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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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Practical essentials for cruiser regattas: IRC, OSIRIS and how to prepare
Practical essentials for cruiser regattas: IRC, OSIRIS and how to prepare

A typical cruiser regatta will hold a skipper's briefing at the marina between 08:30 and 09:30, with the first warning signal scheduled for a wind...

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February 24, 2026
SailGP Auckland 2026: Race logistics, split‑fleet drama and what it means for visitors
SailGP Auckland 2026: Race logistics, split‑fleet drama and what it means for visitors

The stadium-style course in Auckland placed the start line under the grandstand, forcing tight logistics for race control, spectator ingress and marine traffic: 13 F‑50s,...

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February 24, 2026
Fitting a Dometic SeaStar Xtreme Jack Plate: Practical Guide for Outboard Boats
Fitting a Dometic SeaStar Xtreme Jack Plate: Practical Guide for Outboard Boats

The Dometic SeaStar Xtreme JP5040X jack plate used here offers a 4-inch setback and is rated for outboards up to 300 hp, with an integrated...

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February 24, 2026
Smart Planning for Miami Yacht Charters: Routes, Costs, and Top Vessels
Smart Planning for Miami Yacht Charters: Routes, Costs, and Top Vessels

Miami marinas require advance berthing reservations for vessels over 70 ft, and most Bahamas clearances (e.g., Bimini, Exumas) mandate pre-filed customs documentation and a tender...

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February 24, 2026
Nolimits Yachts — Aluminum Hull Efficiency, Zero Noise, and Global Passage Capability
Nolimits Yachts — Aluminum Hull Efficiency, Zero Noise, and Global Passage Capability

Certified for transit through the Suez and Panama Canals, Nolimits Yachts combine aluminum hull construction with a low draft profile to enable extended blue-water passages...

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February 24, 2026
Mini Globe Race sailors prepare for the final Recife–Antigua leg after a 23,500 nm circumnavigation
Mini Globe Race sailors prepare for the final Recife–Antigua leg after a 23,500 nm circumnavigation

The fleet preparing to depart Recife faces an estimated final passage of roughly 2,500 nautical miles back to Antigua, which will complete an overall course...

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February 24, 2026
Antigua 2026 RORC Nelson’s Cup: Schedule, Maxi Fleet and Inshore Racing Notes
Antigua 2026 RORC Nelson’s Cup: Schedule, Maxi Fleet and Inshore Racing Notes

The event will stage marshaling and shore support on Antigua’s south coast with racing from Tuesday 17 February 2026, comprising two days of tight coastal...

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February 24, 2026
Pittwater Regatta Recap: Shifty Sea Breezes, Close Finishes and Local Victories
Pittwater Regatta Recap: Shifty Sea Breezes, Close Finishes and Local Victories

Race control at Royal Prince Alfred Yacht Club executed three course changes under an AP signal as light, shifty inshore winds forced a late-morning rethink;...

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February 24, 2026
ARES Yachts Spitfire 50.55 m: aviation lines, hybrid drive and charter potential
ARES Yachts Spitfire 50.55 m: aviation lines, hybrid drive and charter potential

A 50.55 m composite superyacht such as the ARES Yachts Spitfire typically requires a marina berth with at least 55–60 m of linear quay, shore...

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February 24, 2026
Scout launches 435 LXF Li-On S-Class and new 288 Dorado for 2026
Scout launches 435 LXF Li-On S-Class and new 288 Dorado for 2026

Scout revealed the 435 LXF Li-On S-Class and the resized 288 Dorado at the Miami International Boat Show, highlighting a shift toward hybrid-capable power management...

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February 24, 2026
Boston Whaler Unveils 330 Outrage and 290 Outrage with WhalerStep™ Hull for 2026
Boston Whaler Unveils 330 Outrage and 290 Outrage with WhalerStep™ Hull for 2026

Marina managers and charter operators must now plan slip allocations and fuel provisioning around vessels with a LOA of 33' 0" for the 330 Outrage...

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February 24, 2026
How Mercury Marine’s Digital Controls Are Reshaping Yacht Operations and Guest Experience
How Mercury Marine’s Digital Controls Are Reshaping Yacht Operations and Guest Experience

Marina operators and charter fleets find that consolidating engine calibration, keyless access, joystick maneuvering and high-speed throttle into a single networked architecture significantly reduces docking...

