, and Power yachts in some of the most exotic and beautiful waters of the caribbean, north america,
Mediterranean, South Pacific, indian ocean and South east Asia .
Custom Yachts
the Moorings is continually developing and adding new yachts to the fleet, with over USD$33 million invested in new yachts
for the 2012 charter season . our on-going partnership with Beneteau and robertson & caine allows us to stay at the
forefront of charter industry developments .
Largest Choice of Catamarans For Charter in The World
e’re proud to offer the world’s largest catamaran fleet and the award-winning 46-foot Moorings 4600
he Moorings
4600 is our flagship catamaran and provides 4 air-conditioned staterooms plus 2 forepeak berths, 4 heads with electric
toilets and separate showers
is the Moorings 3900
ew to the catamaran fleet this year
he 3900 features an award-winning hull
design, hard top covered cockpit, raised helm station, and
comforts including luxurious starboard hull suite, air-conditioning
and generator
Innovative Monohull Fleet
he new Moorings 50 5 is a 5 cabin, 5 head yacht, custom built by
Beneteau for he Moorings featuring a spacious saloon, and comforts
such as generator, air conditioning, electric toilets and flat screen
V/ V
For performance and ease of operation she includes a dual
helm, bow thrusters and electric winches his yacht joins our other award-winning monohulls—Moorings 54 5, Moorings
43 3 Boat of the Year winner from ruising
orld magazine, Moorings 41 3, and Moorings 37 2, all based on Beneteau’s
ceanis line of luxury yachts
Over 27 Destinations Worldwide
to obtain a copy of either our Bareboat, Power or crewed Brochures please go online to www .moorings .com.au/brochure .
our 2012 Bareboat Holidays Brochure features our full range of sailing destinations from the abacos to tonga, as well as
detailed information on our newest yachts and destinations .
Highest Level of Quality And Service
no one matches the quality, service and attention to detail that the Moorings brings to every sailing vacation . that’s how
the Moorings has succeeded in providing “the Best Sailing Holidays in the world!” for over 40 years .
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The Moorings Company Journey.
1969
n Fourth of July weekend, he Moorings begins operations in ortola, British Virgin slands
ith six 35-foot Pearson yachts, harlie and Ginny ary pioneer yacht chartering in the BV
1978
he Moorings moves across oad arbour into new custom-designed facilities
1981
he Moorings expands into the lower aribbean with a base in Marigot Bay, St ucia
1984
he Moorings opens in ahiti and Kingdom of onga
1989
he company begins to market charters in Greece and in the eastern Mediterranean
1992
he Moorings opens a Bahamas base in the bacos with an initial fleet of 10 yachts
1993
he yacht sales division opens a brokerage office in Ft auderdale
1997
ine Moorings 4500 catamarans are added to the fleet he Moorings takes delivery of the first
M3800 catamaran while the Moorings 4500 is named “Best harter Boat” by ruising
2000
orld Magazine
he Moorings adds new monohulls to its fleet including the Moorings 474 and 473 yachts
Moorings 433 is named “Boat of the Year” by ruising
orld Magazine
new base is opened in
Skiathos, Greece, and he Moorings expands rewed Yacht Vacations in he bacos, Bahamas
2001
he Moorings opens bases in Belize and urkey
the fleet
rewed yachts expand to Belize
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ew Moorings 4700 catamarans are introduced to
he Moorings launches a new power yacht division, auticBlue
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2002
he Moorings opens new Grenadines base in anouan and announces new bases in Seychelles and
evkas, Greece
ompany announces new 62-foot luxury catamarans and 55-foot monohulls for rewed Yacht
charters he first Moorings 6200 arrives in ortola, BV
2003
he Moorings announces opening of new bases in rogir and ubrovnik, roatia he Moorings
494 monohull is added to fleets in the aribbean and Mediterranean
yachts are finalists for ruising
2004
he Moorings 6200, 554 and 494
orld Magazine’s “Boat of the Year” award
the Moorings celebrates 35 years of sailing holidays with special anniversary savings in the BVi, the
introduction of the Moorings BVi Spring regatta Sailing Festival cup, sponsorship of the 2004 hiho
event, and other celebrations throughout the year . the Moorings introduces the newest catamaran
to its fleet, the Moorings 4000 .
