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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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Paul Heiney on Learning to Sail: Practical Tips from East Coast Voyages
Paul Heiney on Learning to Sail: Practical Tips from East Coast Voyages

Tidal windows on the Essex east-coast rivers often permit only short, two- to three-hour slips for safe crossings; attempting the Wallet with an ebb and...

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February 25, 2026
Leopard 46 — new-generation cruising catamaran focused on comfort and charter-ready design
Leopard 46 — new-generation cruising catamaran focused on comfort and charter-ready design

The Leopard 46’s single-mould hull construction reduces assembly joints and streamlines production logistics for Robertson and Caine, simplifying global delivery scheduling to charter operators such...

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February 25, 2026
Practical Navigation and Inspired Scenery: Sailing the Norwegian Fjords Like a Pro
Practical Navigation and Inspired Scenery: Sailing the Norwegian Fjords Like a Pro

Cruise planning for the Sognefjord and neighboring waterways must account for tidal windows, mandatory pilotage for larger vessels, VHF channel monitoring, and restricted anchorage capacity...

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February 25, 2026
Dockside Dining Guide: Where to Moor and Mingle Along Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal
Dockside Dining Guide: Where to Moor and Mingle Along Fort Lauderdale’s Intracoastal

Many waterfront restaurants in Fort Lauderdale provide transient dockage with slips suitable for 30–200 foot vessels, direct gangway access, fuel docks nearby and easy routing...

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February 25, 2026
Choosing Survival and Exposure Suits for Offshore and Coastal Cruising
Choosing Survival and Exposure Suits for Offshore and Coastal Cruising

Water conducts heat roughly 25 times faster than air, so when a crewmember enters cold water the body loses heat very quickly.

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February 25, 2026
Why holiday yacht charters are reserved months ahead and how to secure one
Why holiday yacht charters are reserved months ahead and how to secure one

During Christmas and New Year weeks each yacht is typically committed to a single charter per seven-day rotation, creating a fixed-capacity constraint that, combined with...

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February 25, 2026
Davos 2026 Signals Market Shifts for the Superyacht Sector
Davos 2026 Signals Market Shifts for the Superyacht Sector

Global fleet data show 2,234 vessels over 40 metres and a wider superyacht population exceeding 6,000 units, collectively generating roughly €54 billion in annual economic...

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February 25, 2026
Emily Stokes returns to the Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis to join the teaching team
Emily Stokes returns to the Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis to join the teaching team

The 40-week flagship course at the Boat Building Academy requires coordinated logistics: seasonal deliveries of seasoned oak and mahogany, weekly shipments of marine-grade resin and...

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February 25, 2026
Lasai launches the 32KS: a solar-electric overnight catamaran for quiet cruising
Lasai launches the 32KS: a solar-electric overnight catamaran for quiet cruising

At BOOT Dusseldorf (Jan 17–25), Lasai presented the new 32KS catamaran, a 9.65 m / 32 ft solar-electric overnight boat powered by two 50 kW...

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February 25, 2026
Making the Most of Your Boat in Colder Months: Practical Tips for Maintenance and Winter Boating
Making the Most of Your Boat in Colder Months: Practical Tips for Maintenance and Winter Boating

Marina occupancy typically drops by 40–60% between November and March in temperate regions, creating easier ramp access and reduced waiting times for slip services but...

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February 25, 2026
Best BoatLIFE® Guides and Marine Lifestyle Picks from 2025
Best BoatLIFE® Guides and Marine Lifestyle Picks from 2025

Coastal fulfillment centers and marina supply chains tightened seasonal lead times in 2025, ensuring faster availability of BoatLIFE® maintenance products for spring commissioning and late-season...

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February 25, 2026
VETUS E-LINE 22 kW: What the new electric inboard means for boat repowering and tourism
VETUS E-LINE 22 kW: What the new electric inboard means for boat repowering and tourism

The E-LINE 22 kW is rated for vessels up to 15 m (50 ft) or 20 tonnes, produces roughly the equivalent of a 30 hp...

