Introducing Our Newest Addition to the Team!
Atlantic Cruising Yachts is excited to announce that Denise Hanna is now a part of our Annapolis sales team.
Denise has been in the sailing industry for over 25 years. She is a Certified Professional Yacht Broker (CPYB) and a Board Member for YBAA. She has represented many new brands over the years including Valiant, Taswell, Sabre, Tartan, Beneteau, Lagoon, Jeanneau and Fountaine Pajot.
She has won numerous awards for her sales efforts, especially catamarans, and was the Sales Director for Beneteau North America for several years.
Her extensive knowledge of the industry and products enables her to assist boat enthusiasts on their journey to ownership. whether you are looking for sail, power, monohull, catamaran, charter or private use.
Explore Our New Models
In addition to her vast knowledge of our new yacht inventory, if you are looking for a lightly used boat or to sell your current boat, Denise is available to provide a competitive analysis and comps to start you in the right direction.
Feel free to reach out to her for information on our new models or to welcome her to the Atlantic Cruising Team!
Denise Hanna, CPYB
On a boat, you get to feel the sun on your skin and breathe the fresh air, escaping the hustle and bustle of everyday life. When you are one with your surroundings and truly experience the beauty of nature, everything else seems to melt away. Dr. Paul Piff, assistant professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley, says that water is the number-one source of awe – that feeling of being connected to something larger than ourselves (Source: 
Modern life makes it difficult for family members to even sit around a dinner table at the same time every night. Take your family out of their routine and spend some quality time with them by relaxing on a boat. Boating is a way of life, and your children will appreciate learning the ropes from their parents. Remember the first time you took the helm? Pass on the tradition to the next generation – it’s sure to create memories for a lifetime.
Stress is shown to inhibit creativity, and cruising is a great way to release tension and decompress after a busy workday. Getting away for a few hours or a few days can leave your mind and body feeling recharged. Let some steam off by taking a swim or playing water sports with family/friends. The physical activity will release endorphins, the body’s natural feel-good chemicals. Come back to the mainland with a fresh mind ready to take on new challenges. 
The Atlantic Cruising Yachts team got an exclusive look at the highly anticipated Fountaine Pajot New 45 in Portugal this past week. One of our clients, Chris Braden, took a sea trial on the New 45 with us and recounted his experience:
As a professional yacht delivery captain and sailor for nearly 50 years, I am often asked by new sailors, “What is the best sailboat on the market?”. This, of course, is a question everyone wants to know. My usual reply is, “The best boat on the market is the boat you will realistically use that you feel comfortable sailing.”
Our first day was spent crossing the Gulfstream toward the Bahamas in 20kt Southeast winds. It was a lumpy close hauled ride, to say the least. We discovered that it is best to beef up the interior cabinet latches in this type of pounding. We managed to shore up the cabinet and drawer latches quickly. One thing I can say, I have sailed many Jeanneaus over many rough seas, through gales and can tell you without a doubt the hull and rigging on these yachts can take a pounding!
Overall, this is what the Jeanneau 490 was designed to provide! She’s tough offshore, some tweaking of the interior cabinets before a crossing, and she’s solid and tough as nails. A fun, spacious enjoyable cruising layout made for maximum accommodation for both fast, solid sailing performance offshore, then, relaxing in the harbor on the hook or in a marina.
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“My wife Dawn and I just finished an amazing week in the Virgin Islands, sailing the new Jeanneau 490 with our children. We had our pick of Waypoints yachts but we were most excited about the new 490. Why the 490? The excitement of true sailing performance on a very comfortable and safe platform. The 490 definitely exceeded our expectations! The walk around decks are incredible. The ability to go forward or send the kids forward with dock-lines, or bring provisions into the cockpit, all without climbing over combings, made for easy circulation around the boat for everyone. The FWD master cabin was a real treat with completely separate shower and head areas with their own entrances gave us plenty of privacy and convenience.
The best feature of this boat is the sailing performance which was the highlight of the trip for me. We sailed past every other boat out there, leaving them in our wake. We were the fastest boat that day, it felt great and the boat handled beautifully. The new hull shape allows much more stability while carrying more sail area, and it pays off big time with speed, comfort, and fun. When Dawn and I met 18 years ago, we enjoyed sailing the Virgin Islands on the old Jeanneau 45.2. It was great for us to rediscover the thrill of sailing and share it with our kids with this new 8th generation of the Jeanneau.”
Fountaine Pajot recently announced the new Power 67, a version of the Alegria 67 sailing yacht that made its North American debut during the 2019 Miami International Boat Show in February. This highly anticipated power version will likewise make its North American debut at the 2020 Miami International Boat Show. 
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If you are looking to purchase a new yacht and offset 80-100% of the costs through our Business Yacht Ownership® program, this is your best opportunity. With 8 weeks pre-paid charter income, you can rest assured that you’re taking the most fiscally responsible approach to ownership. In addition, our list of approved Waypoints® bases are inspected regularly to ensure that your boat stays in pristine condition throughout the life of your charter business. 