2005
he Moorings announces new Preferred Partnership with Sailitalia in taly providing five talian
bases wo new monohulls, the 51 5 and 39 3 enter the fleet he Moorings 4000 wins “Boat of
the Year 2005,”“Best Monohull 40’ and under,” and “Best verall mport ” he Moorings website
honored by Boats com and the MM
auticBlue Power Yacht Vacations awarded “Best of the
Year” by Motorboating Magazine
2006
he Moorings launches the new Moorings 4600 catamaran and 51 5 monohull
new website
is launched and provides booking online
2007
he Moorings 41 3 monohull wins Boat of the Year from ruising
orld magazine he Moorings
founder harlie ary passes away he Moorings is named as one of the op our perators
according to ravel & eisure
orld’s Best wards 2007 readers’ survey he Moorings relocates its
base in a Paz, Mexico to osta Baja esort he Moorings moves into new facilities in St ucia and
Gocek, urkey
auticBlue is re branded as he Moorings Power Yachts and launches its newest
Powercat Moorings 474
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2008
he Moorings headquarters move into new
( eadership in nergy and nvironmental esign)
certified building he Moorings 43 3 monohull is recognized as “2009 Boat of he Year” by ruising
orld Magazine he Moorings begins marketing charters through Master Yachting Gmb in
Germany
ew fleet purchases of over $40 million in new catamarans and monohulls
he new
Moorings 372 Powercat enters the Power Yacht charter fleet
2009
2009 sees the addition of 4 new bases to the Moorings portfolio, in the Mediterranean you can now
also sail from agana, croatia and orhaniye, turkey and in South east Asia we now operate from Phuket,
thailand; the Belize base relocated to a resort in Placencia . new interactive Moorings website
launches with helpful vacation planning tools and online booking options .
2010
he Moorings 54 5 the new flagship of the monohull fleet arrives in ortola he new Moorings 50 5
monohull is announced
new sailing charter base in Grenada opens at the first-class Port ouis Marina
he year also brought he Moorings regional sponsorship of he eukemia & ymphoma Society’s
eukemia up egatta, as well as xpedition Biosphere, a marine mammal resea rch initiative in
ahiti’s Fakarava region, classed by U
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he Moorings introduces the new Moorings 3900 catamaran n he Moorings Power opens a
charter base in onga n June 2011, he Moorings newest sailing destination opens in thens- avrion
he Moorings Power introduces the new 393 Powercat, and opens 3 new Mediterranean bases
he Moorings rewed Yachts opens 3 new Mediterranean bases, as well as new Stateroom
Vacations in the Maldives
2012
ew bases are opened in orfu, Greece and nnapolis, Maryland
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Worldwide Destinations
The Best Cruising Destinations in the world!
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Seychelles
Mexico
Belize
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INDIAN OCEAN
SOUTH EAST ASIA
hailand
urkey
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The Moorings 3900
the new Moorings 3900 catamaran joins the fleet as part of the recent USD$33 million investment towards the purchase of new
yachts for the 2012 charter season . a luxurious new catamaran model, the Moorings 3900 is built by robertson & caine, and
based upon the award-winning hull design, interior accommodation plan and helm station of their private model leopard 38,
named cruising world’s Boat of the Year 2010 and Best Boat 2010 by Sail . with a generous sail plan and hull design, the
3900 offers high performance yet is highly practical and easy to sail
Several on-deck innovations make the 3900 an ideal vacation
cruising platform
raised helm station offers 360-degree visibility
beneath a hardtop bimini, while a separate extended hardtop
with hatch ventilation shades the spacious cockpit nvironmental
considerations were central to the design, and solar panels installed
on the cockpit hardtop charge the onboard batteries She is
equipped with a full suite of aymarine navigational electronics,
cockpit-led sail controls, anchoring system with electric windlass, convenient dinghy davit with electric winch, and generator
nside, comfort remains a priority with a galley-up design and air-conditioning throughout the saloon and roomy 3-cabin/2head accommodation plan Fully equipped, the ergonomic galley layout features, large refrigerator-freezer system and ample
counter and cabinet space heryl Powell,
of he Moorings, remarked, “ he Moorings 3900 is a uniquely designed yacht
and welcome addition to our fleet with luxurious amenities ” he entire starboard hull is dedicated to a private, well-appointed
charter suite with queen-size berth, study area, hanging storage, en-suite bath with electric head and enclosed shower
compartment wo large double cabins with a shared bath fill the port hull, and the saloon converts into a single berth
he Moorings 3900 is available at he Moorings charter bases in the aribbean,
Bahamas, Mexico, he Mediterranean, hailand and ew for Summer 2012,
nnapolis, Maryland
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The Moorings 4600
The Flagship Catamaran
he flagship of he Moorings catamaran fleet is he Moorings 4600, a true blue-water cruiser featuring a self-stacking
mainsail with integral sail cover, roller-furling genoa, and twin 55 hp diesel engines
n electric windlass with handheld
remote makes anchoring easy he raised helm station is at the forward end of the spacious cockpit and above the cockpit’s
hardtop roof, providing 360 degrees of visibility
hardtop bimini shades the helm he cockpit has walk-through access to
the swim platforms, a full electronics package that includes a color chart plotter and autopilot, stereo/
large table, and lots of seating
player speakers, a
wide door opens to the luxurious saloon
he saloon features a plush U-shaped
settee and a large dining table with seating
for eight that converts to a double berth
here’s also a flat screen V/ V player he
galley has all the amenities and plenty of
counter space he yacht has four luxurious
double staterooms with dressing areas and
en suite electric heads and separate shower
stalls, and forward in each hull are single berths . there is ample storage space throughout . three separate air-conditioning
units keep the cabins cool and comfortable, and numerous opening ports and hatches provide superior ventilation .
