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What a Fully Crewed Yacht Holiday Really Delivers: Crew, Cuisine and Quiet Anchorages
What a Fully Crewed Yacht Holiday Really Delivers: Crew, Cuisine and Quiet Anchorages

Typical fully crewed yacht operations allocate a captain, an onboard chef and 2–6 additional crew members depending on yacht size;...

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February 25, 2026
Electric propulsion options for yachts: comparing Oceanvolt, Torqeedo, E-Propulsion and more
Electric propulsion options for yachts: comparing Oceanvolt, Torqeedo, E-Propulsion and more

Typical displacement sailing refits aim for battery capacity that delivers roughly 50–100 nautical miles of motoring range, with onboard hydrogeneration...

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February 25, 2026
Practical Costs and Planning for Yacht Charters in the Caribbean
Practical Costs and Planning for Yacht Charters in the Caribbean

Marinas across the British Virgin Islands enforce variable berth fees, customs clearance schedules and fuel surcharges that directly influence final...

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February 25, 2026
Practical Sailing Guide: Costs, Routes, and How to Choose the Right Trip
Practical Sailing Guide: Costs, Routes, and How to Choose the Right Trip

In 2025, operational patterns show that 91% of sailing bookings included a Captain and 95% of listings offered a Captain...

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February 25, 2026
Charter a Yacht Along Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera's Quieter Shores
Charter a Yacht Along Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera's Quieter Shores

From Palma de Mallorca harbour, a typical seven-night yacht itinerary to Ibiza includes several overnight passages and multiple short hops...

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February 25, 2026
Compact automated fog horn build and installation guide for small vessels
Compact automated fog horn build and installation guide for small vessels

The COLREGS appendix recommends a fog signal level of 115 dBA for small craft, which typically translates to horns drawing...

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February 25, 2026
Delivery skippers, flag changes and safe transits every owner should know
Delivery skippers, flag changes and safe transits every owner should know

A transoceanic delivery will usually hinge on three operational checkpoints: fuel-stop planning, compliance with flag and VAT rules (for example,...

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February 25, 2026
Understanding ECPY Transport Agreements and Their Impact on Yacht Charter Costs
Understanding ECPY Transport Agreements and Their Impact on Yacht Charter Costs

ECPY Transport Agreements require a fully documented itinerary with declared fuel consumption, ports of embarkation/disembarkation and pre-calculated service packages to...

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February 25, 2026
Seven-Night Mauritius Yacht Route: La Balise Marina to Île aux Bénitiers and Beyond
Seven-Night Mauritius Yacht Route: La Balise Marina to Île aux Bénitiers and Beyond

La Balise Marina, Black River functions as the main embarkation point for week-long yacht charters in Mauritius, offering secure berths,...

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February 25, 2026
How Navimetrix Links NMEA 2000, WLN Adapters and AIS for Real-Time Marine Navigation
How Navimetrix Links NMEA 2000, WLN Adapters and AIS for Real-Time Marine Navigation

On short coastal legs and busy marinas, AIS update intervals (commonly 2–10 seconds) combined with Wi‑Fi latency under 100 ms...

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February 25, 2026
How Weekly Yacht Charter Pricing Works and What Raises the Final Cost
How Weekly Yacht Charter Pricing Works and What Raises the Final Cost

Yacht charters are priced per week and the quoted weekly rate covers exclusive use of the vessel for your private...

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February 25, 2026
Navigating US Boating Certificate Rules: What You Need to Know Before Hitting the Water
Navigating US Boating Certificate Rules: What You Need to Know Before Hitting the Water

Many states link boater education requirements to operator age and engine horsepower; several—California, Hawaii, New Jersey and New York—require certification...

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February 25, 2026