Back
Аватар автора

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.

Irina’s articles - page 48

Créac’h Lighthouse faces a technical upgrade to replace its mercury rotation system without darkening the beacon
Créac’h Lighthouse faces a technical upgrade to replace its mercury rotation system without darkening the beacon

The Créac'h lighthouse on Ushant features a double Fresnel lens weighing 17 tonnes whose rotation has historically relied on a mercury bath.

News
February 25, 2026
Ice Yachts Celebrated by Altagamma for Speed and Design Excellence
Ice Yachts Celebrated by Altagamma for Speed and Design Excellence

With over 75% of turnover derived from exports, Ice Yachts’ production model relies on a tightly coordinated logistics chain and export sales network that delivers...

News
February 25, 2026
How Lalabe Translates Waterside Residential Living into a 35m Family Yacht
How Lalabe Translates Waterside Residential Living into a 35m Family Yacht

The 35.31m Lalabe achieves 299 GT of interior volume within a 35m LOA while offering a practical cruising speed of 15 knots and a top...

News
February 25, 2026
Swell 32 — a 10m inclusive training yacht from Flow Atelier Maritime Coopératif
Swell 32 — a 10m inclusive training yacht from Flow Atelier Maritime Coopératif

Construction of the Swell 32 is scheduled to begin in Auray in January 2026, following component fabrication and prototype work carried out in Saint-Goustan and...

News
February 25, 2026
How the America’s Cup Partnership’s five founders set the course for Naples 2027
How the America’s Cup Partnership’s five founders set the course for Naples 2027

Naples will host the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s Cup match in the spring–summer of 2027, raced on the AC75 class yachts, with the initial entry...

News
February 25, 2026
Navier N30 — Electric Hydrofoiling Dayboat for Modern Tenders and Excursions
Navier N30 — Electric Hydrofoiling Dayboat for Modern Tenders and Excursions

Navier N30's twin 90-kW electric motors combined with a three-foil arrangement reduce hull drag by more than 80%, delivering sustained cruise speeds above 30 knots...

News
February 25, 2026
Palamós Christmas Race 49: Spain, Britain and the Netherlands Take Top Honors
Palamós Christmas Race 49: Spain, Britain and the Netherlands Take Top Honors

The final day of the 49th Palamós Christmas Race saw every fleet complete three races as a persistent tramuntana (north wind) delivered gusty, cold, and...

News
February 25, 2026
How to produce an exact drilling template for a cleat using a scanner
How to produce an exact drilling template for a cleat using a scanner

Positioning a cleat next to an anchor winch on the bow requires millimetre-accurate hole centres to avoid interference with winch hardware and to preserve local...

News
February 25, 2026
Catamaran cruising across Indonesia’s islands: practical routes, weather and anchorages
Catamaran cruising across Indonesia’s islands: practical routes, weather and anchorages

Customs at Kupang can take up to 2.5 days for clearance, and equatorial light winds mean many passages in Indonesia require prolonged motoring and careful...

News
February 25, 2026
Kefalonia to Valletta: A Mediterranean Research Passage Aboard Waya Waya
Kefalonia to Valletta: A Mediterranean Research Passage Aboard Waya Waya

The sea leg from Argostoli (Kefalonia) to Valletta via Capo Passero required coordinated port clearances, an approximate transit of 300–350 nautical miles, and scheduled anchorages...

News
February 25, 2026
How to Match Onboard Yacht Activities to Different Group Types
How to Match Onboard Yacht Activities to Different Group Types

Onboard stowage capacity, tender size and crew-to-guest ratio directly determine how many and which water toys can be deployed safely on any given day of...

News
February 25, 2026
Basad (Sunseeker Predator 84) Now Taking Summer 2026 Bookings from Marina Botafoch, Ibiza
Basad (Sunseeker Predator 84) Now Taking Summer 2026 Bookings from Marina Botafoch, Ibiza

Basad is berthed in Marina Botafoch, Ibiza and is available for week-long charters in Summer 2026 with published rates of 49,000€ p/week + all in...

News
February 25, 2026
Shore Hikes and Anchorages for Boaters on Southwest Vancouver Island
Shore Hikes and Anchorages for Boaters on Southwest Vancouver Island

The western route from Puget Sound via the Strait of Juan de Fuca places Port Renfrew roughly midway between Sooke and Barkley Sound, and the...

