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How Knot Speed Affects Coastal Cruises, Charters and Voyage Planning
How Knot Speed Affects Coastal Cruises, Charters and Voyage Planning

A vessel maintaining 7 knots covers roughly 7 nautical miles in one hour, so a 42-nautical-mile leg will take about...

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February 26, 2026
Can the America's Cup Recover for Naples 2027? Logistics, Costs and Competitor Dynamics
Can the America's Cup Recover for Naples 2027? Logistics, Costs and Competitor Dynamics

The challenger entry deadline of 31 October passed with no confirmed list posted, leaving organisers and the host port of...

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February 26, 2026
How to Decide Between Bareboat and Skippered Charters for Your Next Voyage
How to Decide Between Bareboat and Skippered Charters for Your Next Voyage

Marina berth booking windows in high season can stretch to 4–6 weeks, and the choice between a bareboat and a...

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February 26, 2026
Final Leg: Ditte and the Xc 47's Atlantic Return
Final Leg: Ditte and the Xc 47's Atlantic Return

Departing Aarøsund on 28 July 2024, the Xc 47 logged an 11‑month circumnavigation-style voyage with an eight‑person family crew, a...

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February 26, 2026
Inside Port Townsend’s 2025 Wooden Boat Festival: Fleet Movements, Films and Community Sails
Inside Port Townsend’s 2025 Wooden Boat Festival: Fleet Movements, Films and Community Sails

Port Townsend waterfront operations managed berthing for over 300 vessels and crowd flow for 20,000+ attendees using staggered launch windows,...

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February 26, 2026
UK Sailing Faces a Participation Dip: RYA Survey, Community Voices and Tourism Opportunities
UK Sailing Faces a Participation Dip: RYA Survey, Community Voices and Tourism Opportunities

Harbour berth occupancy and club training enrollments in many UK marinas are showing stagnation or early decline, a trend reflected...

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February 26, 2026
Leopard 52: a larger, greener Leopard catamaran designed for modern charters
Leopard 52: a larger, greener Leopard catamaran designed for modern charters

With integrated solar panels and an optional hybrid electric drive that can generate onboard power, the Leopard 52 reduces fuel...

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February 26, 2026
Practical Guide to Hosting Corporate Events on a Yacht: Capacities, Layouts and Services
Practical Guide to Hosting Corporate Events on a Yacht: Capacities, Layouts and Services

Most mid-size corporate charters provide high-speed Wi‑Fi, onboard AV racks, and flexible power supply options for presentations, with typical vessel...

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February 26, 2026
2026 Yacht Shortlist: Standout Monohulls and Multihulls for Cruising
2026 Yacht Shortlist: Standout Monohulls and Multihulls for Cruising

Marinas increasingly prioritize 40–60 foot berths, upgraded shore power (50‑amp/shore-side), and deeper fairways to accommodate the surge in demand for...

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February 26, 2026
Prestige M7 Multihull: Sea Trial Observations and Touring Notes
Prestige M7 Multihull: Sea Trial Observations and Touring Notes

The Prestige shipyard in Monfalcone sits on a deep-water channel with direct sea access, enabling immediate launches of large multihulls...

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February 26, 2026
2021 Sunseeker 86 Yacht — Four Cabins, MTU Power, Turn‑Key in Miami Beach
2021 Sunseeker 86 Yacht — Four Cabins, MTU Power, Turn‑Key in Miami Beach

The 2021 Sunseeker 86 measures 86 ft (26.21 m) overall with a 21'3" beam and a 6.42 ft draft, requiring...

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February 26, 2026
ORC 57 Catamaran — Glide, Lightness and a Return to Direct Sailing
ORC 57 Catamaran — Glide, Lightness and a Return to Direct Sailing

With an 11.4‑ton lightship for just over 17 metres of length overall, a 107 m² mainsail and an 84 m²...

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February 26, 2026
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