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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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SailGP 2026: Complete Schedule, Host Ports and Practical Travel Notes
SailGP 2026: Complete Schedule, Host Ports and Practical Travel Notes

Port logistics for the SailGP 2026 season require coordinated berth allocation, temporary grandstand placement, and shuttle ferry timetables across 13 host cities, with key operational...

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March 17, 2026
2026 Yacht Launches: Fresh Cruisers from Saffier to Outremer
2026 Yacht Launches: Fresh Cruisers from Saffier to Outremer

Heavy-lift Ro-Ro and specialised yacht transport remain the default for vessels above 40ft, so delivering models such as the CNB 62 or Outremer 64 to...

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March 17, 2026
Linjett 36: Practical Sea-Trial Notes on Sweden’s New 11m Performance Cruiser
Linjett 36: Practical Sea-Trial Notes on Sweden’s New 11m Performance Cruiser

The Linjett 36 lists at LOA 11.0 m, with a displacement of 6,800 kg, fuel 150 L and water 300 L, dimensions that make it...

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March 17, 2026
How to Secure a U.S. Boater Education Card in 2026
How to Secure a U.S. Boater Education Card in 2026

As of 2026, most U.S.

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March 17, 2026
California Boater Card: How to Get Certified and Enjoy California Waterways
California Boater Card: How to Get Certified and Enjoy California Waterways

As of January 1, 2025, every operator of a motorized vessel on California waterways must carry a California Boater Card; compliance is enforced by on‑water...

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March 17, 2026
How to Obtain a Texas Boater Education Certificate and What It Means for Boating in 2026
How to Obtain a Texas Boater Education Certificate and What It Means for Boating in 2026

In Texas, anyone born on or after September 1, 1993 must carry a state-approved boater education certificate and a photo ID when operating qualifying vessels;...

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March 17, 2026
How to Obtain a Missouri Boating Safety Education Card and Stay Ready for Missouri Waters
How to Obtain a Missouri Boating Safety Education Card and Stay Ready for Missouri Waters

Missouri requires a Boating Safety Education Card (identification card) for anyone born after January 1, 1984 who operates a motorized vessel on state waters; both...

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March 17, 2026
Cold-Water Timelines and Rescue Priorities When Hypothermia Begins
Cold-Water Timelines and Rescue Priorities When Hypothermia Begins

In search-and-rescue planning, a person submerged in 10°C water provides rescuers roughly a 10–15 minute operational window before core temperature decline reaches hypothermic thresholds, which...

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March 17, 2026
Omega 42 construction update: Deck mating, interior fit-out and next milestones
Omega 42 construction update: Deck mating, interior fit-out and next milestones

The deck-to-hull mating is scheduled for the end of March, with a heavy-duty transport truck already booked for later haul-out and berth allocation; simultaneously, the...

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March 17, 2026
How ISO/TS 23099 and YETI Shape Environmental Metrics for Superyachts
How ISO/TS 23099 and YETI Shape Environmental Metrics for Superyachts

ISO has formally approved ISO/TS 23099, a technical specification targeting yachts over 98 feet (30 meters) that defines an operational baseline and a composite scoring...

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March 17, 2026
Choosing Chart Packages for Boaters: Navionics+, Platinum+, Garmin Navionics+ and Vision+ Compared
Choosing Chart Packages for Boaters: Navionics+, Platinum+, Garmin Navionics+ and Vision+ Compared

Coastal operators and yacht charter companies rely on daily Navionics chart updates pushed via the Navionics Chart Installer to maintain accurate coastal depth data and...

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March 17, 2026
Dufour 54 Review — Spacious Interior, Modern Systems and Offshore Potential
Dufour 54 Review — Spacious Interior, Modern Systems and Offshore Potential

Tankage and propulsion logistics: the Dufour 54 carries 450 litres of diesel and 450 litres of water as standard (with an optional +250 litre water...

