--- title: The Moorings Yacht Ownership Blog | Owner Stories description: Owner Stories | Questions answered about our charter yacht ownership program, costs and benefits, our boats, owner use, and our destinations. --- [![Home](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/hubfs/Daniela/English%20copy.png)](https://www.mooringsyachtownership.com) [LOGIN](https://www.mooringsyachtownership.com/user/login) MENU - [PROGRAM DETAILS](https://www.mooringsyachtownership.com/program-details) - [BENEFITS](https://www.mooringsyachtownership.com/owner-privileges) - [YACHTS](https://www.mooringsyachtownership.com/our-yachts) - [PRICING](https://www.mooringsyachtownership.com/pro-forma-select-model) - [BLOG](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com) - [CHARTER](https://www.mooringsyachtownership.com/yacht-charter-moorings) - [CONTACT](https://www.mooringsyachtownership.com/contact) [![](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/hubfs/Jeff-Blog-hero.png)](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/ask-a-charter-boat-owner-with-a-two-time-owner) ## [Ask a Charter Boat Owner with a Two-Time Owner](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/ask-a-charter-boat-owner-with-a-two-time-owner) Sep 15, 2021 [Owner Stories](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/topic/owner-stories) There’s more than one way to live the boat life, and for many people, charter ownership is the way to go. Just ask Jeff Monuszko, a (nearly) life-long participant in The Moorings charter program.If you’re curious about charter ownership, we invite... [Read More](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/ask-a-charter-boat-owner-with-a-two-time-owner) [![](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(39)-1.png)](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/ownerstory-jeffmonuszko) ## [A Lifetime of The Moorings: Jeff Monuszko's Story](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/ownerstory-jeffmonuszko) Apr 12, 2021 [Owner Stories](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/topic/owner-stories) ## A Moorings life for me Once the youngest owner ever to own a charter boat in our fleet, Jeff Monuszko comes from a family who has been sailing with The Moorings for over 20 years. His first charter with The Moorings was at the age of six, and since... [Read More](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/ownerstory-jeffmonuszko) [![](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/hubfs/Jeff%20and%20Adrienne%20-%20HERO-2.jpg)](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/ask-a-moorings-owner-jeff-and-adrienne-cone) ## [Ask a Moorings Owner: Jeff and Adrienne Cone](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/ask-a-moorings-owner-jeff-and-adrienne-cone) Apr 02, 2021 [Owner Stories](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/topic/owner-stories) At first through owning and chartering a Moorings 4500 in the BVI, and now through private ownership, Jeff and Adrienne Cone have learned a lot from cruising on their Moorings 4800 and now Moorings 4500/ Leopard 45, named Wind Therapy.Tune into the... [Read More](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/ask-a-moorings-owner-jeff-and-adrienne-cone) [![](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/hubfs/Hero-Tony-Rainold-Blog.jpg)](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/how-the-moorings-founders-pioneered-the-charter-industry) ## [Built From the Ground Up: How Six Boats Changed the Sailing Industry Forever](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/how-the-moorings-founders-pioneered-the-charter-industry) May 22, 2020 [Owner Stories](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/topic/owner-stories) Tony Rainold and his wife, Sherryl, along with Charlie and Ginnie Cary, the founders of The Moorings, met as you would expect -- through sailing. And the idea to open a charter company in the Caribbean came as all great ideas do, under the influence... [Read More](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/how-the-moorings-founders-pioneered-the-charter-industry) [![](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/hubfs/Testionial-YO-Option-1.jpg)](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/learn-what-our-owners-say-about-investing-moorings) ## [What Our Owners Say About Investing in The Moorings](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/learn-what-our-owners-say-about-investing-moorings) Apr 29, 2020 [Owner Stories](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/topic/owner-stories) If you want to know what our owners are saying about us, you can read it all here! For over 50 years we have built a reputation based on trust and honesty. We put our owners first, and we are proud to be able to help our family of owners achieve... [Read More](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/learn-what-our-owners-say-about-investing-moorings) [![](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/hubfs/4500-Hero-Cone-0119-1.jpg)](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/moorings-owners-reinvest-after-loss) ## [Moorings Owners Reinvest After Loss](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/moorings-owners-reinvest-after-loss) Jan 15, 2019 [Boat Buying Process](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/topic/boat-buying-process), [Owner Stories](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/topic/owner-stories) If you were the owner of your perfect yacht and you lost her to a natural disaster, what would you do? If you are Jeff and Adrienne Cone, you accept what is, pick