The festive season may be the busiest travel period of the year, but Sunsail owners get to play by different rules. With your yacht waiting in some of the world’s most spectacular destinations and the flexibility of the Sunsail Owner Points System, a last‑minute Christmas or New Year escape is always within reach. Short notice […]

As the season of reflection arrives, there’s no better place to think about life’s best moments than out on the water. For Sunsail yacht owners, it’s easy to see where gratitude really lies: in the experiences, not the possessions. Life at sea naturally invites you to pause, offering rare, meaningful moments that remind you why […]

Between school runs, work deadlines and screen time, modern family life rarely leaves much room to simply be together. It’s hardly surprising that so many parents are now looking for more meaningful escapes – experiences that bring families closer instead of adding to the chaos. Theme parks and big resorts promise excitement, but they often […]

Some people chase sunsets. Others chase pasta, pastries and perfectly grilled octopus. Fortunately, sailing the Mediterranean with Sunsail lets you do both. When it comes to sailing the Mediterranean in search of unforgettable food and rich cultural experiences, it’s hard to put a foot wrong. Every island, harbour and historic port is steeped in centuries‑old traditions, ancient […]

Sunsail pioneered the concept of flotilla sailing in the 1970s and has spent more than five decades refining it into the perfect sailing holiday. With new itineraries, carefully curated routes and a host of specialist activities – ideal for both seasoned skippers and complete beginners – Sunsail flotillas offer a unique blend of independence, camaraderie […]

Why battle the peak-season crowds when you could be out enjoying the calm, uncrowded side of the world’s best sailing grounds instead? As a Sunsail yacht owner, you have exclusive access to 20+ top-tier sailing destinations through a flexible, innovative ownership programme designed around the way you actually like to travel. Whether you’re plotting a […]

Celebrating 50 Years of Adventure: Sunsail's Milestone Anniversary at Southampton Boat Show This year marks an incredible milestone for Sunsail as we celebrate our 50th anniversary. To honour five decades of unforgettable sailing adventures, we hosted a special celebration for our loyal yacht owners during the Southampton Boat Show. The event was a testament to the strong community we've built, bringing together passionate sailors to share stories, laughter, and the joy of being part of the Sunsail family.

Travelling is one of the most enriching activities we can embark on in our lives. And as we all do our best to weather the storm of the pandemic, let's dive into the adventures of Vincent and his daughter Jade who embarked on an unforgettable trip in St. Martin recently. 

Sunsail and sister company, The Moorings are credited with creating the “guaranteed income” ownership model that has become the most popular plan among the world’s largest charter companies. This attractive option aims to remove all risk to the owner as it ensures their loan or lease payment will be covered in the form of a guaranteed monthly payment from the charter company. Boat buyers are reassured during the sales process that no matter what, they will receive this payment, regardless of the actual charter activity of their boat. This guarantee is the cornerstone of the entire program. Without it the model fails, and the owner can be put in a very difficult situation. But can all these charter companies guarantee they’ll remain able to send out hundreds of payments each month ranging from £1,000 to £10,000, no matter what trials and turmoil come? The fact is some of them can’t.

Our sister company The Moorings celebrated 50 years in business in 2019. Clearly not a record by any standards but having been a part of the Moorings for over forty years I couldn’t help but reflect why many other competitorscame and went. New ones seem to pop up every year, while others disappear from the landscape…maybe I should sayseascape. The 50th Celebration was held last fall and I was privileged to be invited to be part of the gathering. TonyRainold, one of the founders of the Moorings whom I worked with closely in those early years, was alsopart of the celebration. I asked Tony why he thought The Moorings succeeded in a tough industrywhere others had failed. He did not ponder the thought at all. He said; “We always tried to do things right by ourcustomers.”  That has been a hallmark of The Moorings way of doing business. It was then and it is now. TheMoorings was a very close held private company for many years. She was sold to a French consortium inthe late 1980’s. Then bought by the management team and a small private equity in the mid 1990’s,about ten years later it was united with what back then was one of its fiercest competitors, Sunsail. Thiswas by way of acquisition by First Choice Holiday, a British Travel Group. Then merged with the tourismbranch of TUI AG to form TUI Travel PLC. Its “Specialist” Group, renamed “Travelopia”(www.travelopia.com) was sold to KKR (www.kkr.com) in May 2017, arguably one of the world’s largestand most powerful private equity group. Through all those changes, one thing remained the same. Do things right! The Moorings along withSunsail have remained the leaders in the industry during all those sometimes challenging times.That brings me to the point of what is going on today. Potential charterers and yacht buyers areunderstandably concerned. Travel restrictions makes it impossible to go on holiday even if one wantedto take the risk. Charter yacht buyers don’t want to make a commitment, albeit not for the short termbut five years or more. It is important to remind them even during the aftermath of the 9/11 attacks, The Moorings did thingsright. We never missed a payment due an owner. Most recently the hurricanes IRMA and DORIAN,devastated the Caribbean and Bahamas. Many yachts that were damaged are still undergoing repairssome nearly 30 months in the process. The Moorings and Sunsail continued to pay the owners. I shouldmention this is without the aid of insurance. Business interruption coverage for our industry is notavailable. With the current situation and outcome albeit unknown, I do not think even the most pessimistic ofpundits believe the pandemic will not be controlled and we will be back to normal sooner rather thanlater. All those that have or had relationships with The Moorings/Sunsail can rest assured this pandemic willend and like the last 50 years we will be standing ready to provide the best yachting holidays andownership experience in the world because WE DO THE RIGHT THING.