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Steve Eddleston and Weatherly: Restoring a 12-Metre Classic for Racing and Public Charters
Steve Eddleston and Weatherly: Restoring a 12-Metre Classic for Racing and Public Charters

Launching Weatherly from Bristol’s marina requires a coordinated crew of roughly 16 hands, a tight pre-start timeline to match the...

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February 24, 2026
Nordhavn 46 MKII — a redesigned 46-foot bluewater passagemaker for modern cruisers
Nordhavn 46 MKII — a redesigned 46-foot bluewater passagemaker for modern cruisers

With a 3,000-nm range, 1,200-gallon fuel capacity and 44 ft 7 in waterline length, the Nordhavn 46 MKII targets true...

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February 24, 2026
Blind sailing’s rise: Inclusion Championships, Paralympic bid and event logistics
Blind sailing’s rise: Inclusion Championships, Paralympic bid and event logistics

Transporting Far East 28R keelboats, adaptive helm systems and support vessels between Oman and Portugal requires meticulous scheduling for shipping,...

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February 24, 2026
From San Francisco to Toronto: Team Niuhi’s Road-Tested Win at the J/105 North Americans
From San Francisco to Toronto: Team Niuhi’s Road-Tested Win at the J/105 North Americans

The J/105 Niuhi was trailered 2,600 miles from San Francisco to Toronto and arrived in time for the championship only...

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February 24, 2026
Cruisers VTR 38 review: versatile dayboat for family outings and coastal adventures
Cruisers VTR 38 review: versatile dayboat for family outings and coastal adventures

LOA 40', beam 11' 10", draft 3', displacement 15,446 lb, fuel 223 gal, and twin 300- or 400-hp Mercury powerplants...

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February 24, 2026
How rising certification and insurance costs are altering regatta operations and local visitor flows
How rising certification and insurance costs are altering regatta operations and local visitor flows

Race operations now hinge on a fragile mix of volunteer crews, hired safety launches, and insurance-backed liabilities: as premiums rise...

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February 24, 2026
Salty 100 and the 58th Parker Converse Tower Race Sail Together in Buzzards Bay
Salty 100 and the 58th Parker Converse Tower Race Sail Together in Buzzards Bay

On July 10–11 the Salty 100 returns in a new paired format with the 58th Parker Converse Tower Race, featuring...

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February 24, 2026
Keeping the Sea in Your Veins: How Sailing Helps You Stay Active as You Age
Keeping the Sea in Your Veins: How Sailing Helps You Stay Active as You Age

Marina access points, dinghy ramps and lifeline clearances often dictate whether a sailor can safely board and enjoy a short...

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February 24, 2026
From bilgeboards to fully battened mainsails: how yacht innovation changes sailing logistics and travel
From bilgeboards to fully battened mainsails: how yacht innovation changes sailing logistics and travel

When high-performance ocean racers adopted foiling and wider multihull beams, shore-side operations shifted immediately: trailer dimensions grew, crane capacity requirements...

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February 24, 2026
Geoffrey Mason: From Marblehead Harbor to Global Sports Broadcasts
Geoffrey Mason: From Marblehead Harbor to Global Sports Broadcasts

Coordinating live broadcasts of offshore regattas requires exact vessel positioning, VHF and satellite relay planning, and helicopter-to-ship camera handoffs—operational challenges...

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February 24, 2026
Charal 2’s Full Hull-Bottom Replacement and Single-Handed Performance Upgrade
Charal 2’s Full Hull-Bottom Replacement and Single-Handed Performance Upgrade

The Charal 2 refit involved cutting away the entire hull bottom along the monohull’s length and transporting two prebuilt composite...

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February 24, 2026
Seldén E40rev reversible electric winch: smarter sail handling for cruisers and charter fleets
Seldén E40rev reversible electric winch: smarter sail handling for cruisers and charter fleets

Integration into the 42V SEL Bus system reduces cable cross-sections and centralises power distribution, simplifying on-board wiring, spares logistics and...

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February 24, 2026