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How ABYC E-13 (Version 2) Changes Lithium Battery Disconnects and Why Cruisers Should Care
How ABYC E-13 (Version 2) Changes Lithium Battery Disconnects and Why Cruisers Should Care

ABYC E-13 Version 2 (July 2025) specifies that "the energizing power shall be directly interrupted by a remote switch", a...

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February 24, 2026
Practical guidance to prevent common sailing accidents and keep leisure voyages safe
Practical guidance to prevent common sailing accidents and keep leisure voyages safe

Marine weather advisories are broadcast on VHF channel 16 for initial distress and urgent warnings and on channel 22A for...

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February 24, 2026
Inside Gitana 18: the high-tech Ultim trimaran reshaping ocean racing and coastal tourism
Inside Gitana 18: the high-tech Ultim trimaran reshaping ocean racing and coastal tourism

The Gitana team occupies a near-2,000m2 shed at La Base in Lorient, equipped with Bond-lair-esque rolling walls that allowed a...

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February 24, 2026
Marseille’s Championnat de France Élite 2026: new format, Olympic preparation and local sailing culture
Marseille’s Championnat de France Élite 2026: new format, Olympic preparation and local sailing culture

From 18 to 22 February 2026, the Championnat de France Élite takes place in Marseille at the Stade Nautique Florence...

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February 24, 2026
BENETEAU unveils Grand Trawler 63 and Gran Turismo 50 at boot Düsseldorf with Alpine collaboration
BENETEAU unveils Grand Trawler 63 and Gran Turismo 50 at boot Düsseldorf with Alpine collaboration

Hall 6 staging at boot Düsseldorf required precise coordination: heavy-lift transport, custom cradles for the Grand Trawler 63, timed crane...

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February 24, 2026
Miami International Boat Show 2026: What to Expect on Water and Shore
Miami International Boat Show 2026: What to Expect on Water and Shore

Miami International Boat Show 2026 will run from 11–15 February 2026 across four primary locations: Miami Beach Convention Center, Pride...

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February 24, 2026
Practical guide to installing a bilge pump and smart timer on a motor-sailer
Practical guide to installing a bilge pump and smart timer on a motor-sailer

Mount the bilge pump low in the engine compartment to minimise lift and reduce cavitation risk; Charles Morland positioned his...

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February 24, 2026
How sailing helmets are reshaping onboard safety, fleet logistics and guest confidence
How sailing helmets are reshaping onboard safety, fleet logistics and guest confidence

Marinas and sailing schools are adjusting inventory, transport and cleaning protocols as more clubs and classes add helmets to mandatory...

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February 24, 2026
How supply, VAT and broker timing shape the market for 40–60ft used yachts
How supply, VAT and broker timing shape the market for 40–60ft used yachts

In the 40–60ft segment, VAT status, CE compliance and accurate berth/location records are the determinants that stop or speed cross-border...

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February 24, 2026
Spring Preview at X‑Yachts Yard: Step Aboard the Latest Models in Haderslev
Spring Preview at X‑Yachts Yard: Step Aboard the Latest Models in Haderslev

On 7 March 2026 the X‑Yachts Show Room at Fjordagervej 21, 6100 Haderslev will open from 11:00 to 16:00 for...

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February 24, 2026
How to Make a Private Yacht Ready for Commercial Charter: Compliance, Crew and Guest Standards
How to Make a Private Yacht Ready for Commercial Charter: Compliance, Crew and Guest Standards

A commercially operated yacht must hold the correct flag state certificates, commercial insurance, passenger limits and recent safety surveys before...

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February 24, 2026
Choosing the Right Self-Steering System for Comfortable Sailing Tours
Choosing the Right Self-Steering System for Comfortable Sailing Tours

Setting an autopilot to follow an apparent-wind angle instead of a GPS heading can shift a yacht’s track tens of...

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February 24, 2026