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The Deadrise

Named after the traditional fishing boat used by Chesapeake Bay watermen for crabbing, oystering, and more, this laid-back fish house overlooking the water gets everything right. These fine folks take pride in serving up fresh catches and gorgeous sunset views, so be sure to stop by when you’re in the mood for indulging in life’s simple pleasures. With plenty of outdoor seating and a welcoming, casual vibe, The Deadrise is the perfect spot for enjoying a leisurely meal with your crew. Seating is available first-come, first-served.

Off-Shore Fishing

Widely known for having some of the best fishing grounds in the mid-Atlantic, Virginia Beach is a prime destination for ardent saltwater anglers the world over. Fish for wahoo, dolphin fish, mako sharks, swordfish, sailfish, cobia, king mackerel, blue marlin, tuna, and more. Hotspots are located as far as 75 miles offshore and include sites like Norfolk Canyon, Cigar, Weather Buoy, and Wayne’s World. There are a number of reputable local charters available to ensure you have a successful day on the water.

Riverwalk Landing

For an eclectic line-up of riverfront dining, outdoor recreation, charming boutiques, and fun seasonal events, head straight to the Riverwalk Landing. Patron one-of-a-kind restaurants featuring fresh, local cuisine, enjoy the Colonial styled architecture, or take a leisurely stroll down the 1-mile-long pedestrian walkway along the York River. An ideal way to spend an evening out with your crew.

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Stretching 2.5 miles from the Power Plant shopping area to the historic Air Power Park, this multi-use path is a favorite destination for pedestrians and cyclists alike. Nature lovers will appreciate the observation deck where visitors can catch a glimpse of native wildlife like herons, egrets, redwing blackbirds, and various crabs. A wonderful spot to get some exercise or go on a leisurely stroll.

Sly Clyde Ciderworks

In the mood for something crisp and refreshing? Sample some of Sly Clyde Ciderworks’ award-winning libations at their taproom in Phoebus. Selections range from semi-sweet to off-dry and are designed to pair well with everyday life. Grab a bite from one of the visiting onsite food trucks and enjoy the local talent featured in Clyde’s rotating live music lineup. The ideal spot to kick back and take things slow after a long day out on the water.

Virginia Air & Space Science Center

Considered the birthplace of the American Space Program, Hampton, Virginia is the proud home of the Virginia Air and Space Science Center. This interactive museum takes visitors on a fascinating journey through 100 years of aviation history. See 30+ historic aircraft, (including the Apollo 12 Command Module) tour the hands-on space exploration gallery, view educational IMAX screenings, and much more. The museum is family-friendly and a great option for children of every age to enjoy.

Here at Hampton’s favorite local watering hole, you’ll find an expansive outdoor deck, larger than life burgers, weekly specials, live music, and friendly vibes. The impressive appetizer line-up–complete with fiery tuna bites, pork BBQ sliders, and Old Bay wings– is perfect for sampling and sharing with a crowd. This popular spot is famous around these parts for their beer battered fish and chips and hand-dipped chicken fingers, so be sure to pop by for a round or two while you’re in town.

This laid back Southern haunt is family-owned and run and conveniently located onsite at the marina. Known for its delicious homestyle seafood and gorgeous waterside views, this treasured local spot is perfect for grabbing a casual bite to eat before or after a day on the water. Specialties here include the hot crab dip, crab cakes, flounder filet, and the Chesapeake Bay burger. If you’re in the mood for a cold drink, don’t pass on Surf Rider’s excellent selection of beer, wine, and specialty cocktails, including the house favorite, “Rum Runner”.

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Bluewater Yacht Sales in Hampton marks 50 years

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The control panel of the Viking 62 on Thursday, July 12, 2018.

Bluewater Yacht Sales in Hampton, VA is celebrating 50 years this July and is bringing in boats for a summer cruise starting Thursday night, July 12, 2018.

Aubrey Wroten sits in engine room of a Viking 62 at Bluewater Yacht Sales on Thursday, July 12, 2018.

Chris Hall, Sr. sits in the living room of the Viking 62 onThursday, July 12, 2018.

Aubrey Wroten turns on the control panel for the Viking 62 on Thursday, July 12, 2018. Wroten has been working at Bluewater for 3 years full time now, but 5 years if you count the two summers prior. Wroten is currently in the process of getting his Captain's license.

From left, Blake Tice, Earle Hall, and Chris Hall Jr. and Chris Hall Sr. look out at the marina on Thursday, July 12, 2018.

Chris Hall, Sr. and Chris Hall, Jr.'s hands rest on the conference room table on Thursday, July 12, 2018.

Aubrey Wroten helps tie up Dauntless to the dock at Bluewater Yacht Sales on Thursday, July 12, 2018.

Bluewater Yacht Sales marina is reflected in a painting of a marlin that was painted with coffee.

Yachts are set up in the marina in front of a pavilion set up for Bluewater Yacht Sales 50 year celebration starting Thursday night, July 12, 2018.

The VIP bedroom is seen on the Viking 62 while in the Bluewater Yacht Sales marina on Thursday, July 12, 2018.

Chris Hall, Sr. and his wife Judy Hall press a button to close the cabin door to the Viking 62 in the marina of Bluewater Yacht Sales on Thursday, July 12, 2018.

Chris Hall, Sr., owner/director of Bluewater Yacht Sales, sits in the conference room while being interviewed by the Daily Press on Thursday, July 12, 2018.

Chris Hall, Sr.'s office in Bluewater Yacht Sales on Thursday, July 12, 2018.

