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James Miller, GetExperience.com

I’ve always been quietly captivated by the hum of an engine and the simple pleasure of a well-built car. Over time, that interest led me to a career in automotive journalism, where I focus on understanding and conveying the finer details of vehicle design, performance, and history. My aim is to help readers appreciate the craft behind every vehicle, from its subtle lines to its underlying engineering.

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When West Cork Storms Disrupt Transport: Weather, Sailing Wisdom and Tourism Tips

When West Cork Storms Disrupt Transport: Weather, Sailing Wisdom and Tourism Tips

Ferry sailings to West Cork and local bus routes are frequently suspended during Atlantic low-pressure bursts, with county roads prone to flooding and bridge restrictions—conditions...

New field confirmed for the 2026 Susan Widmann Sinclair Women’s Championship in Darien, CT

New field confirmed for the 2026 Susan Widmann Sinclair Women’s Championship in Darien, CT

Noroton Yacht Club will berth twelve Sonar keelboats and operate race committee vessels for the Susan Widmann Sinclair Women’s Championship on May 16–17, 2026.

Lagoon 38 Catamaran: Charter-Friendly Coastal Cruiser

Lagoon 38 Catamaran: Charter-Friendly Coastal Cruiser

With an overall length of approximately 11.5 meters (≈38 ft) and a beam exceeding 6 meters, the Lagoon 38's twin-hull configuration and shallow draft make...

How electric foiling dinghies like the Airborn Foiler are changing marina operations and sailing tourism

How electric foiling dinghies like the Airborn Foiler are changing marina operations and sailing tourism

Marina power distribution and dock-side charging infrastructure are already under pressure as the arrival of 13-foot electric foiling dinghies demands higher peak loads, dedicated fast-charge...

Palanad 4’s performance in the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 and what it means for handicap racing

Palanad 4’s performance in the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 and what it means for handicap racing

Strong south‑easterly trade winds during the 2026 RORC Caribbean 600 produced nearly 60% upwind or tight‑reaching conditions on course, testing IRC predictions and favouring different...

Refurbished 120-foot Benetti Classic (2008) — teak decks, twin C32 diesels and US duty paid

Refurbished 120-foot Benetti Classic (2008) — teak decks, twin C32 diesels and US duty paid

The 120′ Benetti Classic (2008) is located in the United States with US duty paid, fitted with twin C32 diesel engines delivering a comfortable cruising...

Custom Line Navetta 35 Unveils Three-Deck Layout, 1,800 nm Range and Bahamas-Friendly Draft

Custom Line Navetta 35 Unveils Three-Deck Layout, 1,800 nm Range and Bahamas-Friendly Draft

With a stated cruising range of 1,800 nautical miles at 10 knots and a shallow 2.2-meter (7’2”) draft, the Custom Line Navetta 35 is engineered...

SERENITY: Sunreef 60 Eco Catamaran Charters Across the Greek Isles

SERENITY: Sunreef 60 Eco Catamaran Charters Across the Greek Isles

Embarkation for SERENITY most commonly takes place from Lavrio, Athens or Mykonos; standard operations follow a seven-night Saturday-to-Saturday weekly charter rhythm with a 50% deposit...

Simple, Sail‑Ready Meals and Packing Tips for Boating Without a Galley

Simple, Sail‑Ready Meals and Packing Tips for Boating Without a Galley

A 40‑liter marine cooler packed with block ice and pre-chilled containers will typically keep perishables below 4°C (40°F) for 12–18 hours in temperate conditions, so...

Backyard Bass: Tracking the Spring Striped Bass Migration with Chris Megan and Jimmy Fee

Backyard Bass: Tracking the Spring Striped Bass Migration with Chris Megan and Jimmy Fee

Tidal flows, bunker migrations, and downstream runoff consistently dictate when and where striped bass concentrate near marinas and charter-boat pick-up points, forcing captains to adjust...

Keith Taylor: Editor, Seaman, and Storyteller of the Sailing World

Keith Taylor: Editor, Seaman, and Storyteller of the Sailing World

Across transocean race routes and interport courier networks between Newport, Sydney, and Auckland, timely reportage depended on reliable port communications and the cadence of shipping...

