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Chartering the world’s largest sailing yachts: Black Pearl, Maltese Falcon and more
Chartering the world’s largest sailing yachts: Black Pearl, Maltese Falcon and more

Chartering a 100+m sailing yacht such as Black Pearl demands coordination of crew rotations, provisioning for up to 12 guests,...

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February 24, 2026
KICKER MSLC Marine RGBW Lighting Controller: Centralized Power and Quiet Audio
KICKER MSLC Marine RGBW Lighting Controller: Centralized Power and Quiet Audio

Onboard 12V DC accessory buses in modern recreational vessels are commonly provisioned with 20–30 amp circuits per accessory zone; the...

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February 24, 2026
New Approaches to Striped Bass Lures from Northeast Plug Builders for 2026
New Approaches to Striped Bass Lures from Northeast Plug Builders for 2026

Many charter operators in New England now reserve dedicated rod racks and lockable bait and lure compartments aboard party boats...

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February 24, 2026
Los Angeles 2028 sailing schedule and the World Sailing review process explained
Los Angeles 2028 sailing schedule and the World Sailing review process explained

Under World Sailing's Regulation 11, at least four Olympic events must be reviewed every four years: the 2025 General Assembly...

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February 24, 2026
Philip Warren’s Matchstick Fleet and Yeovilton’s Half-Term Aviation Adventures
Philip Warren’s Matchstick Fleet and Yeovilton’s Half-Term Aviation Adventures

The exhibit will span multiple display cases across the Fleet Air Arm Museum at RNAS Yeovilton, requiring controlled humidity, specialist...

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February 24, 2026
Steve Eddleston and Weatherly: Restoring a 12-Metre Classic for Racing and Public Charters
Steve Eddleston and Weatherly: Restoring a 12-Metre Classic for Racing and Public Charters

Launching Weatherly from Bristol’s marina requires a coordinated crew of roughly 16 hands, a tight pre-start timeline to match the...

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February 24, 2026
Nordhavn 46 MKII — a redesigned 46-foot bluewater passagemaker for modern cruisers
Nordhavn 46 MKII — a redesigned 46-foot bluewater passagemaker for modern cruisers

With a 3,000-nm range, 1,200-gallon fuel capacity and 44 ft 7 in waterline length, the Nordhavn 46 MKII targets true...

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February 24, 2026
From San Francisco to Toronto: Team Niuhi’s Road-Tested Win at the J/105 North Americans
From San Francisco to Toronto: Team Niuhi’s Road-Tested Win at the J/105 North Americans

The J/105 Niuhi was trailered 2,600 miles from San Francisco to Toronto and arrived in time for the championship only...

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February 24, 2026
Cruisers VTR 38 review: versatile dayboat for family outings and coastal adventures
Cruisers VTR 38 review: versatile dayboat for family outings and coastal adventures

LOA 40', beam 11' 10", draft 3', displacement 15,446 lb, fuel 223 gal, and twin 300- or 400-hp Mercury powerplants...

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February 24, 2026
How rising certification and insurance costs are altering regatta operations and local visitor flows
How rising certification and insurance costs are altering regatta operations and local visitor flows

Race operations now hinge on a fragile mix of volunteer crews, hired safety launches, and insurance-backed liabilities: as premiums rise...

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February 24, 2026
Keeping the Sea in Your Veins: How Sailing Helps You Stay Active as You Age
Keeping the Sea in Your Veins: How Sailing Helps You Stay Active as You Age

Marina access points, dinghy ramps and lifeline clearances often dictate whether a sailor can safely board and enjoy a short...

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February 24, 2026
From bilgeboards to fully battened mainsails: how yacht innovation changes sailing logistics and travel
From bilgeboards to fully battened mainsails: how yacht innovation changes sailing logistics and travel

When high-performance ocean racers adopted foiling and wider multihull beams, shore-side operations shifted immediately: trailer dimensions grew, crane capacity requirements...

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February 24, 2026