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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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How Dunkirk Little Ships Shuttled Troops to Safety and Where They Are Now
How Dunkirk Little Ships Shuttled Troops to Safety and Where They Are Now

The shallow shoals off Dunkirk limited naval draught to a few metres, forcing a continuous shuttle operation from 26 May to 4 June 1940.

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February 24, 2026
Mattapoisett Yacht Club Hosts 38th Spring Round-the-Bay Race on June 6, 2026
Mattapoisett Yacht Club Hosts 38th Spring Round-the-Bay Race on June 6, 2026

Mattapoisett Yacht Club’s 38th Spring Round-the-Bay Race is scheduled for June 6, 2026, with a pursuit start using the PHRF Handicap system and separate Spinnaker...

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February 24, 2026
Top Boats and Where to See Them at the Miami International Boat Show 2026
Top Boats and Where to See Them at the Miami International Boat Show 2026

Collins Avenue docks (Ramps 1–8) and the Miami Beach Convention Center (booths MB1230–MB2484) form the logistical backbone of MIBS 2026, guiding foot traffic to flagship...

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February 24, 2026
How Quisisana’s Rebuild Turned a 1927 Thornycroft into a Dunkirk Little Ship Star
How Quisisana’s Rebuild Turned a 1927 Thornycroft into a Dunkirk Little Ship Star

At the Ramsgate crossing in May 2025 Quisisana joined the five‑yearly Operation Dynamo fleet and completed the Dunkirk run powered by twin diesels, carrying 400...

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February 24, 2026
Block Island in May–June: Where tides, bait, and light tackle meet for legendary stripers
Block Island in May–June: Where tides, bait, and light tackle meet for legendary stripers

The seasonal ferry schedules and limited transient slip availability at Block Island marinas make coordinating charters and private boats crucial in May and June; plan...

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February 24, 2026
Fort Lauderdale Private Yachts: Practical Guide to Chartering and Cruising
Fort Lauderdale Private Yachts: Practical Guide to Chartering and Cruising

Port Everglades maintains a deep federal channel with regular berth access and fuel docks within a short run of the 17th Street Causeway, while Fort...

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February 24, 2026
Practical Guide to Boating Tennessee’s Lakes, Rivers and Safety Rules
Practical Guide to Boating Tennessee’s Lakes, Rivers and Safety Rules

Tennessee contains 29 major reservoir lakes and more than 61,000 miles of rivers, with waterways like the Tennessee River stretching over 652 miles and depths...

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February 24, 2026
What to Expect at Sail Caribbean Teen Scuba Camp: Schedules, Skills and Ocean Confidence
What to Expect at Sail Caribbean Teen Scuba Camp: Schedules, Skills and Ocean Confidence

Daily operations aboard a live-aboard sail training vessel typically allocate two to three dives per day with fixed transit legs, a standardized tank-swap protocol, and...

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February 24, 2026
Yamaha CrossWave — a towable hybrid watercraft for fishing, touring and weekend adventures
Yamaha CrossWave — a towable hybrid watercraft for fishing, touring and weekend adventures

At 12 feet, 11 inches in length and 5 feet, 7 inches beam, the Yamaha CrossWave is designed for easy trailering behind small cars and...

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February 24, 2026
How stainless steel and aluminum corrosion threatens marine hardware and what boat owners should do
How stainless steel and aluminum corrosion threatens marine hardware and what boat owners should do

Installing hardware on an aluminum spar requires sealant and ventilation strategies to exclude stagnant water that promotes both pitting and galvanic action between dissimilar metals.

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February 24, 2026
What to watch at SailGP Auckland: team comebacks, wind, and the 13-boat challenge
What to watch at SailGP Auckland: team comebacks, wind, and the 13-boat challenge

SailGP Technologies airfreighted a repaired hull section from the UK to Auckland under bonded transport and coordinated rapid on-site bonding to ensure the New Zealand...

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February 24, 2026
How Martinique’s APER channel transforms end-of-life boat handling and protects maritime tourism
How Martinique’s APER channel transforms end-of-life boat handling and protects maritime tourism

Martinique now hosts an approved processing center, Métal Dom (a SEEN group subsidiary), capable of dismantling and recycling pleasure boats from 2.5 m to 24...

