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How Damien Guillou Readies His Rustler 36 for Six Months Single-Handed at Sea
How Damien Guillou Readies His Rustler 36 for Six Months Single-Handed at Sea

The Golden Globe Race mandates a stripped-down electronics fit: competitors may carry a VHF, AIS and a single satellite link...

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February 24, 2026
Nice Boating Tomorrow — electric, hybrid and retrofit solutions showcased including Dufour 48 ODSea+, FP41 ODSea+ and Leopard 52
Nice Boating Tomorrow — electric, hybrid and retrofit solutions showcased including Dufour 48 ODSea+, FP41 ODSea+ and Leopard 52

Shore-side power capacity and berth charging logistics are now central to marina planning as events like Nice Boating Tomorrow demonstrate...

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February 24, 2026
Sodebo Ultim 3 arrives in Lorient: inspection, minor damage and foil-focused refit
Sodebo Ultim 3 arrives in Lorient: inspection, minor damage and foil-focused refit

Docked in Lorient with an exit-from-water scheduled within days, Sodebo Ultim 3 entered a tightly choreographed logistics sequence: dismantling of...

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February 24, 2026
Why RIBs Dominate Sport Fishing: Transport, Sea Behavior and Onboard Trade-offs
Why RIBs Dominate Sport Fishing: Transport, Sea Behavior and Onboard Trade-offs

On average a 6.25 m hard-hull such as the Leader 6.25 shows a bare weight of about 860 kg, while...

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February 24, 2026
Neoliner Origin and the AeroRig: practical evidence of wind-assisted commercial shipping
Neoliner Origin and the AeroRig: practical evidence of wind-assisted commercial shipping

Neoliner Origin, a 136m roll-on/roll-off vessel owned by Neoline, reported fuel consumption reductions of up to 80% on its October...

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February 24, 2026
Beneteau Oceanis 331 Clipper: Practical Specs, Handling and Coastal Use
Beneteau Oceanis 331 Clipper: Practical Specs, Handling and Coastal Use

With a minimum draft of 2'11" (0.90m) in the centreboard-up position and a standard fin draft of 5'3" (1.60m), the...

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February 24, 2026
Purpose — Award-Winning Fountaine Pajot Saba 50 Cruising St Martin and St Barths
Purpose — Award-Winning Fountaine Pajot Saba 50 Cruising St Martin and St Barths

Purpose, the Fountaine Pajot Saba 50 sailing catamaran, is currently positioned in St Martin and St Barths with confirmed winter...

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February 24, 2026
How to strip, fill and fair GRP-covered plywood decks for safer, attractive charters
How to strip, fill and fair GRP-covered plywood decks for safer, attractive charters

A single day of downtime for a small charter yacht often represents a direct loss in bookings and can ripple...

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February 24, 2026
Highlights and logistics for the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show 2026 at Farnborough
Highlights and logistics for the RYA Dinghy and Watersports Show 2026 at Farnborough

Farnborough International’s exhibition halls provide roll-on access and dedicated loading bays that allow exhibitors to stage complete dinghy and catamaran...

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February 24, 2026
Saffier SE 28 Leopard — a compact daysailer designed around lounging and inshore use
Saffier SE 28 Leopard — a compact daysailer designed around lounging and inshore use

The Saffier SE 28 Leopard's hull length of 8.40 m, beam of 2.70 m and displacement of 2.2 t with...

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February 24, 2026
Balearic Islands notch strong start to 2026 with highest recreational boat registrations in Spain
Balearic Islands notch strong start to 2026 with highest recreational boat registrations in Spain

In January 2026 the Balearic Islands registered 31 recreational boats, a 34.8% year‑on‑year increase from 23 units in January 2025,...

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February 24, 2026
Practical Guide to Setting Up an Astern Tow at Sea
Practical Guide to Setting Up an Astern Tow at Sea

When preparing an astern tow, aim to maintain a steady 2–3 knots, keep both vessels on the same wave cycle,...

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February 24, 2026