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Practical collision-avoidance tips for cruisers from real offshore encounters
Practical collision-avoidance tips for cruisers from real offshore encounters

Under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (ColRegs), a vessel must take early and substantial action to avoid...

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March 10, 2026
Vicem 55 Classic — A 16.85 m Custom Yacht Merging Traditional Woodwork with Modern Composites
Vicem 55 Classic — A 16.85 m Custom Yacht Merging Traditional Woodwork with Modern Composites

At 16.85 m overall length with a beam of 4.41 m and 1.12 m draft, the Vicem 55 Classic displaces...

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March 10, 2026
Technohull Alpha 45: balancing 85-knot claims with real-world use
Technohull Alpha 45: balancing 85-knot claims with real-world use

With a declared maximum installation of 4 x 500 hp outboards, a dry weight near 6,500 kg (engines excluded) and...

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March 10, 2026
USA Triumphs in Sydney SailGP Final — Taylor Canfield Leads the U.S. to Victory
USA Triumphs in Sydney SailGP Final — Taylor Canfield Leads the U.S. to Victory

The Sydney event required rapid F50 logistics adjustments as teams selected a combination of low-speed T-foil settings and the smaller...

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March 10, 2026
Bowline Knot Essentials: Secure Loops for Docking, Towing and Rescue
Bowline Knot Essentials: Secure Loops for Docking, Towing and Rescue

When transferring mooring lines between a vessel and shore bollards or tying a towline, the bowline produces a fixed, non-slip...

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March 10, 2026
Required Nighttime Boat Lights, Safety Checks, and Tips for Night Cruises
Required Nighttime Boat Lights, Safety Checks, and Tips for Night Cruises

Between sunset and sunrise, vessels underway must display specific navigation lights: red (port) and green (starboard) sidelights plus a white...

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March 10, 2026
How to Meet Oregon’s Boating Safety Education Requirements for Motorized Vessels
How to Meet Oregon’s Boating Safety Education Requirements for Motorized Vessels

Oregon requires anyone operating a motorized vessel with more than 10 horsepower to carry a Boating Safety Education Card, whether...

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March 10, 2026
How the 2026 Transport Canada Pleasure Craft Licence Changes Affect Boaters and Coastal Tourism
How the 2026 Transport Canada Pleasure Craft Licence Changes Affect Boaters and Coastal Tourism

As of December 31, 2025, Transport Canada requires every recreational vessel subject to registration to hold a Pleasure Craft Licence...

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March 10, 2026
How Canada’s Port Authorities and Maritime Regulators Shape Safe and Scenic Waterways
How Canada’s Port Authorities and Maritime Regulators Shape Safe and Scenic Waterways

Seventeen Canada Port Authorities (CPAs) coordinate the management of major commercial gateways, setting port fees, handling leases and wharfage, and...

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March 10, 2026
Cruising the British Isles: Practical Bases, Marinas and Timing for a UK Charter
Cruising the British Isles: Practical Bases, Marinas and Timing for a UK Charter

Tidal streams around the British Isles commonly exceed 2 knots in narrow channels and can reverse direction twice daily, so...

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March 10, 2026
Largs Yacht Haven — Practical Guide to Berthing, Approaches and Nearby Cruises
Largs Yacht Haven — Practical Guide to Berthing, Approaches and Nearby Cruises

Largs Yacht Haven provides 730 berths, a fully staffed 24/7 marina with tidal access at all states, and lies within...

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March 10, 2026
Palumbo Superyachts Opens Metal Fabrication Yard in Ortona, Boosting Regional Marine Capacity
Palumbo Superyachts Opens Metal Fabrication Yard in Ortona, Boosting Regional Marine Capacity

Palumbo Superyachts has secured rights to operate a state-owned shipyard of 140,458 square feet (about 13,049 m²) in the Port...

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March 10, 2026