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Classic yachts and Tall Ships lead the Parade of Sail before the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart
Classic yachts and Tall Ships lead the Parade of Sail before the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart

Parade of Sail will assemble in Rose Bay on Boxing Day and sail from 10:30am to 11:30am, following a northerly...

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February 25, 2026
New Marine Accessories That Improve Anchor Handling, Lighting, and Phone Stabilization
New Marine Accessories That Improve Anchor Handling, Lighting, and Phone Stabilization

When fitting a snubber or bridle, matching the end fitting to the chain size is critical: the Mantus M3 Chain...

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February 25, 2026
How Cruisers Keep Optimism and Practicality During Holiday Voyages
How Cruisers Keep Optimism and Practicality During Holiday Voyages

Marinas around major cruising hubs typically see berth occupancy rise by 15–30% over the late-December period, increasing pressure on provisioning...

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February 25, 2026
Flying the Shot: Paul Barth’s Aerial Work Over Coastal Waters
Flying the Shot: Paul Barth’s Aerial Work Over Coastal Waters

Operating an MD 500D for maritime photography demands precise low-altitude passes, coordinated air-to-boat timing and the ability to maintain high-speed...

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February 25, 2026
Famous Project CIC marks Cape Leeuwin milestone en route to Jules Verne Trophy
Famous Project CIC marks Cape Leeuwin milestone en route to Jules Verne Trophy

At 13:19 French time on December 25, The Famous Project CIC crossed the longitude of Cape Leeuwin at the southwestern...

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February 25, 2026
Inside the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart: Fleet Movements, Sail Inventories and Race-Day Routing
Inside the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart: Fleet Movements, Sail Inventories and Race-Day Routing

Harbour movements and freight handling have scheduled sail deliveries to Constitution Dock between December 20–23, with customs clearance arranged for...

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February 25, 2026
From Offshore Recovery to Accessible Sailing: Beneteau Oceanis 41 "Believe" Joins BAADS Fleet
From Offshore Recovery to Accessible Sailing: Beneteau Oceanis 41 "Believe" Joins BAADS Fleet

The Beneteau Oceanis 41.1 Believe was recovered nearly 200 miles off the California coast and delivered to Ventura Harbor with...

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February 25, 2026
YRA Racing Logistics and New Pathways with Laura Muñoz and Host Fritz Baldauf
YRA Racing Logistics and New Pathways with Laura Muñoz and Host Fritz Baldauf

The Yacht Racing Association of San Francisco Bay (YRA) manages blanket Coast Guard permits for routine regattas, escalates review for...

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February 25, 2026
Jim Jessie’s Bay Area Sailing Life: From Nalu IV to Oakland Yacht Club
Jim Jessie’s Bay Area Sailing Life: From Nalu IV to Oakland Yacht Club

Elders Inn in Alameda is located roughly two miles from the primary marina access used by Oakland Yacht Club members,...

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February 25, 2026
IDEC SPORT and The Famous Project CIC: Women Racing the Jules Verne Trophy
IDEC SPORT and The Famous Project CIC: Women Racing the Jules Verne Trophy

The IDEC SPORT trimaran crossed the official Jules Verne start line (Créac’h lighthouse to Lizard Point) at 01:40 UTC on...

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February 25, 2026
West Coast Sailors Compete in the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race
West Coast Sailors Compete in the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race

The 628-nautical-mile Rolex Sydney Hobart course places a premium on timing through the Bass Strait and the Tasman Sea, so...

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February 25, 2026
How the 2025 Sydney Hobart’s Southerly Swell Will Test Crews and Influence Travel Plans
How the 2025 Sydney Hobart’s Southerly Swell Will Test Crews and Influence Travel Plans

The 628-nautical mile Sydney Hobart course places the fleet directly on the eastern flank of a slow-moving Tasmanian high, producing...

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February 25, 2026