Our Great Adventure. We have always had a dream of sailing and cruising the world. In 2021, we decided to sell our house and buy our live aboard sailboat. We found Anne and Jon Hutchings of YaZu Yachting in Deltaville. Anne listened to our dreams, desires and needs. She encouraged us and was patient in helping us… Continue reading Darrel & Cyndi’s Great Adventure
Anne and Jon were recently in British Columbia sailing with Jon’s cousin and his wife in Desolation Sound, north east of Vancouver Island. They spent their adventure aboard a boat that Jon’s uncle, John Goodwin, built in the 1970’s. The cold-molded wooden boat is a 48’ Arthur Robb designed ketch named ‘Speedwell’ that was launched… Continue reading Jonathan & Anne’s Sailing Adventure in British Columbia
Buyers are watching the market closely these days, so when a new listing pops up that fits their criteria, they’re likely to view it immediately. Because of this, it’s important that your boat makes a great first impression! Consider a few of these tips to make sure your boat is ready for its debut. Previous… Continue reading Preparing Your Boat For Its Listing Debut
Congratulations to Bob Brown of Ohio, the proud new owner of the 2002 Sea Ray 410 Express Cruiser, “Reel Estate”! In February, Bob attended the boat’s survey at Deltaville Boatyard. With his broker, Bob Hoefer by his side, they enjoyed a fun sea trial on Jackson Creek and the Chesapeake Bay. He closed the… Continue reading Headed North: Bob Brown Aboard “Reel Estate”
If you’ve been following along with us for a little while, you may remember Jonathan and Anne had the pleasure of helping long-time customers and friends, Nancy and Chris Lucy, with the purchase of their Oyster 575 in Ibiza, Spain. Now, the Lucys are cruising happily aboard their new yacht. They shoved off earlier this… Continue reading Kind Words from Nancy & Chris Lucy
Whitney is the hidden face of YaZu Yachting. She designed our website, publishes and distributes our monthly Log and takes care of our social media. She’s your first point of contact with YaZu Yachting– though you don’t know it! She is familiar with what is current and what is soon-to-be-current in the media world and… Continue reading Meet Whitney Law
Thinking about selling your boat? There are three simple elements that need to be in balance to sell a boat: Price, Condition, and Location. Price is the most important but is obviously keenly linked to the boat’s overall condition. You want to ensure that your asking price lines up with your boat’s condition and other comparable boats… Continue reading Three Simple Elements to Selling your Boat: Price, Condition, and Location
by Kristen Miller We met Anne and Jon Hutchings in the fall of 2005 when we bought our first cruising sailboat, Whisper, a 1977 27’ Albin Vega. Our decades long friendship took root during that fall of 2005 when, as very green and young sailors we cast off the dock lines to sail Whisper… Continue reading 17 Years of Friendship
Gift ideas for the boaters in your life inspired by this year’s Annapolis Boat Show vendors! Find gift ideas for all of the boaters on your list!
Where to even begin in describing the incredible experience of working with Anne and Jon of YaZu Yachting. My husband and I are first time sailboat owners so beginning the journey of finding a boat was a bit overwhelming at times. We were incredibly fortunate to discover YaZu after a lot of online… Continue reading You won’t find a more dedicated team to be by your side!
