The Moorings has invested $65 million to purchase over 140 new yachts for their 2010-2011 charter season, including a new 3-cabin/2-head Moorings 3900 catamaran. The Moorings 3900 was designed for luxury and performance, featuring a raised helm station, solar panels, and a private charter suite on the starboard side. The new yachts will be available at The Moorings bases around the world, and the 3900 will first be available in Greece in June 2011.

1. The Moorings Continues Fleet Expansion With New
Moorings 3900 Catamaran | Reuters
CLEARWATER, FL, Mar 09 (MARKET WIRE) --
The Moorings is pleased to introduce the newest yacht in their bareboat
sailing charter fleet -- the 3-cabin/2-head Moorings 3900. This new
catamaran joins the fleet as part of a recent $65 million investment
towards the purchase of more than 140 new yachts for the 2010-2011
charter season, including 7 current models and the recently introduced
Moorings 50.5 monohull.
Over 140 New Yachts
Representing the highest standards in semi-custom
charter yachts, all yachts are built exclusively for The Moorings through
partnerships with two of the world's leading builders, Robertson & Caine
and Beneteau. The new yachts are being delivered to 12 of The Moorings
charter destinations, including the British Virgin Islands, Bahamas, St.
Lucia, St. Martin, Grenada, Belize, Mexico, Greece, Croatia, Turkey,
Tahiti and Thailand.
Cheryl Powell, COO of The Moorings, remarked, "By working solely with
these industry partners, we can ensure that our guests receive the most
innovative, comfortable and safe yachts available for charter vacations.
All of the catamarans and a majority of the monohulls are delivered to
their assigned cruising grounds on their own bottoms. This is an industry
first and true testament to the excellent handling, comfort and safety
that's inherent to each yacht's design."
New Model: Moorings 3900

2. A luxurious new catamaran model designed by
multihull architects Morelli & Melvin and built in the Robertson & Caine
factory, the Moorings 3900 was 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-use.
The Moorings 3900 features a raised helm station, which offers 360-degree
visibility beneath a hardtop bimini, while a separate extended hardtop
with hatch ventilation shades the spacious cockpit. Solar panels
installed on the cockpit hardtop charge the onboard batteries. She is
equipped with a full suite of Raymarine navigational electronics,
cockpit-led sail controls, anchoring system with electric windlass,
convenient dinghy davit with electric winch, and generator. Inside,
comfort remains a priority with a galley-up design and air-conditioning
throughout the saloon and roomy 3-cabin/2-head accommodation plan. Fully
equipped, the ergonomic galley layout features heat-resistant Corian
countertops, standard stainless steel stove with oven and broiler, deep
sink with mixer tap, large refrigerator-freezer system and ample counter
and cabinet space.
Powell continued, "The Moorings 3900 is a uniquely designed yacht and
welcome addition to our fleet with luxurious amenities." The 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. Two large double cabins
with a shared bath fill the port hull, and the saloon converts into a

3. single berth." There's generous headroom throughout and substantial
storage capacity provided by under-bunk lockers.
The Moorings 3900 will first be available at The Moorings charter bases
in Greece beginning June 2011; then the British Virgin Islands, Bahamas,
St. Lucia, and Mexico in late 2011.
Moorings 50.5
The Moorings newest monohull, the Moorings 50.5 is now
available for charter vacations at The Moorings bases in the British
Virgin Islands, St. Lucia, St. Martin and Grenada. Additionally, the 50.5
will be available June 2011 at The Moorings Greek bases in Athens, Kos
and Lefkas.
This Beneteau-built yacht is equipped with the latest marine technology,
including a full suite of Raymarine electronics, bow thruster, electric
winches, dual helm, aft-lead sail controls, furling genoa, full bimini
with dodger and a wholly-integrated mainsail arch with traveler. Her
interior amenities ensure comfort for all aboard in four staterooms with
en-suite electric heads, a forepeak cabin with head, air-conditioning,
generator, flat screen TV/DVD player and fully outfitted galley.
For information about The Moorings charter vacations and fleet, visit
www.moorings.com or call 1-800-535-7289.
Yacht Ownership
The Moorings 3900 and Moorings 50.5 yachts may be
purchased through The Moorings Yacht Ownership Program. Owners 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.

4. For additional details, visit www.mooringsyachtownership.com.
Editors Note: As the world's premier yacht charter company, The Moorings
has delivered unmatched quality, service and attention to detail since
1969. Sail-it-yourself bareboat yachts, all-inclusive crewed yachts with
captain and chef, and power yacht charters are available. The Moorings is
owned by TUI Travel, PLC, one of the largest and most successful travel
and tourism companies in the world. Trust in TUI: Your vacation is in
safe hands. For Yacht Sales media inquiries contact slong@tuimarine.com.
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