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Insurance Strategies to Secure Boat Rentals and Coastal Tour Operations
Insurance Strategies to Secure Boat Rentals and Coastal Tour Operations

A damaged hull or failed engine can take a vessel out of service for days, creating immediate revenue loss, booking...

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February 26, 2026
How to Capture and Preserve Family Boating Adventures with Photos, Data, and Keepsakes
How to Capture and Preserve Family Boating Adventures with Photos, Data, and Keepsakes

Chartplotter exports and phone GPS logs often include timestamps, coordinates, speed over ground, and heading—details that turn a snapshot into...

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February 26, 2026
Whitefish Bay: Navigational Hazards, Historic Wrecks and Visitor Experiences
Whitefish Bay: Navigational Hazards, Historic Wrecks and Visitor Experiences

All commercial traffic entering or leaving Lake Superior funnels through Whitefish Bay, creating a maritime chokepoint where ore carriers transiting...

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February 26, 2026
Mooring mistakes that chewed a 14mm warp on a Westerly Sea Lord — quick fixes
Mooring mistakes that chewed a 14mm warp on a Westerly Sea Lord — quick fixes

When tidal streams exceed 2 knots with a Force 5 easterly wind, a single slip passed between bow fairleads can...

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February 26, 2026
Practical Steps to Purchase a Pre-Owned Boat from a Miami Dealer
Practical Steps to Purchase a Pre-Owned Boat from a Miami Dealer

Florida requires vessel registration within 30 days of purchase and visible registration numbers; in Miami, marina slip availability and local...

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February 26, 2026
Ragtime restored and racing again: the 1963 ultra-light that changed offshore racing
Ragtime restored and racing again: the 1963 ultra-light that changed offshore racing

The two-year hull-out refit returned Ragtime to seaworthy condition with particular attention to the plywood hull, hard-chine geometry and rig...

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February 26, 2026
Sail Trim Strategies for Shifting Wind and Sea States
Sail Trim Strategies for Shifting Wind and Sea States

Coastal charter operations and regatta logistics routinely encounter sustained wind shifts of 8–20° and swell periods between 6–12 seconds; passenger...

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February 26, 2026
What to expect racing the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) 2026 on a Challenger 72
What to expect racing the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) 2026 on a Challenger 72

The ARC is a 2,700-nautical-mile downwind rally from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria to Saint Lucia that demands careful provisioning, AIS...

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February 26, 2026
One-week Ionian sailing route from Marina Gouvia: distances, stops and highlights
One-week Ionian sailing route from Marina Gouvia: distances, stops and highlights

Start and finish at Marina Gouvia, Corfu: the planned loop covers roughly 146 nautical miles with daily legs ranging from...

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February 26, 2026
REI Cyber Monday finds for US sailors and watersport enthusiasts: YETI coolers, WULF SUPs and PFD bargains
REI Cyber Monday finds for US sailors and watersport enthusiasts: YETI coolers, WULF SUPs and PFD bargains

REI’s Cyber Monday lineup for US customers features steep markdowns across inflatable paddleboards, collapsible paddles, and essential safety gear, with...

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February 26, 2026
Thailand Sailing Routes, Seasonal Windows and Smart Charter Tips
Thailand Sailing Routes, Seasonal Windows and Smart Charter Tips

Most charter operators in Phuket and Koh Samui run standard embarkation at mid-morning with mandatory inventory and safety briefings at...

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February 26, 2026
Tested Inshore Sailing Jackets for Coastal Sailing: Mustang Survival, Musto, Gill and Henri Lloyd
Tested Inshore Sailing Jackets for Coastal Sailing: Mustang Survival, Musto, Gill and Henri Lloyd

Regional marinas and passenger transfer operators reported a marked uptick in short-haul crew and guest movements during storm-prone months, making...

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February 26, 2026