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Mar del Plata 2026: F18 racing, Scorpion hulls and local boatyard activity
Mar del Plata 2026: F18 racing, Scorpion hulls and local boatyard activity

The Mar del Plata race area recorded steady sea breeze and building swell during the International Sailing Week 2026, forcing...

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March 10, 2026
U.S. SailGP Team secures first event win of the season at KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix
U.S. SailGP Team secures first event win of the season at KPMG Sydney Sail Grand Prix

On Sydney Harbour, the F50 fleet faced light onshore breezes of about 8–12 knots with highly disturbed air that limited...

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March 10, 2026
Gulfstar Hirsch 45 — Practical Bluewater Cruiser with Spacious Aft Cabin
Gulfstar Hirsch 45 — Practical Bluewater Cruiser with Spacious Aft Cabin

With fuel tanks often exceeding 100 gallons (378 liters) and water capacity typically around 150 gallons (567 liters), the Gulfstar...

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March 10, 2026
Navetta 35: Custom Line’s 34.5m Displacement Yacht Enters Construction in Ancona
Navetta 35: Custom Line’s 34.5m Displacement Yacht Enters Construction in Ancona

Custom Line has initiated hull assembly of the Navetta 35 at its Ancona facility, triggering a planned production flow geared...

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March 10, 2026
Vicem 55 Classic — A 16.85 m Custom Yacht Merging Traditional Woodwork with Modern Composites
Vicem 55 Classic — A 16.85 m Custom Yacht Merging Traditional Woodwork with Modern Composites

At 16.85 m overall length with a beam of 4.41 m and 1.12 m draft, the Vicem 55 Classic displaces...

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March 10, 2026
Technohull Alpha 45: balancing 85-knot claims with real-world use
Technohull Alpha 45: balancing 85-knot claims with real-world use

With a declared maximum installation of 4 x 500 hp outboards, a dry weight near 6,500 kg (engines excluded) and...

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March 10, 2026
USA Triumphs in Sydney SailGP Final — Taylor Canfield Leads the U.S. to Victory
USA Triumphs in Sydney SailGP Final — Taylor Canfield Leads the U.S. to Victory

The Sydney event required rapid F50 logistics adjustments as teams selected a combination of low-speed T-foil settings and the smaller...

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March 10, 2026
Bowline Knot Essentials: Secure Loops for Docking, Towing and Rescue
Bowline Knot Essentials: Secure Loops for Docking, Towing and Rescue

When transferring mooring lines between a vessel and shore bollards or tying a towline, the bowline produces a fixed, non-slip...

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March 10, 2026
How to Meet Oregon’s Boating Safety Education Requirements for Motorized Vessels
How to Meet Oregon’s Boating Safety Education Requirements for Motorized Vessels

Oregon requires anyone operating a motorized vessel with more than 10 horsepower to carry a Boating Safety Education Card, whether...

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March 10, 2026
How the 2026 Transport Canada Pleasure Craft Licence Changes Affect Boaters and Coastal Tourism
How the 2026 Transport Canada Pleasure Craft Licence Changes Affect Boaters and Coastal Tourism

As of December 31, 2025, Transport Canada requires every recreational vessel subject to registration to hold a Pleasure Craft Licence...

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March 10, 2026
Cruising the British Isles: Practical Bases, Marinas and Timing for a UK Charter
Cruising the British Isles: Practical Bases, Marinas and Timing for a UK Charter

Tidal streams around the British Isles commonly exceed 2 knots in narrow channels and can reverse direction twice daily, so...

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March 10, 2026
Largs Yacht Haven — Practical Guide to Berthing, Approaches and Nearby Cruises
Largs Yacht Haven — Practical Guide to Berthing, Approaches and Nearby Cruises

Largs Yacht Haven provides 730 berths, a fully staffed 24/7 marina with tidal access at all states, and lies within...

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March 10, 2026