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Beam on a Boat: How Width Impacts Stability, Berthing and Holiday Comfort
Beam on a Boat: How Width Impacts Stability, Berthing and Holiday Comfort

A 12.5 m yacht with a beam of 4.3 m will usually require a berth allowance of at least 4.6–4.8...

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February 24, 2026
Consequences of X Shore’s Collapse for Electric Dayboats and Regional Charters
Consequences of X Shore’s Collapse for Electric Dayboats and Regional Charters

Production at the X Shore 14,000-square-metre facility in Nyköping was halted on January 29, 2026, leaving nearly 70 staff idle...

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February 24, 2026
How H.R.7222 Could Reduce Financing Costs for American-Made Recreational Boats
How H.R.7222 Could Reduce Financing Costs for American-Made Recreational Boats

H.R.7222 proposes allowing borrowers to deduct up to $10,000 of interest annually on loans used to purchase American-made recreational boats,...

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February 24, 2026
F18 World Championship 2026 — Day One Outcomes and Local Contenders
F18 World Championship 2026 — Day One Outcomes and Local Contenders

The race committee launched the fleet from the northern breakwater with restricted marina traffic and a clear protocol for coach...

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February 24, 2026
Making yachts discoverable to AI: practical steps for visibility, trust, and qualified leads
Making yachts discoverable to AI: practical steps for visibility, trust, and qualified leads

AIS/MMSI feeds, berth availability, flag state, range, and up-to-date vessel specs are now core operational signals: generative AI and discovery...

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February 24, 2026
Loose-Footed Mainsails — Practical Sail Handling Insights by Dick McClary
Loose-Footed Mainsails — Practical Sail Handling Insights by Dick McClary

Switching to a loose-footed mainsail directly alters deck operations: the outhaul becomes the primary control for lower-luff camber, and reefing...

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February 24, 2026
E1 Series 2026: New Teams, Venues and Coastal Race Logistics
E1 Series 2026: New Teams, Venues and Coastal Race Logistics

The 2026 E1 calendar will run eight events across four continents, demanding coordinated maritime logistics: temporary race hubs with standardized...

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February 24, 2026
Sailing to Taste of Virgin Gorda 2026 — Practical Tips and Things to Do in the British Virgin Islands by Yacht
Sailing to Taste of Virgin Gorda 2026 — Practical Tips and Things to Do in the British Virgin Islands by Yacht

Taste of Virgin Gorda 2026 is set for Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Nail Bay Sugar Works Ruins on...

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February 24, 2026
Vakaros RaceSense to Manage Starts for J/70 and Melges 24 at Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in St. Petersburg
Vakaros RaceSense to Manage Starts for J/70 and Melges 24 at Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in St. Petersburg

Vakaros RaceSense will handle synchronized starts for the J/70 and Melges 24 fleets at the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta...

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February 24, 2026
Prime South Carolina Coastal Angling Locations and How to Reach Them
Prime South Carolina Coastal Angling Locations and How to Reach Them

Charleston to the Gulf Stream averages a 60–80 mile passage for offshore charters; typical nearshore runs from Myrtle Beach and...

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February 24, 2026
Day 3 Recap: A-Class Midwinters at Upper Keys — Results, Conditions, and Visitor Tips
Day 3 Recap: A-Class Midwinters at Upper Keys — Results, Conditions, and Visitor Tips

Race committee launched and completed three races today off Key Largo under very flat water and light, shifty breeze, with...

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February 24, 2026
How Dufour’s hexagonal language and cabin logistics reshape charter cruising comfort
How Dufour’s hexagonal language and cabin logistics reshape charter cruising comfort

At Boot Düsseldorf press hours most shipyards permit boarding roughly 60–90 minutes before public opening, a window routinely used to...

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February 24, 2026