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February 24, 2026
How MPI Inox’s tubular bracket secures a Starlink Mini on board without drilling
How MPI Inox’s tubular bracket secures a Starlink Mini on board without drilling

The MPI Inox tubular bracket clamps to tubes from 22 to 35 mm in diameter and provides a salt-resistant mounting point for a Starlink Mini...

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February 24, 2026
Practical updates on the Leopard 53 Powercat: systems, outdoor living and cruising range
Practical updates on the Leopard 53 Powercat: systems, outdoor living and cruising range

Leopard 53 Powercat carries 2,130 litres of diesel split between two tanks, yielding published ranges from 342 nm at maximum speed to 1,995 nm in...

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February 24, 2026
How RecFishing’s mandatory catch declarations change recreational sea angling in France and coastal tourism
How RecFishing’s mandatory catch declarations change recreational sea angling in France and coastal tourism

Since 12 February 2026, the European RecFishing application became the mandatory tool for registering and declaring certain recreational sea catches in France, requiring annual registration...

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February 24, 2026
Electric pod retrofit case study for a 7m, 2-tonne sailboat: from 6 HP outboard to a 3 kW ePropulsion 3.0 Evo
Electric pod retrofit case study for a 7m, 2-tonne sailboat: from 6 HP outboard to a 3 kW ePropulsion 3.0 Evo

The 7m, roughly 2-tonne sailboat received a 3 kW ePropulsion 3.0 Evo pod drive mounted on the centerline under the hull, replacing the previous 6...

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February 24, 2026
Van Nostrand Challenge Cup: Ariel and Hudson River Ice Yacht Club Triumph on the Navesink
Van Nostrand Challenge Cup: Ariel and Hudson River Ice Yacht Club Triumph on the Navesink

Ice on the Navesink River reached a consistent 4–6 inches, sufficient to support half-ton wooden iceboats and allow peak speeds approaching 50 mph, enabling the...

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February 24, 2026
Kicker Unveils MSLC LED Controller and M‑Class Marine Speakers at Miami Boat Show
Kicker Unveils MSLC LED Controller and M‑Class Marine Speakers at Miami Boat Show

At the Miami Boat Show booth on aisle 3700, Kicker demonstrated that a single 300W MSLC RGBW controller can power an entire boat’s lighting bank,...

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February 24, 2026
Maxi‑RIBs unpacked: Scanner Envy 1300, Magazzù MX 13 Gran Coupé and the latest trends
Maxi‑RIBs unpacked: Scanner Envy 1300, Magazzù MX 13 Gran Coupé and the latest trends

Port infrastructure and tender logistics increasingly favor Maxi‑RIBs for fast transfers, coastal excursions, and event support, thanks to their shallow draft, quick boarding times, and...

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February 24, 2026
George Washington Whistler: The Hidden Portrait Beneath the Museum Halls
George Washington Whistler: The Hidden Portrait Beneath the Museum Halls

Through the security gate and down the service stairs, the portrait of George Washington Whistler is kept under strict climate control in the basement of...

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February 24, 2026
Fast-Track Yacht Sales in Miami: Staging, Pricing and Digital Tactics for 2026
Fast-Track Yacht Sales in Miami: Staging, Pricing and Digital Tactics for 2026

Buyers in Miami now judge yacht listings in under ten seconds on mobile, so listings with a crisp video tour and staged lifestyle shots typically...

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February 24, 2026
SailGP Auckland 2026: Broadcasters, live streams and how to watch while travelling
SailGP Auckland 2026: Broadcasters, live streams and how to watch while travelling

Broadcast rights for SailGP Auckland 2026 split between free-to-air highlights and subscription live feeds across key markets; Australia’s SBS carries highlights and selected live rounds,...

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February 24, 2026
Sportfish and Global Cruisers: Recent High-Value Sales and What They Mean for Yacht Tourism
Sportfish and Global Cruisers: Recent High-Value Sales and What They Mean for Yacht Tourism

Florida Yachts International closed multiple high-value transfers this week, with title and delivery logistics routed through Miami marinas and customs agents to accommodate international buyers.

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February 24, 2026
PENNY JO catamaran charters from Nassau — Exumas cruising, crewed weeks, and winter savings
PENNY JO catamaran charters from Nassau — Exumas cruising, crewed weeks, and winter savings

PENNY JO is based in Nassau and operates weekly crewed charters to the Exumas under Bahamas maritime charter regulations; winter availability is limited with a...

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February 24, 2026