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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...
2025 Hampton Dock Walk
Hampton Spring Dock Walk May 17-18, 2025 | Safe Harbor BluewaterJoin Bluewater Yacht Sales for the Hampton Spring Dock Walk on May 17-18, 2025, at Safe Harbor Bluewater in Hampton, Virginia. Explore an impressive selection of new boats from top brands like Regulator,...
2025 Bay Bridge Boat Show
Spring Boating Starts at the Bay Bridge Boat Show April 11-13, 2025 | Safe Harbor Narrows PointSpring boat show season will kick off April 11-13 in Gransonville, Maryland at the 2025 Bay Bridge Boat Show! Join Bluewater Yacht Sales at the show's new home at Safe...
New Boat Spotlight: Jarrett Bay 68
Jarrett Bay Boatworks recently delivered a second custom sportfish vessel to a repeat owner who values both comfort and high performance. Headed south to fish Central America, this 68-foot masterpiece will exemplify the fusion of innovation, craftsmanship, and...
2025 Bluewater Summer Cruise
2025 Bluewater Summer Cruise July 10-13 | Cape Charles, VAThis year’s Summer Cruise is heading to a popular new destination on the Eastern Shore of Virginia: Cape Charles! We are also excited to announce that we will be returning to the 4-day format, with a kickoff on...
2025 Miami Boat Show
Maximize Your Miami Experience with VIP Appointments Miami Boat Show | February 12-16, 2025 Maximize your experience at one of the world's premier boat shows with Bluewater Yacht Sales at your side during the 2025 Miami International Boat Show! Our team of...
Bluewater Celebrates 2024 Successes in Virginia Beach
Each year, the entire Bluewater Yacht Sales team gathers for three days of learning, team building, and celebration at our Annual Sales Meeting and Awards Ceremony. In January 2025, Bluewater hosted our latest installment at the historic Cavalier Resort at the...
Bluewater Celebrates 2024 Success in Virginia Beach
Each year, the entire Bluewater Yacht Sales team gathers together for three days of learning, teambuilding, and celebration at our Annual Sales Meeting and Awards Ceremony. This year we hosted our meeting at the historic Cavalier Resort at the Virginia Beach...
2025 Mid-Atlantic Boat Show
2025 Mid-Atlantic Sports and Boat Show January 31 - February 2, 2025 | Virginia Beach, VAJoin Bluewater Yacht Sales at the Mid-Atlantic Boat Show at the Virginia Beach Convention Center from January 31 to February 2! Discover the latest in luxury and performance with...
Ride with Regulator Sales Event
Ride with Regulator Sales Event Now Until February 28, 2025Save up to $25,000 on a new boat during the Ride with Regulator Sales Event, happening from now until February 28, 2025! Regulator is offering factory incentives on all models from 23 - 41 feet, with double...
Yamaha Why Wait for Spring Sales Event
Get Up to 7 Years of Yamaha Extended Warranty on Yamaha Engines!Valid from October 9 - December 6, 2024For a limited time, get up to 7 years of Yamaha Extended Service on eligible engines from 30 to 450hp. Engines from 30-350hp will receive 3 years of extended...
Mercury Get 5 Sales Event
Get 5 Years of Warranty For a Limited Time from Mercury Marine!Now Through December 31, 2024 | Mercury 2.5 - 400hp EnginesGet 5 years of factory coverage on Mercury outboards from now until December 31, 2024! The Mercury "Get 5" sales event offers boat buyers an...
Thanks Again
I read an article this morning in the most recent edition or PASAGEMAKER magazine titled "Closing In" which describe the attention to detail required from your Broker in order to have a near PERFECT sales transaction...superb article. .You certainly qualify as the...
Bluewater’s South Florida Location at Safe Harbor Old Port Cove
Location is everything in real estate and the principle applies ten-fold to marinas: proximity to major inlets, service yards and popular waterfront destinations are crucial to offering the convenience and accommodations yacht owners value and expect. Safe Harbor Old...
Viking Introduces Four New Models in Fort Lauderdale
For most boat builders, it is a major achievement to debut a new model, especially when the world is watching at the Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show. Rolling out a new boat at a show leaves no room for error. The boats must be perfect, and builders have to...
The Viking Billfish 46 Fits the Bill for this Virginia Couple
Kelly Law built a career in the maritime industry, operating tugs and barges, while also doing more than his fair share of recreational fishing and boating. “Some might say I have a problem,” he jokes. He cites a lifetime of owning boats too numerous to count, and...
An Unlikely Journey from Anonymity to Industry Leader
Randy Ramsey is now well known for his accomplishments in custom boat building, co-founding Jarrett Bay, partnering in Bluewater Yacht Sales and many other businesses, and perhaps most widely as the voice of the Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament. Diving deeper into his...
The Regulator 30XO Hits the Sweet Spot for this Seasoned Fisherman
With the incredible variety of fishing boats available on the market today, it’s always reaffirming to have a deeply experienced owner keep coming back to your brands for more. After forty years of owning many boats of various sizes, Wayne Enroughty has (proverbially...
Viking Yachts Unveils New 74′ Convertible
Hull 1 to Debut at Fort Lauderdale International Boat Show This Month Following up on a surprise announcement earlier this year for the 82' convertible, Viking Yachts has stepped it up yet again by introducing an all new ground-breaking model, this one coming in at 74...
2024 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show
South Florida Showstoppers - 2024 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show October 30 - November 3 | Fort Lauderdale, FLFrom an exciting lineup of quality brokerage sportfish and motoryachts, to an extensive lineup from our manufacturing partners, the 2024 Fort Lauderdale Boat Show...
Outstanding Service
I wanted to take a moment to acknowledge the exceptional service we received from Hawk Ennis during our search for the perfect boat. His professionalism, deep knowledge, and dedication made the entire process smooth and enjoyable from start to finish. Hawk took the...
