Press Office History

2019

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Sunsail complements its charter fleet with Lagoon catamarans – Sunsail welcomes the new Sunsail 464 (Lagoon 46) and Sunsail 424 (Lagoon 42) to its existing fleet of Robertson and Caine catamarans in the Caribbean. Currently in production, these models are expected to arrive at their designated bases beginning in Winter of 2019. Guests can begin booking these yachts immediately and charter yacht ownership opportunities are also now available…

2018

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Sunsail Announces New Sail By The Cabin Dates in the British Virgin Islands – Sunsail is delighted to announce the addition of 2019 departure dates for Sail By The Cabin vacations in the British Virgin Islands following a successful launch in Greece and Croatia this summer. The British Virgin Islands will be the host destination for January, March, and May, 2019 Sail By The Cabin 7-day vacation experiences. Sail By The Cabin is ideal for solo travelers, couples, or friends who want to experience the fun and freedom of a Sunsail vacation without having to book an entire yacht or worry about skippering it themselves.

2016

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Sunsail inaugural rum flotilla cruises to the British Virgin Islands – Calling all rum lovers – leading sailing vacation provider, Sunsail, is setting the course for its inaugural rum flotilla. The rum flotilla is a new way to discover the British Virgin Islands, where sailors can stop off at the Caribbean’s finest rum hotspots and, with the added guidance of Sunsail experts, learn about the history and tradition of rum-making in the BVI. The flotilla sails among the islands known as the birthplace of rum, with stops planned at world-famous distilleries. In addition, the 8-day cruise will visit some of the British Virgin Island’s most renowned rum hotspots, including bars and restaurants where guests can enjoy local rums and delicious cuisine…

Sunsail Partner LTD Sailing on St. Vincent to Grenada in Ten Days – Pressing your face against the cool glass window of a small plane, you peer out to see the brilliant blue water far below dotted with tiny patches of land. Tropical, exotic, sexy—all those lovely words come to mind when thinking about the Southern Caribbean. Plot your escape to the Windward Islands in the Southern Caribbean starting from St. Vincent, sailing through the Grenadines, and ending in Grenada…

Sunsail Adds Next Generation Catamaran to 2017 Fleet – Sunsail, a vacation industry leader specializing in sailing, today unveiled the newest addition to its fleet of catamarans: the Sunsail 454. Designed by Robertson & Caine, this midsized catamaran builds on the best features of its predecessor the 444, but through a redesign of the interior accommodations and exterior styling, improves both sailing performance and experience…

Sunsail Announces Sponsorship of Helena Lucas MBE – Sunsail is delighted to announce the sponsorship of leading Paralympic sailor Helena Lucas MBE providing her with valuable support as she prepares for the defence of her London 2012 gold medal in Rio 2016 this summer…

Soar the Water with Sunsail During its First-Ever Kiteboard Adventure – Cut from the same ocean-sprayed cloth, sailors and kiteboarders are natural aquatic brethren. Inspired by these kindred spirits, Sunsail is proud to introduce a new type of flotilla for the adventurous soul…

Sunsail to Sponsor web.com Tour Professional Ben Silverman – Sunsail Limited, a travel company specializing in sailing adventures around the world, today announced a new alliance and sponsorship with web.com Tour rookie, Ben Silverman…

MBE Dee Caffari becomes Sunsail Ambassador – Sunsail is delighted to announce that British yachtswoman Dee Caffari has joined our team as a brand ambassador for Sunsail, the world’s largest sailing company…

Sunsail becomes the official charter partner of America’s Cup World Series in Portsmouth – Sunsail has been named as an official charter partner for the upcoming round of the Louis Vuitton America’s Cup World Series in Portsmouth from 22-24 July 2016…

The Sunsail 404 Catamaran Fleet Launches – Sunsail launches 32 brand new 404 catamarans into global fleet alongside the launch of the new 2016 brochure. Dozens of champagne bottles cracked to celebrate a new year and the new Sunsail 404….

Sunsail to add 15 new Monohulls to its award-winning charter fleet in the British Virgin Islands prior to the holidays – Steadfast in upholding the superior quality its clients have grown to expect, the company recently invested millions of dollars into the development of new yachts in more than 20 destinations across the globe…

US Sailing and Sunsail Announce New Sponsorship – Portsmouth, R.I. (August 27, 2015) – US Sailing, the national governing body of the sport, and Sunsail, a vacation industry leader in sailing and watersports, have agreed on a new multi-year sponsorship deal. Sunsail will continue to be an official sponsor of US Sailing…

Mauri Pro and Sunsail launch the first annual Whale Shark Flotilla with the Global FinPrint in Belize – From April 21-30th, 2016 join Mauri Pro, the Global FinPrint, and Sunsail for a Flotilla to experience the annual Whale Shark Migration while diving and snorkeling the untouched reefs of Belize. Mauri Pro and Sunsail are excited to announce the first-ever Whale Shark Migration and Dive Flotilla which will take place from April 21-30th, 2016 in the beautiful waters of Belize…