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February 24, 2026
How to replace an anchor at Marina Porto Antico: practical dock-side procedure and checks
How to replace an anchor at Marina Porto Antico: practical dock-side procedure and checks

Moor the vessel bow-to at Marina Porto Antico in Genoa and use the windlass remote to lower the anchor onto the dock; the most exposed...

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February 24, 2026
Regal 34 SAV — A Versatile Sport Activity Vessel for Social Cruising and Light-Fishing Charters
Regal 34 SAV — A Versatile Sport Activity Vessel for Social Cruising and Light-Fishing Charters

The 34 SAV uses dual transom doors and a low-to-the-water swim platform to minimize crew-assisted boarding time and streamline passenger flow during turnarounds for day...

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February 24, 2026
Bohdana Semenova’s Single-Handed Non-Stop Voyage via the 5 Great Capes
Bohdana Semenova’s Single-Handed Non-Stop Voyage via the 5 Great Capes

Transport logistics require an overland haul of the Didi 34 "Estra" from Mykolaiv to Romania before a coastal delivery to Spain, where the non-stop single-handed...

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February 24, 2026
Jarrett Bay Boatworks Marks 40 Years as Hull 69 90-Foot Convertible Enters Construction
Jarrett Bay Boatworks Marks 40 Years as Hull 69 90-Foot Convertible Enters Construction

Jarrett Bay Boatworks currently has two 90-foot (27.4 m) sportfishing yachts in simultaneous construction, a logistical undertaking that requires coordinated materials delivery, expanded workforce scheduling,...

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February 24, 2026
How to Build a New Tiller for Improved Steering and Berthing
How to Build a New Tiller for Improved Steering and Berthing

In busy marinas and charter operations, a tiller that’s too high or poorly shaped can delay berthing maneuvers, obstruct cockpit access and increase turnaround times...

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February 24, 2026
Inside the Build and Launch of BeCool, the First Swan 128
Inside the Build and Launch of BeCool, the First Swan 128

The 600-tonne lattice boom crawler crane — one of Havator’s largest — had to be reserved months ahead to lift the 39-metre hull of the...

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February 24, 2026
Tom Slingsby’s Australia Wins SailGP Auckland as Sinclair and Audinet Hurt in Crash
Tom Slingsby’s Australia Wins SailGP Auckland as Sinclair and Audinet Hurt in Crash

Organisers implemented a split-fleet format for the 11-team regatta on the Waitematā Harbour after a high-speed collision forced immediate changes to race sequencing, berthing rotations...

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February 24, 2026
A close look at Sir Francis Drake’s GOLDEN HINDE: London’s compact galleon
A close look at Sir Francis Drake’s GOLDEN HINDE: London’s compact galleon

Saint Mary Overie’s Dock sits between London Bridge and Southwark Bridge on the south bank of the Thames and is the precise mooring for the...

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February 24, 2026
Bowman 40 — Chuck Paine’s 1988 Blue‑Water Cruiser Reviewed
Bowman 40 — Chuck Paine’s 1988 Blue‑Water Cruiser Reviewed

With a draft of 1.50–1.88 m (4'11"–6'2") and an LOA of 12.19 m (40'0"), the Bowman 40 fits most Mediterranean marinas and many classic UK...

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February 24, 2026
Keel-Stepped and Deck-Stepped Masts: What Cruisers Should Know Before Setting Sail
Keel-Stepped and Deck-Stepped Masts: What Cruisers Should Know Before Setting Sail

When coordinating an offshore delivery or marina lift, plan for differing logistical needs: a keel-stepped mast usually requires crane access and a sealed partners area...

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February 24, 2026
Fisheries Supply Swap Meet: Warehouse Inventory and Boating Bargains in Seattle
Fisheries Supply Swap Meet: Warehouse Inventory and Boating Bargains in Seattle

Saturday, April 25, 2026 • 06:00–13:00 at Fisheries Supply, 1900 N.

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February 24, 2026
Practical Binnacle Shift-and-Throttle Safety for Charter Captains and Day Boaters
Practical Binnacle Shift-and-Throttle Safety for Charter Captains and Day Boaters

Binnacle-mounted control boxes on center-console boats permit nearly instantaneous gear and throttle changes, and that responsiveness can create a real hazard when a lever is...

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February 24, 2026