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).
October 24, 2024
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
October 22, 2024
Customers' Yachting Yarns
Wet Your Whistle with a Whistle Stop Tour of the Croatian Coast
If you have been thinking about cruising in Croatia, this snippet should push you over the edge and booking that trip! In 2023, our
September 30, 2024
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Essential Hurricane Boat Prep Tips
It’s Hurricane Season – just in case you missed the memo! It’s been a slow start to the 2024 season, but preparation is crucial to
July 31, 2024
YaZu
Florida Office – Meet Dave Hibberd
We’re pleased to announce that YaZu Yachting is now licensed and bonded in Florida! Our Managing Broker, based in Madeira Beach, is David Hibberd. Jon
March 31, 2024
Customers' Yachting Yarns
Plan for the times when all may not be well in Paradise
As I sit here anchored off Lee Stocking Island in the Bahamas, I think back on the many experiences we have had since we sailed
February 29, 2024
YaZu
Meet Bruno and Luisa on ‘Wave Magic’
We meet a lot of people in our line of work. We meet a lot of really interesting people in our line of work. We
January 31, 2024
Trips
Sailing in Desolation Sound
Desolation Sound is small section of a very large area of fjords, islands and rivers in the North West of British Columbia, off the north
July 31, 2023
Buying A Boat
Current State of the Used Boat Market
We wanted to share some insights into the current state of the boat market. We were at a Yacht Broker’s Association of America (YBAA) seminar
July 29, 2023
Customers' Yachting Yarns
Darrel & Cyndi’s Great Adventure
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
June 28, 2023
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Pre-Owned Beneteau Sailboats: A Buyer’s Guide from Former Dealers
August 27, 2026
What 15 years of selling them new teaches you about buying one today. Beneteau has
About Knysna Catamarans
July 30, 2026
Knysna Yacht Company has been building catamarans on the Garden Route of South Africa since
Hurricane Season Checklist for Boat Owners: 3 Questions Worth Asking
June 30, 2026
June 1 is the official start of Atlantic hurricane season, and for boat owners, that
Renaming a Boat: Traditions, Superstitions and Practical Advice
May 28, 2026
Every boat has a name, and every name has a story. Some of them stick
Deep Cleaning the Supremely Dirty Boat
February 25, 2026
Soon boaters will be coming out of their houses and gagging at the sight of