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Navigating US Boating Certificate Rules: What You Need to Know Before Hitting the Water
Navigating US Boating Certificate Rules: What You Need to Know Before Hitting the Water

Many states link boater education requirements to operator age and engine horsepower; several—California, Hawaii, New Jersey and New York—require certification...

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February 25, 2026
Heesen's Strategy: Dutch Ownership, Hull Efficiency and a Global Service Network
Heesen's Strategy: Dutch Ownership, Hull Efficiency and a Global Service Network

Heesen’s expanding service network in Florida, the Mediterranean and Dubai, backed by in-house teams in Oss, streamlines parts logistics and...

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February 25, 2026
What every boat owner should know about fitting lithium-ion batteries safely
What every boat owner should know about fitting lithium-ion batteries safely

Batteries must not be stored under a berth or in a locker that vents into the cabin or wheelhouse; current...

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February 25, 2026
YM Celtic Triangle Race 2026: Falmouth Start, Kinsale and Treguier Stopovers, Fowey Finish
YM Celtic Triangle Race 2026: Falmouth Start, Kinsale and Treguier Stopovers, Fowey Finish

The fleet will leave the Pendennis line in Falmouth at 10:00 on 31 May 2026, following a planned 600‑mile course...

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February 25, 2026
GMDSS: Practical Safety, Communications and Planning for Offshore Voyages
GMDSS: Practical Safety, Communications and Planning for Offshore Voyages

Vessels operating in Sea Area A3 must carry satellite-capable communications able to transmit Digital Selective Calling (DSC) and a registered...

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February 25, 2026
Yachtmaster Ocean: Relearning Celestial Navigation for Offshore Voyages
Yachtmaster Ocean: Relearning Celestial Navigation for Offshore Voyages

Shamrock Quay in Southampton schedules the RYA Yachtmaster Ocean Theory classroom course on 16–20 March with a follow-up celestial navigation...

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February 25, 2026
Celebrate a 50th Wedding Anniversary Aboard a Private Yacht: Logistics, Venues, and Ideas
Celebrate a 50th Wedding Anniversary Aboard a Private Yacht: Logistics, Venues, and Ideas

Port clearance, crew manifests, and tender capacity determine how smoothly a private yacht celebration will run: most Mediterranean and Caribbean...

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February 25, 2026
Tested Warm Sailing Layers: Arthur Beale Beerenberg Jumper and Musto Evo Therm Jacket
Tested Warm Sailing Layers: Arthur Beale Beerenberg Jumper and Musto Evo Therm Jacket

On coastal passages where locker capacity, crew rotation and unpredictable spray dictate packing choices, selecting warm layers that balance insulation,...

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February 25, 2026
Electric Boating at Boot Düsseldorf 2026: Key Exhibitors and Innovations
Electric Boating at Boot Düsseldorf 2026: Key Exhibitors and Innovations

Boot Düsseldorf spans 16 halls and roughly 220,000 m² of exhibition space from 17–25 January 2026, hosting about 1,500 exhibitors...

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February 25, 2026
Cutter vs Solent: Choosing the Right Headsail Plan for Offshore Passages and Charters
Cutter vs Solent: Choosing the Right Headsail Plan for Offshore Passages and Charters

For crew logistics and provisioning on an offshore passage, the difference between a cutter and a solent rig alters sail...

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February 25, 2026
Argo and Zoulou’s Close-Fought Multihull Dash to English Harbour
Argo and Zoulou’s Close-Fought Multihull Dash to English Harbour

Argo crossed the finish off English Harbour, Antigua at 12:31:15 UTC, completing the Lanzarote–Antigua course in 4 days, 23 hours,...

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February 25, 2026
Electric boating programs and speaker lineup at the Vancouver Boat Show
Electric boating programs and speaker lineup at the Vancouver Boat Show

The Vancouver Boat Show schedules a dedicated sequence of electric-boat seminars and a Round Table and Q&A Series hosted by...

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February 25, 2026