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Sealing the Hull: Closing Up Delos 2.0 Aluminum Catamaran
Sealing the Hull: Closing Up Delos 2.0 Aluminum Catamaran

The installation of the last eight custom hull port lights required precision-cut aluminum frames, marine-grade butyl tape, and a coordinated...

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March 18, 2026
Renaud Stitelmann: How Capucinette Conquered the 2025 Mini Globe Race
Renaud Stitelmann: How Capucinette Conquered the 2025 Mini Globe Race

The 2025 Mini Globe Race route covered roughly 24,000 miles and four official legs: Antigua→Panama, Panama→Fiji, Fiji→Cape Town, and Cape...

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March 18, 2026
Volvo Penta D4 and D6 hydraulic hose recall: affected serials and owner actions
Volvo Penta D4 and D6 hydraulic hose recall: affected serials and owner actions

The UK's Office for Product Safety and Standards has issued a recall for hydraulic hoses fitted to Volvo Penta D4...

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March 18, 2026
Beginner-friendly boat electrics: keeping batteries, chargers and alternators reliable
Beginner-friendly boat electrics: keeping batteries, chargers and alternators reliable

A reliable cruising schedule depends on a properly charging 12V system: a typical lead-acid house bank should read around 13.5–14.0V...

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March 18, 2026
How San Francisco’s Crew Party Reconnected Skippers and Crew for Bay Sailing
How San Francisco’s Crew Party Reconnected Skippers and Crew for Bay Sailing

Skippers wore red tags marked “I’m looking for crew” and prospective sailors wore blue tags marked “I’m looking to crew”...

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March 18, 2026
One-to-Two Youth Sailing Instruction at Coyote Point Yacht Club — Practical Steps for New Sailors
One-to-Two Youth Sailing Instruction at Coyote Point Yacht Club — Practical Steps for New Sailors

On a light-air Saturday morning at Coyote Point Yacht Club (CPYC), a US Sailing Level 1-certified instructor managed a one-on-two...

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March 17, 2026
Understanding the 84‑Day Bareboat Charter Rule: Practical Implications for Yacht Owners and Travelers
Understanding the 84‑Day Bareboat Charter Rule: Practical Implications for Yacht Owners and Travelers

Under the San Marino Ship Register and similar registries, privately registered yachts may be offered for bareboat charter for up...

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March 17, 2026
SNIM 2026: Justine Mettraux Named Godmother for the 60th Marseilles Classic
SNIM 2026: Justine Mettraux Named Godmother for the 60th Marseilles Classic

With more than 100 crews expected, Marseille's southern harbor will allocate expanded berthing plans, shore-power hookups and a staggered arrival...

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March 17, 2026
Nocika’s new Salon-de-Provence outlet: immediate access to nautical gear and water-sports equipment
Nocika’s new Salon-de-Provence outlet: immediate access to nautical gear and water-sports equipment

Situated on the company's Salon-de-Provence premises, the Nocika outlet occupies nearly 300m² and adjoins a logistics warehouse that holds almost...

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March 17, 2026
Greenline 42 — hybrid propulsion, modular cockpit and revised hull for coastal cruising
Greenline 42 — hybrid propulsion, modular cockpit and revised hull for coastal cruising

With a 700 l fuel tank, 400 l freshwater and an optional domestic battery bank up to 66 kWh, the...

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March 17, 2026
How 2025 boat recycling figures reshape marinas, transport and coastal tourism
How 2025 boat recycling figures reshape marinas, transport and coastal tourism

In 2025, 3,079 pleasure boats were dismantled and recycled under the coordination of APER, bringing the cumulative total since 2019...

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March 17, 2026
Get Ready for Spring: Nautic 2000's Open House on March 13–15, 2026
Get Ready for Spring: Nautic 2000's Open House on March 13–15, 2026

Nautic 2000 will host an open house from March 13 to 15, 2026 at its main showroom, offering targeted consultations...

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March 17, 2026