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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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Barcelona Winter Series: Formula X Leads ORC Regatta at Real Club Náutico de Barcelona
Barcelona Winter Series: Formula X Leads ORC Regatta at Real Club Náutico de Barcelona

Almost 80 boats registered for the Fiesta de la Vela Náutico Barcelona on 12–14 December, forcing race organizers to run simultaneous starts across multiple classes...

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February 25, 2026
Winter Vashon 2025 — Equus, Tacoma Yacht Club, and a White-Knuckle Passage
Winter Vashon 2025 — Equus, Tacoma Yacht Club, and a White-Knuckle Passage

Start area north of the line saw sustained SW winds in the mid-20s with gusts to 37 knots, a factor that dictated sail selection, delivery...

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February 25, 2026
Practical Boating Mistakes, Repairs, and Safety Tips for Coastal Travelers
Practical Boating Mistakes, Repairs, and Safety Tips for Coastal Travelers

Failing to respect basic marina routines—closing raw-water seacocks, checking pumpout station availability, and stowing fenders—frequently leads to engine damage, contamination incidents and unscheduled yard days.

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February 25, 2026
ACCC Blocks BRP Sale of Telwater to Yamaha, Raising Competition and Tourism Supply Concerns
ACCC Blocks BRP Sale of Telwater to Yamaha, Raising Competition and Tourism Supply Concerns

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has formally opposed BRP’s proposed disposal of Telwater to Yamaha Motor Australia, concluding the combination would likely lead...

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February 25, 2026
How a 14‑Foot Skiff Became a Teen’s On‑Water Classroom and Holiday Surprise
How a 14‑Foot Skiff Became a Teen’s On‑Water Classroom and Holiday Surprise

A 14-foot, 900-pound skiff with a 50 hp outboard requires a trailer rated for at least 1,500 lbs, reinforced dock attachments and a clear storage...

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February 25, 2026
Why Yachts in South Florida Outshine Traditional Venues for Corporate Parties
Why Yachts in South Florida Outshine Traditional Venues for Corporate Parties

Most corporate yacht charters in South Florida provide multiple decks, dedicated indoor lounges, and a full galley kitchen, allowing simultaneous activities—dining, presentations, and informal networking—without...

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February 25, 2026
SailForce, Hutton and the Move Toward Safer Electric Winches for Cruisers and Racers
SailForce, Hutton and the Move Toward Safer Electric Winches for Cruisers and Racers

Electric winch conversion kits demand a dedicated 12–24V DC supply, a correctly rated circuit breaker, and an easily reachable kill switch to meet basic safety...

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February 25, 2026
Vilamoura 2025: Medalists, Race Conditions and Coastal Event Logistics at the Youth Sailing Worlds
Vilamoura 2025: Medalists, Race Conditions and Coastal Event Logistics at the Youth Sailing Worlds

The race committee operated across four race areas off Marina de Vilamoura between 15–19 December 2025, coordinating 11 medal events for 413 athletes from 67...

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February 25, 2026
Nordhavn 46 MKII: a refined 46-foot world-cruiser for modern passagemaking
Nordhavn 46 MKII: a refined 46-foot world-cruiser for modern passagemaking

The Nordhavn 46 MKII carries 1,200 gallons of fuel and 400 gallons of fresh water, delivering a verified 3,000-nautical-mile range that positions it squarely in...

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February 25, 2026
Sodebo Ultim 3 breaks Ushant to Equator intermediate record in Jules Verne challenge
Sodebo Ultim 3 breaks Ushant to Equator intermediate record in Jules Verne challenge

Sodebo Ultim 3 crossed the equator on 20 December 2025 at 01:03 (French time), establishing a new intermediate benchmark for the Ushant–Equator leg: 4 days,...

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February 25, 2026
Silent Sentinels: How Argo Floats Inform Ocean Logistics and Coastal Travel
Silent Sentinels: How Argo Floats Inform Ocean Logistics and Coastal Travel

Approximately 4,000 Argo floats currently drift in the world’s oceans, each transmitting temperature and salinity profiles via satellite on a roughly 10-day cycle, a telemetry...

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February 25, 2026
Eight Decades of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: Sydney Harbour to Hobart Thrills
Eight Decades of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: Sydney Harbour to Hobart Thrills

The 1pm Boxing Day start in Sydney Harbour will see a registered fleet of more than 130 yachts depart across four start lines, accompanied by...

