About Knysna Catamarans
Knysna Yacht Company has been building catamarans on the Garden Route of South Africa since 2002, turning out between four and six boats a year. They are not a volume manufacturer, and the boats reflect that choice: semi-custom, built for serious offshore work, with joinery and fit-and-finish that consistently surprises buyers who have only ever […]
Hurricane Season Checklist for Boat Owners: 3 Questions Worth Asking
June 1 is the official start of Atlantic hurricane season, and for boat owners, that date carries a particular weight. You’ve probably seen the hurricane season checklists for boat owners: remove canvas, double your lines, charge the batteries, stow the cushions. All of it matters. But a checklist only does its job if you’ve already […]
Renaming a Boat: Traditions, Superstitions and Practical Advice
Every boat has a name, and every name has a story. Some of them stick for the life of the boat, while others get changed, and when they do, there’s usually a reason worth hearing. A Little Bit of History Behind the Traditions and Superstitions Tradition holds that Neptune (or Poseidon) kept a ledger, also […]
Deep Cleaning the Supremely Dirty Boat
Soon boaters will be coming out of their houses and gagging at the sight of their beloved barques covered with winter dirt and grime, made worse by several snowfalls this season. Whether your goal is to freshen things up for spring cruising or get your boat looking sharp for showings, a proper deep clean is […]
Cruising with Pets
Full-time cruising brings unique rewards and responsibilities, especially when a pet is part of the journey. Gary and Melanie Tisdale have logged countless miles with their cat Hobie aboard and were kind enough to share both their personal experience and some practical advice for fellow cruisers considering life afloat with a four-legged companion. Years ago, […]
Anchorages To Try: Up the Rappahannock
If you’re ready to venture a bit upriver from Deltaville, the Rappahannock River offers no shortage of peaceful gunkholes, charming towns, and breezy afternoons on the hook. This stretch is full of character—whether you’re looking for quiet solitude, a place to walk your dog, or a dock-and-dine kind of day. Here are a few of […]
Meet Nauti Nell: Raynell Smith
Nauti Nell, aka Raynell Smith, started her sailing career with her dad on a 32’ Alden daysailer in Atlantic Highlands, N.J. Sailing mostly consisted of pumping the bilge, and Nell decided she liked horses better than sailboats. It wasn’t until 1973, when she reconnected with her childhood friend Steve Smith, aka Kaptain Krunch, that she […]
THE CURRENT STATE OF MARINE MLS PLATFORMS: YACHTWORLD, YACHTR AND MORE
What is Your Go-To Boat Search Engine?Most of you are likely to answer: ‘YachtWorld’. How has your recent boat search experience been on YachtWorld?Most of you are likely to answer ‘frustrating’ – it’s hard to search, boat info is broken up with outside ads and the mobile version of a listing is not the […]
A Recap of the 2024 Annapolis Boat Shows
October brought two of the most highly anticipated events in the boating world—the Annapolis Powerboat Show (October 3-6) and the Annapolis Sailboat Show (October 10-14). While YaZu Yachting may be a brokerage specializing in pre-owned yachts, our team makes it a priority to stay on top of the latest innovations and trends in the industry. […]
ABYC Standards 101: For The Boat Owner
By Margaret Bonds Podlich When you hire a marine surveyor in the U.S., they’ll check all the systems and look closely at different parts of the boat, both in the water and out. The resulting written survey report will include specific concerns, cite the correlating ABYC Standard, and make recommendations for action. What are […]