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With more than 35,000 nautical books and charts on our shelves, Bluewater Books & Charts is America's largest seller of nautical books, paper charts, and electronic charts. Nobody sells more, and nobody takes care of customers better.

10/02/2026

Back in Fort Lauderdale and getting ready for the next stretch of the season?

From charts and publications to bridge essentials and compliance support, Bluewater can help get the bridge sorted before the next departure.

09/30/2026

When you spend your days surrounded by thousands of charts, books, tools and bridge essentials, picking a favorite isn’t exactly easy.

But Todd has one. Here’s what earned the top spot.

09/29/2026

Monaco may be over, but for yacht crews, the next season is already starting.

Yard periods, crossings, winter itineraries, chart coverage and compliance all start coming into focus—and Bluewater helps crews prepare for wherever the yacht is headed next.

09/22/2026

Tomorrow, some of the biggest yachts in the world take over Port Hercule.

But beyond the yachts themselves, we’re watching the bridge technology, the newest builds and where the industry heads once Monaco wraps.

09/17/2026

September is basically fashion week for the yachting industry: new yachts, new technology and some of the biggest names in the business all showing up in Cannes and Monaco.

For us, it’s also a look at what’s coming next for the bridge.

09/16/2026

Think you know your way around a bridge? We put the Bluewater team to the test with a few nautical items from around the store.

How many would you have gotten right?

09/11/2026

The Med season may be winding down, but there’s still plenty happening before yachts start making their next move. Whether you’re staying in Europe a little longer or already planning what comes next, now is the time to make sure the bridge is ready.

Cannes is kicking off the fall yacht show season. 🇫🇷 Save this cheat sheet before you go for the dates, locations and ev...
09/08/2026

Cannes is kicking off the fall yacht show season. 🇫🇷 Save this cheat sheet before you go for the dates, locations and everything you need to know before hitting the docks.

See you in Cannes.

Before departure, ask yourself one question:Do I have everything I need?✔ Updated charts✔ Current publications✔ Courtesy...
09/04/2026

Before departure, ask yourself one question:

Do I have everything I need?

✔ Updated charts
✔ Current publications
✔ Courtesy flags
✔ Plotting tools
✔ Cruising guides

A quick check now can save a lot of time later.

09/02/2026

Compliance Malfunction? There may be a solution for that.

Bluewater Bridge Advantage helps captains stay organized, survey-ready, and a little less likely to say, “I think that’s current.”

Ask your trusted marine professional if Bridge Advantage is right for your vessel.

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