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Flying Fifteen at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show — hull, fit-out and event logistics
Flying Fifteen at the RYA Dinghy & Watersports Show — hull, fit-out and event logistics

Transporting an Ovington hull to a dinghy show typically requires a 6–7 m trailer, a padded cradle, a timed delivery...

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February 23, 2026
Mercury 2026 Upgrades: Skyhook Selective-Engine Hold, Dockhook and DTS Performance Pedal
Mercury 2026 Upgrades: Skyhook Selective-Engine Hold, Dockhook and DTS Performance Pedal

Mercury’s 2026 Skyhook improvements now permit selective engine engagement in multi-engine installations, meaning a quad-outboard configuration can maintain station using...

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February 23, 2026
Grady‑White Express 340 — Offshore Performance Meets Weekend Cruise Comfort
Grady‑White Express 340 — Offshore Performance Meets Weekend Cruise Comfort

LOA 33′6″ combined with an 11′7″ beam and a 340‑gallon fuel tank gives the Grady‑White Express 340 a practical operational...

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February 23, 2026
New Catamarans, Manufacturing Shifts, and What Miami’s Boat Show Means for Yacht Tourism
New Catamarans, Manufacturing Shifts, and What Miami’s Boat Show Means for Yacht Tourism

The Discover Boating Miami International Boat Show operated across three distinct campuses — a convention-center gear and electronics hub plus...

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February 23, 2026
Edgewater Yacht Club Honored with St. Petersburg Yacht Club Trophy After Hosting Ensign National Championship
Edgewater Yacht Club Honored with St. Petersburg Yacht Club Trophy After Hosting Ensign National Championship

Edgewater Yacht Club (EYC) was named the 2025 recipient of the St.

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February 23, 2026
Marzio Perrelli appointed to lead America's Cup Partnership as legal challenge surfaces
Marzio Perrelli appointed to lead America's Cup Partnership as legal challenge surfaces

Sky Italia expanded its motorsport broadcasting slate to 1,300 hours annually under Marzio Perrelli, negotiated exclusive Formula 1 rights renewals...

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February 23, 2026
Luders 36: Seaworthiness, Ratios and Practical Cruising Guidance
Luders 36: Seaworthiness, Ratios and Practical Cruising Guidance

The Luders 36’s 15,000 lb displacement and 5'3" draft directly influence marina selection, slip fees, and the need for deeper...

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February 23, 2026
Rio Yachts unveils the Sport Coupé 50 — a 15.24 m liveable “world boat” for year‑round cruising
Rio Yachts unveils the Sport Coupé 50 — a 15.24 m liveable “world boat” for year‑round cruising

With a length overall of 15.24 metres, twin-shaft propulsion and a tender garage, the Sport Coupé 50 changes provisioning and...

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February 23, 2026
Nelson's Cup Day 1 — Maxi Fleet Battles Through a Sudden Squall off English Harbour
Nelson's Cup Day 1 — Maxi Fleet Battles Through a Sudden Squall off English Harbour

The race committee signalled an 11:00 start off English Harbour with a coastal course planned, but a sudden squall reduced...

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February 23, 2026
Nelson's Cup Day 1: Wind, protest and leaderboard shake-ups off Fort Charlotte
Nelson's Cup Day 1: Wind, protest and leaderboard shake-ups off Fort Charlotte

Race management positioned windward–leeward courses between Fort Charlotte and English Harbour with class-based scaling: Maxis sailed near 14 nautical miles...

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February 23, 2026
How port logistics and Curmudgeon’s Observation steer sailing travellers’ plans
How port logistics and Curmudgeon’s Observation steer sailing travellers’ plans

During peak regatta weeks, many North American marinas enforce a strict tender schedule—typically a 20–30 minute loop—and limit dockside vehicle...

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February 23, 2026
Squall, Spinnakers and Photo Finishes: Galateia, V, Leopard 3, Deep Blue and Balthasar at Nelson’s Cup
Squall, Spinnakers and Photo Finishes: Galateia, V, Leopard 3, Deep Blue and Balthasar at Nelson’s Cup

The 11:00 start off the entrance to Antigua’s English Harbour was marked by rapidly shifting conditions as a squall line...

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February 23, 2026