the yacht is equipped with a powerful generator . the Moorings 4600 is available
for charter in the caribbean, Mediterranean, indian ocean, South Pacific
and South east Asia .
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The Innovative Moorings 50.5
board the Beneteau-built Moorings 50 5, dual helms ensure visibility on any tack, while the powerful bow thruster makes
docking a breeze and spacious cockpit with aft-led sail controls, all electric winches, and full suite of aymarine navigational
electronics creates a yacht that is as maneuverable as a 35-footer and easily sailed by a crew of two
sleek coachroof, long side windows, full bimini and dodger, and wholly-integrated mainsail arch enhance her aesthetics
and serve as a safety feature he air-conditioned 50 5 accommodates up to 11 passengers in four staterooms with en-suite
electric heads and a forepeak cabin with head
generator, inverter, flatscreen V/ V , radio/
equipped galley enhance her modern amenities She is outfitted with
/MP3 player and fully-
lights, which consume 5-times less power than
standard halogen lighting, increasing their lifespan and reducing battery charges
he Moorings 50 5 is located in the British Virgin slands, St ucia, St Martin and Grenada, as well our bases in Greece:
thens- avrion, Kos and efkas
his yacht may also be purchased through he Moorings Yacht wnership Program
wners enjoy up to 12 weeks of use
each year, access to yachts in over 27 destinations worldwide, guaranteed monthly revenue to cover their boat loan, no
operating or insurance expenses, and professional maintenance at no cost
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Annapolis, Maryland
New for Summer 2012
Just nnounced, the newest Moorings charter destination in nnapolis will be the open for bareboat sailing, power and
skippered charters on the hesapeake Bay
harming, historic and idyllic – sailing the hesapeake Bay is the perfect way to discover the shores of nnapolis, Maryland
world-renowned boating destination, the hesapeake offers fantastic sailing with consistent southwesterly winds
averaging from 5-20 knots
he largest estuary in the United States, the hesapeake is approximately 200 miles long from
the Susquehanna iver in the orth to the tlantic cean in the South
harterers will experience the same world-class customer service and
innovative yachts that are the hallmark of a Moorings vacation as they
feast upon world famous steamed crabs, stroll through the historic
downtown nnapolis, or just relish in the amazing scenery offered up
by the hesapeake Bay Guests can charter for as little as three days,
allowing for long weekend getaways
Monohulls available for charter include the Moorings 40 3 (40-foot,
three-cabin/2-head) and Moorings 42
(42-foot, 4-cabin/2-head
center cockpit), both by Beneteau he luxurious new Moorings 3900
catamaran and Moorings 393 Power catamaran will also join the
nnapolis fleet, both featuring three-cabins and 2-heads, including
a spacious master suite in the starboard hull, generator and airconditioning
harters from nnapolis will be available beginning May 15, 2012 from nnapolis anding Marina, an award-winning
marina conveniently located to downtown and featuring a pool, restaurant and picnic area
For more information about our annapolis destination, or the Moorings charter holidays, visit www .moorings .com.au or
call 1-800-553-720 .
