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FYI Yachts at FLIBS 2025: Dockside Interest in Sunseeker Ocean 90 and Okean Sport Lines
FYI Yachts at FLIBS 2025: Dockside Interest in Sunseeker Ocean 90 and Okean Sport Lines

Berth allocations B12–B14 at FLIBS 2025 hosted three exhibit vessels with shore-power hookups, dedicated tender slips and staged passenger boarding...

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February 27, 2026
Balance 580: Carbon-Reinforced Performance Catamaran from Balance Catamarans
Balance 580: Carbon-Reinforced Performance Catamaran from Balance Catamarans

Arriving in North America via scheduled shipments from South Africa with nine hulls already reserved through 2027, the Balance 580...

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February 27, 2026
How timely rig adjustments turn shifting winds into race wins and better sailing trips
How timely rig adjustments turn shifting winds into race wins and better sailing trips

When wind velocity drops from around 15–20 knots to 5 knots, crews must actively power up by easing the vang...

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February 27, 2026
Upgrading Centreboards with NACA Foils: Practical Steps and Sailing Benefits
Upgrading Centreboards with NACA Foils: Practical Steps and Sailing Benefits

A correctly faired NACA-profile centreboard materially reduces hydrodynamic drag and increases lift, improving windward angle and transit efficiency for small...

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February 27, 2026
Inside the Saare 41.2: Estonia’s Refined Aft-Cockpit Cruising Yacht
Inside the Saare 41.2: Estonia’s Refined Aft-Cockpit Cruising Yacht

The Saare 41.2 hulls are built on Saaremaa and routinely make a 300nm transit to Schleswig-Holstein for delivery; the demonstrator...

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February 27, 2026
Healing Playlists for the Road: Albums to Mend a Heart and Inspire Travel
Healing Playlists for the Road: Albums to Mend a Heart and Inspire Travel

A typical mid-size European concert tour moves equipment and merchandise in a convoy of 6–12 trucks, with nightly load-ins requiring...

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February 27, 2026
64′ Azimut (2014) — Miami-Based Flybridge Motor Yacht for Charter and Cruise
64′ Azimut (2014) — Miami-Based Flybridge Motor Yacht for Charter and Cruise

Berthing logistics for this 64′ Azimut in Miami favor slips with at least a 5 ft depth allowance given its...

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February 27, 2026
Reliable Sailing Knives: Practical Blades for Onboard Safety
Reliable Sailing Knives: Practical Blades for Onboard Safety

A liferaft painter is commonly about 10 metres of wet polypropylene and can be under extreme tension; in an abandonment...

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February 27, 2026
Onboard Luxury: What to Expect from a Crewed Yacht Charter with GlobeSailor
Onboard Luxury: What to Expect from a Crewed Yacht Charter with GlobeSailor

Crewed yacht charters typically require an APA (Advanced Provisioning Allowance) of 20–30% of the charter fee, crew wages averaging €1,500–€2,500...

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February 27, 2026
Heesen Strengthens Presence in the Gulf at Qatar Boat Show and Abu Dhabi Summit
Heesen Strengthens Presence in the Gulf at Qatar Boat Show and Abu Dhabi Summit

Heesen Yachts has announced an automation-driven target to reduce average build timelines from four years to one or two, a...

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February 27, 2026
How to Set Up for Long Tradewind Runs: Stability, Sail Plans and Passenger Comfort
How to Set Up for Long Tradewind Runs: Stability, Sail Plans and Passenger Comfort

On a Canaries-to-Caribbean tradewind run, yachts commonly register a six‑second roll period and can exceed 14,400 rolls per day, making...

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February 27, 2026
Buccaneer Marina Hosts the 2025 Sailfish Sweethearts Ladies-Only Tournament
Buccaneer Marina Hosts the 2025 Sailfish Sweethearts Ladies-Only Tournament

Buccaneer Marina will host the 2025 Sailfish Sweethearts Tournament from November 13–16, providing docking for up to 150 vessels, a...

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February 27, 2026