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Guus Bierman: From Dutch Dinghies to Global Sailcloth Supply Chains
Guus Bierman: From Dutch Dinghies to Global Sailcloth Supply Chains

Contender Sailcloth established a strategic production and distribution node in Fall River, Massachusetts in 1997, integrating transatlantic shipping lanes, warehousing,...

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March 17, 2026
Essential Guide to Restoring Fiberglass Boats and Keeping Them Tour-Ready
Essential Guide to Restoring Fiberglass Boats and Keeping Them Tour-Ready

Most suppliers restrict the shipment of polyester and vinyl ester resins to ground carriers under hazardous materials rules, which impacts...

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March 17, 2026
Mulder Design’s Project Opal: 70 Meters of Wind-Sculpted Luxury
Mulder Design’s Project Opal: 70 Meters of Wind-Sculpted Luxury

LOA 229’7” (70 m), beam 42’7” (13 m), draft 10’4” (3.15 m) and a conceptual volume around 1,400 GT define...

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March 17, 2026
Marina Ibiza to Host Sixth Ibiza JoySail Regatta with 13 Confirmed Superyachts
Marina Ibiza to Host Sixth Ibiza JoySail Regatta with 13 Confirmed Superyachts

Marina Ibiza will berth up to 20 superyachts for the sixth edition of Ibiza JoySail from September 17–20, with 13...

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March 17, 2026
Whitsunday Escape: skipperless charters, industry recognition, and a handover at the helm
Whitsunday Escape: skipperless charters, industry recognition, and a handover at the helm

At the 2025 Qantas Australian Tourism Awards in Fremantle, Whitsunday Escape was announced as a finalist in the Unique Accommodation...

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March 17, 2026
How Derecktor One Centralizes Contractor Coordination at Derecktor Shipyards
How Derecktor One Centralizes Contractor Coordination at Derecktor Shipyards

Derecktor One consolidates contractor coordination across the Fort Pierce and Dania Beach refit yards, offering a single point of scheduling,...

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March 17, 2026
Sailing South Georgia: Practical route, weather and the Shackleton Traverse revisited
Sailing South Georgia: Practical route, weather and the Shackleton Traverse revisited

A 750-mile offshore leg from Port Stanley to South Georgia demands planning for sustained southerly gales above 40 knots, potential...

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March 17, 2026
How to Make the Most of West Marine’s Lewmar Buy-One-Get-One Winch Promotion
How to Make the Most of West Marine’s Lewmar Buy-One-Get-One Winch Promotion

West Marine’s US distribution centers currently list a large inventory of Lewmar winches in the spring Buy One Get One...

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March 17, 2026
Low-Cost Soundproofing Tips to Make Your Boat More Pleasant for Passengers
Low-Cost Soundproofing Tips to Make Your Boat More Pleasant for Passengers

Engine-room noise on a typical 35–45 ft motorboat often measures above 80–85 dB at cruising speed, which directly affects passenger...

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March 17, 2026
Brevard County Restoration: Clams, Mangroves, and Community Action for Healthier Waterways
Brevard County Restoration: Clams, Mangroves, and Community Action for Healthier Waterways

More than 81 million clams and tens of thousands of mangroves have been reintroduced across Brevard County, measurably improving filtration...

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March 17, 2026
How Ice-Class Explorer Megayachts Are Redefining Remote Luxury Voyages
How Ice-Class Explorer Megayachts Are Redefining Remote Luxury Voyages

Polar Class 7 and above, heated sea chests, and reinforced steel framing are now standard specs in many expedition megayachts,...

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March 17, 2026
SERENITY — Sunreef 60 Eco-Luxury Catamaran for Private Greek Charters
SERENITY — Sunreef 60 Eco-Luxury Catamaran for Private Greek Charters

For Mediterranean logistics in 2026, the Sunreef 60 SERENITY registers as an 18.00 m twin-hull sailing catamaran launched in 2025...

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March 17, 2026