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Corfu, Greece
New Mediterranean Destination
Just announced, orfu, the newest base for he Moorings, is located just off Greece’s northwest coast
orfu is the perfect
starting point for a luxurious Moorings bareboat sailing or skippered charter through the region’s famous northern and
southern onian slands
Before or after a charter, there is much to explore on the island of orfu, which has earned international acclaim and been
nicknamed “Jewel of the onian” for its historical ports, warm hospitality, stunning beaches and well-preserved ld own, a
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the Moorings corfu base will be open during Greece’s primary
sailing season from april through november, when guests can expect
northwest winds from 10 to 20 knots with calms in the morning .
temperatures are comfortable, ranging between 24c to 28c (76F and
82F), and water temperatures average 26c (78F) .
he Moorings will offer a series of custom Beneteau-built monohulls,
including the Moorings 41 3 (3-cabin/2-head), Moorings 43 3 (3-cabin/3head) and the Moorings 50 5 (5-cabin/5-head)
n addition, fleet’s
newest catamaran, Moorings 3900 (3-cabin/2-head), will be offered his charter model was based upon the award-winning
hull design, interior accommodation plan and helm station of the private model eopard 38, named ruising
of the Year 2010 and Best Boat 2010 by S
orld’s Boat
Virtual tours for each yacht model are available and can be viewed on their
individual overviews
For information about the Moorings charter vacations, visit www .moorings .com.au or call 1-800-553-720.
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The Moorings Power
Leads With Innovative Catamarans
he Moorings Power division allows boaters to take the helm of new generation 37-to 47- foot custom power yachts to
cruise hidden coves, untouched beaches and tropical islands in he Virgin slands, Bahamas, Baja Mexico, ew Zealand,
the Seychelles, hailand, and onga For clients that are not sure of their boating competence, or simply want to relax, the
company can also provide a captain, or captain and chef for a complete crewed charter!
he 4 cabin 47 foot Powercat, new 3 cabin 39 foot powercat and 2 cabin 37 foot Powercat, conceived between he
Moorings, international yacht builders obertson & aine, and architects Morrelli & Melvin, merge the best design features
learned from customer expectations and many years of yacht design Boasting 3 deck levels with large functional living
spaces, the Moorings power catamarans offer charterers an ideal cruising platform for friends and family, with the power to
discover more!
Moorings 474 Powercat
the new Moorings 474 Pc incorporates design features and synergies of the award winning and ever popular Moorings 46
foot sailing catamarans . offered in 3 and 4 cabin configuration models, for self-drive or crewed Yacht charters, all models
have en-suite toilets and stall showers, with additional berths and lavatory in the forepeaks allowing a total sleeping
capacity of up to 12 passengers!
he main-deck incorporates very open planning with outdoor and indoor dining areas, fully equipped galley, spacious
saloon, and a cocktail bar off the galley with serving window onto the cockpit area he layout is clear and uncluttered with
wide side decks, walk-through access to the aft swim platforms, and an innovative bench aft which converts to a dinghy
landing platform
n the fly bridge, a centrally positioned helm station offers excellent visibility on all corners of the yacht
for ease of maneuvering he helm station is surrounded by lounging seating and cocktail tables, with a wet bar Situated
high above the water-line, the fly-bridge allows customers to fully appreciate their tropical surroundings
Powered by 2 extremely reliable straight drive 150 P ummins diesel engines, and coupled with an efficient hull design
based on optimization studies from test tank data, the Moorings 474 P offers unheard of fuel efficiency at the 12 – 15 MP
range, and better than average efficiency at higher speeds mpressively, each Moorings 474 Powercat is delivered across the
tlantic cean on its own bottom, under it’s own power!
Moorings 372 Powercat
he Moorings 372 P is the newest in a line of luxury yachts ideal for couples and small families looking for a freestyle
cruising experience he 372 P utilizes the latest building technology to achieve a light strong structure Powered by 2 x
110 P Yanmar diesel engines, the yacht boasts better than average efficiencies
arge usable deck spaces and a climate
controlled interior with indoor and outdoor dining areas, and 2 double cabins with 2 en-suite heads and showers offer
comfortable accommodations for up to 6 guests
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The Moorings 393 Powercat
the Moorings Power Yacht Holidays is pleased to introduce the newest yacht in their power charter fleet — the 3-cabin/2head Moorings 393 Powercat . this new power catamaran joins the fleet as part of a recent $33 million investment towards
new power and sailing yachts for the Moorings’ 2012 charter season .
epresenting the highest standards in semi-custom charter yachts, all of he Moorings power yachts are built exclusively
through one of the world’s leading catamaran builders, obertson & aine
he new 393 P is being delivered to the British
Virgin slands, for power vacations starting in ovember
cheryl Powell, coo of the Moorings, remarked, “By building these Powercats exclusively for us, we can ensure that our
guests receive the most innovative, comfortable and safe yachts available for charter holidays . all of our power catamarans
are delivered to their assigned cruising grounds on their own bottoms, an industry first and testament to the excellent
handling, comfort and safety that’s inherent to each yacht’s design .”
