OnBoard Magazine - Issue XI - Summer 2019

break we loaded up on Carrie B again and took a trip to Norfolk’s Waterside District and enjoyed some of Downtown Norfolk’s attractions. Participants had the chance to visit the Nauticus Museum, tour the Battleship Wisconsin, ride the Skystar ferris wheel, and explore the shops and restaurants along quaint Granby Street. After spending a few hours away, everyone shuttled back to Hampton for the main event – our 50th Anniversary Celebration. GOLDEN CELEBRATION On the final night, the Bluewater Yachting Center hosted a few hundred of our closest friends and customers for the celebration of our 50th year in business! The event included live music from The Janitors, a massive dance floor, and gourmet catering and cocktails. The most special part of the evening was the surprise release of a documentary tribute to Chris Hall, Sr. and the legacy of Bluewater Yacht Sales. Just after sunset, several large screens lit up as the filmbegan playing, and everyone paused to watch in amazement. The documentary told the story of Bluewater from the beginning and featured behind-the-scenes interviews from customers, partners, brands and employees that helped to build the company to what it is today. This helped turn an already special night into something that everyone will remember for years to come. [Editor’s Note: See our 50th Anniversary issue of Onboard magazine for a terrific feature on these partners and achievements.] Following the celebration, the Summer Cruise participants headed back to their boats to rest up for departure in the morning. Before lines were being tossed back to the Bluewater Yachting Center dock hands on the final morning, we already had received many great suggestions for even more fun on the water together at our 2019 Summer Cruise in Tracey’s Landing, Maryland. Please join us next time so we can show you what being part of the Bluewater Family is all about! 2018 CHRISTENINGS AT THE SUMMER CRUISE Bluewater Founder Chris Hall, Sr. 5 SUMMER 2019