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Mid-Atlantic Sports and Boat Show
Mid-Atlantic Sports and Boat Show Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, 2026 | Virginia Beach Convention Center Join Bluewater Yacht Sales at the 2026 Mid‑Atlantic Sports & Boat Show, happening January 30 – February 1 at the Virginia Beach Convention Center. This annual event is a...
Richmond Boat Show
Richmond Boat Show January 23-26, 2026 | Richmond Convention Center Kick off boat show season with Bluewater Yacht Sales at the 2026 Richmond Boat Show, happening January 23–26 at the Downtown Richmond Convention Center. Explore more than 200 new boats at one of the...
Ride Into 2026 with Two Winter Sales Events
Ride With Regulator Winter Sales Event January 6 – March 31, 2026 (Eligible units must be YMBS‑registered by June 15, 2026) For a limited time, get exceptional factory savings on select 2025 and 2026 Regulator models. Whether you're chasing offshore performance or...
Bluewater Plans Move to Port Annapolis Following Safe Harbor Acquisition
Following the acquisition of Port Annapolis by Safe Harbor Marinas, Bluewater Yacht Sales will be relocating to the 16-acre boatyard and marina facility. Bluewater has operated in and around Annapolis for over 30 years, with the past five years spent on Spa Creek near...
2025 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show
2025 Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show October 29 - November 2 | B Dock Display Experience the world's largest in-water boat show with Bluewater by your side! The Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show runs from October 29 until November 2, with seven separate...
Yamaha Fall Into Savings Sales Event
Yamaha Fall Into Savings Sales Event October 6 - December 8, 2025Get ready to power into fall with unbeatable savings and extended protection on Yamaha outboards! For a limited time, Yamaha is offering up to 7 years of warranty coverage—a value of up to...
2025 Annapolis Powerboat Show
Annapolis Welcomes the Best in Boating Join Bluewater Yacht Sales at the Annapolis Powerboat Show, October 2-5, 2025Fall boating kicks off in Annapolis—and Bluewater Yacht Sales is bringing an incredible lineup to the show! Swing by our A-Dock display to check out a...
The All New Regulator 28
What to know about the all-new Regulator 28 Regulator makes major model year changes to a popular offshore modelSome big changes are coming for the Regulator 28 offshore center console beginning in the 2026 model year. The next generation Regulator 28 will look quite...
Regulator Announces “Score Big” Fall Rebates
Regulator Announces "Score Big" Fall Rebates Up to $20,000 in factory rebates available on select models!You don’t need to be a professional athlete to score big this season — Regulator Marine is giving everyone a chance to win during the Score Big Fall Rebate...
Omnidirectional Sonar is Everywhere All at Once
At the core of all angling endeavors exist the two most basic challenges: 1) finding the fish, and 2) convincing them to take the bait. Throughout history, countless lives have been spent, tips marketed, and products engineered to aid in this simple, but oh so...
Like a Rock: Jud Black’s Enduring Legacy at Bluewater Yacht Sales
"To be like the rock that the waves keep crashing over. It stands unmoved and the raging of the sea falls still around it.”— Marcus Aurelius, MeditationsIn many capacities, Bluewater Sales Director Jud Black has been serving customers and his peers along the Lower...
Yamaha Cruise into Summer Sales Event
Yamaha Cruise into Summer Sales Event July 21 – September 3, 2025 This summer, Yamaha is making waves with unbeatable warranty protection! From July 21 through September 3, get up to 5 years of total coverage on eligible Yamaha outboards from 30–250 HP — a value of up...
Bluewater Assists in Motoryacht Delivery From Maryland to the Tennessee River
The first trip with a new boat is many times the most memorable, and this was certainly the case for Bluewater customer Kevin Boutin when he took delivery of his 2024 Elling E4 in the winter of 2025. His first outing was not the typical shakedown cruise to get...
Back Cove 412 – A Familiar Hull with a Modern Soul
Back Cove Yachts, a Maine boat brand known for blending timeless Downeast lines with modern cruising comfort, has raised the curtain on their next model launch: the Back Cove 412. Drawing inspiration from the much-loved 41, this new model is designed and built with...
Sabre Connect Offers a New Era of Control, Convenience and Peace of Mind
There’s nothing quite like the perfect day out on the water when you get to truly unwind, relax and forget about all cares. However, anyone who has owned and operated their own large yacht knows those days can be few and far between. Whether at the dock or away,...
