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How to Tell if a Caribbean Crewed Sailing Holiday Fits Your Travel Style
How to Tell if a Caribbean Crewed Sailing Holiday Fits Your Travel Style

Typical skippered Caribbean itineraries cover 25–60 nautical miles between islands, with average daily sailing of 4–6 hours under steady trade...

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February 24, 2026
Historic first female-skippered IRC victory and a photo-finish for line honours in the 2025 Sydney–Hobart
Historic first female-skippered IRC victory and a photo-finish for line honours in the 2025 Sydney–Hobart

The 628-nautical-mile course from Sydney to Hobart presented a tactical test from the Boxing Day start on 26 December 2025:...

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February 24, 2026
Practical guide to winter Caribbean sailing: trade winds, conditions and holiday tips with First Class Sailing
Practical guide to winter Caribbean sailing: trade winds, conditions and holiday tips with First Class Sailing

Between December and April, the Caribbean trade winds typically blow from the east to northeast at an average of 15–25...

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February 24, 2026
From Short Days to Steady Trade Winds: Practical Notes for Sailing South with First Class Sailing
From Short Days to Steady Trade Winds: Practical Notes for Sailing South with First Class Sailing

Transatlantic crossings such as the ARC from the Canary Islands to the Caribbean average around 2,700 nautical miles, require provisioning...

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February 24, 2026
Burvill & Puttman Secure F18 World Crown in Windy Jervoise Bay
Burvill & Puttman Secure F18 World Crown in Windy Jervoise Bay

Container shipping and on-site equipment logistics were decisive at the F18 Worlds: Australian teams coordinated container returns and spare-parts staging...

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February 24, 2026
Kwakume Inlet Anchorage Guide: Entrance, Beach Landings, and Koeye River Options
Kwakume Inlet Anchorage Guide: Entrance, Beach Landings, and Koeye River Options

A drying rock sits near the center of the narrow entrance to Kwakume Inlet; keep the rock to starboard on...

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February 24, 2026
DNV-certified Super Sub from U-Boat Worx clears trials and targets yacht programs and private owners
DNV-certified Super Sub from U-Boat Worx clears trials and targets yacht programs and private owners

DNV surveyors were present throughout construction and sea trials off Curaçao, issuing full classification after independent verification of systems related...

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February 24, 2026
Vision Marine’s Specter Tritoon Platform Debuts with E-Motion Propulsion
Vision Marine’s Specter Tritoon Platform Debuts with E-Motion Propulsion

Specter units are scheduled for shipment and display at the Miami International Boat Show (Feb 11–15) and the Montreal Boat...

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February 24, 2026
Port Salerno on the Treasure Coast: Old-Florida Waterfront Charm and Working Docks
Port Salerno on the Treasure Coast: Old-Florida Waterfront Charm and Working Docks

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February 24, 2026
Nordhavn N75 RHINO Tour and Systems Rundown with Garrett Severen
Nordhavn N75 RHINO Tour and Systems Rundown with Garrett Severen

The engine room connects directly to the cockpit lazarette via a gasketed watertight aluminum door, providing all-conditions access to the...

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February 24, 2026
Annapolis 2026 Sea Trials: How Tariffs, Hybrid Power and Global Production Are Shaping Modern Cruising
Annapolis 2026 Sea Trials: How Tariffs, Hybrid Power and Global Production Are Shaping Modern Cruising

Tariff adjustments introduced a clear logistical constraint at the Annapolis trials: European imports face roughly a 15% duty increase while...

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February 24, 2026
Miami International Boat Show 2026: New Layout, Key Models, and Visitor Tips
Miami International Boat Show 2026: New Layout, Key Models, and Visitor Tips

The 2026 Miami International Boat Show will display more than 1,000 boats across six locations, with the Miami Beach Convention...

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February 24, 2026