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Lady Gita: 49m Croatia Motorsailer Blending Superyacht Comfort with Classic Sailing
Lady Gita: 49m Croatia Motorsailer Blending Superyacht Comfort with Classic Sailing

Operating from Split, Croatia, Lady Gita is a 49-meter motorsailer with a steel displacement hull, an 8.66-meter beam and a...

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February 24, 2026
Horizon FD80 — Practical Layouts and Performance for Serious Cruising
Horizon FD80 — Practical Layouts and Performance for Serious Cruising

At 80' 7" LOA with a beam of 22' 6", a draft of 5' 7", and a displacement of roughly...

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February 24, 2026
Peel Ports pauses proposed conservancy charge for leisure vessels on the Clyde — what it means for sailors and coastal tourism
Peel Ports pauses proposed conservancy charge for leisure vessels on the Clyde — what it means for sailors and coastal tourism

Peel Ports Group has confirmed that it will not progress consulting on a proposed £100 plus VAT annual conservancy fee...

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February 24, 2026
Practical 7-Day Sailing Itinerary Through Mallorca, Cabrera, Ibiza and Formentera
Practical 7-Day Sailing Itinerary Through Mallorca, Cabrera, Ibiza and Formentera

Mallorca to Ibiza crossings are typically about 50–60 nautical miles, so fuel planning, provisioning and crew rest must be factored...

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February 24, 2026
George Invitational 2026 — Racing, Logistics and Visitor Highlights
George Invitational 2026 — Racing, Logistics and Visitor Highlights

Port traffic management and predictable afternoon sea breezes at Dún Laoghaire mean race committees can stage multiple back‑to‑back starts; the...

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February 24, 2026
Ida Lewis Distance Race: 24-Hour Offshore Start from Fort Adams into Newport Harbor
Ida Lewis Distance Race: 24-Hour Offshore Start from Fort Adams into Newport Harbor

The 2026 Ida Lewis Distance Race starts Friday, August 14 in Narragansett Bay’s East Passage, with a dramatic gun off...

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February 24, 2026
Andrew Winch, Winch Design and Heesen: shaping flagship and explorer yachts
Andrew Winch, Winch Design and Heesen: shaping flagship and explorer yachts

At 80 metres and with an all‑aluminium hull, Genesis imposes specific berthing, fuel and maintenance logistics: high tidal clearances, dedicated...

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February 24, 2026
Right whale protections, vessel requirements and what sailors should do in SMA waters
Right whale protections, vessel requirements and what sailors should do in SMA waters

In Seasonal Management Areas (SMAs) most vessels 65 feet or longer are required to operate at 10 knots or less,...

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February 24, 2026
Nordhavn Passage Yachts — Range, Construction, and How They Shape Adventure Travel
Nordhavn Passage Yachts — Range, Construction, and How They Shape Adventure Travel

Fuel capacity and cruising range dictate routing for bluewater passagemakers: the Nordhavn N120 carries 17,200 gallons for roughly a 4,000-mile...

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February 24, 2026
Axopar and Aura Blockchain bring NFC digital passports to Axopar boats from 2026
Axopar and Aura Blockchain bring NFC digital passports to Axopar boats from 2026

Embedding an NFC chip and anchoring unit data on the Aura Blockchain creates a logistics-ready, tamper-resistant register that consolidates factory...

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February 24, 2026
How Damien Guillou Readies His Rustler 36 for Six Months Single-Handed at Sea
How Damien Guillou Readies His Rustler 36 for Six Months Single-Handed at Sea

The Golden Globe Race mandates a stripped-down electronics fit: competitors may carry a VHF, AIS and a single satellite link...

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February 24, 2026
Nice Boating Tomorrow — electric, hybrid and retrofit solutions showcased including Dufour 48 ODSea+, FP41 ODSea+ and Leopard 52
Nice Boating Tomorrow — electric, hybrid and retrofit solutions showcased including Dufour 48 ODSea+, FP41 ODSea+ and Leopard 52

Shore-side power capacity and berth charging logistics are now central to marina planning as events like Nice Boating Tomorrow demonstrate...

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February 24, 2026