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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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Intimate Birthday Yacht Charters in Fort Lauderdale: Practical Tips and Options
Intimate Birthday Yacht Charters in Fort Lauderdale: Practical Tips and Options

A private charter departing from Las Olas Marina or Bahia Mar Yachting Center typically accommodates small birthday groups of 8–20 guests for half-day (3–4 hours)...

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February 24, 2026
Sea Cadets strengthen young people’s wellbeing through boating, teamwork and purpose
Sea Cadets strengthen young people’s wellbeing through boating, teamwork and purpose

Sea Cadets run operations from 400 units nationwide, coordinating vessel logistics, safety briefings, and transport arrangements for water-sport sessions that serve 9–17 year olds; such...

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February 24, 2026
Cooper Island — Manchioneel Bay, Cooper Island Beach Club, Wreck Alley and nearby Salt Island
Cooper Island — Manchioneel Bay, Cooper Island Beach Club, Wreck Alley and nearby Salt Island

Manchioneel Bay provides 30 mooring balls and two dinghy docks inside the Sir Francis Drake Channel, giving charter captains straightforward access to the shore and...

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February 24, 2026
Paul Cayard and Laura Grondin: 2025 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman Winners
Paul Cayard and Laura Grondin: 2025 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman Winners

Logistics for the 2025 Star World Championship required coordinated berthing and shore operations for a fleet of more than 100 boats, with race committees, tow...

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February 24, 2026
Wama 42 XL walkthrough: performance, layout and what it means for coastal cruising
Wama 42 XL walkthrough: performance, layout and what it means for coastal cruising

Twin 600 HP outboards on the Wama 42 XL target a sustained cruise around 30 knots and a top end approaching 40 knots, which places...

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February 24, 2026
How a Thorough Refit Turned a Melges 30 into a Competitive Handicap Racer
How a Thorough Refit Turned a Melges 30 into a Competitive Handicap Racer

Routing the boat’s electronics and sensors required a tidy NMEA 2000 backbone, minimal hull penetrations, and careful placement to avoid magnetic interference—decisions that directly affected...

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February 24, 2026
Photos, Materials and Buying Details for Wingnut, a 40′ Kurt Hughes Trimaran
Photos, Materials and Buying Details for Wingnut, a 40′ Kurt Hughes Trimaran

Wingnut is currently shrink-wrapped in Forked River, New Jersey, listed at US$295,000 with a published monthly indicative payment of $2,197.70 (based on a $295,000 loan).

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February 24, 2026
Tony Parker and Bangor Packet: Logistics, Racing and the J/24 Worlds in Plymouth
Tony Parker and Bangor Packet: Logistics, Racing and the J/24 Worlds in Plymouth

Bangor Packet (J/24, Hull No.

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February 24, 2026
Sun Dragon and Her Crew Clinch the SSS Doublehanded Monohull Season Title
Sun Dragon and Her Crew Clinch the SSS Doublehanded Monohull Season Title

SSS points are computed from finish position divided by number of starters, a rule that turned the February regatta into a decisive metric for season...

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February 24, 2026
Shared Sailing on the Estuary: Island Yacht Club’s Island Girl 2 Program
Shared Sailing on the Estuary: Island Yacht Club’s Island Girl 2 Program

Island Yacht Club keeps a Santana 22, Island Girl 2, berthed on the Estuary and available to members at $50/month or $500/year, with the club...

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February 24, 2026
Autonomous Assistance at Sea: How AI, Starlink, and Routing Tools Will Shape Offshore Races and Yacht Trips
Autonomous Assistance at Sea: How AI, Starlink, and Routing Tools Will Shape Offshore Races and Yacht Trips

Pacific Cup entries now arrive with Starlink terminals and near-real-time AI routing data from providers like PredictWind, enabling crews to receive updated polar-based instructions multiple...

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February 23, 2026
Winter Maintenance and Haul-Out Planning at San Francisco Boatworks
Winter Maintenance and Haul-Out Planning at San Francisco Boatworks

San Francisco Boatworks schedules winter haul-outs and anti-fouling work primarily between November and March, aligning slip rotations, tidal windows, and crane availability to minimize berth...

