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Romantic Seaside Getaways and Curated Tours for Valentine’s Weekend: Book Smart, Sail Smooth
Romantic Seaside Getaways and Curated Tours for Valentine’s Weekend: Book Smart, Sail Smooth

Coastal marinas and charter operators routinely increase berth allocations and sailing capacity for Valentine’s weekend, creating a predictable spike in...

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February 24, 2026
Careers, Charters and Certifications with Modern Sailing School & Club on San Francisco Bay
Careers, Charters and Certifications with Modern Sailing School & Club on San Francisco Bay

The Modern Sailing fleet follows a strict maintenance and certification regimen: each vessel undergoes routine service every 100 sailing hours,...

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February 24, 2026
Tiara 39LE Review — A Versatile Dayboat That Doubles as a Cabin Cruiser
Tiara 39LE Review — A Versatile Dayboat That Doubles as a Cabin Cruiser

At the Miami Boat Show the Tiara 39LE was presented with twin 600 hp Mercury outboards, a reported top speed...

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February 24, 2026
Maxi Gitana 18 launched and begins intensive commissioning for Route du Rhum 2026
Maxi Gitana 18 launched and begins intensive commissioning for Route du Rhum 2026

With six months until the start of Route du Rhum 2026, Maxi Gitana 18 has left CDK Technologies’ shed and...

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February 24, 2026
How a 3D Jib Lead Refit on Dark Star Changed On-Deck Performance and Local Sailing Trips
How a 3D Jib Lead Refit on Dark Star Changed On-Deck Performance and Local Sailing Trips

Coordination of haul-out windows, deck‑cutting schedules, and transport of carbon fiber components required precise timing with Puget Sound shipyards and...

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February 24, 2026
Practical Guide to Anchorages, Dinghy Access and Land Tours in St. Kitts & Nevis
Practical Guide to Anchorages, Dinghy Access and Land Tours in St. Kitts & Nevis

All protected anchorages on St.

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February 24, 2026
Salt Island’s RMS Rhone and Anchorage Guide in the British Virgin Islands
Salt Island’s RMS Rhone and Anchorage Guide in the British Virgin Islands

Anchoring in South Bay is most secure when set in 30–50 ft over sandy patches; numerous national park mooring balls...

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February 24, 2026
Morgan Trubovich on process, calm execution, and the systems that win races
Morgan Trubovich on process, calm execution, and the systems that win races

At major regattas, shore-side logistics such as tender schedules, launch berths, and the 20–30 minute crew transfer windows force racing...

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February 24, 2026
Colorado lakes at Granby, Dillon and Cherry Creek see record low levels; sailing and visitor options adjust
Colorado lakes at Granby, Dillon and Cherry Creek see record low levels; sailing and visitor options adjust

Colorado is reporting its lowest snowpack in nearly 40 years, and inflows to key reservoirs that feed Granby, Dillon and...

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February 24, 2026
Ten Practical Upgrades to Improve Boat Speed, Handling and Charter Efficiency
Ten Practical Upgrades to Improve Boat Speed, Handling and Charter Efficiency

For coastal charter operators and day-trip skippers, even a small reduction in hull wetted surface or drag translates directly into...

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February 24, 2026
Choosing the Right Marine Cooler for Day Trips: Dometic, Coleman, YETI and More
Choosing the Right Marine Cooler for Day Trips: Dometic, Coleman, YETI and More

On a 30‑ft center console, a 120‑qt cooler such as the Coleman 316 Series occupies roughly 0.3 m³ of deck...

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February 24, 2026
Inside the New Chris-Craft Launch 27: Coastal Comfort Meets Modern Tech
Inside the New Chris-Craft Launch 27: Coastal Comfort Meets Modern Tech

With an LOA of 26'8", an 8'6" beam and a dry weight of 5,580 lbs, the Chris‑Craft Launch 27 fits...

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February 24, 2026