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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
Winter Yacht Parties in South Florida: Climate, Marinas, and Practical Tips
Winter Yacht Parties in South Florida: Climate, Marinas, and Practical Tips

Fort Lauderdale and Miami marinas see a marked rise in transient slip requests from December through March, with peak harbor...

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February 25, 2026
The White Hurricane of 1913: Shipwrecks, rescues and coastal legacies
The White Hurricane of 1913: Shipwrecks, rescues and coastal legacies

From November 7–10, 1913, sustained gale-force winds up to 90 mph and waves reaching 35 feet across Lake Huron and...

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February 25, 2026
How the capsizing of Ocean Fifty Inter Invest unfolded and the rescue documented by Lou-Kévin Roquais
How the capsizing of Ocean Fifty Inter Invest unfolded and the rescue documented by Lou-Kévin Roquais

The salvage operation for the Ocean Fifty Inter Invest required coordination between Le Havre harbour authorities, the regional maritime rescue...

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February 25, 2026
Pictorial Voyage aboard Tara — the 36 m schooner designed to sail the ice
Pictorial Voyage aboard Tara — the 36 m schooner designed to sail the ice

Tara carries nearly 40,000 litres of diesel for up to two years' autonomy, with propulsion supplied by two main engines...

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February 25, 2026
Seven Days in the SV Delos Workshop: Boatbuilding Reality Check (Part 50)
Seven Days in the SV Delos Workshop: Boatbuilding Reality Check (Part 50)

The workshop processes an average of three inbound shipments weekly—timber, epoxy, and hardware—with typical lead times of 3–7 days depending...

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February 25, 2026