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Barcelona Winter Series: Formula X Leads ORC Regatta at Real Club Náutico de Barcelona
Barcelona Winter Series: Formula X Leads ORC Regatta at Real Club Náutico de Barcelona

Almost 80 boats registered for the Fiesta de la Vela Náutico Barcelona on 12–14 December, forcing race organizers to run...

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February 25, 2026
Winter Vashon 2025 — Equus, Tacoma Yacht Club, and a White-Knuckle Passage
Winter Vashon 2025 — Equus, Tacoma Yacht Club, and a White-Knuckle Passage

Start area north of the line saw sustained SW winds in the mid-20s with gusts to 37 knots, a factor...

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February 25, 2026
Practical Boating Mistakes, Repairs, and Safety Tips for Coastal Travelers
Practical Boating Mistakes, Repairs, and Safety Tips for Coastal Travelers

Failing to respect basic marina routines—closing raw-water seacocks, checking pumpout station availability, and stowing fenders—frequently leads to engine damage, contamination...

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February 25, 2026
ACCC Blocks BRP Sale of Telwater to Yamaha, Raising Competition and Tourism Supply Concerns
ACCC Blocks BRP Sale of Telwater to Yamaha, Raising Competition and Tourism Supply Concerns

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has formally opposed BRP’s proposed disposal of Telwater to Yamaha Motor Australia, concluding...

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February 25, 2026
How a 14‑Foot Skiff Became a Teen’s On‑Water Classroom and Holiday Surprise
How a 14‑Foot Skiff Became a Teen’s On‑Water Classroom and Holiday Surprise

A 14-foot, 900-pound skiff with a 50 hp outboard requires a trailer rated for at least 1,500 lbs, reinforced dock...

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February 25, 2026
Why Yachts in South Florida Outshine Traditional Venues for Corporate Parties
Why Yachts in South Florida Outshine Traditional Venues for Corporate Parties

Most corporate yacht charters in South Florida provide multiple decks, dedicated indoor lounges, and a full galley kitchen, allowing simultaneous...

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February 25, 2026
SailForce, Hutton and the Move Toward Safer Electric Winches for Cruisers and Racers
SailForce, Hutton and the Move Toward Safer Electric Winches for Cruisers and Racers

Electric winch conversion kits demand a dedicated 12–24V DC supply, a correctly rated circuit breaker, and an easily reachable kill...

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February 25, 2026
Vilamoura 2025: Medalists, Race Conditions and Coastal Event Logistics at the Youth Sailing Worlds
Vilamoura 2025: Medalists, Race Conditions and Coastal Event Logistics at the Youth Sailing Worlds

The race committee operated across four race areas off Marina de Vilamoura between 15–19 December 2025, coordinating 11 medal events...

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February 25, 2026
Nordhavn 46 MKII: a refined 46-foot world-cruiser for modern passagemaking
Nordhavn 46 MKII: a refined 46-foot world-cruiser for modern passagemaking

The Nordhavn 46 MKII carries 1,200 gallons of fuel and 400 gallons of fresh water, delivering a verified 3,000-nautical-mile range...

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February 25, 2026
Sodebo Ultim 3 breaks Ushant to Equator intermediate record in Jules Verne challenge
Sodebo Ultim 3 breaks Ushant to Equator intermediate record in Jules Verne challenge

Sodebo Ultim 3 crossed the equator on 20 December 2025 at 01:03 (French time), establishing a new intermediate benchmark for...

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February 25, 2026
Silent Sentinels: How Argo Floats Inform Ocean Logistics and Coastal Travel
Silent Sentinels: How Argo Floats Inform Ocean Logistics and Coastal Travel

Approximately 4,000 Argo floats currently drift in the world’s oceans, each transmitting temperature and salinity profiles via satellite on a...

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February 25, 2026
Eight Decades of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: Sydney Harbour to Hobart Thrills
Eight Decades of the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: Sydney Harbour to Hobart Thrills

The 1pm Boxing Day start in Sydney Harbour will see a registered fleet of more than 130 yachts depart across...

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February 25, 2026