yourselves up and find a more perfect yacht. The Cones, previously owners of a... [Read More](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/moorings-owners-reinvest-after-loss) [![](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/hubfs/RICK-SPACE-0518.jpg)](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/owning-a-charter-boat-24-years-later) ## [Owning a Charter Boat 24 Years Later](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/owning-a-charter-boat-24-years-later) May 01, 2017 [Owner Stories](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/topic/owner-stories) There comes a time in every Moorings Yacht Owner‘s life when they will have to make the decision of what comes after their time in the Moorings Charter Fleet is over. Owners may decide to bring their yacht home, or go cruising around the world. They... [Read More](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/owning-a-charter-boat-24-years-later) [![](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/hubfs/Harris-owner-0518-1.jpg)](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/getting-the-most-out-of-a-yacht-ownership-program) ## [Getting the Most Out of a Yacht Ownership Program](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/getting-the-most-out-of-a-yacht-ownership-program) Nov 30, 2016 [Owner Stories](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/topic/owner-stories) Owning a yacht in a Yacht Ownership Program can provide you a window of opportunity. For past Sunsail owner and current Moorings owner, Paul Harris, and like many other Moorings owners, more time on the water at more destinations is essential to... [Read More](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/getting-the-most-out-of-a-yacht-ownership-program) [![](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/hubfs/Blondie-Annapolis-0518.jpg)](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/owners-meet-their-powercat-in-annapolis) ## [Owners Meet Their Powercat in Annapolis](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/owners-meet-their-powercat-in-annapolis) Oct 27, 2016 [Owner Stories](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/topic/owner-stories) The 2016 Annapolis Powerboat Show was one for the books. The Moorings Yacht Ownership Team proudly displayed the Moorings 514PC and the Moorings 433PC, and we were grateful for the chance to meet various Moorings Yacht Owners—some who have been in... [Read More](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/owners-meet-their-powercat-in-annapolis) [![](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/hubfs/my-wish-burgess-0518.jpg)](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/patience-pays-off-for-moorings-433pc-owner) ## [Patience Pays Off for Moorings 433PC Owner](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/patience-pays-off-for-moorings-433pc-owner) Jun 16, 2016 [Owner Stories](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/topic/owner-stories) David Burgess, owner of the Moorings 433 PC “My Wish”, has been around boats most of his life. “I grew up around the water. I had a Carolina Sport Fisher and I would go fishing all the time." And he is no stranger to the charter experience, he... [Read More](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/patience-pays-off-for-moorings-433pc-owner) - [1](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/tag/owner-stories/page/1) - [2](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/tag/owner-stories/page/2) - [next ›](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/tag/owner-stories/page/2) - [last »](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/tag/owner-stories/page/2) [mailto:](mailto:) ### Subscribe to Email Updates ### Posts by Tag - [Owner Stories (13)](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/tag/owner-stories) - [Owner Privileges (9)](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/tag/owner-privileges) - [Boat Buying Process (7)](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/tag/boat-buying-process) - [Product Details (5)](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/tag/product-details) - [Boating Tips (3)](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/tag/boating-tips) - [General news (1)](https://blog.mooringsyachtownership.com/tag/general-news) See all ## Our Program - [Program Details](https://www.mooringsyachtownership.com/program-details) - [Owner Privileges](https://www.mooringsyachtownership.com/owner-privileges) - [Our Yachts](https://www.mooringsyachtownership.com/our-yachts) ## Our Company - [About Us](https://www.mooringsyachtownership.com/moorings-part-travelopia) - [The Moorings Heritage](https://www.mooringsyachtownership.com/moorings-heritage) - [Other Ownership Options](https://www.mooringsyachtownership.com/other-yacht-ownership-options) ## Get in Touch - [Contact Us](https://www.mooringsyachtownership.com/contact) - [eNews Signup](https://www.mooringsyachtownership.com/enews-signup) - [Boat Shows & Events](https://www.mooringsyachtownership.com/boat-shows-and-events) ## Legal - [Privacy Policy](https://www.mooringsyachtownership.com/privacy-policy) - [Cookie Policy](https://www.mooringsyachtownership.com/cookie-policy) - [Terms of Use](https://www.mooringsyachtownership.com/terms-use) [Newsletter](https://www.mooringsyachtownership.com/enews-signup) The Moorings Yacht Ownership 93 North Park Place Blvd, Clearwater, FL 33759-3917, USA Phone: [888-952-8603](tel:888-952-8603) or [727-530-5851](tel:727-530-5851) | Fax: 727-530-9747 ©2022 The Moorings Yacht Ownership. 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