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How a 3D Jib Lead Refit on Dark Star Changed On-Deck Performance and Local Sailing Trips
How a 3D Jib Lead Refit on Dark Star Changed On-Deck Performance and Local Sailing Trips

Coordination of haul-out windows, deck‑cutting schedules, and transport of carbon fiber components required precise timing with Puget Sound shipyards and...

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February 24, 2026
Practical Guide to Anchorages, Dinghy Access and Land Tours in St. Kitts & Nevis
Practical Guide to Anchorages, Dinghy Access and Land Tours in St. Kitts & Nevis

All protected anchorages on St.

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February 24, 2026
Salt Island’s RMS Rhone and Anchorage Guide in the British Virgin Islands
Salt Island’s RMS Rhone and Anchorage Guide in the British Virgin Islands

Anchoring in South Bay is most secure when set in 30–50 ft over sandy patches; numerous national park mooring balls...

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February 24, 2026
Morgan Trubovich on process, calm execution, and the systems that win races
Morgan Trubovich on process, calm execution, and the systems that win races

At major regattas, shore-side logistics such as tender schedules, launch berths, and the 20–30 minute crew transfer windows force racing...

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February 24, 2026
Colorado lakes at Granby, Dillon and Cherry Creek see record low levels; sailing and visitor options adjust
Colorado lakes at Granby, Dillon and Cherry Creek see record low levels; sailing and visitor options adjust

Colorado is reporting its lowest snowpack in nearly 40 years, and inflows to key reservoirs that feed Granby, Dillon and...

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February 24, 2026
Ten Practical Upgrades to Improve Boat Speed, Handling and Charter Efficiency
Ten Practical Upgrades to Improve Boat Speed, Handling and Charter Efficiency

For coastal charter operators and day-trip skippers, even a small reduction in hull wetted surface or drag translates directly into...

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February 24, 2026
Choosing the Right Marine Cooler for Day Trips: Dometic, Coleman, YETI and More
Choosing the Right Marine Cooler for Day Trips: Dometic, Coleman, YETI and More

On a 30‑ft center console, a 120‑qt cooler such as the Coleman 316 Series occupies roughly 0.3 m³ of deck...

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February 24, 2026
Inside the New Chris-Craft Launch 27: Coastal Comfort Meets Modern Tech
Inside the New Chris-Craft Launch 27: Coastal Comfort Meets Modern Tech

With an LOA of 26'8", an 8'6" beam and a dry weight of 5,580 lbs, the Chris‑Craft Launch 27 fits...

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February 24, 2026
Practical essentials for cruiser regattas: IRC, OSIRIS and how to prepare
Practical essentials for cruiser regattas: IRC, OSIRIS and how to prepare

A typical cruiser regatta will hold a skipper's briefing at the marina between 08:30 and 09:30, with the first warning...

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February 24, 2026
SailGP Auckland 2026: Race logistics, split‑fleet drama and what it means for visitors
SailGP Auckland 2026: Race logistics, split‑fleet drama and what it means for visitors

The stadium-style course in Auckland placed the start line under the grandstand, forcing tight logistics for race control, spectator ingress...

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February 24, 2026
Fitting a Dometic SeaStar Xtreme Jack Plate: Practical Guide for Outboard Boats
Fitting a Dometic SeaStar Xtreme Jack Plate: Practical Guide for Outboard Boats

The Dometic SeaStar Xtreme JP5040X jack plate used here offers a 4-inch setback and is rated for outboards up to...

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February 24, 2026
Smart Planning for Miami Yacht Charters: Routes, Costs, and Top Vessels
Smart Planning for Miami Yacht Charters: Routes, Costs, and Top Vessels

Miami marinas require advance berthing reservations for vessels over 70 ft, and most Bahamas clearances (e.g., Bimini, Exumas) mandate pre-filed...

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February 24, 2026