Chris Hall, Sr. drives around the marina on his golf cart on Thursday, July 12, 2018.

Judy Hall and Chris Hall, Sr. walk through the Viking 62 in the marina of Bluewater Yacht Sales on Thursday, July 12, 2018.

Chris Hall, Sr. and his wife Judy Hall board the Viking 62 in the marina of Bluewater Yacht Sales on Thursday, July 12, 2018.

“It’s what we do. We live the life,” said Bluewater Yacht Sales senior partner and CEO Curry C. “Chris” Hall. “It’s not a 9-to-5 job where we get in the car and drive to some dealership. Our customers are our friends.”

In fact, more than 500 customers from along the East Coast are expected to attend the anniversary party at the Bluewater Yachting Center at 1 Marina Road in Hampton on Saturday night. The event is part of the company’s annual summer cruise event, and boaters started coming into town Thursday.

Downtown Hampton restaurant owner Carlyle Bland, who also is an avid boater, member of the Hampton Yacht Club and board president of the Downtown Hampton Development Partnership, said Bluewater has been an economic driver for downtown. Bluewater offers a water taxi from its marina to the downtown area. Bluewater’s repair facility also brings in business and supports high-paying jobs, Bland said.

“He definitely proved if you build it, they will come,” Bland said.

In 2002, the company celebrated the grand opening of its Bluewater Yachting Center with a sales office and marina with floating docks that can accommodate more than 200 boats. Surf Rider restaurant opened as a tenant that year and other amenities at the center include a pool, pavilion, showers and laundry. Bluewater’s service yard is on Marina Road by the Sunset Creek Boat Ramp.

But the vision for what the business could become started decades earlier. Chris Hall Sr. grew up boating and had a successful career as a food broker when he took on a part-time business as a Cal Boats dealer in 1968. While he grew up in Portsmouth and started selling sailboats in South Hampton Roads, the safe harbor and deep water in Hampton attracted Bluewater to buy a yard on Bridge Street next to the Hampton Yacht Club in 1971.

The business expanded that location by acquiring adjacent properties and in 1979 acquired a boatyard — the current service yard — on Sunset Creek, which got Bluewater into the powerboat business. In 1996, Chris Hall Sr. said he bought the neighboring Hampton Roads Marina on Marina Road with a vision of a one-stop, full-service center. Hampton Yacht Club bought Bluewater’s Bridge Street properties.

Now, he’s hoping to find ways to expand Bluewater’s Hampton headquarters even more.

“Our business is growing dramatically,” Hall Sr. said. “We need more room. We want to grow in Hampton. This is where our roots are.”

Brother and Bluewater partner Earle Hall, 60, said there wasn’t a predetermined plan to grow large so much as it’s in the DNA of the company to push harder and reach farther. They find a way to stay accessible to customers and help them with whatever they need, including delivering boats to Jakarta, Indonesia.

Bluewater has weathered three major economic downturns, including the most recent Great Recession, and lost money in every one, as boats aren’t a necessity, Hall Sr. said. Still, Bluewater never laid off employees, he said. During the 2007-2009 recession, many boat manufacturers and dealers went out of business across the country, he said.

Bluewater weathered financial storms by being diversified, including not only with service and repair but also by brokering boat sales for owners, Hall Sr. said. The company also has focused more on high-end yachts and boats and so was more insulated in that niche, he added. Its most recent acquisition of a private yacht finance business enables Bluewater to offer customers financing, Hall Sr. said.

The next challenge will be reaching younger buyers who entered the workforce in the wake of the recession or with student loan debt and so may not be able to afford boats, Hall Sr. said. Still, sports fishing interest continues to grow among younger demographics and families enjoy cruising, tubing and other recreation, he said.

While Bluewater is competing with various diversions for folks’ time today, once people get a taste of the boating lifestyle, they tend to want to be more involved, said Earle Hall, known for sport fishing. Both he and his brother— along with the Bluewater team — have enjoyed success sailboat and powerboat racing and in fishing tournaments. Bluewater continues to sponsor such events.

Nowadays, Chris Hall Sr., 75, and wife Judy Hall, who live in walking distance of the yachting center, like cruising and enjoy watching activity on the water.

“You’ll never ever meet anybody who loves boats more than him,” Chris Hall Jr., a Bluewater salesman, added about his dad.

Partner Jud Black, who is active in sales, said Bluewater has lasted 50 years because it’s been willing to adapt to change and accommodate customers and the market, particularly with how technology has changed. The goal is to be the go-to boat dealer for customers from their first boat and upgrades over time, he said. The ongoing relationship means a lot of customers do become friends, he said.

“We sell what we would own ourselves,” Black said. “We love boating.”

And for many customers, their boat becomes a symbol of their achievement and the boat names often tell their story, Judy Hall said. A lot of customers don’t necessarily come from money but are self-made and worked hard over the years to build a business and get a boat for their families to enjoy.

This weekend marks the sixth time Mark and Katie Boaz of Annapolis, Md., have come to Bluewater’s summer cruise. They recently upgraded to a 34-foot Regulator named Dauntless — because they’re not afraid to “just go” — and they said they enjoy being around other boaters.

Bill and Doris Morris, who said they faced their fair share of struggles before growing their business, came from Wrightsville Beach, N.C., to honor the 50th anniversary. They bought two boats from Bluewater, most recently a 55-foot Viking, Doris Morris said. Now, they can have fun as grandparents.

“It’s a lifelong dream,” Bill Morris said. “It’s a family magnet.”

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