YaZu
Island Rehab-anero
At the age of four, Bob & Connie Hoefer’s son, Robert, started playing baseball and quickly found out how much he enjoyed it. Over the
July 28, 2022
YaZu
Spinsheet Magazine Feature: Sailing Took Her From South Africa to the Chesapeake
Our very own, Anne Hutchings, recently participated in an interview with Spinsheet’s Beth Crabtree for a Start Sailing Now Extra. In the interview, Anne shares
July 27, 2022
Buying A Boat
“Gayle Wix Memorial Rendezvous”
The Monk36 Owners Association “Gayle Wix Memorial Rendezvous” Opening day took place this month on Wednesday, June 8th. John and Gayle Wix of Woodbridge, Va
June 30, 2022
Buying A Boat
Why You Should Use A Buyer’s Broker
There’s a lot of value in using a buyer’s broker for your next boat purchase. Brokers have the knowledge and experience to help you through
May 31, 2022
YaZu
Meet Bob Hoefer
As many of you may know, the YaZu Crew gained a new member in the last year, and what a fantastic addition he has made
April 30, 2022
Buying A Boat
Surveying the Jeanneau Yacht 51 “Bolero” In Savannah, Georgia
The stunning 2019 Jeanneau Yacht 51, ‘Bolero’ was put under contract while located at Hilton Head Island for the winter. The nearest boatyard that could
March 29, 2022
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A Tale of Expecting The Unexpected
Written by Rob Carter In the early 1990’s, I bought an old Columbia 24 sailboat with an Atomic 4 gasoline engine. I kept the
January 28, 2022
Buying A Boat
The Traveling Yacht Brokers: Ibiza
As many of you know from following along on our adventures, we recently made a trip to Ibiza, Spain to inspect & survey a 2015
January 28, 2022
Buying A Boat
Finding Your Best Boat: Things To Consider
The boat-buying process is a minefield. There is much to consider and so much to learn, especially if you are a first-time boat buyer. We
January 22, 2022
Buying A Boat
Changing Tides: From Sail to Power
Written by Sue Hichens (Former Owner of Annapolis Yacht Sales) When we returned to Annapolis in 2019 after our last 6 month trip
December 27, 2021
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