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2026 Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show

Join the Crusader Yachts team at the 2026 Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show from April 24th through the 26th! The Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show is a highlight of the sailing calendar, returning to City Dock in downtown Annapolis, Maryland Friday through...

2025 Annapolis Sailboat Show

Join the Crusader Yachts team at the 2025 Annapolis Sailboat Show from October 9th through the 12th! Set your sails for an unforgettable experience at the 2025 Annapolis Sailboat Show, where passion meets the water in the heart of America’s...

2025 Annapolis Fall Preview Event Featuring Jeanneau, Nimbus

Join the Crusader Yachts & Seattle Yachts Annapolis team for a Fall Preview Event featuring the premiere of the new Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 415! The fall boat show season brings with it some incredible opportunities to preview brand new models...

2025 Newport International Boat Show

The new Excess 14 is headed to the 2025 Newport International Boat Show! Join the Crusader Yacht Sales team at the Newport International Boat Show and step aboard the award-winning Excess 14, a fun and playful cruising catamaran with sleek...

Jeanneau Yachts Private Tour Event In Annapolis

EXCLUSIVE ACCESS TO JEANNEAU YACHTS IN ANNAPOLIS! You're invited to the Jeanneau Private Tours Event featuring the popular cruising yacht model range. The entire Annapolis Team will be there to answer all your Jeanneau questions. This is an invitation-only event...

2025 Excess Tour Event

THE EXCESS TOUR 2025 IS COMING TO ANNAPOLIS! You're invited to the Crusader Yacht Sales: Excess Tour featuring the Excess 14. The entire Annapolis Team will be there to answer all your Excess questions. Join us at the Bert Jabin...

Get To Know Jeanneau Event

ONE EPIC DAY: GET TO KNOW JEANNEAU You're invited to the Crusader Yacht Sales: Get To Know Jeanneau Event featuring the full Sun Odyssey line. The entire Annapolis Team will be there to answer all your Jeanneau questions. Join us...

2025 Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show

The hottest sailboats in Annapolis, Maryland! You're invited to the 2025 Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show that takes place each year in our historic seaside town. Sailors from all of the country come to enjoy the incredible collection of new and...

Annapolis Spring 2025 Demo Days Event

Come Try Before You Buy! You're invited to the Crusader Yacht Sales Spring Demo Days featuring Excess 14, Jeanneau 350 & 440 and Tartan 365. Register to join us at our office at the Bert Jabin Yacht Yard on April...

Jeanneau Sailboat Owner’s June Rendezvous

WE HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT TO OUR 'CAMP JEANNEAU' SAILBOAT SUMMER RENDEZVOUS! Mark your calendars for this year's Annapolis Jeanneau Sailboat Owner's Rendezvous. "Camp Jeanneau" is quickly coming together - dockage will be available through Port Annapolis Marina for...

2025 Annapolis Spring Open House Event

Spring Boat Open House! You're invited to the Crusader Yacht Sales Spring Open House featuring nearly 20 of the hottest power and sail models on the market today. Join us at the Bert Jabin Yacht Yard on Saturday, March 29th,...

Boating Overnight Out Of Annapolis

By: Bill Parlatore I recently wrote about aging sailors who want to get back into sailing, as they redefine what boating means to them. They realize they have done all their bucket list cruises and no longer dream over the...

Miami International Boat Show

Join us for the 2025 Miami International Boat Show! The Crusader Yachts crew is headed to South Florida for the Miami Boat Show from Wednesday, February 12th through Sunday, the 16th. Our team will be representing the Annapolis and Chesapeake...

Time To Go Back To Sailing?

"Coming Full Circle" By: Bill Parlatore I recently got together with friends at the local café to discuss life, the world, and boats. Breakfast coffee has become one of our favorite morning rituals. One of my friends got talking about...

Best Places To Go Boating Near Annapolis

There are many reasons to come to Annapolis when it is time to search for your next boat. Sail or power, the variety of quality boats for sale in the Annapolis area is unsurpassed, covering every choice of sleek day...

Are Catamarans Good Boats For The Chesapeake Bay?

Yes, catamarans are most definitely great boats for the Chesapeake Bay! When considering pleasure boats suited for the Chesapeake area, and the relaxed boating/cruising lifestyle we aspire to, catamarans absolutely fit the bill. From small two-person daysailers to palatial cruising...

Guide To Boating In The Chesapeake Bay

Chesapeake Bay is the largest inland tidal body of water on the North Atlantic coastline. It takes fresh water from over 150 rivers and streams in six neighboring states (Maryland, Delaware, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia, and West Virginia) and combines...

Is Annapolis, Maryland The Sailing Capital Of The World?

It has been a controversy over the years, with different towns vying for the crown as America’s sailing capital. Some suggest Newport should own the title, partly as it was home to the famed America’s Cup, and elite transatlantic races....

Annapolis Sailboat Show 2024; Oct. 10-14

Join us for the 2024 Annapolis Sailboat Show! Stop by and see us at the Annapolis Sailboat Show where we will have the latest from Jeanneau, Excess and Tartan Sailboats on display. Boats on display include: Jeanneau Yachts 55 Jeanneau...

Fall Boat Show Preview Event 2024

Join us for our 2024 Fall Boat Show Preview Event at Crusader Yacht Sales Beat the crowds and step aboard the latest models from Tartan, Excess and Jeanneau at our Fall Boat Show Preview Event. Our brand experts and professional...

Annapolis Marine Industry Spring Open House– May 11, 10am – 6pm

To celebrate the start of the boating season on the Chesapeake Bay, the boating industry of Annapolis welcomes you to a community-wide open house on Saturday, May 11th from 10am to 6 pm. We will be joining other members of...

Come see us at the Annapolis Spring Sailboat Show – April 26-28

Stop by the Crusader booth during the Annapolis Spring Sailboat show. We will be showing the Excess 11, Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 440 & 490 and the Tartan 365. Talk to our experts and learn all about the latest from Excess,...