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ClubSwan 28 — Compact One‑Design Sportsboat Built for Club Regattas and Easy Transport
ClubSwan 28 — Compact One‑Design Sportsboat Built for Club Regattas and Easy Transport

At a displacement of 1,200kg and a 2.5m beam, the ClubSwan 28 is designed for frequent relocation: it fits into...

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March 11, 2026
Dufour 54 Review — How a Wide Beam and Full Forward Sections Change Cruising Comfort
Dufour 54 Review — How a Wide Beam and Full Forward Sections Change Cruising Comfort

Tankage: 450 litres diesel and 450 litres water (optional extra 250 litres water); LOA: 16.84m; beam: 5.25m carried aft; standard...

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March 11, 2026
Balance 580 Reviewed: A 58ft Catamaran Suited to Ocean Passages and Luxury Charters
Balance 580 Reviewed: A 58ft Catamaran Suited to Ocean Passages and Luxury Charters

The Balance 580’s measured credentials read like a logistics brief: LOA 58’3” (17.78m), beam 28’2” (8.60m), daggerboards with max draft...

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March 11, 2026
Essential Sailing Accessories and Smart Boating Gadgets for Every Passage
Essential Sailing Accessories and Smart Boating Gadgets for Every Passage

When preparing a coastal passage, stowage planning is crucial: allocate heavy items low and centered, limit soft-gear volume to under...

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March 11, 2026
High-speed Collision Between Black Foils and DS Team France F50s in Auckland — What to Know
High-speed Collision Between Black Foils and DS Team France F50s in Auckland — What to Know

Racing down the first leg of the third race in Auckland at roughly 90 km/h, the New Zealand Black Foils...

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March 11, 2026
Australia Claims Auckland SailGP Title Following High-Speed F50 Collision
Australia Claims Auckland SailGP Title Following High-Speed F50 Collision

Auckland Harbour recorded gusts up to 35 km/h across a condensed racecourse that forced organisers to adopt a split-fleet format...

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March 11, 2026
SailGP 2026: Race Dates, Venues and Practical Travel Advice for Fans
SailGP 2026: Race Dates, Venues and Practical Travel Advice for Fans

Port authorities in Perth and Valencia will impose temporary marine exclusion zones during the SailGP weekends, requiring scheduled ferry reroutes,...

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March 11, 2026
Linjett 36 — Practical Appraisal of Sweden’s New 11m Performance Cruiser
Linjett 36 — Practical Appraisal of Sweden’s New 11m Performance Cruiser

Rosättra boatyard operates with a compact logistics footprint: a sheltered marina, dedicated slipways and an adjacent workshop that keeps the...

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March 11, 2026
Handpicked Nautical Books to Feed Your Next Voyage and Shoreline Itinerary
Handpicked Nautical Books to Feed Your Next Voyage and Shoreline Itinerary

On long passages, space for provisions and equipment dictates carrying either a single heavy hardcover or a slim e-reader and...

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March 11, 2026
Nordhavn 46II nearing completion: production updates, transport ETA and tourism implications
Nordhavn 46II nearing completion: production updates, transport ETA and tourism implications

The Nordhavn 46II is scheduled to arrive in Florida at the end of April, shipped from the South Coast factory...

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March 11, 2026
How to recoate a propeller like a professional: timing, tools and finish
How to recoate a propeller like a professional: timing, tools and finish

A properly recoated propeller reduces drag and can extend operational intervals for charter and private vessels, so scheduling a maintenance...

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March 11, 2026
Seasonal marina strains and Curmudgeon’s Observation — sailing logistics and leisure links
Seasonal marina strains and Curmudgeon’s Observation — sailing logistics and leisure links

Winter haul-out season routinely compresses maintenance windows into a narrow timeframe, creating concentrated demand for crane time, trailer haulage, spare-parts...

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March 11, 2026