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How a 21-Footer Rudder Failure and a 300 nm Diversion Shaped a New Foiling Mini Transat Campaign
How a 21-Footer Rudder Failure and a 300 nm Diversion Shaped a New Foiling Mini Transat Campaign

Midway through a solo Atlantic crossing the rudder failure that sheared off a transom-mounted steerage component forced a diversion of...

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February 24, 2026
Leadership, Safety, and Service at Sea Tow under Kristen Frohnhoefer
Leadership, Safety, and Service at Sea Tow under Kristen Frohnhoefer

Sea Tow Services International maintains a nationwide franchised response network staffed by U.S.

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February 24, 2026
American Magic pivots operations to Pensacola and Olympic support after America’s Cup exit
American Magic pivots operations to Pensacola and Olympic support after America’s Cup exit

American Magic has moved its fleet and logistical hub to Pensacola, Florida, consolidating two AC75s, two AC40s, containers of spare...

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February 24, 2026
Big C V2: engineering a 1m-class microyacht for a transatlantic challenge
Big C V2: engineering a 1m-class microyacht for a transatlantic challenge

Big C V2 achieved a recorded top speed of 3.7 knots during sea trials; the hull and keel are made...

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February 24, 2026
What daily life looks like on a Caribbean sailing holiday — winds, watches and shore time
What daily life looks like on a Caribbean sailing holiday — winds, watches and shore time

Typical Caribbean coastal legs average 15–40 nautical miles per day with prevailing trade winds of roughly 12–20 knots, so most...

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February 24, 2026
How to Tell if a Caribbean Crewed Sailing Holiday Fits Your Travel Style
How to Tell if a Caribbean Crewed Sailing Holiday Fits Your Travel Style

Typical skippered Caribbean itineraries cover 25–60 nautical miles between islands, with average daily sailing of 4–6 hours under steady trade...

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February 24, 2026
How curved tracks, Hoyt jib booms and club-foot rigs affect charter sailing performance and guest experience
How curved tracks, Hoyt jib booms and club-foot rigs affect charter sailing performance and guest experience

The evolution of the self-tacking headsail is rooted in three practical aims: reduce crew workload, keep the foredeck safe for...

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February 24, 2026
Historic first female-skippered IRC victory and a photo-finish for line honours in the 2025 Sydney–Hobart
Historic first female-skippered IRC victory and a photo-finish for line honours in the 2025 Sydney–Hobart

The 628-nautical-mile course from Sydney to Hobart presented a tactical test from the Boxing Day start on 26 December 2025:...

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February 24, 2026
Practical guide to winter Caribbean sailing: trade winds, conditions and holiday tips with First Class Sailing
Practical guide to winter Caribbean sailing: trade winds, conditions and holiday tips with First Class Sailing

Between December and April, the Caribbean trade winds typically blow from the east to northeast at an average of 15–25...

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February 24, 2026
From Short Days to Steady Trade Winds: Practical Notes for Sailing South with First Class Sailing
From Short Days to Steady Trade Winds: Practical Notes for Sailing South with First Class Sailing

Transatlantic crossings such as the ARC from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean average around 2,700 nautical miles, require provisioning...

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February 24, 2026
Burvill & Puttman Secure F18 World Crown in Windy Jervoise Bay
Burvill & Puttman Secure F18 World Crown in Windy Jervoise Bay

Container shipping and on-site equipment logistics were decisive at the F18 Worlds: Australian teams coordinated container returns and spare-parts staging...

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February 24, 2026
Kwakume Inlet Anchorage Guide: Entrance, Beach Landings, and Koeye River Options
Kwakume Inlet Anchorage Guide: Entrance, Beach Landings, and Koeye River Options

A drying rock sits near the center of the narrow entrance to Kwakume Inlet; keep the rock to starboard on...

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February 24, 2026