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Thank you to everyone who showed up and helped us put on our biggest Marine Industry Appreciation event to date! The 3rd Annual event was a success, and we were able to raise over 5K for the Make-A-Wish Foundation. We love putting on this event to show everyone in our industry how much we value them and how lucky ... Read More

Riggs Yacht Sales hosted over 100 members of the local boating community at a private marine industry appreciation event on Saturday, February 5, 2022, at Waterman’s Brewing Company in Wilmington, NC.

The evening was filled with live music, raffle prizes, a magician, and awards. With the help of our sponsors: Gregory Poole Marine, Maritime Insurance, Sea Tow ... Read More

The 46th Annual Cape Fear Blue Marlin Tournament will be held in Wrightsville Beach Marina May 29th – June 1st. Riggs Yacht Sales is excited to be both sponsoring the tournament and hosting the festivities in our open-air deck at the office, located at 2 1/2 Marina Street, Wrightsville Beach! The tournament will kick-off with Registration and a Captain’s Party ... Read More

JARUCO IS THE FIRST SPORTFISH BOAT EVER TO BE RECOGNIZED AS A FINALIST FOR THIS INTERNATIONAL AWARD

Jaruco, an innovative 90′ sportfish who’s build was facilitated by Riggs Yacht Sales, has been announced as a finalist in the 2019 Boat International Design & Innovation Awards! Jaruco was named a finalist in the Game Changer category for her ultra-strong and lightweight titanium ... Read More

In March 2018, John D Riggs facilitated the completion of the most innovative Sport Fishing vessel in the world: A ’90 Jarret Bay, Jaruco. Riggs’ client knew that he wanted something that combined speed, luxury, size, and superior sport-fishing capabilities. Riggs worked for years with client and the team at Jarrett Bay to conceptualize the design. Three years later, Jaruco ... Read More