the functionality and roominess of this Princess Flybridge model. After taking delivery and some preparation, it was time to return to The Bahamas, this time aboard their own boat. “We’ve done charters through The Bahamas before,” says Schwartz. “But we’ve never navigated in The Bahamas solo, so it was a good idea to hire a Captain for this longer trip.” Cruising through the Exumas chain featured popular stops in Staniel Cay to visit the swimming pigs, along with a couple nights in Nassau and a stop in Warderick Wells and the Exumas Land and Sea Park. Taking to the shallows is a breeze with MYSHARONA’s well-equipped tender, and when a more leisurely pace is desired, a massive inflatable flamingo does the trick nicely. WELL NETWORKED Enjoying their membership perks with Safe Harbor Marinas, Stuart and Sharon keep the boat at Safe Harbor Harborage Yacht Club in Stuart, Florida, during the winter months. As the calendar turns toward summer again, MYSHARONA will make her return trip from Stuart to Wrightsville Beach via stops at preferred Safe Harbor Marina locations in St. Augustine, Savannah and Charleston. “Bald Head Island is a nice place to go,” Schwartz says. “We motor up there and stay with friends and rent a golf cart to get around.” Their summer travel plans include cruising up the North Carolina coast to the Chesapeake Bay for the Annual Bluewater Summer Cruise in St. Michaels, Maryland. “We did the Bluewater Rendezvous in 2023 and enjoyed a real nice time,” Schwartz reports. From the look of it, they were the life of the party, and also cherished the opportunity to share their story with the group during the Saturday christening event. Having a knack for travel, as well as Princess Yachts, Stuart and Sharon admit their bucket list of adventures goes beyond cruises in The Bahamas and Mid-Atlantic. “We have our sights set on a New England trip to include Boston, New York and up to Maine,” Schwartz shares. “The British Virgin Islands are also on the table for exploring.” As the distance of their on-water adventures increase, Stuart admits they’re now considering broadening their yacht’s size and capabilities. “We love our 55 Princess, but we have Chuck looking for an upgrade in the 70-foot range.” The longer water line and greater volume for guest spaces and provisions will accommodate longer passages and make extended stays onboard more comfortable and spacious. Schwartz concludes, “Chuck is a great guy, and we enjoy working with Bluewater to buy and sell our boats. Vera [Sohovich, Bluewater’s Finance Manager] was a big help with the purchase of our 55, too.” It’s this sense of teamwork, family and community that fills the Bluewater team with great pride and gratitude in our jobs. We’re excited to help the Schwartz’s find and prepare the next MYSHARONA and continue to fulfill their plans to live the yachting life to the fullest. Stuart & Sharon Schwartz (right) enjoying the Bluewater Summer Cruise Funky Friends: Salesperson Chuck Meyers & Stuart Schwartz 21 2024 SEASON
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