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LIVE, In-Person Cruiser’s Experience - Hosted by Bluewater Cruising

The Bluewater Summit

Change Your Life!

Real Boats, Real Crew, Real Life

Live at Hawks Cay ------------------------- Florida Keys

Live at Hawks Cay, Florida Keys

Live the real cruising life—on the docks, in the water, and with your people.

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Live the real cruising life—on the docks, in the water, and with your people.

You’ve Got the Plan. Now It’s Time to Live It.

This Is Where It Gets Real.

You’re not dreaming anymore—you’re doing. 

You’ve been showing up: doing the training, mapping your plan, searching for your boat, joining the calls. Now it’s time to bring it to life, together.

You’ve got momentum.

Now let’s fuel it with sunshine, salt air, and community that feels like family.

We’re setting sail at Hawks Cay Resort—an oceanside marina made for cruisers to gather, connect, and live the dream out loud.

  • Walk a full line up of real cruising boats and get private access to chat with the people who live on them

  • Jump into lifestyle activities like sailing sessions, breath-hold training, and lagoon water sports

  • Select from a variety of topics related to living, maintaining and achieving this lifestyle with breakout style sessions lead by experienced cruisers

  • Share honest conversations with veteran cruisers who get it

  • Strengthen the friendships that will carry you from port to port

  • Enjoy mixers and celebrations to mark how far you’ve come—with people who know what it took to get here

Whether you’re planning your leap, closing in on your boat, or already out cruising—this is your moment to turn prep into progress, and isolation into community.

And if you’re already living the dream?

This is where you reconnect, share what you’ve learned, and grow your community and crew.

This Is for You If…

You’re not just dreaming about cruising—you’re building it.

Maybe you’re in the early stages—figuring out the path, gaining clarity, and starting to commit.

Maybe you’re part of the Captain’s Circle or Admiral’s Club, and cruising is no longer a question—it’s the plan. You’re deep in the boat search, sorting logistics, running the numbers.

Or maybe you’ve already bought the boat—and by now, you know what it takes to go cruising. You remember the questions, the fear, the leap. Now you’re ready to share your experience, connect with fellow cruisers, and strengthen the support network that makes all the highs higher—and the lows a little lighter.

**Wherever you are, this event is where members come together and celebrate—to connect, contribute, and keep moving forward, together**

Who’s Attending

This event brings together the full Bluewater Cruising community—once again, in person, to reconnect, learn, and live the lifestyle together.

You’ll be joined by:

Fellow Members

From every level of our programs, including those just starting and those already sailing

Veteran Cruisers

Out there living it, here to connect, contribute, and keep growing

Plus, special guest appearances from cruising YouTube favorites and industry experts.

This is your chance to connect across the spectrum—mentors, peers, future crew, and lifelong cruising friends.

Here’s what becomes possible if you show up:

  • A deeper sense of what this lifestyle actually feels like—on the docks, on the water, and in community

  • Real conversations aboard real cruising boats—with the cruisers living the life every day

  • New friendships and future buddy boats—because your crew is everything out here

  • Laser focus on what actually matters—and what doesn’t—when preparing for life on the water

  • Hands-on training that powers up your skills, confidence and readiness for cruising life

  • Unbreakable bonds with veteran cruisers and fellow members—your crew for the journey

You’ll leave with more than motivation.

You’ll walk away with real clarity, real support, and the confidence to move.

Event

Details

Dates:

January 21 – 24, 2026 (Wednesday - Saturday*)

Members-only kick off with a relaxed lawn mixer Wednesday night starting at ~6pm EST and close with a final mixer Saturday evening starting at ~6pm EST.

*BONUS DAY: Cruising Adventure

Sunday, January 25, 2026

Location:

Hawks Cay Resort – Florida Keys

Discounted rooms available through

Bluewater Cruising’s room block

(*more details below)

What’s Included:

  • Full access to the entire 3-day member experience

  • Private boat tours and hands-on time in the marina

  • Cruiser Events: Mixers, beach games, lagoon races, and more

  • Lifestyle Activities: Hands-on sailing experience, breath hold & freediving training

  • Live sessions with fellow cruisers (think breakout convos, not lectures)

  • Welcome gift bag with some Bluewater flair

  • Access to an optional (add-on) bonus day cruising adventure*

  • Built-in friendships and a community living your dream

Investment:

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Inside the Event: What You’ll Learn, Do & Live

Get ready for a mix of break-out sessions, real talk, and hands-on experience:

What You’ll Learn

  • Go behind-the-scenes and look at how real people make this lifestyle work— and the little things that make or break your rhythm out there. You’ll hear directly from members and mentors who’ve done it, are doing it, and want to help you get there too.

