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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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Aquila 42 Coupé unveiled at boot Düsseldorf: performance, layout and market reach
Aquila 42 Coupé unveiled at boot Düsseldorf: performance, layout and market reach

With a cruising range of approximately 545 nautical miles at 30 knots and fuel consumption between 0.64–0.68 km/l (1.5–1.6 mpg), the Aquila 42 Coupé presents...

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February 26, 2026
Choosing between rebuilding the old Volvo and installing a new engine on Delos 1
Choosing between rebuilding the old Volvo and installing a new engine on Delos 1

The Volvo propulsion unit aboard Delos 1 has reached a point where reliability for long ocean passages is no longer acceptable, creating a binary logistics...

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February 26, 2026
Pershing 9X: Practical Performance and Ownership Considerations for the Speed‑Oriented Yachtsman
Pershing 9X: Practical Performance and Ownership Considerations for the Speed‑Oriented Yachtsman

A Pershing 9X owner must plan for deep-water access, a 28–30 metre berth and high-capacity fuel handling when selecting a home marina; premium berthing and...

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February 26, 2026
How Barry Perrins Planned, Lived and Repaired a Solo Around‑the‑World Voyage
How Barry Perrins Planned, Lived and Repaired a Solo Around‑the‑World Voyage

On the final leg between France and England Barry Perrins encountered a stretch of virtually no wind followed by strong Channel headwinds that forced route...

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February 26, 2026
72-Metre M/Y Marquise by Austal Available for Mediterranean Charters in Summer 2026
72-Metre M/Y Marquise by Austal Available for Mediterranean Charters in Summer 2026

M/Y Marquise, the 72-metre Austal-built superyacht, will be positioned in the Mediterranean for the 2026 summer season and can host up to 28 guests across...

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February 26, 2026
How Living Aboard a Sailboat Shapes Children’s Routines, Skills and Worldview
How Living Aboard a Sailboat Shapes Children’s Routines, Skills and Worldview

Provisioning cycles, port clearance windows and intermodal transfers dictate much of a cruising family’s calendar: typical passages are planned around fuel availability, weather windows and...

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February 26, 2026
How CNC gratings transformed the Omega 42 head and sped up the build
How CNC gratings transformed the Omega 42 head and sped up the build

Shipyard scheduling shows the deck-to-hull marriage for the Omega 42 penciled between late February and mid‑March, with ordered components arriving from Quantum Sails (sails) and...

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February 26, 2026
C&M Traditional Boat Repairs at Harleyford Marina: Restoring Classic Wooden Boats
C&M Traditional Boat Repairs at Harleyford Marina: Restoring Classic Wooden Boats

Harleyford Marina, near Marlow, runs a timber-capable slipway and covered working tents with multiple heavy yard trolleys, allowing C&M Traditional Boat Repairs to undertake structural...

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February 26, 2026
Salinas Sunfish Worlds: Women’s, Youth, Masters and Open Titles Crowned
Salinas Sunfish Worlds: Women’s, Youth, Masters and Open Titles Crowned

The fleet raced on 68 brand-new hulls supplied by Zim Sailing, each matched with freshly issued North Sails, and the event protocol ensured equipment parity...

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February 26, 2026
Navigating the Golden Isles of Georgia: Marinas, Lighthouses and Coastal Attractions
Navigating the Golden Isles of Georgia: Marinas, Lighthouses and Coastal Attractions

The channel into St.

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February 26, 2026
Year in Review: SAIL’s 2025 Fleet Operations, Awards, and Community Moments
Year in Review: SAIL’s 2025 Fleet Operations, Awards, and Community Moments

For the Annapolis–Newport and Marion–Bermuda campaigns, stowage and transport plans required precise timing: spares, sails, and navigation backups were freighted to departure marinas with contingency...

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February 26, 2026
Posillipo 92′ Flybridge — Coastal Range, Four-Cabin Layout and Modern Composite Build
Posillipo 92′ Flybridge — Coastal Range, Four-Cabin Layout and Modern Composite Build

The 92' Posillipo lists a fuel capacity of approximately 8,500 L (2,245 US gallons) and a quoted cruising range in the 340–380 nm band depending...

