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Tara departs Lorient for a two-year Coral Triangle study of reef resilience (2026–2028)
Tara departs Lorient for a two-year Coral Triangle study of reef resilience (2026–2028)

The schooner Tara sailed from Lorient on December 14, 2025, with a 24-month logistics plan: 16 crew and scientists, two...

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February 26, 2026
Outremer launches the 64 and 57 catamarans optimized for extended blue-water cruising
Outremer launches the 64 and 57 catamarans optimized for extended blue-water cruising

La Grande-Motte shipyard will build the Outremer 64 (19.50 m) and Outremer 57 (17.60 m) with a production line scheduled...

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February 26, 2026
Winners and stories from the 2025 Sailor of the Year ceremony in Paris
Winners and stories from the 2025 Sailor of the Year ceremony in Paris

The arrival of the IMOCA fleet in Les Sables-d'Olonne after the Vendée Globe required coordinated quay operations, customs facilitation and...

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February 26, 2026
FRANCE 3: Heritage recognition and what it means for maritime tourism and preservation
FRANCE 3: Heritage recognition and what it means for maritime tourism and preservation

Port authorities and conservation funders will now factor certified restoration plans and specialised berthing logistics into budgets after the 12...

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February 26, 2026
Halyard failure on IDEC SPORT forces all-women crew to reassess record attempt
Halyard failure on IDEC SPORT forces all-women crew to reassess record attempt

A failing main halyard hook on the 103-foot trimaran IDEC SPORT is preventing the mainsail from being hoisted beyond the...

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February 26, 2026
How Solings, Tempests and Finns shaped a generation of sailors and the tourism they inspired
How Solings, Tempests and Finns shaped a generation of sailors and the tourism they inspired

Harbour logistics for major regattas in the 1970s and ’80s demanded coordinated tender schedules, dedicated shore crews, and precise marina...

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February 26, 2026
Halma Rib HR 30 — fast RIB performance, comfort and charter-ready layout
Halma Rib HR 30 — fast RIB performance, comfort and charter-ready layout

At operational speeds the Halma Rib HR 30 demonstrates a remarkably consistent fuel profile: at 20 knots the twin Mercury...

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February 26, 2026
Croatia 2026 Holiday Yacht Charter Deals, Bases, and Practical Booking Tips
Croatia 2026 Holiday Yacht Charter Deals, Bases, and Practical Booking Tips

Base ports for these holiday yacht charters are primarily Split and Trogir, with many operations running Sunday-to-Sunday rotations and local...

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February 26, 2026
26th Hong Kong International Boat Show: Vessels, Logistics and Marine-Tourism Momentum
26th Hong Kong International Boat Show: Vessels, Logistics and Marine-Tourism Momentum

The 26th Hong Kong International Boat Show staged 25 on-land stands and nearly 50 in-water vessels at Club Marina Cove...

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February 26, 2026
Small Westerly Yachts: Practical Choices for Family Weekends and Coastal Cruising
Small Westerly Yachts: Practical Choices for Family Weekends and Coastal Cruising

Most small Westerly yachts—Westerly 22, Cirrus, Tiger and Pageant among them—are concentrated in UK marinas such as the Solent and...

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February 26, 2026
Common Yacht Brokerage Mistakes Every First-Time Seller Should Dodge
Common Yacht Brokerage Mistakes Every First-Time Seller Should Dodge

Listing a 50‑foot motor yacht in Fort Lauderdale in November typically reduces active buyer enquiries by 30–60% compared with peak...

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February 26, 2026
Maria Therese: Winter 10% Charter Savings and Caribbean Itineraries
Maria Therese: Winter 10% Charter Savings and Caribbean Itineraries

MY MARIA THERESE — Length: 20.57 m (67' 6") | Builder: Sunreef Yachts | Built: 2024 | Guests (overnight): 8...

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February 26, 2026