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Onboard Luxury: What to Expect from a Crewed Yacht Charter with GlobeSailor
Onboard Luxury: What to Expect from a Crewed Yacht Charter with GlobeSailor

Crewed yacht charters typically require an APA (Advanced Provisioning Allowance) of 20–30% of the charter fee, crew wages averaging €1,500–€2,500...

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February 27, 2026
Heesen Strengthens Presence in the Gulf at Qatar Boat Show and Abu Dhabi Summit
Heesen Strengthens Presence in the Gulf at Qatar Boat Show and Abu Dhabi Summit

Heesen Yachts has announced an automation-driven target to reduce average build timelines from four years to one or two, a...

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February 27, 2026
How to Set Up for Long Tradewind Runs: Stability, Sail Plans and Passenger Comfort
How to Set Up for Long Tradewind Runs: Stability, Sail Plans and Passenger Comfort

On a Canaries-to-Caribbean tradewind run, yachts commonly register a six‑second roll period and can exceed 14,400 rolls per day, making...

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February 27, 2026
Buccaneer Marina Hosts the 2025 Sailfish Sweethearts Ladies-Only Tournament
Buccaneer Marina Hosts the 2025 Sailfish Sweethearts Ladies-Only Tournament

Buccaneer Marina will host the 2025 Sailfish Sweethearts Tournament from November 13–16, providing docking for up to 150 vessels, a...

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February 27, 2026
Practical PVC Plumbing Spares Every Cruiser Should Stow in the Locker
Practical PVC Plumbing Spares Every Cruiser Should Stow in the Locker

On coastal and offshore passages, limited spare-part logistics and prolonged resupply windows make carrying a compact kit of Schedule 40...

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February 27, 2026
How Edura Marine's Recyclable PET Panels Echo Walter Greene's Boatbuilding Legacy
How Edura Marine's Recyclable PET Panels Echo Walter Greene's Boatbuilding Legacy

Edura Marine's Woolwich, Maine production line turns out a finished PET foam-core panel every two minutes, a logistics detail that...

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February 27, 2026
Digital Yacht unveils Bilge iQ and NMEA 2000 tools at METS Amsterdam 2025
Digital Yacht unveils Bilge iQ and NMEA 2000 tools at METS Amsterdam 2025

Digital Yacht will be presenting at Booth 1:535 during METS Trade 2025 in Amsterdam, showcasing a lineup that includes the...

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February 27, 2026
Millennium Bowl 2025: Dublin Bay Fleet Racing, Weather, and What Spectators Should Know
Millennium Bowl 2025: Dublin Bay Fleet Racing, Weather, and What Spectators Should Know

With sustained 30‑knot westerlies sweeping across Dublin Bay, organisers converted the Millennium Bowl from a traditional 3-vs-3 team racing format...

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February 27, 2026
Francesca Clapcich and Will Harris Secure Second Place Aboard 11th Hour Racing in IMOCA Transat Finish
Francesca Clapcich and Will Harris Secure Second Place Aboard 11th Hour Racing in IMOCA Transat Finish

Fort-de-France port authorities logged 11th Hour Racing’s IMOCA 60 arrival at 11:02 local time, registering an elapsed time of 12...

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February 27, 2026
FLIBS 2025 Recap: Berthing, Show Highlights, and What Travelers Should Know
FLIBS 2025 Recap: Berthing, Show Highlights, and What Travelers Should Know

Dock D at Bahia Mar Marina operated as a primary in-water hub during FLIBS 2025, managing a steady rotation of...

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February 27, 2026
Manuard-design Mini 6.50: Plug Construction Begins in La Trinité-sur-Mer
Manuard-design Mini 6.50: Plug Construction Begins in La Trinité-sur-Mer

The plug for the new Manuard-designed Classe Mini 6.50 prototype is under construction at JPS Production in La Trinité-sur-Mer, initiating...

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February 27, 2026
Optimal watch rotas, COLREGS compliance and solo-sailing safety for charter and private yachts
Optimal watch rotas, COLREGS compliance and solo-sailing safety for charter and private yachts

Under COLREGS Rule 5 every vessel is required to maintain a proper look-out by sight, hearing and by all available...

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February 27, 2026