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February 26, 2026
Northwest Maivens Shine Sailing Catalina 37s at the Linda Elias Memorial Women’s Invitational
Northwest Maivens Shine Sailing Catalina 37s at the Linda Elias Memorial Women’s Invitational

Transporting ten crewmembers, spare spars, sails and support gear from Puget Sound to Long Beach for a Catalina 37 regatta demands precise logistics: charter coordination,...

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February 26, 2026
Behind the Sails and Along the Shore: Practical Visits to Sydney’s Icons
Behind the Sails and Along the Shore: Practical Visits to Sydney’s Icons

Sydney’s central transport corridors (train, bus and ferry) typically maintain platform-to-vehicle transfer times under 10 minutes on main routes, making seamless connections from Central Station...

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February 26, 2026
Pacific Northwest Offshore 50th Anniversary Race: Route, ports and travel tips
Pacific Northwest Offshore 50th Anniversary Race: Route, ports and travel tips

The 2026 Pacific Northwest Offshore will start the morning of May 14 from Ilwaco, Washington, covering a planned offshore distance of 193 nautical miles via...

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February 26, 2026
LA28 venue split: San Pedro logistics, community impact, and what tourists should know
LA28 venue split: San Pedro logistics, community impact, and what tourists should know

The Port of Los Angeles has terminated the lease for the Cabrillo Beach Youth Center effective January 1 so Olympic sailing teams can begin training...

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February 26, 2026
How a Masters ILCA Campaign Balances Travel Logistics, Racing Results and LA28 Aspirations
How a Masters ILCA Campaign Balances Travel Logistics, Racing Results and LA28 Aspirations

A typical North American ILCA campaign requires coordinating domestic air freight or coastal shipping for at least one hull, securing shore-side storage and charter-boat slots,...

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February 26, 2026
De Antonio D36 Cabin — closed 10m walkaround optimized for year‑round cruising
De Antonio D36 Cabin — closed 10m walkaround optimized for year‑round cruising

De Antonio Yachts has scheduled sea trials for the D36 Cabin in summer 2026, with a European debut at the Cannes Yachting Festival in September...

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February 26, 2026
Elvstrøm Sails: furling mainsails, EPEX membranes and sustainable laminates reshaping yachting
Elvstrøm Sails: furling mainsails, EPEX membranes and sustainable laminates reshaping yachting

By standardizing furling hardware and sail layouts with OEMs such as Hallberg-Rassy, Bavaria, X-Yachts and Quorning Boats, Elvstrøm Sails has materially reduced spare-part inventories and...

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February 26, 2026
Esse 890 — a lightweight carbon sailer bridging racing and coastal cruising
Esse 890 — a lightweight carbon sailer bridging racing and coastal cruising

With a transport width under 2.50 m and a running weight of about 1,600 kg, the Esse 890 is designed to be trailered on standard...

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February 26, 2026
SIMPLY TARTRE: a compact effervescent descaler for cleaner, lighter boat storage
SIMPLY TARTRE: a compact effervescent descaler for cleaner, lighter boat storage

Limited locker volume and maritime transport restrictions on bulk liquids mean charter operators and private owners increasingly require concentrated, water-free maintenance products that cut stowage...

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February 26, 2026
Lagoon Neo Refit for 620 and 630 Catamarans: A Practical and Green Charter Solution
Lagoon Neo Refit for 620 and 630 Catamarans: A Practical and Green Charter Solution

Transporting a Lagoon 620 to Monfalcone for the Neo program requires a coordinated schedule of yard berthing, heavy-lift crane operations and a compulsory 30-point structural...

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February 26, 2026
Thomas Coville launches another Jules Verne bid aboard Sodebo Ultim 3, leaving Lorient for Ushant
Thomas Coville launches another Jules Verne bid aboard Sodebo Ultim 3, leaving Lorient for Ushant

Sodebo Ultim 3 left its Lorient pontoon at 11:00 on December 15, 2025, heading to Ushant to cross the official Jules Verne start line situated...

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February 26, 2026
logistics, range and production timelines for a 35-knot hydrogen dayboat
logistics, range and production timelines for a 35-knot hydrogen dayboat

MED Group expects series lead times of six to eight months per unit if production launches after the prototype planned for late 2026; first prototype...

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February 26, 2026