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Seven-Day Sail Around Ibiza and Formentera: Route, Stops and Practical Tips
Seven-Day Sail Around Ibiza and Formentera: Route, Stops and Practical Tips

Marina Eivissa provides convenient public parking, fuel pontoons and provisioning within short walking distance of the moorings, making it a...

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February 25, 2026
Leading Recreational Boating Nations and How They Shape Coastal Tourism
Leading Recreational Boating Nations and How They Shape Coastal Tourism

North America accounts for roughly 46% of projected global growth in recreational boating through 2033, with the United States and...

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February 25, 2026
Winners and Travel Implications of the 2026 Southern Boating Readers’ Choices
Winners and Travel Implications of the 2026 Southern Boating Readers’ Choices

The Moorings operates a fleet of more than 400 yachts across 20+ destinations, a scale that directly shapes charter logistics,...

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February 25, 2026
Celebrate a Silver Anniversary Afloat: Yacht Options and Planning Tips in South Florida
Celebrate a Silver Anniversary Afloat: Yacht Options and Planning Tips in South Florida

Fort Lauderdale marinas require advance berth reservations and local piloting for vessels over 80 feet, and Intracoastal waterway transit windows...

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February 25, 2026
Navigating Wake Zones in Southwest Florida: Practical Rules and Tourism Impact
Navigating Wake Zones in Southwest Florida: Practical Rules and Tourism Impact

Seasonal manatee protection zones in Southwest Florida typically run from November 15 through March 31, and within those marked waterways...

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February 25, 2026
Olson 35: Design, Performance Ratios and Practical Cruising Considerations
Olson 35: Design, Performance Ratios and Practical Cruising Considerations

An Olson 35 with an LOA of 34'8" (10.57 m), beam of 11'3" (3.43 m) and draft of 6'3" (1.91...

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February 25, 2026
Captain Matt Blodgett and the Operational Reality of Running Sportfishing Charters
Captain Matt Blodgett and the Operational Reality of Running Sportfishing Charters

Daily provisioning cycles, customs paperwork for transiting between Florida and the Bahamas, and crew shift rotations determine whether a sportfishing...

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February 25, 2026
Transat Café L’Or debrief: routing, rescues and a surprise Ocean Fifty runner-up
Transat Café L’Or debrief: routing, rescues and a surprise Ocean Fifty runner-up

The Transat Café L’Or race used staggered routing to compress finishes across classes: the Ultims detoured via Saint Peter and...

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February 25, 2026
Lessons from Craig Wood’s record solo Pacific crossing and their travel implications
Lessons from Craig Wood’s record solo Pacific crossing and their travel implications

The solo Pacific passage covered roughly 7,000 miles, demanding constant attention to communications, sail handling and routine maintenance: working antennas,...

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February 25, 2026
Paddling wooden canoes on Maine’s wild rivers: logistics, skills and trip tips
Paddling wooden canoes on Maine’s wild rivers: logistics, skills and trip tips

A typical summer programme operating on the Penobscot and Allagash requires a minibus capable of towing a 20ft trailer loaded...

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February 25, 2026
22nd Royal Langkawi International Regatta — Racing Results and Visitor Notes
22nd Royal Langkawi International Regatta — Racing Results and Visitor Notes

Seasonal northeast winds pushed a steady 12–18 knot breeze across the race area, delivering consistent true wind angles that favored...

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February 25, 2026
Practical Red Flags to Watch When Selecting a Yacht Charter Broker
Practical Red Flags to Watch When Selecting a Yacht Charter Broker

Mediterranean charters frequently require a minimum 48‑hour provisioning window, verified crew certifications, and coordinated port-clearance paperwork; failure by a broker...

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February 25, 2026