Every e-newsletter, we highlight one of the interesting and highly experienced people who make Atlantic Yacht Basin so unique.  This time it’s James Taylor, our Vice-President and COO, who is incidentally one of the longest serving employees of the company. Where are you from? I was born and raised in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.  I still […]

Spring marks the beginning of boat season for many.  So whether you are getting your boat out of storage or making plans for the warmer weather ahead, here are some key things to remember. 1. Build out your “boat list” in advance — Keep a running list of things that you need to do on your […]

With such unseasonably warm weather so far this year in so much of the country, we’re already underway getting our customers’ boats ready to get out on the water. And we have been busy getting our new and improved website ready to go too. Lots of exciting projects are happening on the Yard and people […]

Did you know…   That half of all recreational boating fatalities happen in calm water?* That these fatalities often happen close to shore?* That in most cases, there were PFDs stored on board the boat, but they weren’t being utilized?* That the number of U.S. boating accidents had steadily fallen from 1997 to 2012, but they have been […]

As of July 1st 2016, the state of Virginia now requires that anyone of any age operating a boat or personal watercraft (PWC) holds a Boater Education Card, which can be obtained by completing a boating safety education course approved by The National Association of State Boating Law Administrators (NASBLA.) This law applies to all […]

Knowing how to tie a knot is a crucial skill when it comes to owning a boat. Ropes, tie offs and cleats are just a reality of life on the water. If you’re just getting started or are even a long time veteran check out these knots and maybe learn few new tricks. Bowline- The […]

In our highly connected world we have grown so accustomed to having immediate access to information that it can be a shock when we leave shore on our boat and find ourselves truly disconnected. While some may revel in the seclusion and escape, others find it stressful. Having internet access can also help to improve […]

Our storage referral program has been so popular, we’ve decided to bring it back yet again If you refer someone who becomes a new storage customer for at least 3 months – both you and your friend will get an additional month of storage absolutely free! You must refer a new storage customer to qualify […]

When you live on your boat there is a balance necessary to keep your space clean and clutter free while also maintaining a homey feeling. Living on a boat is not the most traditional home, but that doesn’t mean you can’t make it a cozy and organized living space! Here are a few ways to […]

Naval Battles In order to win a war you have to have a well-rounded military. Being able to bring the battle to the waterfront opens new opportunities and strategies. The use of boats in warfare rose in popularity with the invention of the cannon. Prior to that most naval warfare consisted of ramming boats and […]