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Navigating Norwegian Fjords: Yacht Charter Routes, Seasons and Highlights
Navigating Norwegian Fjords: Yacht Charter Routes, Seasons and Highlights

Pilotage, berth coordination and provisioning hubs in Bergen govern most successful fjord charters: narrow channels and UNESCO-protected waterways often require...

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February 25, 2026
Yachting the Tuamotu Archipelago: Charter Routes and Atoll Highlights
Yachting the Tuamotu Archipelago: Charter Routes and Atoll Highlights

With more than 70 atolls spread across roughly 1,500 kilometres of ocean, inter-atoll transfers in the Tuamotu Archipelago are primarily...

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February 25, 2026
MAIA’s day cruise from Vis to Hvar: anchoring, island explorations and sea toys
MAIA’s day cruise from Vis to Hvar: anchoring, island explorations and sea toys

MAIA anchored in a sheltered bay off the north coast of Vis with an advised 20 m anchor scope to...

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February 25, 2026
Charter a Yacht Along Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera's Quieter Shores
Charter a Yacht Along Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera's Quieter Shores

From Palma de Mallorca harbour, a typical seven-night yacht itinerary to Ibiza includes several overnight passages and multiple short hops...

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February 25, 2026
Compact automated fog horn build and installation guide for small vessels
Compact automated fog horn build and installation guide for small vessels

The COLREGS appendix recommends a fog signal level of 115 dBA for small craft, which typically translates to horns drawing...

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February 25, 2026
Delivery skippers, flag changes and safe transits every owner should know
Delivery skippers, flag changes and safe transits every owner should know

A transoceanic delivery will usually hinge on three operational checkpoints: fuel-stop planning, compliance with flag and VAT rules (for example,...

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February 25, 2026
Understanding ECPY Transport Agreements and Their Impact on Yacht Charter Costs
Understanding ECPY Transport Agreements and Their Impact on Yacht Charter Costs

ECPY Transport Agreements require a fully documented itinerary with declared fuel consumption, ports of embarkation/disembarkation and pre-calculated service packages to...

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February 25, 2026
YJA announces 2025 finalists for Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year
YJA announces 2025 finalists for Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year

Voting for the Yachting Journalists’ Association awards closes at 23:59 on 9 February 2026, and the presentation will take place...

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February 25, 2026
Seven-Night Mauritius Yacht Route: La Balise Marina to Île aux Bénitiers and Beyond
Seven-Night Mauritius Yacht Route: La Balise Marina to Île aux Bénitiers and Beyond

La Balise Marina, Black River functions as the main embarkation point for week-long yacht charters in Mauritius, offering secure berths,...

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February 25, 2026
How Navimetrix Links NMEA 2000, WLN Adapters and AIS for Real-Time Marine Navigation
How Navimetrix Links NMEA 2000, WLN Adapters and AIS for Real-Time Marine Navigation

On short coastal legs and busy marinas, AIS update intervals (commonly 2–10 seconds) combined with Wi‑Fi latency under 100 ms...

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February 25, 2026
How Weekly Yacht Charter Pricing Works and What Raises the Final Cost
How Weekly Yacht Charter Pricing Works and What Raises the Final Cost

Yacht charters are priced per week and the quoted weekly rate covers exclusive use of the vessel for your private...

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February 25, 2026
Choosing Between Aluminium and Steel Hulls for Charter and Private Yachts
Choosing Between Aluminium and Steel Hulls for Charter and Private Yachts

Aluminium hulls typically reduce displacement by about 30% compared with equivalent steel hulls, a figure that directly lowers fuel consumption...

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February 25, 2026