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2026 Yachting Season Guide: Shows, Launches and Market Hotspots
2026 Yachting Season Guide: Shows, Launches and Market Hotspots

Late September concentrates the Mediterranean circuit: the Monaco Yacht Show and Cannes Yachting Festival occupy Port Hercules and Vieux-Port marinas...

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February 25, 2026
Bénéteau Idylle 44: Practical Review of Design, Performance and Liveaboard Suitability
Bénéteau Idylle 44: Practical Review of Design, Performance and Liveaboard Suitability

The Bénéteau Idylle 44 has a displacement of 22,046 lbs, fuel capacity 53 gal and water capacity 132 gal, figures...

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February 25, 2026
How Below Deck Compares to Genuine Luxury Yacht Charter Operations
How Below Deck Compares to Genuine Luxury Yacht Charter Operations

Advance Provisioning Allowance (APA) is typically set at 35–40% of the base charter fee, preference sheets and pre-charter briefings are...

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February 25, 2026
How to Vet a Yacht Charter Broker: Practical Questions and Red Flags to Spot
How to Vet a Yacht Charter Broker: Practical Questions and Red Flags to Spot

Berth availability, seasonal marina surcharges, and local VAT rules directly shape itinerary feasibility and final charter cost.

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February 25, 2026
Yachts360 Launches New Orange Beach Office at The Wharf, Strengthening Gulf Coast Presence
Yachts360 Launches New Orange Beach Office at The Wharf, Strengthening Gulf Coast Presence

The Wharf at Orange Beach provides direct access to the Gulf of Mexico, placing Yachts360’s new office in a logistics...

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February 25, 2026
Jules Verne Trophy: Coville’s Sodebo Ultim 3 and the ongoing race to beat IDEC SPORT
Jules Verne Trophy: Coville’s Sodebo Ultim 3 and the ongoing race to beat IDEC SPORT

When Francis Joyon’s IDEC SPORT set the benchmark of 40 days 23 hours 30 minutes 30 seconds in January 2017—averaging...

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February 25, 2026
Raven claims Monohull Line Honours and an IRC benchmark in the RORC Transatlantic Race
Raven claims Monohull Line Honours and an IRC benchmark in the RORC Transatlantic Race

Raven’s finish created an immediate ripple through race logistics: the new IRC-corrected benchmark time requires race committees to adjust provisional...

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February 25, 2026
Jiang Lin’s Min River Claims IRC Victory in Rolex Sydney Hobart — A Chinese Milestone
Jiang Lin’s Min River Claims IRC Victory in Rolex Sydney Hobart — A Chinese Milestone

The 630 nautical mile course from Sydney to Hobart demands precise sail planning, durable provisioning and tight crew ergonomics; in...

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February 25, 2026
Flying Fifteen: a classic 20ft keelboat that blends dinghy speed with yacht stability
Flying Fifteen: a classic 20ft keelboat that blends dinghy speed with yacht stability

Launching a Flying Fifteen requires a suitable slipway and a trailer or trolley with tall berthing arms because the 20ft...

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February 25, 2026
Elan SixtyFive unveiled — a high-performance carbon cruiser with IMOCA influence
Elan SixtyFive unveiled — a high-performance carbon cruiser with IMOCA influence

Elan will only start hull construction of the SixtyFive after securing two firm orders, targeting a production rate of approximately...

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February 25, 2026
Where to Buy a Yacht: Leading Global Markets, Brokers and Practical Tips
Where to Buy a Yacht: Leading Global Markets, Brokers and Practical Tips

Transatlantic yacht transfers typically require pre-arranged berth availability, flag-transfer documentation, temporary import permits and a marine survey aligned with both...

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February 25, 2026
How 26 North Charter and 26 North Yachts Help Owners Offset Costs Through Charter Management
How 26 North Charter and 26 North Yachts Help Owners Offset Costs Through Charter Management

Crew rotations, bunk allocations, marina berth renegotiations and commercial insurance scheduling are core operational tasks when a crewed 30–60m yacht...

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February 25, 2026