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Aquila launches the 50 Sail — a 15-metre cruising catamaran for blue-water and charter
Aquila launches the 50 Sail — a 15-metre cruising catamaran for blue-water and charter

At the Miami International Boat Show 2026, Aquila presented the Aquila 50 Sail, a 15-metre (50-foot) sailing catamaran that signals...

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March 10, 2026
Classic Yacht Classes and Where to See Them Race: Logistics, Spectacle and Travel Tips
Classic Yacht Classes and Where to See Them Race: Logistics, Spectacle and Travel Tips

Major classic regattas routinely demand marina berths of 30–45 metres for big yachts, travel-lift capacities exceeding 100 tonnes for launches...

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March 10, 2026
How Brexit, maintenance and new owners are reshaping the classic yacht market
How Brexit, maintenance and new owners are reshaping the classic yacht market

Since Brexit, duty and VAT liabilities on transfers between the UK and EU can apply even to pre‑war yachts, creating...

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March 10, 2026
Airborn Foiler — design, performance and tourism prospects for the new electric foiling dinghy
Airborn Foiler — design, performance and tourism prospects for the new electric foiling dinghy

Long foils promote early take-off and upwind sailing; they also concentrate structural loads in the wells and hull connections, making...

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March 10, 2026
Pre-season electrical checks for boats: reduce fire risk and avoid downtime during the cruising season
Pre-season electrical checks for boats: reduce fire risk and avoid downtime during the cruising season

During peak summer months, marinas and repair yards in places like the Bassin d'Arcachon report that service bays and insurer-led...

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March 10, 2026
Boat Maintenance: Choosing Fiberglass Cleaners for Charter and Pleasure Boats
Boat Maintenance: Choosing Fiberglass Cleaners for Charter and Pleasure Boats

Marinas commonly allocate a 24–48 hour service window for vessel turnarounds; selecting the correct fiberglass cleaner can cut dock time,...

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March 10, 2026
Power 80 — Fountaine Pajot’s 24m flagship powercat blending superyacht space and multihull efficiency
Power 80 — Fountaine Pajot’s 24m flagship powercat blending superyacht space and multihull efficiency

The Power 80 is a 24-metre power catamaran with a 1.5-metre draft, twin-hull beam exceeding 11 metres, and more than...

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March 10, 2026
Tartaruga — Nauta Air Hull No.6 by Cantiere delle Marche, a 32.6m Long-Range Cruiser
Tartaruga — Nauta Air Hull No.6 by Cantiere delle Marche, a 32.6m Long-Range Cruiser

The 32.6-meter Tartaruga achieves a certified 4,500 nautical mile range at 10 knots, a capability that supports extended itineraries and...

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March 10, 2026
Mastering the Bowline: Practical Uses of the Paalsteek on Boats and Beyond
Mastering the Bowline: Practical Uses of the Paalsteek on Boats and Beyond

Mooring lines in high-traffic marinas face frequent direction changes and cyclic loads, which makes the choice of knot—such as the...

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March 10, 2026
Night Navigation Lights for Safe Boating: What You Need to Know
Night Navigation Lights for Safe Boating: What You Need to Know

Regulations require that any vessel underway between sunset and sunrise display navigation lights—red and green sidelights plus a white stern...

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March 10, 2026
Navigating Oregon Waters: Requirements for the Boating Safety Education Card
Navigating Oregon Waters: Requirements for the Boating Safety Education Card

Oregon requires anyone operating a motorized vessel with more than 10 horsepower to carry a valid Boating Safety Education Card,...

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March 10, 2026
What Canadian Boaters Should Know About the New Pleasure Craft Licence Renewal Rules
What Canadian Boaters Should Know About the New Pleasure Craft Licence Renewal Rules

As of December 31, 2025, Transport Canada requires all newly issued and transitioned Pleasure Craft Licences (PCL) to be valid...

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March 10, 2026