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RS Sailing to Display 19 Boats at RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, Farnborough 21–22 Feb 2026
RS Sailing to Display 19 Boats at RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show, Farnborough 21–22 Feb 2026

Farnborough International will host the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show on 21–22 February 2026, where RS Sailing will present a...

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February 23, 2026
Northman Troller 1300 — Practical Review of Layout, Range and Onboard Comfort
Northman Troller 1300 — Practical Review of Layout, Range and Onboard Comfort

With an air draft under 12 feet and an optional fuel capacity approaching 400 gallons, the Northman Troller 1300 simplifies...

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February 23, 2026
How to Navigate Black Yacht Weekend on Lake Michigan: Practical Tips for the Playpen and Yacht Day
How to Navigate Black Yacht Weekend on Lake Michigan: Practical Tips for the Playpen and Yacht Day

During Black Yacht Weekend, the Playpen anchorage near Navy Pier typically accommodates hundreds of vessels converging for Saturday’s yacht day;...

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February 23, 2026
MKBYSA Season Kicks Off at Stewartby Water Sports Club with Youth Sailing Highlights
MKBYSA Season Kicks Off at Stewartby Water Sports Club with Youth Sailing Highlights

Race management at Stewartby Water Sports Club faced highly variable conditions: wind angles shifted frequently and the nominal 5mph breeze...

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February 23, 2026
Flying Fifteen at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show — hull, fit-out and event logistics
Flying Fifteen at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show — hull, fit-out and event logistics

Transporting an Ovington hull to a dinghy show typically requires a 6–7 m trailer, a padded cradle, a timed delivery...

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February 23, 2026
Mercury 2026 Upgrades: Skyhook Selective-Engine Hold, Dockhook and DTS Performance Pedal
Mercury 2026 Upgrades: Skyhook Selective-Engine Hold, Dockhook and DTS Performance Pedal

Mercury’s 2026 Skyhook improvements now permit selective engine engagement in multi-engine installations, meaning a quad-outboard configuration can maintain station using...

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February 23, 2026
Grady‑White Express 340 — Offshore Performance Meets Weekend Cruise Comfort
Grady‑White Express 340 — Offshore Performance Meets Weekend Cruise Comfort

LOA 33′6″ combined with an 11′7″ beam and a 340‑gallon fuel tank gives the Grady‑White Express 340 a practical operational...

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February 23, 2026
New Catamarans, Manufacturing Shifts, and What Miami’s Boat Show Means for Yacht Tourism
New Catamarans, Manufacturing Shifts, and What Miami’s Boat Show Means for Yacht Tourism

The Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show operated across three distinct campuses — a convention-center gear and electronics hub plus...

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February 23, 2026
Edgewater Yacht Club Honored with St. Petersburg Yacht Club Trophy After Hosting Ensign National Championship
Edgewater Yacht Club Honored with St. Petersburg Yacht Club Trophy After Hosting Ensign National Championship

Edgewater Yacht Club (EYC) was named the 2025 recipient of the St.

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February 23, 2026
Marzio Perrelli appointed to lead America's Cup Partnership as legal challenge surfaces
Marzio Perrelli appointed to lead America's Cup Partnership as legal challenge surfaces

Sky Italia expanded its motorsport broadcasting slate to 1,300 hours annually under Marzio Perrelli, negotiated exclusive Formula 1 rights renewals...

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February 23, 2026
Luders 36: Seaworthiness, Ratios and Practical Cruising Guidance
Luders 36: Seaworthiness, Ratios and Practical Cruising Guidance

The Luders 36’s 15,000 lb displacement and 5'3" draft directly influence marina selection, slip fees, and the need for deeper...

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February 23, 2026
Rio Yachts unveils the Sport Coupé 50 — a 15.24 m liveable “world boat” for year‑round cruising
Rio Yachts unveils the Sport Coupé 50 — a 15.24 m liveable “world boat” for year‑round cruising

With a length overall of 15.24 metres, twin-shaft propulsion and a tender garage, the Sport Coupé 50 changes provisioning and...

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February 23, 2026