Posts by Alastair Abrehart
Boaters’ Choice 2024 Elite Fleet Winner
Yankee Point Marina is very pleased to announce that it has earned the Elite Fleet tier of Boaters’ Choice marinas for 2024. The Elite Fleet tier represents the marinas that went above and beyond to delight boaters in 2024, maintaining an average star rating of at least 4.7 (out of 5) and receiving at least 10 reviews throughout the year.
Read MoreTropical Storm Debby: Update 1
Based upon the current forecast and projections, we do not feel that this storm will warrant the need to initiate the hurricane haul out program. It appears the most likely impact here at Yankee Point will be a very wet weekend.
Read More2023 Boaters’ Choice Winner
We are very proud to announce that we are a winner of the prestigious 2023 Marinas.com Boaters’ Choice Awards!
Read MoreYankee Point Now Hauling Catamarans
Yankee Point Marina has added catamaran haulouts to its list of boatyard services. Yankee Point can now haul catamarans weighing up to 60 tons with a maximum beam of 28 feet.
Read MoreYankee Point Marina Adds Yacht Controller Installation To Services
Yankee Point Marina has been appointed a dealer and authorized and installer/ repair facility of Yacht Controller systems. The Yacht Controller systems are wireless devices consisting of a receiver and a transmitter that allows the skipper to manoeuvre a boat from anywhere onboard.
The Yacht Controller control engines in and out of gear, stern thruster, bow thruster, anchor and other operations of a boat.
Read MoreUpcoming Cruises With YPYC
Following the recent “Conversation about Cruising” at the Yankee Point Yacht Club, two cruises have been put on the calendar: Jackson Creek on September 10-11 and Onancock on October 4-7 (alternative dates: September 11-12 and October 15-18 respectively). All Yankee Point Marina slipholders are welcome to join.
Read MoreYankee Point Partners With Integrity Yacht Sales
Yankee Point Marina on the Northern Neck of the Chesapeake Bay, has added full yacht brokerage to its list of services in association with Dale Davis and Integrity Yacht Sales. Yankee Point owner, Todd Patterson, and Ingolf Kiland, are both licensed brokers of record with Integrity. On the partnership with Integrity, Todd said, “When looking…
Read MoreBoater Safety Training Course
YANKEE POINT MARINA IS CO-SPONSOR OF A FREE BOATING SAFETY EDUCATION COURSE BEING HELD BY THE COAST GUARD AUXILIARY ON APRIL 22 AT THE YANKEE POINT RACING AND CRUISING CLUB. THE WORKSHOP WILL START AT 8AM AND CONTINUE THROUGH THE EARLY AFTERNOON. Attending the course will ensure that boat owners are compliant with Virginia State…
Read MoreSpring Update
we have launched new floating docks, continue to modify the boat ramp, repairs to The Shack kitchen are just about done, our restaurant team is growing and we have been busy in The Captains Lounge transforming it to, well, a bit more of a lounge. Out in the boat yard many of the boats are going through their spring commissioning and the Travelift is busy launching boats that have spent the winter with us.
Read MoreYP owner, Todd, to host Commissioning Workshop At YPRCC
Todd will be hosting the Yankee Point Racing and Cruising Club’s (YPRCC) first post-Covid workshop this year – “Getting Your Boat Ready – Now”. The workshop, on Saturday, March 18, will begin at 9:00am, at the YPRCC clubhouse, 734 Oak Hill Road, Lancaster. Todd will walk attendees through a comprehensive spring commissioning checklist and demonstrate…
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