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Deckside Yuletide: How St. Nicholas Visits a Superyacht
Deckside Yuletide: How St. Nicholas Visits a Superyacht

At 02:00 local time the 60-meter superyacht had secured a stern-to berth in a calm marina basin, lines tended and...

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February 25, 2026
Choosing the ideal second‑hand yacht for the Staande Mast Route: shallow draught, handling and comfort
Choosing the ideal second‑hand yacht for the Staande Mast Route: shallow draught, handling and comfort

Vessels longer than 15m are subject to additional regulations, and boats longer than 12.8m face restrictions on where they can...

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February 25, 2026
La Tortue 147 — aluminium engineering that changes long-distance cruising logistics
La Tortue 147 — aluminium engineering that changes long-distance cruising logistics

La Tortue 147 carries 10,800 kg of aluminium — roughly 50% of its estimated displacement — a factor that directly...

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February 25, 2026
World Sailing and MMAG set new standards to reduce vessel strikes on marine megafauna
World Sailing and MMAG set new standards to reduce vessel strikes on marine megafauna

Major ocean events are now expected to apply pre-race risk-assessment corridors, live reporting protocols and racecourse adjustments where satellite and...

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February 25, 2026
Rooster Continues Sponsorship of RS Class 2026 National and Championship Tours
Rooster Continues Sponsorship of RS Class 2026 National and Championship Tours

The 2026 Rooster National Tours for the RS fleets require coordinated logistics across multiple venues, with race management, kit distribution,...

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February 25, 2026
NEYYSA Random Pairs Team Racing at Ripon SC — festive racing, coaching and community
NEYYSA Random Pairs Team Racing at Ripon SC — festive racing, coaching and community

Launch and recovery were coordinated around a fleet of Firefly dinghies kindly loaned by Leeds University and York University, with...

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February 25, 2026
Bembridge Sailing: Flying Dutchman Trophy Results and Race Notes 2025
Bembridge Sailing: Flying Dutchman Trophy Results and Race Notes 2025

The race committee set the course outside Bembridge Harbour with an observed wind of 7.8 knots from the SSE, and...

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February 25, 2026
New generation of 49er and 49erFX rookie crews who turned heads in 2025
New generation of 49er and 49erFX rookie crews who turned heads in 2025

At the World Championship in Cagliari the race committee ran tight launch windows and staggered shore berthing to manage the...

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February 25, 2026
Classic yachts and Tall Ships lead the Parade of Sail before the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart
Classic yachts and Tall Ships lead the Parade of Sail before the 80th Rolex Sydney Hobart

Parade of Sail will assemble in Rose Bay on Boxing Day and sail from 10:30am to 11:30am, following a northerly...

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February 25, 2026
New Marine Accessories That Improve Anchor Handling, Lighting, and Phone Stabilization
New Marine Accessories That Improve Anchor Handling, Lighting, and Phone Stabilization

When fitting a snubber or bridle, matching the end fitting to the chain size is critical: the Mantus M3 Chain...

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February 25, 2026
How Cruisers Keep Optimism and Practicality During Holiday Voyages
How Cruisers Keep Optimism and Practicality During Holiday Voyages

Marinas around major cruising hubs typically see berth occupancy rise by 15–30% over the late-December period, increasing pressure on provisioning...

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February 25, 2026
Flying the Shot: Paul Barth’s Aerial Work Over Coastal Waters
Flying the Shot: Paul Barth’s Aerial Work Over Coastal Waters

Operating an MD 500D for maritime photography demands precise low-altitude passes, coordinated air-to-boat timing and the ability to maintain high-speed...

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February 25, 2026