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Benetti’s New Service Division: Global Support, Warranties and Onboard Smart Systems
Benetti’s New Service Division: Global Support, Warranties and Onboard Smart Systems

Azimut-Benetti’s Service Division now operates with a 16‑agent global support footprint via the Benetti Service Net, coordinating referrals from Lusben...

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February 23, 2026
How to remove limescale from boat pipes: tested options and safe procedures
How to remove limescale from boat pipes: tested options and safe procedures

For a typical coastal cruiser with a 10–25 m combined freshwater and sea-waste run, expect to use roughly 1–5 litres...

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February 23, 2026
From Portland to English Bay: Small Boats, Big Harbour Stories
From Portland to English Bay: Small Boats, Big Harbour Stories

The Portland–Vancouver drive crosses a mile-wide section of the Columbia River, skirts scenic reaches near Kalama, and traces the edges...

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February 23, 2026
Sail GP Auckland 2026 — Safety Measures and Spectator Logistics for Foiling Racing
Sail GP Auckland 2026 — Safety Measures and Spectator Logistics for Foiling Racing

Race operations in Auckland deployed a 12-boat fleet on a compact stadium-style course, requiring tight race-mark scheduling, multiple safety craft...

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February 23, 2026
RYA experts, para hubs and sustainability showcases at Farnborough International 21–22 February 2026
RYA experts, para hubs and sustainability showcases at Farnborough International 21–22 February 2026

Farnborough International will host the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show on 21–22 February 2026, with exhibitor logistics arranged across halls...

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February 23, 2026
Brisbane Race Report: Anders Pedersen Holds Lead at Finn Gold Cup After Day 3
Brisbane Race Report: Anders Pedersen Holds Lead at Finn Gold Cup After Day 3

The race committee at the Royal Queensland Yacht Squadron ran two windward–leeward flights on a course set north of the...

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February 23, 2026
Scorpion Class Shows Fleet, Youth and Women’s Focus at the 2026 Dinghy & Watersports Show
Scorpion Class Shows Fleet, Youth and Women’s Focus at the 2026 Dinghy & Watersports Show

Stand B10 at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show on 21–22 February 2026 will feature two Scorpion display boats, scheduled...

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February 23, 2026
Clipper Round The World Race: Midpoint Standings and Leg-by-Leg Logistics
Clipper Round The World Race: Midpoint Standings and Leg-by-Leg Logistics

The Clipper Round The World Race fleet passed the mathematical midpoint after covering more than 50% of the course, arriving...

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February 23, 2026
Shearwater Class at 70: From Wooden Hulls to Full-Carbon Performance
Shearwater Class at 70: From Wooden Hulls to Full-Carbon Performance

Stand B12 at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show will display two emblematic Shearwater catamarans on the weekend program, with...

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February 23, 2026
Matthias Houvenagel Claims Back-to-Back Musto Skiff National Titles at Mornington
Matthias Houvenagel Claims Back-to-Back Musto Skiff National Titles at Mornington

Ten races were completed over four days at Mornington Yacht Club, with the fleet facing everything from a 20-knot southerly...

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February 23, 2026
Kristine (Striker) Porter: Matriarch of the Porter Family and Formula Boats Legacy
Kristine (Striker) Porter: Matriarch of the Porter Family and Formula Boats Legacy

Formula Boats' regional distribution and dealer-event logistics required coordinated transport of hulls, parts, and promotional material across North American marinas...

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February 23, 2026
Boat Hook Buying Guide: Materials, Reach and Practical Docking Tips
Boat Hook Buying Guide: Materials, Reach and Practical Docking Tips

On most dayboats and runabouts a 6–8 foot boat hook gives the reach required to snag mooring rings, fend off...

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February 23, 2026