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BENETEAU unveils Grand Trawler 63 and Gran Turismo 50 at boot Düsseldorf with Alpine collaboration
BENETEAU unveils Grand Trawler 63 and Gran Turismo 50 at boot Düsseldorf with Alpine collaboration

Hall 6 staging at boot Düsseldorf required precise coordination: heavy-lift transport, custom cradles for the Grand Trawler 63, timed crane...

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February 24, 2026
Miami International Boat Show 2026: What to Expect on Water and Shore
Miami International Boat Show 2026: What to Expect on Water and Shore

Miami International Boat Show 2026 will run from 11–15 February 2026 across four primary locations: Miami Beach Convention Center, Pride...

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February 24, 2026
Practical guide to installing a bilge pump and smart timer on a motor-sailer
Practical guide to installing a bilge pump and smart timer on a motor-sailer

Mount the bilge pump low in the engine compartment to minimise lift and reduce cavitation risk; Charles Morland positioned his...

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February 24, 2026
How sailing helmets are reshaping onboard safety, fleet logistics and guest confidence
How sailing helmets are reshaping onboard safety, fleet logistics and guest confidence

Marinas and sailing schools are adjusting inventory, transport and cleaning protocols as more clubs and classes add helmets to mandatory...

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February 24, 2026
How supply, VAT and broker timing shape the market for 40–60ft used yachts
How supply, VAT and broker timing shape the market for 40–60ft used yachts

In the 40–60ft segment, VAT status, CE compliance and accurate berth/location records are the determinants that stop or speed cross-border...

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February 24, 2026
Spring Preview at X‑Yachts Yard: Step Aboard the Latest Models in Haderslev
Spring Preview at X‑Yachts Yard: Step Aboard the Latest Models in Haderslev

On 7 March 2026 the X‑Yachts Show Room at Fjordagervej 21, 6100 Haderslev will open from 11:00 to 16:00 for...

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February 24, 2026
How to Make a Private Yacht Ready for Commercial Charter: Compliance, Crew and Guest Standards
How to Make a Private Yacht Ready for Commercial Charter: Compliance, Crew and Guest Standards

A commercially operated yacht must hold the correct flag state certificates, commercial insurance, passenger limits and recent safety surveys before...

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February 24, 2026
Choosing the Right Self-Steering System for Comfortable Sailing Tours
Choosing the Right Self-Steering System for Comfortable Sailing Tours

Setting an autopilot to follow an apparent-wind angle instead of a GPS heading can shift a yacht’s track tens of...

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February 24, 2026
Dockside Design and Sunset Charters: FYI Yachts at Coconut Grove Arts Festival 2026
Dockside Design and Sunset Charters: FYI Yachts at Coconut Grove Arts Festival 2026

During the Coconut Grove Arts Festival (Feb 14–16, 2026), FYI Yachts will stage dockside displays adjacent to Bayshore Drive with...

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February 24, 2026
Rigging Upgrades for Spica: Taller Mast, Lower Gooseneck, and Practical Details
Rigging Upgrades for Spica: Taller Mast, Lower Gooseneck, and Practical Details

The OE 36 baseline rig yields a lower sail-area-to-displacement ratio than contemporary cruising designs, which led to a specification that...

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February 24, 2026
Bavaria 32 charter from Stockholm: three weeks exploring Sweden’s archipelagos
Bavaria 32 charter from Stockholm: three weeks exploring Sweden’s archipelagos

Stockholm’s marinas and archipelago anchorages combine modern slipways, ubiquitous card payments and reliable public-transport links to facilitate the logistics of...

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February 24, 2026
Onboard Ross Revenge: Behind Radio Caroline’s Last Offshore Broadcast Ship
Onboard Ross Revenge: Behind Radio Caroline’s Last Offshore Broadcast Ship

Ross Revenge lies approximately 20 miles off Margate and typically requires a 30–40 minute tender transfer from the West Mersea...

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February 24, 2026