As many as 20 derelict sailboats and motorboats on the Hards at York River Yacht Haven are in the process of being crushed and trucked away. A few wooden boats date to the 1940s. Once the hill is cleared and graded, more current boats will move here from down the hill. That will make room for an outdoor showroom by Boaters World-Williamsburg.
Update 2025
A year later, a half dozen derelicts still remain, and they’re getting ready to grade the hill with fresh topsoil. The dirt came from the bulkhead near the Yard. This spring, plans are to shore up the edge of the parking lot to install 20 more lifts for small motorboats.
Boater’s World, which took over the Yard last year, has changed plans. Instead of selling pontoon boats off the Hards, they are focusing on service. Currently a half dozen new boats belong to Bluewater Yachts.
Let’s Go Sail
Check the “Book A Cruise” tab and pick a day for a sailboat charter. Scroll down reviews on Trip Advisor. Go back to the home page of Williamsburg Charter Sails.
The best Williamsburg boat tour offers safe sailing daily for up to 6 people. It’s an extraordinary experience for couples. Leave your worries behind. Enjoy the thrill of moving with the wind without a care in the world. Put life back on an even keel with a romantic experience for a birthday or anniversary. 3-hour sailboat cruise as a semi-private yachting charter lets you exhale and relax as you enjoy comfort, stability and speed.
good riddance
