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Nelson's Cup Day 1 — Maxi Fleet Battles Through a Sudden Squall off English Harbour
Nelson's Cup Day 1 — Maxi Fleet Battles Through a Sudden Squall off English Harbour

The race committee signalled an 11:00 start off English Harbour with a coastal course planned, but a sudden squall reduced...

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February 23, 2026
Nelson's Cup Day 1: Wind, protest and leaderboard shake-ups off Fort Charlotte
Nelson's Cup Day 1: Wind, protest and leaderboard shake-ups off Fort Charlotte

Race management positioned windward–leeward courses between Fort Charlotte and English Harbour with class-based scaling: Maxis sailed near 14 nautical miles...

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February 23, 2026
How port logistics and Curmudgeon’s Observation steer sailing travellers’ plans
How port logistics and Curmudgeon’s Observation steer sailing travellers’ plans

During peak regatta weeks, many North American marinas enforce a strict tender schedule—typically a 20–30 minute loop—and limit dockside vehicle...

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February 23, 2026
Squall, Spinnakers and Photo Finishes: Galateia, V, Leopard 3, Deep Blue and Balthasar at Nelson’s Cup
Squall, Spinnakers and Photo Finishes: Galateia, V, Leopard 3, Deep Blue and Balthasar at Nelson’s Cup

The 11:00 start off the entrance to Antigua’s English Harbour was marked by rapidly shifting conditions as a squall line...

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February 23, 2026
Black Foils update after F50 collision during ITM NZ SailGP in Auckland
Black Foils update after F50 collision during ITM NZ SailGP in Auckland

On the Sprint leg in Waitemata Harbour the New Zealand F50 reached close to 50 knots before rounding up unexpectedly...

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February 23, 2026
World Boating Day 2026: Shipyard Tours, Marinas and Family Activities to Note
World Boating Day 2026: Shipyard Tours, Marinas and Family Activities to Note

From May 18–24, port operators and shipyards coordinate scheduled public access and safety protocols for World Boating Day, with the...

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February 23, 2026
How Marine Ropes Are Built and Why It Matters for Yacht Charters and Excursions
How Marine Ropes Are Built and Why It Matters for Yacht Charters and Excursions

On fleet-operated charter routes, marina managers typically require mooring and safety lines to meet specified minimum breaking loads and UV-protection...

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February 23, 2026
How to keep sailing skills and vessels ready through the off-season
How to keep sailing skills and vessels ready through the off-season

Scheduling winter maintenance for freshwater and bilge pumps, rigging inspections, and electronics updates during lay-up substantially reduces the probability of...

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February 23, 2026
How to Configure Your Chartplotter for Confident Coastal and Offshore Navigation
How to Configure Your Chartplotter for Confident Coastal and Offshore Navigation

Modern multifunction displays (MFDs) ingest NMEA2000, Ethernet OneNet and AIS data from radar, depth, wind and speed sensors to support...

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February 23, 2026
SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: 2026 entry logistics, classes and travel tips
SeaLink Magnetic Island Race Week: 2026 entry logistics, classes and travel tips

Berthing capacity at Peppers Blue on Blue Resort and the adjacent marina directly determines the maximum fleet for SeaLink Magnetic...

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February 23, 2026
Day 1 Recap — Ranno Rumm Tops the Ice & Snow Sailing Worlds Leaderboard in Vasteras
Day 1 Recap — Ranno Rumm Tops the Ice & Snow Sailing Worlds Leaderboard in Vasteras

The race committee opened the course on Lake Malaren at 09:30 CET with a northerly breeze clocked at 8–12 knots,...

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February 23, 2026
Geographe Bay Race Week 2026 Day 3: wind shifts, race committee calls and colorful spinnaker runs
Geographe Bay Race Week 2026 Day 3: wind shifts, race committee calls and colorful spinnaker runs

The race committee re-laid the sportboat course three times after a light easterly swung more than 100°, prompting an AP...

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February 23, 2026