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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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How 19‑foot Globe 580s completed a 24,000‑mile solo circuit and what it means for Antigua tourism
How 19‑foot Globe 580s completed a 24,000‑mile solo circuit and what it means for Antigua tourism

Antigua's harbours logged the return of multiple transoceanic trackers after competitors completed roughly 24,000 nautical miles in the inaugural Mini Globe Race, a single‑handed, multi‑stage...

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March 18, 2026
Paul Cayard Finally Wins the Star Class Bacardi Cup on Biscayne Bay
Paul Cayard Finally Wins the Star Class Bacardi Cup on Biscayne Bay

177 boats from 23 countries competed on Biscayne Bay during the 99th Bacardi Cup, with the decisive Star Class finale played out between Paul Cayard/Frithjof...

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March 18, 2026
Tartan Yachts — legacy engineering, ownership shifts, and buyer guidance
Tartan Yachts — legacy engineering, ownership shifts, and buyer guidance

After the 1971 factory fire, Tartan's production strategy centered on securing domestic tooling and maintaining reliable contracts for composite laminates and marine hardware, a logistical...

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March 18, 2026
College of Charleston Holds Off Rivals to Win 2026 Port of Los Angeles Harbor Cup
College of Charleston Holds Off Rivals to Win 2026 Port of Los Angeles Harbor Cup

Ten teams raced one-design Catalina 37 keelboats over a ten-race series off Point Fermin in San Pedro Bay, with wind shifts from steady 8–11 knot...

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March 18, 2026
Fairline Targa 47 GT Makes US Debut with Strong’s Marine at Palm Beach
Fairline Targa 47 GT Makes US Debut with Strong’s Marine at Palm Beach

Strong’s Marine will display the Fairline Targa 47 GT at Ramp 3 of the Palm Beach International Boat Show, with delivery logistics coordinated from Fairline’s...

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March 18, 2026
Practical Guide to Selecting the Perfect Boat for Your Boating Style
Practical Guide to Selecting the Perfect Boat for Your Boating Style

Choosing between dry-stack storage and trailer-based ownership immediately dictates your launch logistics, daily access to launch ramps, and recurring costs at marinas—decisions that will shape...

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March 18, 2026
O’Day 40 Review — Philippe Briand Design, Specs and Cruising Practicalities
O’Day 40 Review — Philippe Briand Design, Specs and Cruising Practicalities

With a wing-keel draft of 4'11" (1.50 m) and an optional fin-keel draft of 6'8" (2.03 m), the O'Day 40 typically fits most east-coast marina...

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March 18, 2026
Sun Legende 41 — Doug Peterson’s 1980s Cruiser-Racer: Practical Specs and Buying Notes
Sun Legende 41 — Doug Peterson’s 1980s Cruiser-Racer: Practical Specs and Buying Notes

With a deep-keel draft of 6'8" (2.03 m) the Jeanneau Sun Legende 41 imposes clear berth and tidal planning requirements for marinas and harbours; the...

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March 18, 2026
Allures 45.9 — Aluminium Lifting-Keel Cruiser: Practical Specs, Performance & Cruise Tips
Allures 45.9 — Aluminium Lifting-Keel Cruiser: Practical Specs, Performance & Cruise Tips

With a minimum draft of 3'6" (1.06 m) and a maximum of 9'6" (2.90 m), the Allures 45.9 offers logistics advantages for coastal cruising: it...

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March 18, 2026
Trinity House: Managing Lighthouses, Pilotage Legacy and Coastal Safety
Trinity House: Managing Lighthouses, Pilotage Legacy and Coastal Safety

Trinity House operates and maintains more than 600 aids to navigation across England, Wales, the Channel Islands and Gibraltar, coordinating lighthouse servicing, buoy deployment, electronic...

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March 18, 2026
Grace Darling’s Longstone Rescue and How to Visit the Farne Islands Today
Grace Darling’s Longstone Rescue and How to Visit the Farne Islands Today

Longstone Lighthouse is serviced only by licensed boat operators from Seahouses with landing windows constrained by tide, swell and National Trust permissions, so planning travel...

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March 18, 2026
Project Zurich: Third Amels 80 Superyacht Launched by Damen Yachting
Project Zurich: Third Amels 80 Superyacht Launched by Damen Yachting

The 80-metre hull of Project Zurich was launched at Damen Yachting’s Vlissingen-East facility and towed under controlled harbor escort to the company’s Vlissingen City yard...