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February 23, 2026
Latitude 38 Spring Crew Party at Golden Gate Yacht Club — Practical Guide
Latitude 38 Spring Crew Party at Golden Gate Yacht Club — Practical Guide

Latitude 38 Spring Crew Party takes place on Thursday, March 5, 2026, from 6–9 p.m.Golden Gate Yacht Club, 1 Yacht Rd, San Francisco, CA 94123;...

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February 23, 2026
Beat the Mid-Winter Panfish Slump with Smart Access, Sonar and Subtle Presentation
Beat the Mid-Winter Panfish Slump with Smart Access, Sonar and Subtle Presentation

County winter road closures, designated snowmobile corridors, and municipal parking limits often dictate which lakes are actually reachable in February, so confirm public access points,...

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February 23, 2026
Stella Mare Sailing Catamaran — Lagoon 55 Private Charter Experience
Stella Mare Sailing Catamaran — Lagoon 55 Private Charter Experience

Tortola’s Terrance B.

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February 23, 2026
How 2025 boat recycling numbers reshape marinas, transport and coastal tourism
How 2025 boat recycling numbers reshape marinas, transport and coastal tourism

In 2025, the dismantling network led by APER processed 3,079 pleasure boats, bringing the cumulative total since 2019 to 16,183 units — a logistical workload...

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February 23, 2026
Oliver Heer launches a performance-led Vendée Globe 2028 campaign with an ex-Mettraux foiler
Oliver Heer launches a performance-led Vendée Globe 2028 campaign with an ex-Mettraux foiler

Transferring a refitted IMOCA from Lorient to Gosport requires a tightly scheduled logistics chain: a coordinated refit window, customs clearance for cross‑channel movement, and berthing...

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February 23, 2026
Spencer.club reinvents athlete backing with direct contracts and experience-led rewards
Spencer.club reinvents athlete backing with direct contracts and experience-led rewards

At the Transat Café l'OR campaign, Spencer.club implemented sponsorship contracts that explicitly defined logistics for on-board experiences, travel coordination, and delivery timetables—turning traditional visibility deals...

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February 23, 2026
TAEMUP overhaul: engine-based brackets, small-boat impacts and the tourism angle
TAEMUP overhaul: engine-based brackets, small-boat impacts and the tourism angle

The reform of the TAEMUP, due to take effect on 1 January 2027, replaces the previous length-based gateway with an engine-power indexed scale expressed in...

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February 23, 2026
How WDS and Gitana Team are shaping the Maxi Gitana 18 autopilot for high‑speed ocean flight
How WDS and Gitana Team are shaping the Maxi Gitana 18 autopilot for high‑speed ocean flight

Under Ultim class regulations the autopilot is currently limited to commanding the rudders, a constraint that dictates both crew logistics and onboard control interfaces during...

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February 23, 2026
Selva Marine’s Selva 665 Open, Aurion 780 and Protagon 33: technical highlights and travel appeal
Selva Marine’s Selva 665 Open, Aurion 780 and Protagon 33: technical highlights and travel appeal

At Boot Düsseldorf 2026 Selva Marine presented three distinct hulls with clear transport and regulatory implications: the Selva 665 Open (trailered-friendly beam under 2.50 m),...

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February 23, 2026
VivieRae II: Nordhavn 96 With 24,000 Nautical Miles and Global Voyages
VivieRae II: Nordhavn 96 With 24,000 Nautical Miles and Global Voyages

VivieRae II carries a certified operational range of 4,000 nautical miles at 9 knots and a logged passage history exceeding 24,000 nautical miles, underscoring true...

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February 23, 2026
Peter Island BVI: Marina Details, Anchorages, Resort Facilities and Booking Tips
Peter Island BVI: Marina Details, Anchorages, Resort Facilities and Booking Tips

Peter Island Yacht Club now accommodates superyachts up to 200 feet, with mooring balls in Deadman’s Bay bookable online; marina slip holders receive automatic resort...

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February 23, 2026
Nordhavn Fleet: Seven Yachts Crossing the Pacific to Nuku Hiva
Nordhavn Fleet: Seven Yachts Crossing the Pacific to Nuku Hiva

Seven Nordhavn yachts are scheduled to depart North America between February 1 and March 1, routing westward from Panama and Mexico toward French Polynesia with...

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February 23, 2026