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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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'...

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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...

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February 24, 2026