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Boat Vocabulary Primer for New Skippers — NBOA Essentials
Boat Vocabulary Primer for New Skippers — NBOA Essentials

Maritime regulations require every power-driven vessel to show a masthead light and correct sidelights during restricted visibility and at night,...

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February 27, 2026
Powering ER Watermakers from Solar and Batteries: Practical Lessons for Cruisers
Powering ER Watermakers from Solar and Batteries: Practical Lessons for Cruisers

A 65 L/h energy‑recovery (ER) watermaker typically runs the ER drive at a low speed—about one cycle every six seconds—which...

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February 27, 2026
Whitsunday Escape: Gold in Queensland Puts Bareboat Charters in the Spotlight
Whitsunday Escape: Gold in Queensland Puts Bareboat Charters in the Spotlight

Turnaround for bareboat charters in the Whitsundays depends on coordinated provisioning, cleaning and safety inspections to deliver consistent, award-level service—logistics...

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February 27, 2026
Southport’s WLYC 24-Hour Race 2025: Fireflies Lead a Renewed Era of Team Sailing
Southport’s WLYC 24-Hour Race 2025: Fireflies Lead a Renewed Era of Team Sailing

The race-control team managed continuous operations for 24 hours on Marine Lake using permanent floodlighting, temporary race pontoons and shore-side...

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February 27, 2026
Grand Soleil 52 Performance — 55‑foot Italian performance cruiser by Matteo Polli and Nauta Design
Grand Soleil 52 Performance — 55‑foot Italian performance cruiser by Matteo Polli and Nauta Design

With four stainless steel water tanks totaling 600 L placed amidships and a 350 L diesel tank, the Grand Soleil...

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February 27, 2026
Orca Core and Display: Practical Uses, Limits and What Boaters Should Know
Orca Core and Display: Practical Uses, Limits and What Boaters Should Know

Orca Core aggregates sensor inputs via NMEA 2000 and delivers AIS, GPS and attitude data over onboard Wi‑Fi to displays...

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February 27, 2026
Aluminum Catamaran Assembly: How Interdependent Tasks Shape the Build
Aluminum Catamaran Assembly: How Interdependent Tasks Shape the Build

On an aluminum catamaran project, the critical path hinges on synchronized delivery of prefabricated panels, wiring looms, plumbing manifolds and...

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February 27, 2026
How Sail Training Reconnects Out-of-Sight Learners with Education and Community
How Sail Training Reconnects Out-of-Sight Learners with Education and Community

ASTO supports more than 30 member charities operating over 50 vessels, running programmes that reach more than 12,000 young people...

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February 27, 2026
Ralf Groesel and the Oxley wing: Practical rigging, handling and performance tips
Ralf Groesel and the Oxley wing: Practical rigging, handling and performance tips

Stowing and deploying a light-wind wing sail such as the Oxley materially simplifies onboard logistics: the integrated wing reduces sail...

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February 27, 2026
Golden Cup Badalona 2025 — fleet results, standout crews and visitor tips
Golden Cup Badalona 2025 — fleet results, standout crews and visitor tips

Port de Badalona accommodated a 56-boat fleet and 277 sailors from 15 yacht clubs for the three-day event running 31...

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February 27, 2026
How Brokers Turn Yacht-Listing Data into Authentic Charter Experiences
How Brokers Turn Yacht-Listing Data into Authentic Charter Experiences

Port clearance timelines, provisioning windows and scheduled crew rotations often dictate whether a yacht that appears “available” online is actually...

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February 27, 2026
Challenger 72 Voyages: Portsmouth–Norway North Sea Passages and Fjord Exploration
Challenger 72 Voyages: Portsmouth–Norway North Sea Passages and Fjord Exploration

Crossing the North Sea from Portsmouth to the Norwegian coast requires structured watch rotations, formal passage planning for traffic separation...

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February 27, 2026