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First Sail and Practical Review of the Hanse 460: Performance, Layout, and Cruise Potential
First Sail and Practical Review of the Hanse 460: Performance, Layout, and Cruise Potential

The Hanse 460 displaces just over 27,000 pounds, offers two keel options, and pairs an 80hp diesel with dual-station engine...

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February 26, 2026
How the Uru Reed Sailboat Redefined Seaworthiness and Sustainable Travel
How the Uru Reed Sailboat Redefined Seaworthiness and Sustainable Travel

The Uru completed a 5,491‑nautical‑mile leg from Callao to the Marquesas in 54 days, an operational feat that exposed key...

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February 26, 2026
How many Newtons do you need for safe sailing: practical guidance and buying tips
How many Newtons do you need for safe sailing: practical guidance and buying tips

European buoyancy classes are defined as 50 N, 100 N, 150 N and 275 N; for coastal and offshore sailing...

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February 26, 2026
Yacht Club de Monaco Claims 2025 Admiral’s Cup with Jolt 3 and Jolt 6 Leading the Fleet
Yacht Club de Monaco Claims 2025 Admiral’s Cup with Jolt 3 and Jolt 6 Leading the Fleet

The 2025 Admiral’s Cup concluded with Yacht Club de Monaco clinching the overall victory after a combination of Solent inshore...

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February 26, 2026
Teen Sailing Camp Essentials: Logistics, Daily Life, and Skills Afloat
Teen Sailing Camp Essentials: Logistics, Daily Life, and Skills Afloat

A typical two-week teen sailing program in the BVI covers roughly 120–300 nautical miles of passage work, requiring daily provisioning...

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February 26, 2026
Early Nordhavn hulls — production logic, resale strength and what buyers should consider
Early Nordhavn hulls — production logic, resale strength and what buyers should consider

Nordhavn’s practice of offering an introductory price on the first hulls of a new design directly shapes inventory flow: discounted...

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February 26, 2026
Antigua Charter Show 2025 — Dockside Vetting and Yacht Highlights for the Caribbean Season
Antigua Charter Show 2025 — Dockside Vetting and Yacht Highlights for the Caribbean Season

Nelson’s Dockyard served as the primary venue for the Antigua Charter Show from December 4–9, 2025, with additional berths at...

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February 26, 2026
Hurricane SunDeck 3200: Versatile Pontoon Design for Entertaining and Touring
Hurricane SunDeck 3200: Versatile Pontoon Design for Entertaining and Touring

With available propulsion between 600 and 1,000 horsepower, the Hurricane SunDeck 3200 imposes clear demands on fuel logistics, berth allocation...

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February 26, 2026
Why Guatemalan Buyers Often Choose U.S. Yachts: Logistics, Costs, and Marina Pez Vela Access
Why Guatemalan Buyers Often Choose U.S. Yachts: Logistics, Costs, and Marina Pez Vela Access

Lift-on/Lift-off (LO/LO) shipments from Florida ports to Puerto Quetzal are routinely scheduled, with vessels cleared for local use upon arrival...

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February 26, 2026
Christmas Feasting Afloat — Low-Fuss Menus for Bareboat Charters in the Whitsundays
Christmas Feasting Afloat — Low-Fuss Menus for Bareboat Charters in the Whitsundays

A typical 10–12 metre bareboat charter in the Whitsundays has a single-burner stove, a cockpit BBQ, two small fridges and...

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February 25, 2026
2026 Metric Challenge Atlantic Circuit: Dates, Ports and Regatta Notes
2026 Metric Challenge Atlantic Circuit: Dates, Ports and Regatta Notes

The 2026 Metric Challenge schedule requires a grouped delivery of the 8MJI fleet to Brest on July 20, with coordinated...

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February 25, 2026
Who gives way in channels and coastal waters: paddleboards, kayaks, rowing skiffs versus motorboats
Who gives way in channels and coastal waters: paddleboards, kayaks, rowing skiffs versus motorboats

Under the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea (COLREGs) and comparable national decrees, human-propelled craft such as paddleboards, kayaks...

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February 25, 2026