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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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From bilgeboards to fully battened mainsails: how yacht innovation changes sailing logistics and travel
From bilgeboards to fully battened mainsails: how yacht innovation changes sailing logistics and travel

When high-performance ocean racers adopted foiling and wider multihull beams, shore-side operations shifted immediately: trailer dimensions grew, crane capacity requirements increased, and berth allocation needed...

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February 24, 2026
Geoffrey Mason: From Marblehead Harbor to Global Sports Broadcasts
Geoffrey Mason: From Marblehead Harbor to Global Sports Broadcasts

Coordinating live broadcasts of offshore regattas requires exact vessel positioning, VHF and satellite relay planning, and helicopter-to-ship camera handoffs—operational challenges Geoffrey Mason mastered as a...

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February 24, 2026
Charal 2’s Full Hull-Bottom Replacement and Single-Handed Performance Upgrade
Charal 2’s Full Hull-Bottom Replacement and Single-Handed Performance Upgrade

The Charal 2 refit involved cutting away the entire hull bottom along the monohull’s length and transporting two prebuilt composite half-hulls from Gepeto Composite to...

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February 24, 2026
Seldén E40rev reversible electric winch: smarter sail handling for cruisers and charter fleets
Seldén E40rev reversible electric winch: smarter sail handling for cruisers and charter fleets

Integration into the 42V SEL Bus system reduces cable cross-sections and centralises power distribution, simplifying on-board wiring, spares logistics and installation planning for marina service...

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February 24, 2026
Tayya: Nauta 54 in Douarnenez — a 16.55 m ocean cruiser built for heavy weather
Tayya: Nauta 54 in Douarnenez — a 16.55 m ocean cruiser built for heavy weather

Tayya is a 16.55 m Nauta 54, designed by Scott Kaufman and built by Nauta Yachts in 1990.

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February 24, 2026
Salvirola Shipyard and ICE Yachts: From Felci 61 Modifications to the ICE 80 Flagship
Salvirola Shipyard and ICE Yachts: From Felci 61 Modifications to the ICE 80 Flagship

ICE Yachts’ Salvirola shipyard stages hull lamination, deck assembly, rigging and sea trials in a tightly coordinated production flow to meet export delivery windows to...

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February 24, 2026
Valentine’s Flash: BoatLIFE® Marine Care Essentials and Savings
Valentine’s Flash: BoatLIFE® Marine Care Essentials and Savings

Orders placed through BoatLIFE.com using code FEB26 receive a 14% discount on the entire online purchase until February 28, with certain exclusions.

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February 24, 2026
N57 Realm completes icy seatrial near Solomons Island with Southeast Nordhavn representative Garrett Severen
N57 Realm completes icy seatrial near Solomons Island with Southeast Nordhavn representative Garrett Severen

A scheduled survey and seatrial for the N57 Realm required coordination of berth availability at Solomons Island, MD, ice-watch contingency procedures, a winterized fuel and...

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February 24, 2026
Solo Atlantic circuit: lessons from sailing the Sea Dog 30 Lunatoo
Solo Atlantic circuit: lessons from sailing the Sea Dog 30 Lunatoo

The passage included a 33-day single-handed leg from the Canaries to Carriacou, with the vessel operating on a Perkins 4108 diesel and guided by a...

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February 24, 2026
Inside Gitana 18: radical foils, bespoke autopilots and the next wave in ocean racing
Inside Gitana 18: radical foils, bespoke autopilots and the next wave in ocean racing

Lorient’s La Base facility hosted the 2,000 m² Gitana workshop where construction consumed roughly 200,000 man-hours, culminating in a 100ft foiling trimaran fitted with 500...

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February 24, 2026
How AI is reshaping yacht marketing for Mediterranean and global charter experiences
How AI is reshaping yacht marketing for Mediterranean and global charter experiences

AI ingests berth availability, charter inquiry timestamps, website session heatmaps, and CRM purchase signals to reallocate ad spend across Mediterranean and Caribbean itinerary windows within...

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February 24, 2026
Inside the Mini 580: ALMA’s Raw Plywood Hull and the Mini Globe Race
Inside the Mini 580: ALMA’s Raw Plywood Hull and the Mini Globe Race

At Boot Düsseldorf the bare plywood hull ALMA—a Class 580 measuring 5.80 m—stood a few meters from Jannis Llull’s foiling Mini 650, offering a direct...