  • Learn by seeing, touching, doing—with hands-on real-time demos aboard actual cruising boats. Step into the galley, tie some knots, understand docking etiquette, look at an engine and walk through its maintenance, discover the electrical systems, and more.

  • Choose from a variety of break-out sessions with veteran cruisers covering cruising regions (Bahamas, Pacific, Asia), real-world tips on electrical, provisioning, weather, gear, maintenance, and what it actually takes to keep moving once you’ve left the dock.

  • Walk away with lightbulb ‘aha’ moments that only come from those who have lived it —where judgment calls, daily routines and unexpected stories show you what cruising truly feels like.

  • Come with your questions. Walk away with clarity that only comes from living it—even if it’s just for the weekend.

What You’ll Experience

  • Dive headfirst into the lifestyle with hands-on sailing breath hold & freediving training that build your confidence and deepen your connection to life on the water.

  • Explore a full lineup of real cruising boats—step aboard, see how people actually live, and talk to the owners about what works, what breaks, and what really matters once you’re out there.

  • Race Hobie Cats, paddleboard across the lagoon, and join beach games and water challenges that bring out the fun (and maybe a little friendly competition).

  • Soak up the stories that don’t make it onto YouTube—through unfiltered, face-to-face conversations with veteran cruisers who’ve lived the highs and weathered the lows.

  • And most importantly, experience the magic of cruising community: relaxed mixers, shared meals, sunset hangouts, and the spontaneous connections that form when you’re all chasing the same horizon.

  • Become part of a tribe of cruisers who get it—and who will keep showing up for you long after the weekend ends.

Special Member
Hotel Pricing

This resort was hand-picked for its perfect cruiser-friendly layout: marina-front villas, walkable docks, pools, restaurants, and the salty breeze you’ve been dreaming about.

Hotel Not Included — But We’ve Got You Covered. Accommodations are not included in your registration fee. However, we’ve secured a discounted block of rooms at several hotels. *Reservation info will be emailed upon registration.

Whether you’re coming solo, as a couple, or with your crew—there’s something here that fits your style and space needs.

Here’s what you’ll save with our exclusive

BWC room block:

Hawks Cay Resort - Florida Keys

  • Family Room: $359/night (reg. $500+)

  • Lanai: $459/night (reg. $700+)

  • Junior Suite: $459/night (reg. $700+)

  • 2-Bedroom Villas: $459/night (reg. $700+)

  • 3-Bedroom Villas: $609/night (reg. $900+)

Hampton Inn Marathon

  • Standard King/Double Queen Rooms: $255/night (reg. $280+)

Grassy Flats Resort & Beach Club

  • Conch House 2 Bedroom Suite: $366/night (reg. $460+)

  • Conch House 3 Bedroom Suite: $541/night (reg. $675+)\

    Adults Only (Grassy Flats):

  • Humidor House King: $348/night (reg. $435+)

  • Wreckers House Double Queen: $248/night (reg. $310+)

  • Wreckers House King: $270/night (reg. $335+)

Featured Cruising Vessels

Step aboard, learn and explore how veteran cruisers have outfitted their boats for full-time
life on the water — and hear their stories of what it’s really like to live and cruise aboard.

You’re On the Path. This Is Your Next Step.

Join us in the Florida Keys for the most impactful in-person event we’ve ever hosted—designed exclusively for members like you who are serious about making this lifestyle real.

Don’t miss your chance to live this chapter.

This is your lifestyle—in full color.

Reserve your spot now—spaces are limited and this crew fills fast.

Registration Details:

  • Full Event Passes Cover Your Whole Crew. Meaning your partner, kids, or an immediate family member - just like your BWC membership.

    *Don't forget to apply your discount code, found in your event email(s). Discount codes apply to full event participation only.

  • Daily passes are on a per person basis only.

  • Kids Are Welcome. While some of our content is geared toward adult cruisers, your kids are more than welcome to join in on the fun.

  • Hotel Not Included — But We’ve Got You Covered. Rooms aren’t part of your ticket, but we’ve secured discounted rates at Hawks Cay and other surrounding hotels. Details will be emailed after you register—limited rooms available, first come, first served.

Registration Inclusions:

  • Training & Expert Sessions

  • Member-Only Connection Track

  • Lifestyle Activities (sailing, freediving, etc.)

  • Real Boat Showcase Access

  • Mixers, Beach Games, Lagoon Races

  • Exclusive Bonus Bundle ($497 value)

  • Priority Access to Add-Ons

Step 1: Fill Out the Registration Form Here ⬇️

Step 2: Select your preferred event package & finalize your registration on the secure payment page

Step 3: Watch Your Inbox—Hotel Link, Event Details & Bonus Perks Are Coming Your Way!

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