Sunsail and Sailors for the Sea partner with Global FinPrint – Sunsail and Sailors for the Sea have teamed up with Global FinPrint on their first expedition in the Abacos, Bahamas. They will assist the group’s global initiative by supporting a team of scientists to compare various characteristics of reefs to see which ecological factors determine the number, types, and sizes of sharks and rays present in a specific reef habitat…

USA Eagles Rugby World Cup squad Sailing Day announced – Sportingclass Ltd, based in Twickenham, has announced the launch of the USA Eagles Rugby World Cup Squad Sailing Day in a once-in-a-life time opportunity to meet and spend time with members of the USA Rugby World Cup Squad, whilst enjoying the fun and excitement of a sailing event with Sunsail Events on the Solent…

Sail Summer Sailstice with Sunsail – Summer Sailstice and Sunsail are announcing a grand prize drawing with a chance for any sailor to win a one-week BVI charter aboard a 41’ monohull by signing up and going sailing on the June 20th Summer Sailstice weekend…

Sunsail Series To Be Sailed At Oakcliff – Wednesday sailing at Oakcliff will now be known as the Sunsail Series. Beginning May 6 every Oakcliff Supporter who races at least 5 Wednesdays will receive a 5% discount on a Sunsail charter over the winter. If they form and sail as a team 5 times they receive an additional 5% when they charter as a group…

Sunsail Partners with LTD Sailing for Sailing School availability in the Grenadines – Sunsail has partnered with LTD Sailing – “Living The Dream!” to provide sail training in the Southern Caribbean. LTD Sailing is an American Sailing Association affiliate school offering live-aboard sailing courses on the best charter yachts available…

Sunsail, BVI Tourism & the Bitter End Yacht Club Announce the “Live Your Dreams” Trip Giveaway – As an official stopover partner of the 2014-2015 Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover, the only North American stopover from May 5 – 17, 2015; Sunsail has launched the Live Your Dreams trip giveaway that gives adventurers a chance to win a vacation of a lifetime…

Helly Hansen NOOD Regatta Opens 2015 Season in St. Petersburg – The largest national sailboat racing circuit in the United States, the Helly Hansen National Offshore One Design (NOOD) Regatta series, opened its 28th season in St. Petersburg with 130 teams competing in Tampa Bay, vying for individual class trophies as well as the regatta’s overall prize…

Sunsail and Cowes Week Limited Team-Up to Offer a New Charter Package for US Sailors – At the Miami Boat Show in Florida (USA), Sunsail and Cowes Week Limited (CWL) launched a new charter package for US sailors interested in participating in the world-famous Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week…

Sunsail Confirms Antigua Sailing Week 2015 Sponsorship – Antigua Sailing Week is delighted to announce Sunsail is back on board as the official bareboat charter sponsor of Antigua Sailing Week 2015. This is the fourth year running…

Sunsail Renews Sponsorship Agreement with St. Maarten Heineken Regatta – Simpson Bay, St. Maarten January 13th, 2015 – Sunsail, the world’s largest sailing vacation company, will once again be one of the important sponsors of the 35th annual St. Maarten Heineken Regatta…

New Sunsail 404 to enter the Caribbean Sunsail Fleet July of 2015 – Sunsail is delighted to announce the new Sunsail Catamaran 404, currently in production by the South African boat builders Robertson and Caine, available to book now for charter in the Caribbean starting July of 2015 at the Sunsail bases in Belize and the BVI’s…

Sail Newport Announces Sunsail to Sponsor Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover – Sail Newport announced today that Sunsail Vacations, the world’s leading Sailboat Charter company will sponsor the Volvo Ocean Race Newport Stopover. The sailing event, scheduled for May 5-17, 2015, is the only North American stopover during the Volvo Ocean Race’s nine-month circumnavigation of the globe…

The Rozalia Project to Kitesurf 100 Miles in Support of Clean Oceans – Brock Callen and Jeff Brock of the Northbound Kite Mission for Rozalia Project are pleased to announce the Antigua Kite Mission presented by the Lift Project and hosted by Sunsail Yacht Charters…

Sunsail Partners Aberdeen Asset Management Cowes Week – Cowes Week Limited (CWL), the organization behind the world’s premier sailing regatta…

Sunsail Reveals Premium Line Up As New Model Year Fleet Heads To Caribbean – Sunsail is delighted to announce a number of premium new model year additions…
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2015

Sunsail sponsors the Little Britain Challenge 

October 2014

The Little Britain Challenge Cup, the biggest sailing regatta for property and construction, is delighted to announce that Sunsail Events has agreed to a 3-year deal to become a Silver Sponsor and an Official Charter Partner of the Little Britain Challenge Cup for 2015, 2016, and 2017.

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2014

Sunsail sponsors the Little Britain Challenge 

October 2014

The Little Britain Challenge Cup, the biggest sailing regatta for property and construction, is delighted to announce that Sunsail Events has agreed to a 3-year deal to become a Silver Sponsor and an Official Charter Partner of the Little Britain Challenge Cup for 2015, 2016, and 2017.