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February 25, 2026
Riptide Racing and Pindar by Manuport Logistics unite to tackle AC38 logistics ahead of Naples 2027
Riptide Racing and Pindar by Manuport Logistics unite to tackle AC38 logistics ahead of Naples 2027

Shipping for AC38 will require timed deliveries of multiple high-value hulls, foils and shore support equipment to Naples, Italy, with materials and customs clearances structured...

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February 25, 2026
How 1970s–80s High-Performance Sailing Still Shapes Today’s Regattas and Coastal Tourism
How 1970s–80s High-Performance Sailing Still Shapes Today’s Regattas and Coastal Tourism

Berthing allocations and shore-side logistics for regattas in the 1970s and 1980s required fewer heavy-lift cranes but more frequent crew rotations, yielding faster on-water turnaround...

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February 25, 2026
Dual Console Boats: Practical Choices for Fishing, Cruising and Watersports
Dual Console Boats: Practical Choices for Fishing, Cruising and Watersports

Dual-console vessels commonly require trailers 20–28 ft long and towing capacities in the 4,500–9,000 lb range, plus marina slips with beams of 9–11 ft and...

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February 25, 2026
Christian Sauer’s ARGO: Cape Town Arrival and Offshore Logistics
Christian Sauer’s ARGO: Cape Town Arrival and Offshore Logistics

After sailing just over 21,000 nautical miles in under eleven months, Christian Sauer’s self-built Mini 580 ARGO entered Cape Town—an operational hub where marina access,...

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February 25, 2026
Remaining Slots for Minicruiser and Large-Group Yacht Charters in Croatia — Summer 2026
Remaining Slots for Minicruiser and Large-Group Yacht Charters in Croatia — Summer 2026

Most minicruisers serving groups of 12+ must secure marina berths and provisioning windows at least 6–12 months ahead, with peak weeks in July and August...

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February 25, 2026
Yacht Club de Monaco Names Pierre Casiraghi and Peter Harrison YCM Sailors of the Year 2025
Yacht Club de Monaco Names Pierre Casiraghi and Peter Harrison YCM Sailors of the Year 2025

Berth allocation, customs clearance and shore-side support were coordinated across Port Hercule to accommodate classic yachts and racing teams during the YCM Awards – UBS...

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February 25, 2026
Logistics at Marina Vista Mar, Panama — Repair bills, contractor dynamics and seasonal plans
Logistics at Marina Vista Mar, Panama — Repair bills, contractor dynamics and seasonal plans

At Marina Vista Mar in Panama the yacht BEHEMOTH was found with its solar panels covered and all four house batteries deeply discharged after nearly...

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February 25, 2026
Enata Ghost 28m Foiling Superyacht — Practical Performance and Charter Considerations
Enata Ghost 28m Foiling Superyacht — Practical Performance and Charter Considerations

With an overall length of 28 metres and a nominal beam of 8 metres that expands to approximately 20 metres when the hydrofoils are deployed,...

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February 25, 2026
How LawConnect turned bold gybe tactics and seamanship into consecutive line honours in the Rolex Sydney Hobart
How LawConnect turned bold gybe tactics and seamanship into consecutive line honours in the Rolex Sydney Hobart

LawConnect reached the Bass Strait around 25 miles clear of the 2017 Hobart record, sustaining peaks near 30 knots across heavy seas, a performance that...

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February 25, 2026
How Modern Marine Electronics Shape Cruising, Safety and Onshore Travel Plans
How Modern Marine Electronics Shape Cruising, Safety and Onshore Travel Plans

A single large MFD and a pulse‑compression radar can account for the majority of a 12V house bank’s overnight draw, so phased power planning and...

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February 25, 2026
SailGP 2025: Record Audiences, Expanded Calendar and F50 Evolution
SailGP 2025: Record Audiences, Expanded Calendar and F50 Evolution

SailGP delivered 12 Grand Prix events across multiple continents in 2025, hosting 112,000+ ticketed spectators on-site and reaching a cumulative broadcast audience of 215 million...

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February 25, 2026
ARC crews and World Cruising Club volunteers donate blood to aid injured ARC sailor in Saint Lucia
ARC crews and World Cruising Club volunteers donate blood to aid injured ARC sailor in Saint Lucia

A mobile blood bank processed around 30 volunteers at IGY Rodney Bay Marina to replenish O‑positive supplies after an ARC participant suffered internal bleeding following...

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February 25, 2026