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March 18, 2026
Sealing the Hull: Closing Up Delos 2.0 Aluminum Catamaran
Sealing the Hull: Closing Up Delos 2.0 Aluminum Catamaran

The installation of the last eight custom hull port lights required precision-cut aluminum frames, marine-grade butyl tape, and a coordinated delivery from two suppliers to...

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March 18, 2026
Renaud Stitelmann: How Capucinette Conquered the 2025 Mini Globe Race
Renaud Stitelmann: How Capucinette Conquered the 2025 Mini Globe Race

The 2025 Mini Globe Race route covered roughly 24,000 miles and four official legs: Antigua→Panama, Panama→Fiji, Fiji→Cape Town, and Cape Town→Antigua via Recife, with the...

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March 18, 2026
Volvo Penta D4 and D6 hydraulic hose recall: affected serials and owner actions
Volvo Penta D4 and D6 hydraulic hose recall: affected serials and owner actions

The UK's Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued a recall for hydraulic hoses fitted to Volvo Penta D4 and D6 engines with DPH...

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March 18, 2026
Beginner-friendly boat electrics: keeping batteries, chargers and alternators reliable
Beginner-friendly boat electrics: keeping batteries, chargers and alternators reliable

A reliable cruising schedule depends on a properly charging 12V system: a typical lead-acid house bank should read around 13.5–14.0V while charging (alternator or shore...

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March 18, 2026
How San Francisco’s Crew Party Reconnected Skippers and Crew for Bay Sailing
How San Francisco’s Crew Party Reconnected Skippers and Crew for Bay Sailing

Skippers wore red tags marked “I’m looking for crew” and prospective sailors wore blue tags marked “I’m looking to crew” at the Golden Gate Yacht...

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March 18, 2026
One-to-Two Youth Sailing Instruction at Coyote Point Yacht Club — Practical Steps for New Sailors
One-to-Two Youth Sailing Instruction at Coyote Point Yacht Club — Practical Steps for New Sailors

On a light-air Saturday morning at Coyote Point Yacht Club (CPYC), a US Sailing Level 1-certified instructor managed a one-on-two teaching ratio, using two Optimist...

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March 17, 2026
Understanding the 84‑Day Bareboat Charter Rule: Practical Implications for Yacht Owners and Travelers
Understanding the 84‑Day Bareboat Charter Rule: Practical Implications for Yacht Owners and Travelers

Under the San Marino Ship Register and similar registries, privately registered yachts may be offered for bareboat charter for up to 84 days per year...

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March 17, 2026
SNIM 2026: Justine Mettraux Named Godmother for the 60th Marseilles Classic
SNIM 2026: Justine Mettraux Named Godmother for the 60th Marseilles Classic

With more than 100 crews expected, Marseille's southern harbor will allocate expanded berthing plans, shore-power hookups and a staggered arrival window from April 1–3, 2026;...

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March 17, 2026
Nocika’s new Salon-de-Provence outlet: immediate access to nautical gear and water-sports equipment
Nocika’s new Salon-de-Provence outlet: immediate access to nautical gear and water-sports equipment

Situated on the company's Salon-de-Provence premises, the Nocika outlet occupies nearly 300m² and adjoins a logistics warehouse that holds almost 44,000 items for immediate collection.

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March 17, 2026
Greenline 42 — hybrid propulsion, modular cockpit and revised hull for coastal cruising
Greenline 42 — hybrid propulsion, modular cockpit and revised hull for coastal cruising

With a 700 l fuel tank, 400 l freshwater and an optional domestic battery bank up to 66 kWh, the Greenline 42 is specified for...

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March 17, 2026
How 2025 boat recycling figures reshape marinas, transport and coastal tourism
How 2025 boat recycling figures reshape marinas, transport and coastal tourism

In 2025, 3,079 pleasure boats were dismantled and recycled under the coordination of APER, bringing the cumulative total since 2019 to 16,183 units.

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March 17, 2026
Get Ready for Spring: Nautic 2000’s Open House on March 13–15, 2026
Get Ready for Spring: Nautic 2000’s Open House on March 13–15, 2026

Nautic 2000 will host an open house from March 13 to 15, 2026 at its main showroom, offering targeted consultations on repowering, on-board electronics upgrades,...

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March 17, 2026