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European Yacht Awards 2026: Excess 13, Pure 42, Dragonfly 36 and Wauquiez 55 Highlight Innovations
European Yacht Awards 2026: Excess 13, Pure 42, Dragonfly 36 and Wauquiez 55 Highlight Innovations

boot Düsseldorf served as the physical hub on 17 January 2026 for the European Yacht of the Year awards, where...

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February 25, 2026
Catalina 30 — Practical Specs, Handling and Coastal Cruising Guide
Catalina 30 — Practical Specs, Handling and Coastal Cruising Guide

Overland delivery and marina berth planning for a Catalina 30 are influenced directly by its 10'10" (3.30m) beam and nearly...

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February 25, 2026
How a seized Degero DS331 windscreen wiper shaft was freed and rebuilt
How a seized Degero DS331 windscreen wiper shaft was freed and rebuilt

A Degero DS331 deck-saloon relies on a fully functional wiper assembly to maintain visibility in rain and sea spray; after...

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February 25, 2026
Anahita 100 — High-speed trimaran blending Ultim performance with superyacht comfort
Anahita 100 — High-speed trimaran blending Ultim performance with superyacht comfort

CDK Lorient has already completed infusion of the main hull for the Anahita 100, with the 34m mast under construction...

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February 25, 2026
Bavaria Cruiser 41 — Performance, Layout and Charter Potential
Bavaria Cruiser 41 — Performance, Layout and Charter Potential

With a standard draught of 2.05 m and a beam of 3.96 m, the Bavaria 41 typically requires marina berths...

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February 25, 2026
Choosing Between Sardinia and the Amalfi Coast for a Superyacht Charter in Italy
Choosing Between Sardinia and the Amalfi Coast for a Superyacht Charter in Italy

Port infrastructure in Sardinia and the Amalfi Coast differs sharply: Porto Cervo and La Maddalena offer deep-water berths (up to...

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February 25, 2026
Bénéteau Idylle 44: Practical Review of Design, Performance and Liveaboard Suitability
Bénéteau Idylle 44: Practical Review of Design, Performance and Liveaboard Suitability

The Bénéteau Idylle 44 has a displacement of 22,046 lbs, fuel capacity 53 gal and water capacity 132 gal, figures...

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February 25, 2026
How Below Deck Compares to Genuine Luxury Yacht Charter Operations
How Below Deck Compares to Genuine Luxury Yacht Charter Operations

Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) is typically set at 35–40% of the base charter fee, preference sheets and pre-charter briefings are...

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February 25, 2026
How to Vet a Yacht Charter Broker: Practical Questions and Red Flags to Spot
How to Vet a Yacht Charter Broker: Practical Questions and Red Flags to Spot

Berth availability, seasonal marina surcharges, and local VAT rules directly shape itinerary feasibility and final charter cost.

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February 25, 2026
Yachts360 Launches New Orange Beach Office at The Wharf, Strengthening Gulf Coast Presence
Yachts360 Launches New Orange Beach Office at The Wharf, Strengthening Gulf Coast Presence

The Wharf at Orange Beach provides direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, placing Yachts360’s new office in a logistics...

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February 25, 2026
Raven claims Monohull Line Honours and an IRC benchmark in the RORC Transatlantic Race
Raven claims Monohull Line Honours and an IRC benchmark in the RORC Transatlantic Race

Raven’s finish created an immediate ripple through race logistics: the new IRC-corrected benchmark time requires race committees to adjust provisional...

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February 25, 2026
Elan SixtyFive unveiled — a high-performance carbon cruiser with IMOCA influence
Elan SixtyFive unveiled — a high-performance carbon cruiser with IMOCA influence

Elan will only start hull construction of the SixtyFive after securing two firm orders, targeting a production rate of approximately...

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February 25, 2026