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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
Aquila 42 Coupé unveiled at boot Düsseldorf: performance, layout and market reach
Aquila 42 Coupé unveiled at boot Düsseldorf: performance, layout and market reach

With a cruising range of approximately 545 nautical miles at 30 knots and fuel consumption between 0.64–0.68 km/l (1.5–1.6 mpg),...

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February 26, 2026
Choosing between rebuilding the old Volvo and installing a new engine on Delos 1
Choosing between rebuilding the old Volvo and installing a new engine on Delos 1

The Volvo propulsion unit aboard Delos 1 has reached a point where reliability for long ocean passages is no longer...

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February 26, 2026
Pershing 9X: Practical Performance and Ownership Considerations for the Speed‑Oriented Yachtsman
Pershing 9X: Practical Performance and Ownership Considerations for the Speed‑Oriented Yachtsman

A Pershing 9X owner must plan for deep-water access, a 28–30 metre berth and high-capacity fuel handling when selecting a...

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February 26, 2026
How Barry Perrins Planned, Lived and Repaired a Solo Around‑the‑World Voyage
How Barry Perrins Planned, Lived and Repaired a Solo Around‑the‑World Voyage

On the final leg between France and England Barry Perrins encountered a stretch of virtually no wind followed by strong...

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February 26, 2026