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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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Mediterranean Yacht Charter Picks for Summer 2026: Types, Logistics, and Booking Advice
Mediterranean Yacht Charter Picks for Summer 2026: Types, Logistics, and Booking Advice

Peak Mediterranean charter weeks—typically mid-July through early September—regularly push berth occupancy above 85%, making early coordination of provisioning, customs clearance, tender berths, and marina berthing...

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February 25, 2026
For Sale — SV Malihini, a Shuttleworth35 Performance Catamaran with Recent Upgrades
For Sale — SV Malihini, a Shuttleworth35 Performance Catamaran with Recent Upgrades

SV Malihini, a Shuttleworth35 performance cruiser/racer currently moored in the San Francisco Bay and last cruised to Mexico, presents a clear inventory of recent refits:...

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February 25, 2026
Orca App Review: Chart Detail, Radar Integration and Coastal Route Planning
Orca App Review: Chart Detail, Radar Integration and Coastal Route Planning

Depth accuracy below 1 m in the Waddenzee and narrow Norwegian fjord channels is essential for safe passage, yet the Orca app’s chart rendering currently...

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February 25, 2026
Boating and Lake Travel Forecasts for 2026: Where to Go and How to Prepare
Boating and Lake Travel Forecasts for 2026: Where to Go and How to Prepare

Marina operators around North Charleston and other Southeastern coastal hubs reported higher transient berth turnover and increased demand for trailer parking last season, forcing charter...

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February 25, 2026
Georgia Coastal Sportfishing Grounds, Boat Choices, and Charter Logistics
Georgia Coastal Sportfishing Grounds, Boat Choices, and Charter Logistics

Brunswick and Savannah ports maintain year-round launch access with multiple marinas, fuel docks, and NOAA-charted approach channels—vital considerations when planning trips from shallow estuaries to...

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February 25, 2026
ePropulsion Spirit 2: Lightweight 2 kW Electric Outboard Unveiled
ePropulsion Spirit 2: Lightweight 2 kW Electric Outboard Unveiled

The Spirit 2's motor and battery together weigh just over 45 pounds (20.6 kg), a decisive logistic advantage for tenders, charter fleets and small-boat handlers...

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February 25, 2026
Reef Chief’s New Douglas-fir Hollow Masts Assembled on Stock Island, Key West
Reef Chief’s New Douglas-fir Hollow Masts Assembled on Stock Island, Key West

Transporting full-dimension 2×4 Douglas-fir from Washington, Maine to Stock Island required coordinated carrier pickup, palletized crating, and temporary on-site storage at Buddy’s Marina and Boatyard.

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February 25, 2026
FYI Yachts’ 2026 New Year Update and Key Yachting Developments
FYI Yachts’ 2026 New Year Update and Key Yachting Developments

Port of Miami and nearby marinas adjusted berth allocation and crew rotation schedules during the 2026 New Year period as demand for transient superyacht berthing...

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February 25, 2026
Sodebo 3 Maintains Record Pace Past Kerguelen under Thomas Coville
Sodebo 3 Maintains Record Pace Past Kerguelen under Thomas Coville

At 12:00 hrs on Monday 29 December 2025 the Ultim trimaran Sodebo 3 reported a position that left it 616 nautical miles ahead of the...

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February 25, 2026
Celebrate New Year’s Eve Aboard a Luxury Yacht in Dubai Marina with Front-Row Fireworks Views
Celebrate New Year’s Eve Aboard a Luxury Yacht in Dubai Marina with Front-Row Fireworks Views

Arrival timing and berth allocation are critical: yachts aiming for optimal viewing in Dubai Marina should plan to be moored at least two to three...

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February 25, 2026
Crossing the Atlantic via ARC+ 2025 — Route, Crew Dynamics and Practical Takeaways
Crossing the Atlantic via ARC+ 2025 — Route, Crew Dynamics and Practical Takeaways

The ARC+ fleet sails roughly 3,100 nautical miles from Las Palmas to Grenada with a scheduled stopover in Mindelo, Sao Vincente for up to a...

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February 25, 2026
How Wing Funding Group and Alternative Lenders Support Small Tourism and Service Businesses
How Wing Funding Group and Alternative Lenders Support Small Tourism and Service Businesses

Seasonal tour operators and small hospitality providers commonly face cash-flow gaps of two to four months that affect transport logistics, vehicle maintenance, fuel purchases, port...

