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Why quality boats remain unsold and what that means for coastal tourism
Why quality boats remain unsold and what that means for coastal tourism

Marina operators report that average slip turnover has lengthened to several months or more, with spotless hulls, freshly serviced engines...

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February 24, 2026
How a Calabrian Family Shipyard Turned Ranieri International into a Global Yachting Name
How a Calabrian Family Shipyard Turned Ranieri International into a Global Yachting Name

Ranieri International operates a 35,000 m² production site plus a 12,000 m² marine base in the Gulf of Soverato, with...

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February 24, 2026
How Spinlock’s 15 L and 25 L compressible roll-top bags trim volume and protect boat gear
How Spinlock’s 15 L and 25 L compressible roll-top bags trim volume and protect boat gear

On many coastal cruisers and weekender yachts, locker capacity can be measured in single-digit hundreds of liters, making even a...

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February 24, 2026
How Alex and Daria Blackwell’s simple geometry trick makes estimating anchor scope effortless
How Alex and Daria Blackwell’s simple geometry trick makes estimating anchor scope effortless

If your bow height is 5ft above the water and you want a 5:1 scope, you should see about 25ft...

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February 24, 2026
Sailing the Amalfi Coast: A Weeklong Naples-to-Positano Route
Sailing the Amalfi Coast: A Weeklong Naples-to-Positano Route

Naples' main passenger terminals at Beverello and Mergellina, plus private marinas in Sorrento and Capri, provide year-round berthing and refuelling...

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February 24, 2026
Island Packet 40 — Practical Full-Keel Cruiser Guide for Offshore Voyaging and Charter Use
Island Packet 40 — Practical Full-Keel Cruiser Guide for Offshore Voyaging and Charter Use

The Island Packet 40’s 4'8" draft, 22,800 lb displacement and 10,000 lb internal lead ballast dictate marina berth selection, lifting/transport...

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February 24, 2026
Two-week Dalmatia sailing loop: Split to Dubrovnik and back by sea
Two-week Dalmatia sailing loop: Split to Dubrovnik and back by sea

Split’s marina network is the primary charter logistics hub for Dalmatia, with hundreds of charter yachts provisioning there; on this...

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February 24, 2026
Boater Hikes and Anchorages on Quadra and Cortes Islands in the Northern Strait of Georgia
Boater Hikes and Anchorages on Quadra and Cortes Islands in the Northern Strait of Georgia

Quadra Island and Cortes Island are both reachable by vehicle ferry from Campbell River, providing direct road access to trailheads...

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February 24, 2026
Sailing the Galápagos Aboard M/Y Infinity: Logistics, Comfort and Wildlife Access
Sailing the Galápagos Aboard M/Y Infinity: Logistics, Comfort and Wildlife Access

Galápagos charters require pre-arranged permits, regulated landing slots, and mandatory biosecurity inspections—operators typically initiate paperwork 6–12 weeks before embarkation to...

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February 24, 2026
RSGYC Annual Sailing Awards: Celebrate 2025 Achievements on 7 March
RSGYC Annual Sailing Awards: Celebrate 2025 Achievements on 7 March

Berthing and shore-side operations for the Royal St George Yacht Club’s Annual Sailing Awards on Saturday, 7 March will see...

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February 24, 2026
Jassi: Lürssen’s 102.4m RWD-designed superyacht moves into sea trials
Jassi: Lürssen’s 102.4m RWD-designed superyacht moves into sea trials

Lürssen moved the 102.4‑metre hull of Jassi out of its Rendsburg shed and into the water, initiating the transition from...

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February 24, 2026
Effective Dockside Bird-Repellent Options for Boats and Yachts
Effective Dockside Bird-Repellent Options for Boats and Yachts

Seabirds commonly roost on moored vessels, depositing guano that accelerates surface wear and increases routine cleaning by hours each week;...

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February 24, 2026