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ASA Sailing Certification Explained: Levels, Charter Rights, and Tourism Benefits
ASA Sailing Certification Explained: Levels, Charter Rights, and Tourism Benefits

ASA 104 Bareboat Cruising certification authorizes skippers to operate and charter 30–45 ft sailboats independently in most charter destinations, directly...

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February 24, 2026
Quantum Sails Brings Coaching, Weather Briefings and Melges 24 Clinic to St. Petersburg Regatta
Quantum Sails Brings Coaching, Weather Briefings and Melges 24 Clinic to St. Petersburg Regatta

Race-week logistics: Weather Briefings kick off at 0800 on race mornings via Zoom, on-water coaching operates from Wednesday, February 11...

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February 24, 2026
Regatta-Ready Helly Hansen: Essentials for Racing, Deckwork and Dockside
Regatta-Ready Helly Hansen: Essentials for Racing, Deckwork and Dockside

For the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series stop in St.

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February 24, 2026
Tiara 39 LE: A Sub-40-Footer That Blends Cabin Comfort with Sport-Boat Performance
Tiara 39 LE: A Sub-40-Footer That Blends Cabin Comfort with Sport-Boat Performance

With 500 gallons of fuel and twin Mercury V-12 outboards producing 600 hp each, the Tiara 39 LE delivers a...

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February 24, 2026
How a 21-Footer Rudder Failure and a 300 nm Diversion Shaped a New Foiling Mini Transat Campaign
How a 21-Footer Rudder Failure and a 300 nm Diversion Shaped a New Foiling Mini Transat Campaign

Midway through a solo Atlantic crossing the rudder failure that sheared off a transom-mounted steerage component forced a diversion of...

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February 24, 2026
Leadership, Safety, and Service at Sea Tow under Kristen Frohnhoefer
Leadership, Safety, and Service at Sea Tow under Kristen Frohnhoefer

Sea Tow Services International maintains a nationwide franchised response network staffed by U.S.

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February 24, 2026
American Magic pivots operations to Pensacola and Olympic support after America’s Cup exit
American Magic pivots operations to Pensacola and Olympic support after America’s Cup exit

American Magic has moved its fleet and logistical hub to Pensacola, Florida, consolidating two AC75s, two AC40s, containers of spare...

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February 24, 2026
Big C V2: engineering a 1m-class microyacht for a transatlantic challenge
Big C V2: engineering a 1m-class microyacht for a transatlantic challenge

Big C V2 achieved a recorded top speed of 3.7 knots during sea trials; the hull and keel are made...

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February 24, 2026
What daily life looks like on a Caribbean sailing holiday — winds, watches and shore time
What daily life looks like on a Caribbean sailing holiday — winds, watches and shore time

Typical Caribbean coastal legs average 15–40 nautical miles per day with prevailing trade winds of roughly 12–20 knots, so most...

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February 24, 2026
How to Tell if a Caribbean Crewed Sailing Holiday Fits Your Travel Style
How to Tell if a Caribbean Crewed Sailing Holiday Fits Your Travel Style

Typical skippered Caribbean itineraries cover 25–60 nautical miles between islands, with average daily sailing of 4–6 hours under steady trade...

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February 24, 2026
How curved tracks, Hoyt jib booms and club-foot rigs affect charter sailing performance and guest experience
How curved tracks, Hoyt jib booms and club-foot rigs affect charter sailing performance and guest experience

The evolution of the self-tacking headsail is rooted in three practical aims: reduce crew workload, keep the foredeck safe for...

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February 24, 2026
Historic first female-skippered IRC victory and a photo-finish for line honours in the 2025 Sydney–Hobart
Historic first female-skippered IRC victory and a photo-finish for line honours in the 2025 Sydney–Hobart

The 628-nautical-mile course from Sydney to Hobart presented a tactical test from the Boxing Day start on 26 December 2025:...

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February 24, 2026