Bluewater’s Regulator Ambassadors Span the Mid-Atlantic
As one of Regulator Marine’s most decorated dealers, Bluewater Yacht Sales prides itself in offering customers unparalleled access to experience the “Legendary Ride” and “Offshore Life.” Our proximity to Regulator headquarters in Edenton, NC, helps facilitate our...
Sabre Yachts Introduces the Highly Refined 51 Salon Express
From their early roots as a builder of quality sailboats to offering the highly sought-after Downeast motoryachts of today, Sabre Yachts has long been a name synonymous with craftsmanship, style, and performance. Their latest offering, the Sabre 51 SE, continues the...
The Neale Family Gets Serious in Their Pursuit Of Fishing and Cruising Fun
Dad is a really laid-back guy, who’s easy to deal with,” Jason Neale explains. “One of his business partners years ago used to call him ‘Loose as a Goose Bruce’ and that just stuck. The Neales are a tight-knit family that work hard and play hard together. They started...
Next Generation Trim Systems
There is more to running a boat than pushing the throttles down and keeping the bow pointed in the right direction. One of trickiest parts, especially for new boaters, is getting the boat trimmed for optimal performance. Trim is simple in theory—lower the tabs to push...
Maryland Family is Getting The Most Out Of Their Regulator 34
Jim Belliveau is a prolific boater, explaining he uses his boats almost as often as some folks use their cars. He’s owned and operated a great variety of watercraft, including many center consoles and sailboats built by leading manufacturers. Throughout it all, his...
The Valhalla V-33 Brings the Donoghue Family Together
John Donoghue grew up in Maryland but has spent most of his adult life living and boating in southern North Carolina. As a teenager on the northern Chesapeake, he got his first boat at the age of fourteen and has owned at least eight boats over that time. He explains...
New Back Cove 372 Marks the Peak of a Lifelong Boating Journey
By any measure, Robert and Robin Kesler are seasoned boaters, owning a series of impressive cruising yachts over the last twenty years. Over that time, the couple has developed a deep appreciation for the balance of form, function and ease of operation in a...
Virginia Couple Realizes Their Dreams Aboard New Viking 58C
On average, it takes about six months to build a new Viking sportfish from when the hull is laid up in the factory to when the owner finally takes delivery in Atlantic City, but the true build process can take a lifetime. For Andy and Sherry Curtis, the dream of...
A New Trendsetter Emerges from Regulator Marine
In the highly competitive center console market, where performance and build quality are non-negotiable, Regulator Marine has once again demonstrated why its boats are often referred to as a standard-bearer in the offshore space. The all-new Regulator 35 sits firmly...
The Bluewater Summer Cruise Provides a Welcome Escape For All
The Chesapeake Bay has no shortage of wonderful cruising destinations, with small communities, maritime towns, and even populous cities scattered throughout the 200-mile span of the bay. There are so many options that it is a challenge each year to find the perfect...
Bluewater Yacht Sales x Off the Hook Yachts Dock Walk
Premier Center Consoles on Display in Wilmington June 28-29, 2025 | Bridge Tender MarinaJoin Bluewater Yacht Sales and Off the Hook Yacht Sales for an exclusive two-day dock walk event at Bridge Tender Marina in Wilmington, NC! Explore a wide selection of new and used...
Bluewater, Safe Harbor and Gregory Poole Team Up to Offer Special Events At The Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament
Something Old For at least 20 years, Gregory Poole Cat and Bluewater Yacht Sales (formerly Jarrett Bay Yacht Sales) have paired up to sponsor participants’ favorite kickoff event at what has become one of the largest marlin tournaments in the world—the Sunday Pig...
Inside the Viking Yachts & Bluewater Yacht Sales Demo Programs
When someone is in the market for a new boat, they quickly learn that boat shows and tournaments can be important opportunities in the buying process. Boat shows are a phenomenal way to tour many new boats in a short period, but the vessels are almost always hemmed in...
Regulator 10 Day Splash Event
Regulator 10 Day Splash Event May 10 - 20, 2025Bluewater Yacht Sales and Regulator Marine are excited to announce the 10 Day Splash Sales Event from May 10-20, 2025. Enjoy special pricing and manufacturer rebates on Regulator Marine boats, with the promotion applying...
Get To Know Bluewater’s Newest Team Members
Over the past year, Bluewater Yacht Sales has been fortunate to add a number of highly experienced sales and support staff to our ranks. Not only are these new team members highly qualified, but they are well-distributed throughout our office locations, adding depth...