New Model: Moorings 393 PC
esigned by multihull architects Morelli & Melvin and built in the obertson & aine factory, the Moorings 393 P is a cutting
edge design that merges the best features learned from customer expectations and many years of yacht design his is an
ideal cruising yacht boasting 3 deck levels with large functional living spaces, ease of handling, versatility and a range of
design features and amenities to ensure a memorable on-board experience, including flat screen V and V player, and
sound system with MP3 connection
he Moorings 393 P features a roomy saloon and galley plus 3 cabins and 2 heads, with a luxurious owner’s suite in the
starboard hull
n the fly bridge, a centrally positioned helm station offers excellent visibility on all corners of the yacht for
ease of maneuvering Powered by two 110 hp Yanmar diesel engines, the Moorings 393 P offers excellent fuel efficiency,
with solar panels on the hard top to provide additional power supply She features air conditioning, generator, upgraded
electronics, including color chart plotter and fishing rod holders
Yacht Ownership
he Moorings 393 P may also be purchased through he Moorings Yacht wnership Program
wners enjoy up to 12 weeks
of use each year, access to yachts in over 30 destinations worldwide, guaranteed monthly revenue to cover their boat loan,
no operating or insurance expenses, and professional maintenance at no cost
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The Moorings Power Yacht Holidays
in Croatia, Turkey & Greece
The beauty of the Mediterranean region can now be experienced with a Moorings Power Yacht
charter aboard the Moorings 393 and highly popular Moorings 474 power catamarans. Now,
discover the Mediterranean from our bases in Agana, Croatia; Gocek, Turkey and Lefkas,
Greece.
Agana, Croatia
typical 7-day roatia power cruising itinerary departing from gana, typically focuses on the waters surrounding more than
30 islands off the central almatian oast near the city of Split, including lovely Solta, var and Vis, and the Kornati slands
ational Park Known as the almatian slands, these are some of the most famous in the Mediterranean region and offer a
wonderful blend of history and culture
Gocek, Turkey
icknamed as urkey’s urquoise oast, the waters
of the ycian oast are stunning ruising along
a typical 7-day itinerary from he Moorings base
in Gocek, urkey, guests have the opportunity to
explore ancient towns constructed by the arians
and ycians as early as 400
along the alyan
iver he area is famous for its natural hot springs,
urkish mud baths and beaches
f course, a
visit to urkey would not be complete without
experiencing the lively market bazaars
Corfu, Greece
he newest base for he Moorings, orfu, is located just off Greece’s northwest coast Starting in pril 2012, travelers
will have the opportunity to power through fascinating historical sights aboard custom catamarans ranging from 39
to 47ft among Greece’s clean, crystal clear waters that offer excellent snorkeling and scuba diving
Lefkas, Greece
Power cruising through Greece’s onian slands offers a dramatic setting to cruise in the wake of
dysseus, exploring
the region’s 7 main archipelagos – orfu, Paxos, efkas, Meganisi, thaca, Kefalonia and Zakynthos (Zante)
efkas
power yacht charter suits a variety of tastes with attractions ranging from the historical, cultural and natural to the
adrenalin-infused and lively
The Yachts: Moorings 393 PC & Moorings 474 PC
he 39-foot Moorings 393 Powercat will be available for charter in roatia, urkey and Greece he Moorings 474 P , 47foot powercat remains a charterers’ favorite and will be available for charter in roatia and urkey 7- ay charters will be
available starting June 2012 and run from Saturday to Saturday
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The Moorings Crewed Yachts
Island Cruising Adventures
Sit back, relax, and enjoy the best of your tropical destination with professional captain and chef at your service! Best of all,
as private, exclusive and memorable this vacation option is, the cost compares to cruise lines and other all inclusive options
whether you’re embarking on a free-spirited adventure, or a large group vacation with family or friends, the Moorings
all-inclusive crewed Yachts offers a diverse fleet of customized yachts with custom tailored holiday options that are just
right for you . with the atmosphere of a world class resort, and ever changing tropical surroundings, your professional
Moorings captain and chef will ensure your holiday experience is one of privacy and luxury with gourmet meals, daily
cabin service and more .
