Sometime around 1999 or 2000, while working for Regulator Marine, I was walking back to my hotel from setting up at the Miami Boat Show. I stopped at the pool bar outside the Clevelander Hotel on Miami Beach for a hamburger and beer, and as it turned out I sat down next to Bluewater’s Jud Black. That was the first we met, and he's been a mentor to me (and so many others) ever since. Over the years he has bestowed many “Jud-isms” upon us. The thing about Jud is that he’s so quiet and usually the last to speak. So, when he does chime in, everyone listens closely to what he recommends. “You must be present to win,” is one of his classics which couldn’t be truer in our line of work. Being present highlights why we focus and invest so heavily on many events year in and year out. Being on the docks at our industry’s top boat shows and tournaments allows our team members great opportunities to assist both new prospects and our existing customers. It also enables us to connect with our partners and gain first-hand insight into their new products and upcoming initiatives. It's also the only way to stay on the leading edge of all the incredible technological advancements that are constantly reshaping the boats, their systems and ultimately the lifestyles we love. Throughout the pages of this magazine, you’ll see our daily emphasis on hosting and collaborating with partners on worldclass events that elevate our customers’ boating experiences. You’ll also see some of the takeaways and product insights gained from the close relationships we build with our brand partners and customers. This is a result of our steadfast commitment to be present wherever our customers' boating interests take them. Bluewater’s marketing budget is unrivaled in our Mid-Atlantic marketplace, and we have no intentions of slowing down. Over the last year or so, we’ve grown and developed our team considerably, bringing on highly experienced Sales Professionals throughout every region of our territory. We’ve also created a new position, New Boat Specialist, to aid in the delivery, commissioning and orientation of every new boat ordered by our customers. We’ve continued to invest in our back-office support team, composed of a group of closing specialists, finance officers and administrators that are the envy of our peers in the industry. The fruits of their labors are to make every transaction as smooth and convenient as possible for all of our customers. All the while, we benefit from the experience and wisdom of our management team, led at the top by Randy Ramsey and Jud Black. You couldn’t find two more genuine and congenial leaders to learn from and do life with. With a culture of service, respect and honesty, the Bluewater team is committed to earning your business and exceeding expectations—one phone call, text, email or handshake at a time. That’s because from bottom to top, we truly value being by your side for a lifetime. On behalf of the Bluewater Yacht Sales Team, Thank You! Wyatt Lane General Manager 4 BLUEWATER
RkJQdWJsaXNoZXIy MzI5NTg=