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Northeast Ocean Racing Symposium returns to Bentley University for the offshore season kickoff
Northeast Ocean Racing Symposium returns to Bentley University for the offshore season kickoff

March 21 at Bentley University will host the Northeast Ocean Racing Symposium (NORS), bringing a concentrated day of offshore racing...

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February 24, 2026
Historic Sail Cloth Symposium in Marshfield, Vermont — Proposals Open for July 25–26, 2026
Historic Sail Cloth Symposium in Marshfield, Vermont — Proposals Open for July 25–26, 2026

July 25–26, 2026 at The Weaver’s Croft in Marshfield, Vermont will host a two-day symposium on hand-made sails; the event...

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February 24, 2026
Seven Standout Marine Powertrains at the 2026 Miami International Boat Show
Seven Standout Marine Powertrains at the 2026 Miami International Boat Show

Exhibitor booth allocations at the Miami Beach Convention Center concentrate high-power marine engines in halls MB1700–MB2426 to streamline sea trials...

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February 24, 2026
Seattle’s Corinthian Yacht Club Hosts Three Friday Evening Talks to Fuel Your Next Voyage
Seattle’s Corinthian Yacht Club Hosts Three Friday Evening Talks to Fuel Your Next Voyage

Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle will host three Friday evening presentations in February 2026, each running roughly 6:00–9:00 p.m., focused...

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February 24, 2026
Collins Avenue Revival and Major Debuts at the Miami Boat Show: What to Expect
Collins Avenue Revival and Major Debuts at the Miami Boat Show: What to Expect

The Miami Boat Show has reinstated Collins Avenue docks as the primary exhibition corridor, combining waterfront berths with the adjacent...

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February 24, 2026
How ABYC E-13 (Version 2) Changes Lithium Battery Disconnects and Why Cruisers Should Care
How ABYC E-13 (Version 2) Changes Lithium Battery Disconnects and Why Cruisers Should Care

ABYC E-13 Version 2 (July 2025) specifies that "the energizing power shall be directly interrupted by a remote switch", a...

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February 24, 2026
Practical guidance to prevent common sailing accidents and keep leisure voyages safe
Practical guidance to prevent common sailing accidents and keep leisure voyages safe

Marine weather advisories are broadcast on VHF channel 16 for initial distress and urgent warnings and on channel 22A for...

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February 24, 2026
Inside Gitana 18: the high-tech Ultim trimaran reshaping ocean racing and coastal tourism
Inside Gitana 18: the high-tech Ultim trimaran reshaping ocean racing and coastal tourism

The Gitana team occupies a near-2,000m2 shed at La Base in Lorient, equipped with Bond-lair-esque rolling walls that allowed a...

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February 24, 2026
Marseille’s Championnat de France Élite 2026: new format, Olympic preparation and local sailing culture
Marseille’s Championnat de France Élite 2026: new format, Olympic preparation and local sailing culture

From 18 to 22 February 2026, the Championnat de France Élite takes place in Marseille at the Stade Nautique Florence...

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February 24, 2026
BENETEAU unveils Grand Trawler 63 and Gran Turismo 50 at boot Düsseldorf with Alpine collaboration
BENETEAU unveils Grand Trawler 63 and Gran Turismo 50 at boot Düsseldorf with Alpine collaboration

Hall 6 staging at boot Düsseldorf required precise coordination: heavy-lift transport, custom cradles for the Grand Trawler 63, timed crane...

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February 24, 2026
Miami International Boat Show 2026: What to Expect on Water and Shore
Miami International Boat Show 2026: What to Expect on Water and Shore

Miami International Boat Show 2026 will run from 11–15 February 2026 across four primary locations: Miami Beach Convention Center, Pride...

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February 24, 2026
Practical guide to installing a bilge pump and smart timer on a motor-sailer
Practical guide to installing a bilge pump and smart timer on a motor-sailer

Mount the bilge pump low in the engine compartment to minimise lift and reduce cavitation risk; Charles Morland positioned his...

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February 24, 2026
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