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I See Great Blue Yachts in Your Future
Great Blue Yachts in Baltimore has expanded its operations and now has an office at Maryland Marina and storage opportunities at Bowley’s Marina, in the heart of Middle River and Baltimore County. The company now has two great office locations and three full-service marinas for slips and land storage. greatblueyachts.com
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Annapolis Cruisair
Authorized Dometic Marine distributor Annapolis Cruisair recently expanded its business by adding Marine Air sales, service, and installation services throughout Chesapeake Country and beyond. Annapolis Cruisair offers comprehensive air-conditioning services to dealers and customers.
Boat Show locator: Tents A9 and
A11. annapoliscruisair.com
Something New at M Yacht Services
M Yacht Services (MYS) in Annapolis recently introduced M Blue, a division specializing in upgrading yachts so they are structurally sound, dependable, and safe and ideal for extended offshore passages and independent cruising. MYS also will continue providing full-service rigging and marine repair services. Boat Show locator: F Dock. myachtservices.net
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Let Experience Sail Expand Your Horizons
Experience Sail now operates captained charters onboard a Sabre 38mkII. Charters vary from day sails in the Upper Chesapeake Bay to traveling the ICW to and from Oriental, NC. Captain Joe Musike provides instruction on all aspects of boating handling and maintenance. experiencesail.com
Want HIM Behind Your Boat?
Got a big boat and want her to move faster? You’re in luck. After 12 months of engineering testing, Hydrovane International Marine (HIM), manufacturers of the Hydrovane self-steering system and emergency rudder, recently released their next generation rudder. Hydrovane now can better direct the shaft hole to be in sync with pressure points over the rudder’s length. The subtle refinement increases stability, while maintaining lightair responsiveness. Boat Show locator: Tent A19. hydrovane.com
Smith’s Marina Says,
Smith’s Marina on the Severn River in Crownsville, MD, is building brand new offices, a marina store, and other amenities and facilities. The work should all be done by January 2012. Stay tuned with SpinSheet for more updates. smithsmarina.com
Control Your Frigidity
Coastal Climate Control in Annapolis— exclusive distributor of Frigoboat refrigeration products for North America—now offers a new line of refrigeration control products for use on most Danfoss-based refrigeration systems. We’re talking about the Merlin Smart-Speed Controller, Guardian Plus Merlin, Coastal MK II Digital Thermostat, and Guardian System Controller. Boat Show locator: Tent A55. coastalcoolaids.net
12/16/2010 3:32:24 PMEver Seen a 14-Foot
Topaz Cat?
During the Sailboat Show, Topaz Sailing Systems (TSS) in Annapolis will debut and provide test sails of the newest creation from Topaz Sailing, the Topaz 14 CX Catamaran. Designed by International Multihull Racing legends, Yves Loday and Rob White, the Topaz Cat 14 CX’s hull is stiff, lightweight (242 pounds), durable, and stable. The reefable Dacron mainsail and asymmetric spinnaker allow a wide spectrum of sailors from first timers to thrill seekers to enjoy sailing a cat. TSS exclusively offers the full lineup of Topper sailboats. Boat Show locator: F2 Dock. topazsailing.com
Thirty One and Growing
Dream Yacht Charter (DYC) in Annapolis has new bases in the Grenadines on the island of Union and in St. Vincent. The bases will feature two Lagoon 500s, two Lagoon 440s, and a Lagoon 421. Look for special offers and promotions throughout the Caribbean to mark the Grand Opening of DYC’s 31st location. Boat Show locator: B Dock. dreamyachtcharter.com
Well Done, Clean Marina
BluHaven Piers in Ridge, MD, is the newest Maryland Clean Marina to be certified by the Maryland Department of Natural Resources, bringing the state total to 145. The marina is now managed by St. Mary’s College alumni, Darden Pickall and Dan Sweeney. They have overseen significant improvements to the property in the past five years, including taming overgrown weeds, painting facilities, and boosting operations. bluhavenpiers.com
