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What a Fully Crewed Yacht Holiday Really Delivers: Crew, Cuisine and Quiet Anchorages
What a Fully Crewed Yacht Holiday Really Delivers: Crew, Cuisine and Quiet Anchorages

Typical fully crewed yacht operations allocate a captain, an onboard chef and 2–6 additional crew members depending on yacht size;...

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February 25, 2026
Electric propulsion options for yachts: comparing Oceanvolt, Torqeedo, E-Propulsion and more
Electric propulsion options for yachts: comparing Oceanvolt, Torqeedo, E-Propulsion and more

Typical displacement sailing refits aim for battery capacity that delivers roughly 50–100 nautical miles of motoring range, with onboard hydrogeneration...

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February 25, 2026
Practical Costs and Planning for Yacht Charters in the Caribbean
Practical Costs and Planning for Yacht Charters in the Caribbean

Marinas across the British Virgin Islands enforce variable berth fees, customs clearance schedules and fuel surcharges that directly influence final...

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February 25, 2026
Practical Sailing Guide: Costs, Routes, and How to Choose the Right Trip
Practical Sailing Guide: Costs, Routes, and How to Choose the Right Trip

In 2025, operational patterns show that 91% of sailing bookings included a Captain and 95% of listings offered a Captain...

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February 25, 2026
Navigating Norwegian Fjords: Yacht Charter Routes, Seasons and Highlights
Navigating Norwegian Fjords: Yacht Charter Routes, Seasons and Highlights

Pilotage, berth coordination and provisioning hubs in Bergen govern most successful fjord charters: narrow channels and UNESCO-protected waterways often require...

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February 25, 2026
Yachting the Tuamotu Archipelago: Charter Routes and Atoll Highlights
Yachting the Tuamotu Archipelago: Charter Routes and Atoll Highlights

With more than 70 atolls spread across roughly 1,500 kilometres of ocean, inter-atoll transfers in the Tuamotu Archipelago are primarily...

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February 25, 2026
MAIA’s day cruise from Vis to Hvar: anchoring, island explorations and sea toys
MAIA’s day cruise from Vis to Hvar: anchoring, island explorations and sea toys

MAIA anchored in a sheltered bay off the north coast of Vis with an advised 20 m anchor scope to...

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February 25, 2026
Charter a Yacht Along Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera's Quieter Shores
Charter a Yacht Along Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera's Quieter Shores

From Palma de Mallorca harbour, a typical seven-night yacht itinerary to Ibiza includes several overnight passages and multiple short hops...

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February 25, 2026
Compact automated fog horn build and installation guide for small vessels
Compact automated fog horn build and installation guide for small vessels

The COLREGS appendix recommends a fog signal level of 115 dBA for small craft, which typically translates to horns drawing...

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February 25, 2026
Delivery skippers, flag changes and safe transits every owner should know
Delivery skippers, flag changes and safe transits every owner should know

A transoceanic delivery will usually hinge on three operational checkpoints: fuel-stop planning, compliance with flag and VAT rules (for example,...

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February 25, 2026
Understanding ECPY Transport Agreements and Their Impact on Yacht Charter Costs
Understanding ECPY Transport Agreements and Their Impact on Yacht Charter Costs

ECPY Transport Agreements require a fully documented itinerary with declared fuel consumption, ports of embarkation/disembarkation and pre-calculated service packages to...

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February 25, 2026
YJA announces 2025 finalists for Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year
YJA announces 2025 finalists for Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year

Voting for the Yachting Journalists’ Association awards closes at 23:59 on 9 February 2026, and the presentation will take place...

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February 25, 2026