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Sail Corsica: logistics, top anchorages and a five-day coastal itinerary
Sail Corsica: logistics, top anchorages and a five-day coastal itinerary

Corsica’s four main airports—Ajaccio Napoleon Bonaparte, Bastia Poretta, Calvi Sainte-Catherine, and Figari–Sud Corse—coordinate with regular ferry services from Nice, Toulon,...

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February 26, 2026
In-depth Look at the 2019 X4.3 Mark 1 Sailing Yacht and Its Tourism Potential
In-depth Look at the 2019 X4.3 Mark 1 Sailing Yacht and Its Tourism Potential

The X4.3 Mark 1 flagged for review shows rod rigging approaching the recommended window for non-destructive testing within 1–2 years,...

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February 26, 2026
Choosing the Right Event for a 20-Person Yacht Rental in Fort Lauderdale
Choosing the Right Event for a 20-Person Yacht Rental in Fort Lauderdale

A 20-person yacht typically requires a marina slip in the 60–100 ft range, pre-arranged provisioning and waste-handling, and a confirmed...

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February 26, 2026
When a Broken Transmission Threatened a Whittier Departure, Neighboring Boaters Stepped In
When a Broken Transmission Threatened a Whittier Departure, Neighboring Boaters Stepped In

While maneuvering out of the Whittier docks in a strong breeze, the Ocean 71 Darwin Sound experienced a sudden loss...

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February 26, 2026
How ORC’s VPP correction for the XR-41 changes race performance and event logistics
How ORC’s VPP correction for the XR-41 changes race performance and event logistics

ORC issued a 10 sec/mile adjustment to the XR-41 rating after identifying a hydro-model anomaly in the VPP, a change...

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February 26, 2026
Submerged Roman Pleasure Barge Near Antirhodos Reveals Early Luxury Boating
Submerged Roman Pleasure Barge Near Antirhodos Reveals Early Luxury Boating

The recently exposed thalamegos off Antirhodos measures roughly 35 meters in length with a 7-meter beam, a flat-bottom hull and...

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February 26, 2026
Syddanmark’s Marine Cluster: Shipyards, Gear Makers and Sailing Heritage
Syddanmark’s Marine Cluster: Shipyards, Gear Makers and Sailing Heritage

Denmark’s Syddanmark region concentrates over a dozen world-class marine manufacturers within roughly a 60‑minute drive, creating a dense logistics cluster...

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February 26, 2026
December on the Water in Southwest Florida: Islands, Fishing Hotspots, and Holiday Boating
December on the Water in Southwest Florida: Islands, Fishing Hotspots, and Holiday Boating

December tides in Southwest Florida are typically lower, increasing shoal risk around back bays and sandbars; launch ramp queues at...

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February 26, 2026
Practical Steps to Enjoyable Sailing and Coastal Exploration
Practical Steps to Enjoyable Sailing and Coastal Exploration

Provisioning a multiweek coastal cruise starts with concrete logistics: calculate freshwater needs (estimate 30–80 L per person per day depending...

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February 26, 2026
Atlantic crossings and Grenada arrivals: ARC+ fleet lands at Port Louis Marina
Atlantic crossings and Grenada arrivals: ARC+ fleet lands at Port Louis Marina

86 yachts completed the 2,200-mile transit from Mindelo (Cabo Verde) to Port Louis Marina at St George’s, Grenada, with the...

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February 26, 2026
Crédit Mutuel secures a decisive win on Leg 3 after record-breaking southern crossing
Crédit Mutuel secures a decisive win on Leg 3 after record-breaking southern crossing

The La Réunion–Sydney leg covered 5,823 nautical miles and required sustained average speeds of 12.3 knots, creating complex demands on...

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February 26, 2026
M.A.T 11: 11‑metre ORC Class C racer with fast‑cruising capability
M.A.T 11: 11‑metre ORC Class C racer with fast‑cruising capability

The M.A.T 11 measures 11.00 m overall with a certified CDL of 9.60 m, a draft of 2.05 m, a...

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February 26, 2026