Why Full-Service Buyer Representation Makes All the Difference When Buying a Boat Buying a boat is one of the most significant purchases you’ll ever make. It’s also one of the most complex — a transaction that sits at the intersection of technical knowledge, market timing, legal documentation, and no small amount of emotion. You deserve…
Sailboat Review: Bavaria C38 The forward-thinking design on the C38 leaves plenty of space in the bow for an owner’s en suite stateroom with a king-size berth. Bavaria C38 Jon Whittle For the past several years, practically all of the design surprises that have caught my eye on new sailboats have been abaft the mast.…
Spring Commissioning Tips: Is Your Boat Ready for Spring? It’s an early April weekend. The crocuses are sprouting, the sun warms your shoulders, and the air holds a hint of summer’s warmth. Confident that this boating season cannot possibly be as rainy as the last, you have made a trip to the marine supply store…
History and Build of Southerly 115 Variable Draft Sailboat It could be argued that the English have been building sailing yachts basically since the word “yacht” was introduced (quick Wiki search says the term “yacht” is actually of Dutch origin”). The UK marine marketplace seems to be its own ecosystem with many of their domestic models and…
Join S&J Yachts in Annapolis, MD During the Show: S&J Brokerage Booth – B 21-22 S&J Yachts brings decades of experience to the 2026 Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show — particularly with Island Packet Yachts, admired worldwide for their craftsmanship and bluewater performance. Our brokers know these vessels inside and out, offering insight that only hands-on…
Join S&J Yachts in Grasonville, MD During the Show: S&J Brokerage Booth – B 11-12 Our full-time brokers have years of experience and share the company’s commitment to excellence. Specializing in quality yachts both in the U.S. and Worldwide, our brokers are there with you through the process whether you are buying or selling. If…
Join S&J Yachts in Oriental, NC Springtime, a historic boating village, a great array of exhibitors, and visitors from ten states all make for a great 2026 Oriental Boat Show. Oriental’s annual In-water Boat Show has grown exponentially since its beginnings in 2009. The most recent show drew over 70 exhibitors from as…
Søren Hansen from Elvstrøm Sails is an experienced regatta sailor and has been working with BAVARIA YACHTS for over 25 years. He sat down with BAVARIA life to talk about sail materials, their performance and how you can extend the life of your sail. BAVARIA life: “The sails are the true “engine” of a sailing…
Join S&J Yachts in Annapolis, MD During the Show: S&J Brokerage Booth – F8/9 S&J Yachts brings decades of experience to the 2025 Annapolis Sailboat Show — particularly with Island Packet Yachts, admired worldwide for their craftsmanship and bluewater performance. Our brokers know these vessels inside and out, offering insight that only hands-on experience can…
Join S&J Yachts in Annapolis, MD During the Show: S&J Brokerage Booth – F-8/9/10 Our full-time brokers have years of experience and share the company’s commitment to excellence. Specializing in quality yachts both in the U.S. and Worldwide, our brokers are there with you through the process whether you are buying or selling.…
Join S&J Yachts in New Bern, NC We are getting excited as we get close to June 14th and our Marina Day and Summer Celebration! We will have music from 12:30 to 5pm with Brian Mac and Crab Pot Creek! We will have Brutopia Brewery all afternoon serving some ice cold beverages! We…
Join S&J Yachts in Annapolis, MD The Annapolis 2025 Spring Sailboat Show returns to the historic seaport town of Annapolis every April to showcase new and brokerage boats including catamarans, monohulls, family cruisers, daysailers, and inflatables. While climbing aboard the great line-up of sailboats is the major draw, there is so much more to…