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Navigating Wake Zones in Southwest Florida: Practical Rules and Tourism Impact
Navigating Wake Zones in Southwest Florida: Practical Rules and Tourism Impact

Seasonal manatee protection zones in Southwest Florida typically run from November 15 through March 31, and within those marked waterways...

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February 25, 2026
Olson 35: Design, Performance Ratios and Practical Cruising Considerations
Olson 35: Design, Performance Ratios and Practical Cruising Considerations

An Olson 35 with an LOA of 34'8" (10.57 m), beam of 11'3" (3.43 m) and draft of 6'3" (1.91...

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February 25, 2026
Captain Matt Blodgett and the Operational Reality of Running Sportfishing Charters
Captain Matt Blodgett and the Operational Reality of Running Sportfishing Charters

Daily provisioning cycles, customs paperwork for transiting between Florida and the Bahamas, and crew shift rotations determine whether a sportfishing...

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February 25, 2026
Transat Café L’Or debrief: routing, rescues and a surprise Ocean Fifty runner-up
Transat Café L’Or debrief: routing, rescues and a surprise Ocean Fifty runner-up

The Transat Café L’Or race used staggered routing to compress finishes across classes: the Ultims detoured via Saint Peter and...

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February 25, 2026
Lessons from Craig Wood’s record solo Pacific crossing and their travel implications
Lessons from Craig Wood’s record solo Pacific crossing and their travel implications

The solo Pacific passage covered roughly 7,000 miles, demanding constant attention to communications, sail handling and routine maintenance: working antennas,...

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February 25, 2026
Paddling wooden canoes on Maine’s wild rivers: logistics, skills and trip tips
Paddling wooden canoes on Maine’s wild rivers: logistics, skills and trip tips

A typical summer programme operating on the Penobscot and Allagash requires a minibus capable of towing a 20ft trailer loaded...

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February 25, 2026
22nd Royal Langkawi International Regatta — Racing Results and Visitor Notes
22nd Royal Langkawi International Regatta — Racing Results and Visitor Notes

Seasonal northeast winds pushed a steady 12–18 knot breeze across the race area, delivering consistent true wind angles that favored...

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February 25, 2026
Practical Red Flags to Watch When Selecting a Yacht Charter Broker
Practical Red Flags to Watch When Selecting a Yacht Charter Broker

Mediterranean charters frequently require a minimum 48‑hour provisioning window, verified crew certifications, and coordinated port-clearance paperwork; failure by a broker...

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February 25, 2026
Seven Nights Aboard: A Cairns-Based Yacht Route Through the Great Barrier Reef
Seven Nights Aboard: A Cairns-Based Yacht Route Through the Great Barrier Reef

Cairns functions as the primary embarkation and provisioning hub for 7-night Great Barrier Reef yacht charters, with typical sailing legs...

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February 25, 2026
Practical Captain’s Guide to Ceramic Coatings: Cut Time, Protect Value, Improve Guest Experience
Practical Captain’s Guide to Ceramic Coatings: Cut Time, Protect Value, Improve Guest Experience

Busy marina logistics show that typical berth-to-guest-ready turnaround windows shrink significantly when hulls and topsides are treated with ceramic coatings:...

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February 25, 2026
Slow-Travel on Europe’s Rivers: Top Routes, Practical Tips and Where to Sail
Slow-Travel on Europe’s Rivers: Top Routes, Practical Tips and Where to Sail

Most European inland waterways suitable for leisure boating feature a well-defined navigation regime: speed limits typically range from 5 to...

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February 25, 2026
How to Stop Galvanic and Stray-Current Corrosion Aboard Your Vessel
How to Stop Galvanic and Stray-Current Corrosion Aboard Your Vessel

Boatyards servicing aluminum and steel hulls typically require a pre-launch check of cathodic protection, bonding continuity, and shore-power isolation devices...

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February 25, 2026