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Ida Lewis Distance Race: 24-Hour Offshore Start from Fort Adams into Newport Harbor
Ida Lewis Distance Race: 24-Hour Offshore Start from Fort Adams into Newport Harbor

The 2026 Ida Lewis Distance Race starts Friday, August 14 in Narragansett Bay’s East Passage, with a dramatic gun off...

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February 24, 2026
Andrew Winch, Winch Design and Heesen: shaping flagship and explorer yachts
Andrew Winch, Winch Design and Heesen: shaping flagship and explorer yachts

At 80 metres and with an all‑aluminium hull, Genesis imposes specific berthing, fuel and maintenance logistics: high tidal clearances, dedicated...

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February 24, 2026
Right whale protections, vessel requirements and what sailors should do in SMA waters
Right whale protections, vessel requirements and what sailors should do in SMA waters

In Seasonal Management Areas (SMAs) most vessels 65 feet or longer are required to operate at 10 knots or less,...

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February 24, 2026
Nordhavn Passage Yachts — Range, Construction, and How They Shape Adventure Travel
Nordhavn Passage Yachts — Range, Construction, and How They Shape Adventure Travel

Fuel capacity and cruising range dictate routing for bluewater passagemakers: the Nordhavn N120 carries 17,200 gallons for roughly a 4,000-mile...

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February 24, 2026
Axopar and Aura Blockchain bring NFC digital passports to Axopar boats from 2026
Axopar and Aura Blockchain bring NFC digital passports to Axopar boats from 2026

Embedding an NFC chip and anchoring unit data on the Aura Blockchain creates a logistics-ready, tamper-resistant register that consolidates factory...

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February 24, 2026
How Damien Guillou Readies His Rustler 36 for Six Months Single-Handed at Sea
How Damien Guillou Readies His Rustler 36 for Six Months Single-Handed at Sea

The Golden Globe Race mandates a stripped-down electronics fit: competitors may carry a VHF, AIS and a single satellite link...

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February 24, 2026
Nice Boating Tomorrow — electric, hybrid and retrofit solutions showcased including Dufour 48 ODSea+, FP41 ODSea+ and Leopard 52
Nice Boating Tomorrow — electric, hybrid and retrofit solutions showcased including Dufour 48 ODSea+, FP41 ODSea+ and Leopard 52

Shore-side power capacity and berth charging logistics are now central to marina planning as events like Nice Boating Tomorrow demonstrate...

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February 24, 2026
Sodebo Ultim 3 arrives in Lorient: inspection, minor damage and foil-focused refit
Sodebo Ultim 3 arrives in Lorient: inspection, minor damage and foil-focused refit

Docked in Lorient with an exit-from-water scheduled within days, Sodebo Ultim 3 entered a tightly choreographed logistics sequence: dismantling of...

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February 24, 2026
Why RIBs Dominate Sport Fishing: Transport, Sea Behavior and Onboard Trade-offs
Why RIBs Dominate Sport Fishing: Transport, Sea Behavior and Onboard Trade-offs

On average a 6.25 m hard-hull such as the Leader 6.25 shows a bare weight of about 860 kg, while...

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February 24, 2026
Neoliner Origin and the AeroRig: practical evidence of wind-assisted commercial shipping
Neoliner Origin and the AeroRig: practical evidence of wind-assisted commercial shipping

Neoliner Origin, a 136m roll-on/roll-off vessel owned by Neoline, reported fuel consumption reductions of up to 80% on its October...

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February 24, 2026
Beneteau Oceanis 331 Clipper: Practical Specs, Handling and Coastal Use
Beneteau Oceanis 331 Clipper: Practical Specs, Handling and Coastal Use

With a minimum draft of 2'11" (0.90m) in the centreboard-up position and a standard fin draft of 5'3" (1.60m), the...

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February 24, 2026
How to strip, fill and fair GRP-covered plywood decks for safer, attractive charters
How to strip, fill and fair GRP-covered plywood decks for safer, attractive charters

A single day of downtime for a small charter yacht often represents a direct loss in bookings and can ripple...

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February 24, 2026