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February 25, 2026
2026 ILCA 7 Men’s and ILCA 6 Women’s World Championships in Dun Laoghaire
2026 ILCA 7 Men’s and ILCA 6 Women’s World Championships in Dun Laoghaire

The event logistics call for the charter shipment of 160 new ILCAs from Thailand by ILCA charter specialist Ziegelmayer Handelgesellschaft, with boats cleared to arrive...

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February 25, 2026
Sextants, Screens and Seamanship: How Technology Has Reshaped Modern Cruising
Sextants, Screens and Seamanship: How Technology Has Reshaped Modern Cruising

GPS and chartplotters now routinely give positional accuracy within a few metres, and integrated voyage-planning apps factor in tides, streams, vessel polars and weather to...

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February 25, 2026
Riva 75 Venere (2012) — 75′ Italian flybridge with MTU performance
Riva 75 Venere (2012) — 75′ Italian flybridge with MTU performance

Positioned in Miami, the 2012 Riva 75 Venere provides immediate access to the American and Caribbean cruising grounds, with a hydraulic swim platform, tender crane...

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February 25, 2026
Transforming the Engine Room of Delos Explorer 53: An Aluminum Catamaran Build
Transforming the Engine Room of Delos Explorer 53: An Aluminum Catamaran Build

The engine compartment of the Delos Explorer 53 was reconfigured to accommodate twin propulsion sets, a 10 kW auxiliary generator, and dual fuel polishing systems...

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February 25, 2026
How the Saxdor 460 GTC Reframes Premium Dayboat Charters and Owner Use
How the Saxdor 460 GTC Reframes Premium Dayboat Charters and Owner Use

With an overall length of approximately 14 metres, a beam near 3.6 metres and a shallow draft just under 1 metre, the Saxdor 460 GTC...

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February 25, 2026
Horizon’s Fourteenth FD100 Debuts: High‑Volume Tri‑Deck with Minimalist Interior
Horizon’s Fourteenth FD100 Debuts: High‑Volume Tri‑Deck with Minimalist Interior

The newly launched Hull 14 of the FD100 series sits on a proven engineering platform with a High Performance Piercing Bow, twin Caterpillar C32A diesels...

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February 25, 2026
Workshop moves, Hoop Pine trim and launch hurdles for the Sharpie at Adelaide Timber Boatworks
Workshop moves, Hoop Pine trim and launch hurdles for the Sharpie at Adelaide Timber Boatworks

To free space at Adelaide Timber Boatworks, the Sharpie was transferred into the adjacent No.

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February 25, 2026
veLINK Wireless Bridge: Connecting Victron Energy to Your Boat’s NMEA 2000 Network
veLINK Wireless Bridge: Connecting Victron Energy to Your Boat’s NMEA 2000 Network

veLINK uses Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) to relay data from up to eight Victron devices—including battery chargers, monitors, shunts, solar regulators and converters—directly onto a...

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February 25, 2026
Aquila launches Aquila 50 Sail — a 50-foot hybrid sailing catamaran with Torqeedo power
Aquila launches Aquila 50 Sail — a 50-foot hybrid sailing catamaran with Torqeedo power

Aquila’s 27-acre shipyard produces one-piece molded hulls and decks with controlled temperature and humidity, supporting a production run of more than 1,000 power catamarans and...

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February 25, 2026
Practical Guide to Winter Yacht Charters across the Caribbean
Practical Guide to Winter Yacht Charters across the Caribbean

Direct flights from the UK to Antigua, Grenada, and St Lucia average 8–10 hours, while travel to the British Virgin Islands, US Virgin Islands and...

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February 25, 2026
Understanding Yacht Charters: Private Boats, Costs, and What to Expect
Understanding Yacht Charters: Private Boats, Costs, and What to Expect

Port turnaround times, provisioning windows, fuel bunkering, crew change regulations, and marina berth availability directly determine whether a proposed itinerary is feasible on a given...

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February 25, 2026
Dockside Yacht Gathering by MacGregor Yachts at The River House, Palm Beach Gardens
Dockside Yacht Gathering by MacGregor Yachts at The River House, Palm Beach Gardens

MacGregor Yachts will host a dockside showcase at The River House in Palm Beach Gardens on January 22 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, berthed...

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February 25, 2026