When pride meets a squall: safer sailing for experienced and older crews

When pride meets a squall: safer sailing for experienced and older crews

In coastal marina incident logs and charter operator reports, the most frequent cause of onboard injury among seasoned sailors is not structural failure or weather...

Helm Master EX Wireless Hand Controller Brings Full Maneuverability to the Deck

Helm Master EX Wireless Hand Controller Brings Full Maneuverability to the Deck

Tight marina operations and staggered embarkation points demand precise remote control of propulsion and heading; the new Yamaha Helm Master EX wireless controller permits captains...

Falcon’s Centennial Return: Q7 Restored to Race on Classic Regatta Circuits

Falcon’s Centennial Return: Q7 Restored to Race on Classic Regatta Circuits

Falcon measures LOD 46ft 6in with a 31.3ft waterline, a 9ft 1in beam and a displacement near 10 tons—dimensions that typify the Universal Rule’s emphasis...

Classic Regatta Season: Essential Dates, Logistics and Where to Watch the Classics

Classic Regatta Season: Essential Dates, Logistics and Where to Watch the Classics

Cowes Week’s bicentenary will concentrate marina capacity on the Isle of Wight between 1–7 August, forcing advanced berth bookings, extended ferry timetables and temporary traffic...

Preparing for Spring Sailing: Practical Checks, Crew Tips, and What to Expect

Preparing for Spring Sailing: Practical Checks, Crew Tips, and What to Expect

Launching a 44-foot custom Bieker Riptide from the dock after winter layup requires a focused predeparture routine: verify fuel and battery levels, confirm rigging tensions,...

XX Symposium de Puertos Deportivos Arrives in Palma — 28–29 May 2026

XX Symposium de Puertos Deportivos Arrives in Palma — 28–29 May 2026

The Port Centre in Palma will stage the XX Symposium de Puertos Deportivos on 28–29 May 2026, requiring coordinated berthing schedules, passenger transfer plans and...

ClubSwan 28 — Compact One‑Design Sportsboat Built for Club Regattas and Easy Transport

ClubSwan 28 — Compact One‑Design Sportsboat Built for Club Regattas and Easy Transport

At a displacement of 1,200kg and a 2.5m beam, the ClubSwan 28 is designed for frequent relocation: it fits into a 40’ container with its...

Dufour 54 Review — How a Wide Beam and Full Forward Sections Change Cruising Comfort

Dufour 54 Review — How a Wide Beam and Full Forward Sections Change Cruising Comfort

Tankage: 450 litres diesel and 450 litres water (optional extra 250 litres water); LOA: 16.84m; beam: 5.25m carried aft; standard 80hp Yanmar saildrive (upgradeable to...

Balance 580 Reviewed: A 58ft Catamaran Suited to Ocean Passages and Luxury Charters

Balance 580 Reviewed: A 58ft Catamaran Suited to Ocean Passages and Luxury Charters

The Balance 580’s measured credentials read like a logistics brief: LOA 58’3” (17.78m), beam 28’2” (8.60m), daggerboards with max draft 3.35m and a displacement around...

Latest 2026 Cruising Yachts: Key Launches, Designs and Charter Implications

Latest 2026 Cruising Yachts: Key Launches, Designs and Charter Implications

Current production lead times for many 2026 cruising yacht launches range from six to eighteen months, with carbon-fibre builds such as the Neo 460 Roma...

Essential Sailing Accessories and Smart Boating Gadgets for Every Passage

Essential Sailing Accessories and Smart Boating Gadgets for Every Passage

When preparing a coastal passage, stowage planning is crucial: allocate heavy items low and centered, limit soft-gear volume to under 15% of locker capacity, and...

Navionics or Garmin Navionics: Which Marine Chart Package Fits Your Voyage?

Navionics or Garmin Navionics: Which Marine Chart Package Fits Your Voyage?

Daily chart updates, Auto Guidance route calculations and up to 0.5 m bathymetric contours are now standard considerations for coastal passage planning, especially when plotting...

Mid-Race Standings and Coastal Approaches in the Clipper Round The World Race

Mid-Race Standings and Coastal Approaches in the Clipper Round The World Race

After 20 days 18 hours and 56 minutes at sea, Team Warrant crossed into Subic Bay on the evening of 10 February, marking a decisive...