The Crewed Yacht Experience
with services of a professional captain and chef aboard a private yacht, the Moorings crewed Yacht charter experience
blends the very best comforts of a luxury vacation with the spirit of adventure and freedom to sail a personalized itinerary
tailored to each guest’s preferences . this all-inclusive holiday includes gourmet, chef-prepared meals, a premium full bar
and water toys such as kayaks, snorkelling gear, fishing gear and more . with a professional skipper at the helm, guests will
travel where cruise ships cannot venture along a customized itinerary to stop when they want & where they want .
Moorings Fleet of Crewed Power and Sailing Yachts
with accommodations from 6 – 10 guests, our luxury crewed yachts are distinguished by comfort, space and graceful
lines . all of our custom yachts feature comfortable private staterooms with en-suite showers and toilets, indoor airconditioning, and a host of toys including kayaks, stand up paddle boards, water skis, knee boards, inflatable tubes,
snorkelling gear and more, all for your enjoyment .
Sail-Away Stateroom Holidays
when an entire yacht is more than you require, our Sail-away Stateroom holidays allow you to indulge in the luxury of a
fully-crewed yacht charter for the price of a single cabin . available in tortola, Belize, canouan, and abacos .these 7 day/6
night packages offer all the excitement and freedom of a private yacht charter, and the fun of meeting new friends .
Exotic Destinations
experience the best of our 15 exotic destinations: the British Virgin islands, Belize, canouan, Grenada, St . lucia, St .
Martin, Mexico, italy, tahiti, thailand and Seychelles .
New for 2012 – all inclusive crewed Yacht Holidays in the
Mediterranean
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Mariah – 58 Feet of Luxury
Now in Tahiti
the Moorings luxurious crewed Yacht charter holiday option in exotic tahiti is now available aboard the spacious
Moorings Signature 58-foot catamaran . this new addition to the Moorings tahiti fleet boasts three luxurious guest
staterooms with private, en-suite bath and a roomy interior making it an excellent choice for a party of six .
Tahiti Cruising Ground
iscover the majesties of the South Pacific, famous for crystal clear waters and beautiful barrier reefs, and warm lagoons
with schools of impossibly-colored fish, docile sharks, and giant manta rays
Known as Gem of the South Pacific, ahiti is comprised of 118 tiny islands spread over five magnificent archipelagos Sailing
through this paradise consistently offers the perfect conditions for a relaxing sail through the calm waters behind the reef
and spirited sailing in open-water passages
Moorings Signature 58
xplore the best of this destination aboard a spacious 46 or 58-foot Moorings catamaran with all the comforts of home
including comfortable double cabins with en-suite bathrooms, air-conditioning and V/ V player he outdoor dining area
and forward trampoline are popular spots to enjoy a frosty beverage from your hostess while watching exceptional sunsets
this all-inclusive holiday includes gourmet, chef-prepared meals, a premium full bar and water toys such as kayaks,
snorkelling gear, fishing equipment and more . Known for exceptional customer service, the utmost concern of your Skipper
and chef is providing you with the best holiday ever . our crews in tahiti – didier and Pauline – are no exception; both love
to sail and enjoy all watersports such as fly-fishing and swimming . didier and Pauline have worked together as crew for
more than 11 years and now crew aboard the new Moorings 58-foot catamaran “Mariah” .
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New Crewed Yacht Destinations
In The Mediterranean:
French Riviera, Turkey & Greece
the Moorings has launched three new crewed Yacht charter destinations in nice, France and turgutreis, turkey and athenslavrion, Greece for luxury sailing holidays during the Mediterranean summer season . these crewed Yacht charters will be
aboard the popular Moorings 4600 crewed catamaran, which offers three luxurious guest staterooms with private, en-suite
baths and a roomy interior making it an excellent choice for a party of six .
Cruise the French Riviera from The Moorings, Nice
a cruise through the French riviera, or côte d’azur, offers wonderful experiences for everyone – cultural aficionados, art
enthusiasts, history lovers, culinary connoisseurs and all those seeking an idyllic French getaway . a typical 7-day nice crewed
Yacht charter itinerary reaches as far northeast as the tiny nation of Monaco and southwest to the Gulfe de la napoule and
nearby cannes, home to the world’s most renowned film festival . Visit exclusive harbours and bays along the coast, as
well as the area’s many upscale restaurants, boutiques and exceptional mix of sightseeing . the French riviera’s world
famous white-sand beaches are ideal for snorkelling, swimming and sunbathing .
