OnBoard Magazine - Issue XIV - 2022 Season

Two years ago, our team was working on the twelfth edition of OnBoard Magazine, and there was a definite feeling of uncertainty, not only in our industry, but in every aspect of economics, politics, and society in general. We were all processing a truly unprecedented set of events that was changing the fiber of American life. Twelve months later we were experiencing a revival of the boating lifestyle, and we were cautiously optimistic that those changes were going to hold for the long term. Now, as we put together the fourteenth edition of OnBoard, we have watched the demand for boating continue to surge, with more and more new families learning what it means to leave the dock. As a result of the increased demand, our Sales Professionals have been working tirelessly to help buyers and sellers navigate a competitive market, and to facilitate relationships with manufacturers facing supply chain issues. Our ever-growing administrative teamdug deep to provide exceptional customer service with financing, documentation, closings, and after-the-sale support. In addition to the hard work of our team, our company also underwent major changes this year. In the spring, the Bluewater Yachting Center, Bluewater Yacht Yards and the Jarret Bay Service Yard were welcomed into the Safe Harbor Marina family—a network of over 130 marinas and service facilities in North America. As part of these changes, Bluewater Yacht Sales became the preferred yacht sales partner of Safe Harbor, which gives our company an unparalleled opportunity for expansion throughout the East Coast. Ultimately, this partnership will help us continue to serve our customers no matter where their boating journies take them. Outside of Bluewater Yacht Sales, our manufacturing partners have continued to innovate and improve, despite supply shortages which have complicated their operations. Boatbuilders have taken these challenges in stride, expanding their supply networks and building more components in house so that they can continue to deliver top-notch boats to our customers. Nearly all of our brands have introduced new models over the past year, including boats such as the Viking 64, the Princess X80, the Valhalla V55, the Sabre 43, the Regulator 37, and the redesigned Back Cove 37. Bluewater also joined forces with a new brand, Everglades Boats, to bring their excellent products to boaters in North Carolina and Virginia. Most importantly, our customers have been using their boats more than ever. Throughout OnBoard Magazine you will read stories of our customers who are living the boating lifestyle, whether cruising, fishing, or simply spending time with their families. As always, we appreciate all of the customers, friends, partners, and staff who let Bluewater be a part of their story. 2 BLUEWATER

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