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Christmas Feasting Afloat — Low-Fuss Menus for Bareboat Charters in the Whitsundays
Christmas Feasting Afloat — Low-Fuss Menus for Bareboat Charters in the Whitsundays

A typical 10–12 metre bareboat charter in the Whitsundays has a single-burner stove, a cockpit BBQ, two small fridges and...

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February 25, 2026
2026 Metric Challenge Atlantic Circuit: Dates, Ports and Regatta Notes
2026 Metric Challenge Atlantic Circuit: Dates, Ports and Regatta Notes

The 2026 Metric Challenge schedule requires a grouped delivery of the 8MJI fleet to Brest on July 20, with coordinated...

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February 25, 2026
Freedom Boat Club expands in Marseille: Port de La Pointe Rouge and Port de Servaux join the network
Freedom Boat Club expands in Marseille: Port de La Pointe Rouge and Port de Servaux join the network

Port de La Pointe Rouge and Port de Servaux now function as active satellite homeports for shared recreational craft, improving...

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February 25, 2026
France selects a compact, high-performance sailing squad aiming for medals at Los Angeles 2028
France selects a compact, high-performance sailing squad aiming for medals at Los Angeles 2028

The French Sailing Federation confirmed a trimmed roster of nine athletes for the 2026 French Team, submitting the list to...

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February 25, 2026
Slow sailing, small wake: why Emsworth Luggers and Folkboats suit wildlife-friendly cruising
Slow sailing, small wake: why Emsworth Luggers and Folkboats suit wildlife-friendly cruising

Local harbour authorities commonly enforce speed limits and displacement-speed etiquette—typically below 4 knots in tidal creeks and mudflat zones—to limit...

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February 25, 2026
Boatsetter and Getmyboat Unite: What the Merger Means for Boating and Tourism
Boatsetter and Getmyboat Unite: What the Merger Means for Boating and Tourism

The combined platform will manage over $500 million in bookings across more than 50 countries, consolidating inventory, crew logistics, and...

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February 25, 2026
Dylan Fletcher’s five practical rules for timing, spacing and risk at the start line
Dylan Fletcher’s five practical rules for timing, spacing and risk at the start line

At major regattas a 49er crew in 6 knots will often commit to the start line up to nine minutes...

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February 25, 2026
Practical Guide to Choosing Between Motor Yachts and Sailing Yachts for Your Next Charter
Practical Guide to Choosing Between Motor Yachts and Sailing Yachts for Your Next Charter

On a typical Mediterranean week-long charter, a 25–30 metre motor yacht will average 18–25 knots and consume between 200–500 litres...

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February 25, 2026
2026 RYA Fee Update: What Sailors Need to Know About Exam Costs
2026 RYA Fee Update: What Sailors Need to Know About Exam Costs

RYA exam fees for 2026 are applied centrally and uniformly across recognised training centres, which means course providers must update...

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February 25, 2026
Beneath the hull: how Argo’s logistics and crew prep shape the Transatlantic showdown
Beneath the hull: how Argo’s logistics and crew prep shape the Transatlantic showdown

Argo was hauled out at Marina Lanzarote on 15 October and relaunched in December for pre-race training ahead of the...

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February 25, 2026
How to Run an Effective Post-Race Crew Meeting to Improve Boat Performance
How to Run an Effective Post-Race Crew Meeting to Improve Boat Performance

A 10–20 minute debrief during the motor-back to the mooring is the optimal window to collect actionable crew feedback while...

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February 25, 2026
Reversing the slide: Practical steps to attract new sailors and boost nautical tourism
Reversing the slide: Practical steps to attract new sailors and boost nautical tourism

At many US marinas and mooring fields, the visual turnover of new 25–40-foot cruising sailboats has slowed, reflecting a shrinking...

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February 25, 2026
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