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Shades of the Sea: A Sailor’s View of Ocean Colours and Voyaging
Shades of the Sea: A Sailor’s View of Ocean Colours and Voyaging

On long passages, visual cues such as surface colour, swell tone and cloud reflection are integrated into routing decisions and...

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February 24, 2026
Selected Preowned Rustler, Moody DS41 and Wauquiez Pilot Saloon Listings and Practical Buying Notes
Selected Preowned Rustler, Moody DS41 and Wauquiez Pilot Saloon Listings and Practical Buying Notes

Cruachan, the 2011 Rustler 42 hull located on the hard at Falmouth, is offered with recent standing-rigging upgrades, a bowthruster...

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February 24, 2026
A-Cat Nationals 2026 Day Two Report at St Leonards Yacht Club and Motor Squadron
A-Cat Nationals 2026 Day Two Report at St Leonards Yacht Club and Motor Squadron

Fifty-one A-Class catamarans were registered for the second day at St Leonards Yacht Club and Motor Squadron, with berth allocations,...

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February 24, 2026
Night Passages that Forge Offshore Competence: Practical Tips and Mile‑Building Routes
Night Passages that Forge Offshore Competence: Practical Tips and Mile‑Building Routes

On typical Channel crossings and longer offshore legs, crews adopt a strict watch system (commonly 3-hour or 4-hour watches), log...

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February 24, 2026
Benetti To Je To — Classic 115' Motor Yacht for Private Adriatic Charters
Benetti To Je To — Classic 115' Motor Yacht for Private Adriatic Charters

Base port: Trogir, Croatia; VAT: 13%; APA: 40% of net charter rate.

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February 24, 2026
Private appointments at the X‑Yachts Denmark yard — how to apply and travel tips
Private appointments at the X‑Yachts Denmark yard — how to apply and travel tips

Access to the X‑Yachts yard in Denmark on 7 March will be by appointment only: slots are strictly limited and...

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February 24, 2026
All Service Academies & Maritime School Cup Debuts at the Annapolis–Bermuda Ocean Race
All Service Academies & Maritime School Cup Debuts at the Annapolis–Bermuda Ocean Race

The A2B course measures 753 nautical miles from Annapolis to Bermuda, with the fleet staging at Eastport Yacht Club (EYC)...

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February 24, 2026
Practical Advantages of Modern Diesel Inboard/Outboard Systems for Safer, Easier Boating
Practical Advantages of Modern Diesel Inboard/Outboard Systems for Safer, Easier Boating

Modern diesel inboard/outboard (I/O) installations typically deliver superior fuel efficiency and extended cruising range compared with equivalent gasoline outboards, which...

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February 24, 2026
Smart Spares and Tools for Boaters: A Practical Onboard Inventory Guide
Smart Spares and Tools for Boaters: A Practical Onboard Inventory Guide

A well-stowed spare locker should include at least 2 gallons of engine oil, two oil filters per engine, and dedicated...

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February 24, 2026
Private Dinner Cruise Logistics and Sights for a 40-Person Group in Fort Lauderdale
Private Dinner Cruise Logistics and Sights for a 40-Person Group in Fort Lauderdale

Berth scheduling, bridge clearances, USCG passenger limits and marina time slots dictate departures for a private dinner cruise of 40...

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February 24, 2026
Electric Propulsion and Kayak Fishing: Practical Choices for Speed, Control and Tours
Electric Propulsion and Kayak Fishing: Practical Choices for Speed, Control and Tours

Most kayak electric drives operate on 12-volt systems, with higher-performance setups running on 24-volt packs; the difference translates directly into...

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February 24, 2026
US Sailing’s 2025 Community Sailing Award Winners and Their Local Tourism Effects
US Sailing’s 2025 Community Sailing Award Winners and Their Local Tourism Effects

Eight recipients of the 2025 Community Sailing Awards are split evenly between the Eastern and Central Time Zones, directly influencing...

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February 24, 2026
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