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What the closure of RYA SafeTrx means for recreational skippers and coastal safety
What the closure of RYA SafeTrx means for recreational skippers and coastal safety

RYA SafeTrx will cease service on 31 December 2025, and HM Coastguard will receive the vessel and trip data originally...

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February 26, 2026
From autonomous outboards to solar ferries: what's new in electric boating
From autonomous outboards to solar ferries: what's new in electric boating

Several coastal ports have begun adjusting berth allocation and shore-power schedules as the surge in electric ferries and high-output outboards...

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February 26, 2026
Practical guidance from Dick McClary of Sailboat-Cruising.com on 12‑Volt boat fridge efficiency for passages
Practical guidance from Dick McClary of Sailboat-Cruising.com on 12‑Volt boat fridge efficiency for passages

A typical 12‑volt marine refrigerator will draw roughly 40–60 watts when the compressor is running (about 3.5–5 amps at 12.8...

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February 26, 2026
Emirates Great Britain Secures Rolex SailGP Championship in Abu Dhabi
Emirates Great Britain Secures Rolex SailGP Championship in Abu Dhabi

Mubadala Abu Dhabi Sail Grand Prix logistics required overnight berthing for 13 F50 foiling catamarans, nightly channel transits coordinated with...

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February 26, 2026
Buccaneer 18 North Americans: Racing, Family Time and Alaskan Adventures at Big Lake
Buccaneer 18 North Americans: Racing, Family Time and Alaskan Adventures at Big Lake

Transporting 18-foot Buccaneer dinghies to Big Lake meant organizers prioritized air travel and local fleet use over long-distance towing.

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February 26, 2026
Navigating the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade: Viewing, Logistics, and Tips
Navigating the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade: Viewing, Logistics, and Tips

Boats typically stage at the east end of Lido Isle and begin departing around 6:30 p.m., following a clockwise circuit...

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February 26, 2026
Practical Boater’s Guide to Watching the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights from the Water
Practical Boater’s Guide to Watching the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights from the Water

The 55th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is scheduled for Sunday, December 14 and Sunday, December 21, 2025,...

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February 26, 2026
Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade Logistics, Viewing Tips and On-Water Guidance
Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade Logistics, Viewing Tips and On-Water Guidance

The Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade assembles near the Bay Model Visitor Center with lights-on departure at approximately 18:00 on Saturday,...

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February 26, 2026
Charleston Holiday Boat Parade: Practical Boater Tips and Best Viewing Spots
Charleston Holiday Boat Parade: Practical Boater Tips and Best Viewing Spots

Date & time: Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.; the flotilla departs from the Cooper River, proceeds through Charleston...

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February 26, 2026
Navigating the Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights: Routes, Viewing, and Booking Options
Navigating the Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights: Routes, Viewing, and Booking Options

Saturday, December 6, 2025, sees the parade operating within a tight window: festivities run from 2:00 p.m.

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February 26, 2026
Compact and clever tools to tackle confined repairs on board
Compact and clever tools to tackle confined repairs on board

Marina service yards and charter operators routinely record access gaps under 40mm around coamings and locker recesses, creating recurring maintenance...

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February 26, 2026
Rolex crowns SailGP as Rolex SailGP Championship and accelerates coastal race tourism
Rolex crowns SailGP as Rolex SailGP Championship and accelerates coastal race tourism

SailGP runs a tightly scheduled 12-leg calendar with purpose-built logistics: identical high-performance F50 foiling catamarans are shipped between host marinas...

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February 26, 2026