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February 24, 2026
Shades of the Sea: A Sailor’s View of Ocean Colours and Voyaging
Shades of the Sea: A Sailor’s View of Ocean Colours and Voyaging

On long passages, visual cues such as surface colour, swell tone and cloud reflection are integrated into routing decisions and safety checks; discerning a shift...

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February 24, 2026
Selected Preowned Rustler, Moody DS41 and Wauquiez Pilot Saloon Listings and Practical Buying Notes
Selected Preowned Rustler, Moody DS41 and Wauquiez Pilot Saloon Listings and Practical Buying Notes

Cruachan, the 2011 Rustler 42 hull located on the hard at Falmouth, is offered with recent standing-rigging upgrades, a bowthruster and hydrovane wind steering —...

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February 24, 2026
A-Cat Nationals 2026 Day Two Report at St Leonards Yacht Club and Motor Squadron
A-Cat Nationals 2026 Day Two Report at St Leonards Yacht Club and Motor Squadron

Fifty-one A-Class catamarans were registered for the second day at St Leonards Yacht Club and Motor Squadron, with berth allocations, ramp-launch scheduling and trailer parking...

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February 24, 2026
Night Passages that Forge Offshore Competence: Practical Tips and Mile‑Building Routes
Night Passages that Forge Offshore Competence: Practical Tips and Mile‑Building Routes

On typical Channel crossings and longer offshore legs, crews adopt a strict watch system (commonly 3-hour or 4-hour watches), log position fixes every 30–60 minutes,...

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February 24, 2026
Benetti To Je To — Classic 115′ Motor Yacht for Private Adriatic Charters
Benetti To Je To — Classic 115′ Motor Yacht for Private Adriatic Charters

Base port: Trogir, Croatia; VAT: 13%; APA: 40% of net charter rate.

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February 24, 2026
Private appointments at the X‑Yachts Denmark yard — how to apply and travel tips
Private appointments at the X‑Yachts Denmark yard — how to apply and travel tips

Access to the X‑Yachts yard in Denmark on 7 March will be by appointment only: slots are strictly limited and confirmed times will be allocated...

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February 24, 2026
All Service Academies & Maritime School Cup Debuts at the Annapolis–Bermuda Ocean Race
All Service Academies & Maritime School Cup Debuts at the Annapolis–Bermuda Ocean Race

The A2B course measures 753 nautical miles from Annapolis to Bermuda, with the fleet staging at Eastport Yacht Club (EYC) for customs clearance, fuel and...

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February 24, 2026
Practical Advantages of Modern Diesel Inboard/Outboard Systems for Safer, Easier Boating
Practical Advantages of Modern Diesel Inboard/Outboard Systems for Safer, Easier Boating

Modern diesel inboard/outboard (I/O) installations typically deliver superior fuel efficiency and extended cruising range compared with equivalent gasoline outboards, which directly reduces the number of...

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February 24, 2026
Smart Spares and Tools for Boaters: A Practical Onboard Inventory Guide
Smart Spares and Tools for Boaters: A Practical Onboard Inventory Guide

A well-stowed spare locker should include at least 2 gallons of engine oil, two oil filters per engine, and dedicated fuel filters for each propulsion...

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February 24, 2026
Private Dinner Cruise Logistics and Sights for a 40-Person Group in Fort Lauderdale
Private Dinner Cruise Logistics and Sights for a 40-Person Group in Fort Lauderdale

Berth scheduling, bridge clearances, USCG passenger limits and marina time slots dictate departures for a private dinner cruise of 40 people in Fort Lauderdale: most...

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February 24, 2026
Electric Propulsion and Kayak Fishing: Practical Choices for Speed, Control and Tours
Electric Propulsion and Kayak Fishing: Practical Choices for Speed, Control and Tours

Most kayak electric drives operate on 12-volt systems, with higher-performance setups running on 24-volt packs; the difference translates directly into sustained thrust and top speed.

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February 24, 2026
US Sailing’s 2025 Community Sailing Award Winners and Their Local Tourism Effects
US Sailing’s 2025 Community Sailing Award Winners and Their Local Tourism Effects

Eight recipients of the 2025 Community Sailing Awards are split evenly between the Eastern and Central Time Zones, directly influencing regatta calendars, trailer logistics, berthing...

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February 24, 2026