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Navigating Wake Zones in Southwest Florida: Practical Rules and Tourism Impact
Navigating Wake Zones in Southwest Florida: Practical Rules and Tourism Impact

Seasonal manatee protection zones in Southwest Florida typically run from November 15 through March 31, and within those marked waterways...

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February 25, 2026
Transat Café L’Or debrief: routing, rescues and a surprise Ocean Fifty runner-up
Transat Café L’Or debrief: routing, rescues and a surprise Ocean Fifty runner-up

The Transat Café L’Or race used staggered routing to compress finishes across classes: the Ultims detoured via Saint Peter and...

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February 25, 2026
Lessons from Craig Wood’s record solo Pacific crossing and their travel implications
Lessons from Craig Wood’s record solo Pacific crossing and their travel implications

The solo Pacific passage covered roughly 7,000 miles, demanding constant attention to communications, sail handling and routine maintenance: working antennas,...

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February 25, 2026
Practical Red Flags to Watch When Selecting a Yacht Charter Broker
Practical Red Flags to Watch When Selecting a Yacht Charter Broker

Mediterranean charters frequently require a minimum 48‑hour provisioning window, verified crew certifications, and coordinated port-clearance paperwork; failure by a broker...

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February 25, 2026
Seven Nights Aboard: A Cairns-Based Yacht Route Through the Great Barrier Reef
Seven Nights Aboard: A Cairns-Based Yacht Route Through the Great Barrier Reef

Cairns functions as the primary embarkation and provisioning hub for 7-night Great Barrier Reef yacht charters, with typical sailing legs...

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February 25, 2026
Practical Captain’s Guide to Ceramic Coatings: Cut Time, Protect Value, Improve Guest Experience
Practical Captain’s Guide to Ceramic Coatings: Cut Time, Protect Value, Improve Guest Experience

Busy marina logistics show that typical berth-to-guest-ready turnaround windows shrink significantly when hulls and topsides are treated with ceramic coatings:...

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February 25, 2026
Slow-Travel on Europe’s Rivers: Top Routes, Practical Tips and Where to Sail
Slow-Travel on Europe’s Rivers: Top Routes, Practical Tips and Where to Sail

Most European inland waterways suitable for leisure boating feature a well-defined navigation regime: speed limits typically range from 5 to...

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February 25, 2026
Charter One Yachts Elevates IT Expo Networking Aboard The Summer Wind
Charter One Yachts Elevates IT Expo Networking Aboard The Summer Wind

Fort Lauderdale’s Bahia Mar Marina will berth The Summer Wind at Slip B12 for scheduled evening receptions, with a maximum...

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February 24, 2026
Navigate Arizona Waters: Practical Tips for Boating Lake Powell to Lake Pleasant
Navigate Arizona Waters: Practical Tips for Boating Lake Powell to Lake Pleasant

Arizona maintains access to 128 lakes and five major rivers, with marina capacity, ramp conditions and seasonal fluctuations that directly...

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February 24, 2026
St. Martin or Sint Marteen: Practical Marina Notes, Beach Stops and Where to Eat
St. Martin or Sint Marteen: Practical Marina Notes, Beach Stops and Where to Eat

Marigot Bay check‑in requires in‑person processing at the port office as of 2026: prefill the port authority form online, avoid...

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February 24, 2026
Oceanis Turns 40 — How Beneteau Changed Cruising and Chartering
Oceanis Turns 40 — How Beneteau Changed Cruising and Chartering

Beneteau’s Oceanis series has long depended on coordinated production schedules, marina delivery windows and international charter-base logistics to keep fleets...

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February 24, 2026
Shipwrecks and viewing opportunities in Fathom Five National Marine Park, Georgian Bay
Shipwrecks and viewing opportunities in Fathom Five National Marine Park, Georgian Bay

Fathom Five National Marine Park contains roughly 20 documented shipwrecks within 43 square miles, many lying in clear, shallow water...

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February 24, 2026