Cruise the Waters of Greece from Gocek, Turkey
he Moorings rewed Yacht charters will also soon begin departing from Gocek, urkey
oast, the waters of the ycian oast are stunning
icknamed as urkey’s urquoise
ruising along a typical 7-day itinerary from he Moorings base in Gocek,
urkey, guests have the opportunity to explore ancient towns
constructed by the arians and ycians as early as 400
along the alyan iver he area is famous for its natural
hot springs, urkish mud baths and beaches
f course, a
visit to urkey would not be complete without experiencing
the lively market bazaars
Cruise the Greek Islands from Athens, Greece
Moorings rewed Yacht sailing charter in Greece offers an exciting
combination of beauty, history and delicious cuisine
ctivites range from cruising past ancient ruins and docking at
picturesque towns, to swimming in secluded coves, and visiting beachside resorts ocated on the southern tip of mainland
Greece on the eastern coast, avrion Marina is perfectly situated for exhilarating cruising through the Saronic Gulf and
egean Sea to experience the culture and history of the yclades, odecanese, Sporades, and onian isles
the rewards of a crewed yacht holiday from lavrion are many — snorkelling, swimming, and sunbathing on pristine
beaches; sightseeing tours of ancient temples and medieval castles; ventures through traditional open-air markets, and
dining in intimate tavernas are all indulgences not to be missed .
the Moorings crewed Yacht 7-day charters from these new Mediterranean destinations start this June, 2012 and
run Saturday to Saturday . during the primary cruising season from June through September, weather conditions are
comfortable between 15°c to 26°c (59°F and 79°F) .
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New All-Inclusive
‘The Ultimate BVI Dive’ Holiday
the Moorings crewed Yacht Holidays is pleased to introduce charterers to an unsurpassed dive adventure in the British
Virgin islands with ‘the Ultimate BVi dive’! Guests can experience diving in a whole new way, cruising to new underwater
playgrounds each day and diving directly from a luxury Moorings 4600 catamaran .
the Moorings’ live-aboard Skipper and chef, who are also experienced Padi certified dive instructors, will guide you to the
best dive locations throughout the BVi, from the famous “wreck of the rhone” to “best kept secret” dive spots .
Perfect for certified divers of all levels, this exclusive and private dive opportunity includes shallow dives, blue water dives or
even an optional night dive! o rendezvous with a dive boat is required—you’ll cruise to your chosen dive spot, drop anchor
and go! on-divers in your group can stay onboard and enjoy water toys and sun-bathing xplore the BV from orman
sland, ooper sland, Peter sland and Ginger sland all the way over to Green ay at Jost Van yke, Marina ay and rellis
Bay
he package includes 6 days of diving with 12 tanks
with your professional skipper at the helm, you sail to all the best places, where you can swim, snorkel, dive, or simply
relax in amid your exotic surroundings . Meanwhile your personal chef prepares meals based on your preferences – and
with flair unique to your location . Friendly, discreet, and courteous, your professional crew is there to ensure that you
enjoy yourself to the fullest .
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Environmental Leadership
s he Moorings expands and improves its base facilities, environmental initiatives remain the focus, in an effort to preserve
the cruising grounds and coastal beauty for generations to come
British Virgin Islands Environmental Focus
the facilities in tortola have been designed and built with a major focus on enhancing the marine environment in the
road town harbour . the breakwater that has been built is designed with multiple channels to allow the natural flow into
the harbour and improve seawater circulation . this natural circulation is assisted through a seawater pump that moves
existing water from the harbour entrance into the innermost portion of the harbour . this pump can circulate enough water
to replenish the harbour every 8 days . this refreshment greatly improves the abundance of sea life and quality of the water
in the road town harbour .