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March 17, 2026
Custom Line Navetta 35 — Three-Deck 113-Foot Yacht for Longer Voyages
Custom Line Navetta 35 — Three-Deck 113-Foot Yacht for Longer Voyages

With a stated cruise range of 1,800 nautical miles at 10 knots and a shallow 7’2” (2.2 m) draft, the Custom Line Navetta 35 is...

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March 17, 2026
ClubSwan 28 — Lightweight One‑Design Sportsboat Suited to Club Racing and Easy Transport
ClubSwan 28 — Lightweight One‑Design Sportsboat Suited to Club Racing and Easy Transport

The ClubSwan 28 displaces 1,200kg, has a beam of 2.5m and can be containered in a 40' box with mast in place; its L‑shaped aluminium...

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March 17, 2026
Midpoint Momentum: Team Warrant Leads into Subic Bay in Clipper Round The World Race
Midpoint Momentum: Team Warrant Leads into Subic Bay in Clipper Round The World Race

Team Warrant crossed the Subic Bay finish line on 10 February after 20 days 18 hours 56 minutes at sea, a result that coincides with...

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March 17, 2026
Smart Boating Menus: Easy Charcuterie, Cold Noodles and Grilled Lobster for Small Galleys
Smart Boating Menus: Easy Charcuterie, Cold Noodles and Grilled Lobster for Small Galleys

Limited refrigeration and cramped galley surfaces on many dayboats and weekender cruisers force menu choices toward no-cook or quick-cook items that tolerate heat, motion, and...

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March 17, 2026
Essential Sailing Books and Nautical Novels to Fuel Your Next Voyage
Essential Sailing Books and Nautical Novels to Fuel Your Next Voyage

Arctic convoys during WWII required escorts and fast coastal logistics because men exposed to icy seawater could succumb to hypothermia within five minutes, a fact...

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March 17, 2026
Top Sailing Accessories to Pack for Coastal Cruises and Weekend Voyages
Top Sailing Accessories to Pack for Coastal Cruises and Weekend Voyages

At the outset of any coastal cruise, personal flotation devices, an accessible waterproof storage system and reliable lighting should be stowed within arm’s reach of...

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March 17, 2026
Balance 580 Review: A Fast, Comfortable Catamaran for Long Passages
Balance 580 Review: A Fast, Comfortable Catamaran for Long Passages

With an LOA of 58'3" (17.78m), a beam of 28'2" (8.60m) and a maximum draft of 3.35m, the Balance 580 demands deep-water berths, a substantial...

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March 17, 2026
Australia Tops SailGP Podium in Auckland as F50 Crash Shakes the Fleet
Australia Tops SailGP Podium in Auckland as F50 Crash Shakes the Fleet

The racecourse on Auckland Harbour operated under temporary marine exclusion zones with scheduled spectator ferry adjustments and dedicated emergency corridors after a high-speed collision between...

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March 17, 2026
Auckland SailGP Weekend Interrupted by High-Speed F50 Collision and Its Aftermath
Auckland SailGP Weekend Interrupted by High-Speed F50 Collision and Its Aftermath

Racing on Waitematā Harbour reached speeds near 90 km/h along a windward leg when the DS Team France and New Zealand Black Foils F50s collided,...

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March 17, 2026
How Armada Club’s Private Members’ Model Opens New Paths to Superyacht Experiences
How Armada Club’s Private Members’ Model Opens New Paths to Superyacht Experiences

Twenty megayachts, including vessels exceeding 330 feet (100 meters), are scheduled for onboarding in March under a private-members framework that enforces regular operational and crew...

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March 17, 2026
Watching SailGP Sydney 2026: Broadcast partners, VPN streaming and local travel hints
Watching SailGP Sydney 2026: Broadcast partners, VPN streaming and local travel hints

SailGP Sydney 2026 will run with a reduced fleet after a serious collision removed boats from the start list, forcing schedule adjustments and changes to...

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March 17, 2026
How professional navigators use weather models to shape offshore routing and coastal cruising plans
How professional navigators use weather models to shape offshore routing and coastal cruising plans

For offshore events like the Rolex Fastnet Race, routing choices are driven by synoptic pressure patterns and the jet stream position from seven days out,...

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March 17, 2026