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Consequences of X Shore’s Collapse for Electric Dayboats and Regional Charters
Consequences of X Shore’s Collapse for Electric Dayboats and Regional Charters

Production at the X Shore 14,000-square-metre facility in Nyköping was halted on January 29, 2026, leaving nearly 70 staff idle...

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February 24, 2026
F18 World Championship 2026 — Day One Outcomes and Local Contenders
F18 World Championship 2026 — Day One Outcomes and Local Contenders

The race committee launched the fleet from the northern breakwater with restricted marina traffic and a clear protocol for coach...

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February 24, 2026
Loose-Footed Mainsails — Practical Sail Handling Insights by Dick McClary
Loose-Footed Mainsails — Practical Sail Handling Insights by Dick McClary

Switching to a loose-footed mainsail directly alters deck operations: the outhaul becomes the primary control for lower-luff camber, and reefing...

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February 24, 2026
E1 Series 2026: New Teams, Venues and Coastal Race Logistics
E1 Series 2026: New Teams, Venues and Coastal Race Logistics

The 2026 E1 calendar will run eight events across four continents, demanding coordinated maritime logistics: temporary race hubs with standardized...

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February 24, 2026
Sailing to Taste of Virgin Gorda 2026 — Practical Tips and Things to Do in the British Virgin Islands by Yacht
Sailing to Taste of Virgin Gorda 2026 — Practical Tips and Things to Do in the British Virgin Islands by Yacht

Taste of Virgin Gorda 2026 is set for Saturday, February 28, 2026 at the Nail Bay Sugar Works Ruins on...

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February 24, 2026
Vakaros RaceSense to Manage Starts for J/70 and Melges 24 at Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in St. Petersburg
Vakaros RaceSense to Manage Starts for J/70 and Melges 24 at Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta Series in St. Petersburg

Vakaros RaceSense will handle synchronized starts for the J/70 and Melges 24 fleets at the Helly Hansen Sailing World Regatta...

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February 24, 2026
Prime South Carolina Coastal Angling Locations and How to Reach Them
Prime South Carolina Coastal Angling Locations and How to Reach Them

Charleston to the Gulf Stream averages a 60–80 mile passage for offshore charters; typical nearshore runs from Myrtle Beach and...

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February 24, 2026
How Dufour’s hexagonal language and cabin logistics reshape charter cruising comfort
How Dufour’s hexagonal language and cabin logistics reshape charter cruising comfort

At Boot Düsseldorf press hours most shipyards permit boarding roughly 60–90 minutes before public opening, a window routinely used to...

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February 24, 2026
Day Two at the F18 Worlds 2026: Speed, Strategy and Standouts in Jervoise Bay
Day Two at the F18 Worlds 2026: Speed, Strategy and Standouts in Jervoise Bay

The race committee at Jervoise Bay set a 1.5 nm windward–leeward course with three temporary marks and a rolling 10‑minute...

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February 24, 2026
TP52 and Super 40 fleets unite under new handicap rules for the Pallas Capital Gold Cup 2026
TP52 and Super 40 fleets unite under new handicap rules for the Pallas Capital Gold Cup 2026

Port authorities and shore teams must allocate additional berthing slots, towage windows and fuel bunkering for the combined TP52 and...

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February 24, 2026
Inside the Clipper RX: Design, Safety and Crew Opportunities for Round-the-World Racing
Inside the Clipper RX: Design, Safety and Crew Opportunities for Round-the-World Racing

The Clipper RX measures 72 feet overall with a 97-foot mast and a wider stern profile, combining a twin-rudder layout...

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February 24, 2026
Catalina 42 mk1: Specs, Comfort and Sailing Performance Review
Catalina 42 mk1: Specs, Comfort and Sailing Performance Review

LOA 41'10", displacement 20,500 lbs, and a beam of 13'10" define the Catalina 42 mk1's dockside footprint and transport requirements;...

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February 24, 2026