"Now You See It, Now You Don't..."
About the Author
Eric Smith has spent a lifetime on the water — and in the thick of everything that floats, leaks, or mysteriously vanishes.
Over the course of his career, he founded three yacht businesses, sold more than 1,000 boats, and competed as a successful sailboat racer. He also worked as a technical writer, consultant, entrepreneur, and ringmaster of the occasional dockside circus. He’s appeared and lectured at 54 Annapolis Boat Shows — which might be a record, or at least a really good streak.
Now semi-retired (or at least distracted), Eric has turned his attention to storytelling — starting with this mostly true memoir about a luxury yacht that simply... disappeared. Along the way, there are run-ins with the FBI, Coast Guard, Navy, and maybe even a few pirates. Names may have been changed, but the chaos is all real
Illustrations--meet the cast
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Now You See It, Now You Don't...
Chart House gang
The Barron
This Months Short Stories to read now
The unimaginable beginnings of live, Televised America's cup TV coverage...
The unvarnished story that includes my introduction to Maxi Yacht Racing, How America finally lost the America's cup and how modern media coverage of the event was born in a backyard wading pool.
Friends Critical Acclaim
Chris's synopsis of the evolution of the Yacht Business...
Some careers define an industry. Eric Smith’s is one of them...
Eric Smith founded Bay Yacht Agency, the predecessor to what became ACY Yachts. In doing so, he laid the foundation for everything ACY has become today. For those of us who learned this business from Eric, and there are many, we understand that we’re standing on the shoulders of a true pioneer.
The Annapolis Story...
Eric’s Annapolis story begins in the 1970s in a way that feels almost mythical now: MORE
Spinoff short stories
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Waterfront Condo in Annapolis--FOR SALE
ANNOUNCING OPEN HOUSE
Saturday, May 16--12:30--3:00
Well, like my story--all good things come to an end.
We're shifting over to Suzy's Ground Floor condo in recognition of our current needs.
The Condo I used for the last 8 years is now up for sale. Very comprehensive info below.
3 BR, 3 Bath with separate office area. Tons of storage (Unusual for condo living).
Offered to you now fully furnished, Turn-Key--move in ready immediately. Ideal for residence, second home, or as an investment property.
MOST IMPORTANT FEATURE:
Perched directly over the water with arguably one of the finest views in the community, this exceptional waterfront residence offers a rare “surrounded by water” experience. From nearly every angle, your view is uninterrupted Chesapeake Bay — stretching to the Eastern Shore, the Bay Bridge, and the mouth of the Severn River, one of the region’s great crossroads for recreational boating.
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