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February 25, 2026
Fort Lauderdale Marine Detailing: Practical Care for Yachts, Decks, and Interiors
Fort Lauderdale Marine Detailing: Practical Care for Yachts, Decks, and Interiors

Year-round sun, salt spray and heavy marina traffic around Port Everglades, Las Olas and Dania Beach accelerate gelcoat oxidation and stainless-steel corrosion, forcing owners to...

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February 25, 2026
How the revised Olympic sailing finals reshape regatta logistics and spectator travel
How the revised Olympic sailing finals reshape regatta logistics and spectator travel

Port berth allocation, racecourse towage windows and coastal traffic management will need revision to support the new Olympic sailing finals that compress points and expand...

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February 25, 2026
Full Circle: Turn to Starboard and Invictus Games launch a 2,000-mile veteran voyage around the UK
Full Circle: Turn to Starboard and Invictus Games launch a 2,000-mile veteran voyage around the UK

The Full Circle expedition will cover approximately 2,000 miles over a 12-week schedule, split into five legs, with departure from Falmouth in March 2026 and...

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February 25, 2026
Heesen’s 2026 Launches and What They Mean for Yacht Charter Travel
Heesen’s 2026 Launches and What They Mean for Yacht Charter Travel

Heesen’s 2026 programme schedules the delivery of 162 linear metres and 2,179 gross tons across several launches, with hull joins, sea trials in the North...

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February 25, 2026
Beneteau Oceanis 400: Practical Performance and Comfortable Cruising Notes
Beneteau Oceanis 400: Practical Performance and Comfortable Cruising Notes

A standard Beneteau Oceanis 400 carries roughly 150 litres of fuel and 500 litres of fresh water, a tankage setup that typically supports independent coastal...

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February 25, 2026
Best 2026 Yacht Charter Destinations for Diving and Snorkeling — Top Five Picks
Best 2026 Yacht Charter Destinations for Diving and Snorkeling — Top Five Picks

Typical 7–10 day private yacht charters focused on diving and snorkeling average 200–600 nautical miles of cruising depending on region, with key logistical needs including...

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February 25, 2026
SIRENA 118 Build Update — Key Construction, Systems and Timeline Details
SIRENA 118 Build Update — Key Construction, Systems and Timeline Details

The first hull of the SIRENA 118 is progressing through the Yalova production line with sequential scheduling for systems integration, engine fit and sea-trial preparations...

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February 25, 2026
Celebrate a Bat Mitzvah Afloat: South Florida Yacht Venues and Practical Tips
Celebrate a Bat Mitzvah Afloat: South Florida Yacht Venues and Practical Tips

A 150-foot charter yacht can legally host up to 150 guests in South Florida but will typically require a pre-booked dock reservation, a verified passenger...

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February 25, 2026
Digital Yacht Debuts OneFix, Bilge iQ, veLink and EnviroLink at Boot Düsseldorf 2026
Digital Yacht Debuts OneFix, Bilge iQ, veLink and EnviroLink at Boot Düsseldorf 2026

Boot Düsseldorf 2026 runs from January 17–25, and Digital Yacht will be physically present at Booth D16, Hall 10, showcasing a suite of marine electronics...

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February 25, 2026
How Professional Marine-Grade Products Protect Boats and Enhance Boating Experiences in Fort Lauderdale
How Professional Marine-Grade Products Protect Boats and Enhance Boating Experiences in Fort Lauderdale

Fort Lauderdale vessels face constant salt spray, persistent humidity, and intense sun exposure that accelerate corrosion, oxidation, and UV-related fading—so specifying marine-grade compounds and coatings...

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February 25, 2026
Why boating and water tours top the post-screen travel surge in 2025
Why boating and water tours top the post-screen travel surge in 2025

A national online survey of 834 U.S.

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February 25, 2026
Contest 56CS Arrives in Düsseldorf — 18-Metre Performance Meets Refined Comfort
Contest 56CS Arrives in Düsseldorf — 18-Metre Performance Meets Refined Comfort

At Düsseldorf Boat Show Hall 16 Stand C54, Contest Yachts will present the 18-metre Contest 56CS, a direct development of the award-winning Contest 55CS with...

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February 25, 2026