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Freedom Boat Club expands in Marseille: Port de La Pointe Rouge and Port de Servaux join the network
Freedom Boat Club expands in Marseille: Port de La Pointe Rouge and Port de Servaux join the network

Port de La Pointe Rouge and Port de Servaux now function as active satellite homeports for shared recreational craft, improving...

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February 25, 2026
France selects a compact, high-performance sailing squad aiming for medals at Los Angeles 2028
France selects a compact, high-performance sailing squad aiming for medals at Los Angeles 2028

The French Sailing Federation confirmed a trimmed roster of nine athletes for the 2026 French Team, submitting the list to...

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February 25, 2026
Para-sailing’s comeback bid for Brisbane 2032 and what it means for accessible sport tourism
Para-sailing’s comeback bid for Brisbane 2032 and what it means for accessible sport tourism

Accessible marina design, adaptive launch ramps and coordinated athlete transport between regatta sites and the Paralympic Village are already central...

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February 25, 2026
How mixed-crew rules and initiatives have altered sailing pathways and opened doors for female sailors
How mixed-crew rules and initiatives have altered sailing pathways and opened doors for female sailors

The introduction of mixed-crew rules in The Ocean Race and mandatory female crew requirements in the America’s Cup have materially...

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February 25, 2026
Slow sailing, small wake: why Emsworth Luggers and Folkboats suit wildlife-friendly cruising
Slow sailing, small wake: why Emsworth Luggers and Folkboats suit wildlife-friendly cruising

Local harbour authorities commonly enforce speed limits and displacement-speed etiquette—typically below 4 knots in tidal creeks and mudflat zones—to limit...

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February 25, 2026
Boatsetter and Getmyboat Unite: What the Merger Means for Boating and Tourism
Boatsetter and Getmyboat Unite: What the Merger Means for Boating and Tourism

The combined platform will manage over $500 million in bookings across more than 50 countries, consolidating inventory, crew logistics, and...

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February 25, 2026
Dylan Fletcher’s five practical rules for timing, spacing and risk at the start line
Dylan Fletcher’s five practical rules for timing, spacing and risk at the start line

At major regattas a 49er crew in 6 knots will often commit to the start line up to nine minutes...

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February 25, 2026
Sail maintenance for cruisers: keep Dacron, laminates and spinnakers performing at sea
Sail maintenance for cruisers: keep Dacron, laminates and spinnakers performing at sea

A typical professional launder for a mainsail from a 32ft cruising yacht is charged by weight and averages around £120,...

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February 25, 2026
Miami Boat Dealer Warranty Workflow: From Claim Intake to Repair Completion
Miami Boat Dealer Warranty Workflow: From Claim Intake to Repair Completion

Dealer service desks in Miami typically log warranty claims within 48 hours of notification, coordinate haul-out slots with local marinas...

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February 25, 2026
Practical Guide to Choosing Between Motor Yachts and Sailing Yachts for Your Next Charter
Practical Guide to Choosing Between Motor Yachts and Sailing Yachts for Your Next Charter

On a typical Mediterranean week-long charter, a 25–30 metre motor yacht will average 18–25 knots and consume between 200–500 litres...

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February 25, 2026
2026 RYA Fee Update: What Sailors Need to Know About Exam Costs
2026 RYA Fee Update: What Sailors Need to Know About Exam Costs

RYA exam fees for 2026 are applied centrally and uniformly across recognised training centres, which means course providers must update...

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February 25, 2026
Charter MY GATSBY: 8-Night Voyage from SOF/Monaco to Naples with June Departures
Charter MY GATSBY: 8-Night Voyage from SOF/Monaco to Naples with June Departures

MY GATSBY | Length: 30.40 m (99' 9") | Builder: Filippetti Yachts | Built: 2014 | Refit: 2025 | Guests:...

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February 25, 2026