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Seven-Night Mauritius Yacht Route: La Balise Marina to Île aux Bénitiers and Beyond
Seven-Night Mauritius Yacht Route: La Balise Marina to Île aux Bénitiers and Beyond

La Balise Marina, Black River functions as the main embarkation point for week-long yacht charters in Mauritius, offering secure berths,...

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February 25, 2026
How Navimetrix Links NMEA 2000, WLN Adapters and AIS for Real-Time Marine Navigation
How Navimetrix Links NMEA 2000, WLN Adapters and AIS for Real-Time Marine Navigation

On short coastal legs and busy marinas, AIS update intervals (commonly 2–10 seconds) combined with Wi‑Fi latency under 100 ms...

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February 25, 2026
How Weekly Yacht Charter Pricing Works and What Raises the Final Cost
How Weekly Yacht Charter Pricing Works and What Raises the Final Cost

Yacht charters are priced per week and the quoted weekly rate covers exclusive use of the vessel for your private...

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February 25, 2026
Choosing Between Aluminium and Steel Hulls for Charter and Private Yachts
Choosing Between Aluminium and Steel Hulls for Charter and Private Yachts

Aluminium hulls typically reduce displacement by about 30% compared with equivalent steel hulls, a figure that directly lowers fuel consumption...

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February 25, 2026
Navigating US Boating Certificate Rules: What You Need to Know Before Hitting the Water
Navigating US Boating Certificate Rules: What You Need to Know Before Hitting the Water

Many states link boater education requirements to operator age and engine horsepower; several—California, Hawaii, New Jersey and New York—require certification...

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February 25, 2026
Heesen's Strategy: Dutch Ownership, Hull Efficiency and a Global Service Network
Heesen's Strategy: Dutch Ownership, Hull Efficiency and a Global Service Network

Heesen’s expanding service network in Florida, the Mediterranean and Dubai, backed by in-house teams in Oss, streamlines parts logistics and...

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February 25, 2026
What every boat owner should know about fitting lithium-ion batteries safely
What every boat owner should know about fitting lithium-ion batteries safely

Batteries must not be stored under a berth or in a locker that vents into the cabin or wheelhouse; current...

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February 25, 2026
YM Celtic Triangle Race 2026: Falmouth Start, Kinsale and Treguier Stopovers, Fowey Finish
YM Celtic Triangle Race 2026: Falmouth Start, Kinsale and Treguier Stopovers, Fowey Finish

The fleet will leave the Pendennis line in Falmouth at 10:00 on 31 May 2026, following a planned 600‑mile course...

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February 25, 2026
GMDSS: Practical Safety, Communications and Planning for Offshore Voyages
GMDSS: Practical Safety, Communications and Planning for Offshore Voyages

Vessels operating in Sea Area A3 must carry satellite-capable communications able to transmit Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and a registered...

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February 25, 2026
Yachtmaster Ocean: Relearning Celestial Navigation for Offshore Voyages
Yachtmaster Ocean: Relearning Celestial Navigation for Offshore Voyages

Shamrock Quay in Southampton schedules the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory classroom course on 16–20 March with a follow-up celestial navigation...

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February 25, 2026
Celebrate a 50th Wedding Anniversary Aboard a Private Yacht: Logistics, Venues, and Ideas
Celebrate a 50th Wedding Anniversary Aboard a Private Yacht: Logistics, Venues, and Ideas

Port clearance, crew manifests, and tender capacity determine how smoothly a private yacht celebration will run: most Mediterranean and Caribbean...

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February 25, 2026
Tested Warm Sailing Layers: Arthur Beale Beerenberg Jumper and Musto Evo Therm Jacket
Tested Warm Sailing Layers: Arthur Beale Beerenberg Jumper and Musto Evo Therm Jacket

On coastal passages where locker capacity, crew rotation and unpredictable spray dictate packing choices, selecting warm layers that balance insulation,...

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February 25, 2026