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Riva Cento — a 12-unit open yacht blending vintage Riva style with modern performance
Riva Cento — a 12-unit open yacht blending vintage Riva style with modern performance

Production of the Riva Cento is limited to just twelve hulls built at Sarnico, with lead times shaped by specialist...

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February 25, 2026
Five teams create America's Cup Partnership to professionalize the Cup and expand access
Five teams create America's Cup Partnership to professionalize the Cup and expand access

Organizing the 38th America's Cup in Naples requires synchronized port logistics: dedicated berthing slots for multiple AC75 foiling monohulls, expanded...

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February 25, 2026
Hands-on visits and careers at INB Concarneau: open days on 6–7 February 2026
Hands-on visits and careers at INB Concarneau: open days on 6–7 February 2026

INB Concarneau schedules two open days on Friday, 6 February 2026 (14:00–20:00) and Saturday, 7 February 2026 (09:00–16:00).

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February 25, 2026
Thomas Coville and Sodebo 3 set a new West‑Equatorian benchmark during Jules Verne attempt
Thomas Coville and Sodebo 3 set a new West‑Equatorian benchmark during Jules Verne attempt

At 01:03:30 French time on Saturday the Ultim Trimaran Sodebo 3, skippered by Thomas Coville, crossed the equator in a...

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February 25, 2026
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: tactical opening expected as light winds dominate
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: tactical opening expected as light winds dominate

At the 1 pm Boxing Day start, forecasts project light east to south‑easterly winds of 5–10 knots for the Rolex...

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February 25, 2026
How a 60m catamaran with rigid wings and hull turbines could change clean-energy cruising
How a 60m catamaran with rigid wings and hull turbines could change clean-energy cruising

The Wind Power Generation Ship Programme outfits a 60m catamaran with hull-mounted turbines and rigid sail wings to sustain 14–18...

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February 25, 2026
Practical Care for Sailing Jackets: How to Wash, Dry and Store for Long-Lasting Performance
Practical Care for Sailing Jackets: How to Wash, Dry and Store for Long-Lasting Performance

Rinse a sailing jacket within 24 hours after exposure to saltwater: salt crystals crystallize and embed in fibers, accelerating membrane...

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February 25, 2026
Court-Ordered Yacht Auctions Explained: Practical Steps for Buyers and Travel Professionals
Court-Ordered Yacht Auctions Explained: Practical Steps for Buyers and Travel Professionals

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February 25, 2026
When the Beneteau 760 Island Star met a rogue wave off Guernsey: lessons for small-boat voyagers
When the Beneteau 760 Island Star met a rogue wave off Guernsey: lessons for small-boat voyagers

The Beneteau 760 Island Star is rated RCD Category B, designed for wind forces up to Force 8 and significant...

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February 25, 2026
XR 41 IRC-Optimized Launch: Keel and Rudder Upgrades Enhance Racing and Charter Appeal
XR 41 IRC-Optimized Launch: Keel and Rudder Upgrades Enhance Racing and Charter Appeal

The IRC-optimized XR 41 arrived from its shipyard trials with a recorded displacement of 7,337 kg, immediate IRC certificate entries,...

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February 25, 2026
Emirates Team New Zealand, Athena Racing, Luna Rossa, Tudor Team Alinghi and K-Challenge launch the America’s Cup Partnership
Emirates Team New Zealand, Athena Racing, Luna Rossa, Tudor Team Alinghi and K-Challenge launch the America’s Cup Partnership

Naples' port infrastructure has been allocated dedicated race berths and temporary spectator marinas to support the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s...

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February 25, 2026
Weekly Yacht Charter Costs in the Caribbean: Prices, Seasons, and What’s Included
Weekly Yacht Charter Costs in the Caribbean: Prices, Seasons, and What’s Included

Ports in the Eastern Caribbean typically require crew and guest manifests submitted 48–72 hours before arrival, and fuel and provisioning...

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February 25, 2026