desalination plant has been constructed on our base to provide over 60,000 gallons of water per day
water
recycling system has been incorporated into our laundry area and maintenance facility which saves millions of
gallons of water per year
Biodegradable Soaps
ll Moorings bases worldwide will be using biodegradable soaps for cleaning of the yachts
Environmentally-Friendly Bottom Paints and Water Filtering
he Moorings uses P -approved bottom paints for our hulls to take every precaution possible to protect the sea his is
taken a step further at he Moorings haul out facilities in he British Virgin slands, where all of the runoff from yacht
cleaning is contained and filtered before being reintroduced into the environment
Protecting Our Reefs
he Moorings leads in helping to preserve our reefs through encouragement of our charterers to use mooring balls rather
than anchoring n locations such as Belize, we are assisting in the funding and placement of new mooring balls
Supports Expedition Biosphere
marine mammal research initiative in ahiti’s Fakarava region, which is classed by U
S
as a Biosphere eserve
Greener Yachts
ne initiative in achieving a more eco-friendly environment, the Moorings new yachts from here forward will all have
lights and solar panels on select Moorings yachts such as the Moorings 4600
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The Moorings Captain’s
Rewards Program
harter with he Moorings just once and you’ll automatically become a member of our aptain’s ewards Program
You’ll receive a Moorings aptain’s ard which provides you with valuable rewards for cruising with he Moorings including
a 5% discount off the price of your yacht each time you book and cruise with us as the head charterer Plus, based on
availability, you’re eligible to receive special yacht upgrades at no additional cost
You’ll also enjoy exclusive benefits and discounts from our partners such as: V S,
est Marine, enport portable entertainment and communications packages for
charter rental, Myett’s restaurant and boutique at ane Garden Bay, ortola;
Foxy’s bar and gift shop on Jost Van yke, Bitter nd Yacht lub and ast Stop Sports at our Moorings base in oad own
Some of our newest partners in the British Virgin slands include; ragorn’s Studio, rellis Kitchen, Sail aribbean ivers, and
Quitos Bar & estaurant
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The Moorings
Management Biographies
Jonathan Grisdale
Jonathan serves as President/
for U Marine Jonathan joined U in ctober 2010 to develop the strategy for U
Marine Jonathan brings outstanding leadership, strategic and commercial skills to the team that he gained with over 20
years experience in organizations which include merican xpress, endant orporation, and British Mediterranean irways
Jonathan has also led acquisitions throughout his career
e has a wealth of international experience, conducting business
and leading teams in UK, western and eastern urope, US , central sia, Middle ast, frica, sia-Pacific and ustralia
Cheryl Powell
heryl serves as
for U Marine and he Moorings She joined in 2007 as Managing irector of one of the portfolio of
U Marine companies before taking up her current position in 2008
industry and has been working within U ravel P
for 15 years
heryl has spent her whole career within the travel
fter starting as a travel agent at the age of 16, she
quickly progressed through the ranks, before being promoted to etail rading irector in 2001 and then onto Managing
irector in 2004 for the distribution arm of First hoice
heryl is married to Kevin and has an 12 year old daughter Morgan
– the family recently relocated to the US to start their new life in the sun!
Franck Bauguil
Franck serves as VP Yacht ownership & Sales for tUi Marine and the Moorings . educated in France and the USa, Franck has
sailed many parts of the world, cruising, delivering and racing sail boats . after a short career in Finance, Franck started his
own business in annapolis, Md, importing cruising catamarans from France into the USa in the early nineties . he joined
the Moorings as director of european Yacht Sales, in 1996 and was based in Paris for two years . Franck relocated to the
Moorings headquarters in clearwater, Fl in 1998 . he is in charge of all aspects of Yacht Sales globally, from selling new
yachts in the Moorings charter fleet, to reselling phased out yachts at the end of the program . Franck is also in charge of
the distribution of leopard catamarans, built in South africa and sold privately with no charter program .
Mark Windsor
Mark has over 25 years experience in the Travel & Tourism industry in Australia. He has held several senior management
positions with some of the country's most innovative wholesalers as well as State Tourism organisations. He joined TUI Marine
& The Moorings in April 2011 and was set the task of growing the Sales, Marketing & Distribution for the company in Australia,
Asia & the South Pacific. He has recently completed his Competency Crew course which has whetted his appetite for sailing
and experiencing The Moorings product. He has already experienced the bases in Lefkas, Greece and the BVIs.
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Your Contacts at The Moorings
Media Contact:
Mark Windsor
head of Distribution
Australia & Asia/Pacific
tUi Marine
Telephone: 02 .8912 .7042
direct: 02 .8912 .7001
email: mark.windsor@tuimarine .com
Reservations:
the Moorings
Suite 1503
275 Alfred Street
North Sydney, NSW
Australia 2060
web site: www .moorings .com.au
Email: sales@moorings.com.au
Please visit: www.moorings.com.au/news for our latest media releases.
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