News
February 25, 2026
How the Bugari F86 Seda Blends Superyacht Privacy with 86-Foot Agility
How the Bugari F86 Seda Blends Superyacht Privacy with 86-Foot Agility

At a 30-knot top speed driven by twin 1,900hp MAN engines and a retractable bathing platform that shortens overall length for tight berths, the Bugari...

News
February 25, 2026
Oakley Capital and Ben Ainslie: Athena Racing’s new ownership ahead of Naples 2027
Oakley Capital and Ben Ainslie: Athena Racing’s new ownership ahead of Naples 2027

Maritime freight contracts and specialized port slots in Naples are now part of Athena Racing’s operational planning after Oakley Capital committed up to £13m to...

News
February 25, 2026
Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey Trailer — Expectations for an Ancient Epic
Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey Trailer — Expectations for an Ancient Epic

IMAX bookings and large-format exhibition slots are already being coordinated months in advance for Christopher Nolan’s Odyssey, reflecting the director’s consistent need for specific projection...

News
February 25, 2026
Family Life at Sea: How the Kids-Aboard! Flag Builds Community for Young Cruisers
Family Life at Sea: How the Kids-Aboard! Flag Builds Community for Young Cruisers

Marinas and anchorages increasingly adapt berthing logistics to accommodate families with children, adding family-friendly shore power pedestals, dedicated dinghy docks, and play-friendly beach access that...

News
February 25, 2026
Essential Communication Skills Every Boater Needs for Safe Docking and Cruising
Essential Communication Skills Every Boater Needs for Safe Docking and Cruising

When approaching a berth, designate the helmsman and one or two deckhands, assign bow, stern and spring line responsibilities, and confirm the docking plan before...

News
February 25, 2026
How GOST Specter AI Uses Satellite and Cellular Networks to Secure Yachts Anywhere
How GOST Specter AI Uses Satellite and Cellular Networks to Secure Yachts Anywhere

Remote vessels relying on anchorages out of marina range need multi-layer communications—Inmarsat, Starlink, cellular and traditional VSAT—to deliver sub-minute alerts from motion sensors and surveillance...

News
February 25, 2026
American bid races the clock to join the 38th America’s Cup in Naples, 2027
American bid races the clock to join the 38th America’s Cup in Naples, 2027

The 38th America’s Cup is scheduled for racing in the spring and summer of 2027 off Naples, Italy, after Barcelona declined a repeat hosting.

News
February 25, 2026
Charlie Dalin: 2025 Magnus “Mange” Olsson Prize Winner and a Record-Breaking Vendée Globe
Charlie Dalin: 2025 Magnus “Mange” Olsson Prize Winner and a Record-Breaking Vendée Globe

Charlie Dalin recorded a Vendée Globe finish of 64 days, 19 hours, 22 minutes, and 49 seconds, shaving nine days off the previous race record...

News
February 25, 2026
Charlie Dalin awarded the 2025 Magnus Olsson Prize after record-breaking Vendée Globe campaign
Charlie Dalin awarded the 2025 Magnus Olsson Prize after record-breaking Vendée Globe campaign

The commissioning of MACIF Santé Prévoyance required a coordinated multimodal supply chain: carbon hull sections and foils were transported by road to port, loaded via...

News
February 25, 2026
26 North Yachts’ Year of Expansion: Boat Shows, a 70m Hakvoort, and New Charter Opportunities
26 North Yachts’ Year of Expansion: Boat Shows, a 70m Hakvoort, and New Charter Opportunities

Coordinating the transport, temporary berthing, customs clearances, and on-site staging for three major boat shows in Palm Beach, Newport, and Fort Lauderdale required refined logistics...

News
February 25, 2026
Aeolus 77 Lagoon SEVENTY7 — Winter 2026 Caribbean Charter Availability and Details
Aeolus 77 Lagoon SEVENTY7 — Winter 2026 Caribbean Charter Availability and Details

Aeolus 77’s Winter 2026 rotation leaves only two available charter windows — Jan 28–Feb 12, 2026 and Mar 11–Mar 18, 2026 — and standard provisioning,...

News
February 25, 2026