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How Brexit, maintenance and new owners are reshaping the classic yacht market
How Brexit, maintenance and new owners are reshaping the classic yacht market

Since Brexit, duty and VAT liabilities on transfers between the UK and EU can apply even to pre‑war yachts, creating...

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March 10, 2026
Airborn Foiler — design, performance and tourism prospects for the new electric foiling dinghy
Airborn Foiler — design, performance and tourism prospects for the new electric foiling dinghy

Long foils promote early take-off and upwind sailing; they also concentrate structural loads in the wells and hull connections, making...

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March 10, 2026
Pre-season electrical checks for boats: reduce fire risk and avoid downtime during the cruising season
Pre-season electrical checks for boats: reduce fire risk and avoid downtime during the cruising season

During peak summer months, marinas and repair yards in places like the Bassin d'Arcachon report that service bays and insurer-led...

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March 10, 2026
Boat Maintenance: Choosing Fiberglass Cleaners for Charter and Pleasure Boats
Boat Maintenance: Choosing Fiberglass Cleaners for Charter and Pleasure Boats

Marinas commonly allocate a 24–48 hour service window for vessel turnarounds; selecting the correct fiberglass cleaner can cut dock time,...

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March 10, 2026
Power 80 — Fountaine Pajot’s 24m flagship powercat blending superyacht space and multihull efficiency
Power 80 — Fountaine Pajot’s 24m flagship powercat blending superyacht space and multihull efficiency

The Power 80 is a 24-metre power catamaran with a 1.5-metre draft, twin-hull beam exceeding 11 metres, and more than...

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March 10, 2026
Tartaruga — Nauta Air Hull No.6 by Cantiere delle Marche, a 32.6m Long-Range Cruiser
Tartaruga — Nauta Air Hull No.6 by Cantiere delle Marche, a 32.6m Long-Range Cruiser

The 32.6-meter Tartaruga achieves a certified 4,500 nautical mile range at 10 knots, a capability that supports extended itineraries and...

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March 10, 2026
Mastering the Bowline: Practical Uses of the Paalsteek on Boats and Beyond
Mastering the Bowline: Practical Uses of the Paalsteek on Boats and Beyond

Mooring lines in high-traffic marinas face frequent direction changes and cyclic loads, which makes the choice of knot—such as the...

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March 10, 2026
What Canadian Boaters Should Know About the New Pleasure Craft Licence Renewal Rules
What Canadian Boaters Should Know About the New Pleasure Craft Licence Renewal Rules

As of December 31, 2025, Transport Canada requires all newly issued and transitioned Pleasure Craft Licences (PCL) to be valid...

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March 10, 2026
Navigating Canada’s Maritime Authorities and Port Governance
Navigating Canada’s Maritime Authorities and Port Governance

Canada operates 17 Canada Port Authorities (CPAs) that manage major commercial gateways, coordinate berthage and wharfage charges, and synchronize vessel...

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March 10, 2026
Beneteau First 36 SE Walkthrough — Stripped Performance with Practical Comforts
Beneteau First 36 SE Walkthrough — Stripped Performance with Practical Comforts

At Boot Düsseldorf the logistics for showing the First 36 SE required heavy‑lift cranes and specialized trailers to handle a...

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March 10, 2026
2026 UK Sailing Regatta Schedule: Dates, Harbours and Travel Notes
2026 UK Sailing Regatta Schedule: Dates, Harbours and Travel Notes

Cowes Week (1–7 August) and other major events will create peak harbour congestion on the Solent: expect restricted marina berthing,...

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March 10, 2026
CRN M/Y Amor à Vida: deck plans, amenities and charter-ready design
CRN M/Y Amor à Vida: deck plans, amenities and charter-ready design

The 67-metre CRN M/Y Amor à Vida imposes specific port and supply-chain requirements: bunkering windows must align with shallow-draft berths,...

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March 10, 2026