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Digital Yacht’s Bilge IQ recognized as Best New Product at NMEA 2025
Digital Yacht’s Bilge IQ recognized as Best New Product at NMEA 2025

Integrating a bilge pump controller onto an NMEA 2000 backbone and enabling wireless diagnostics shortens service turnaround for charter fleets...

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February 27, 2026
Swan 51, Hanse 360ST, Ice 56, Oyster 805 and JP 40: New Yacht Models and Charter Insights
Swan 51, Hanse 360ST, Ice 56, Oyster 805 and JP 40: New Yacht Models and Charter Insights

Berthing and transport logistics change substantially with keel depth and hull form: the Swan 51 option for a 3.2m keel...

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February 27, 2026
Practical Offshore Passage Planning: Four Pillars for Safer Voyages and Better Cruise Itineraries
Practical Offshore Passage Planning: Four Pillars for Safer Voyages and Better Cruise Itineraries

A prudent offshore passage plan sets ETA windows, waypoint coordinates, fuel and water margins, contingency ports, and a communications schedule...

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February 27, 2026
Personal AIS MOB Beacons and Site-Based Alert Systems for Offshore and Coastal Safety
Personal AIS MOB Beacons and Site-Based Alert Systems for Offshore and Coastal Safety

AIS MOB beacons transmit on VHF with a practical reception range of 2–5 NM and embed GNSS coordinates in each...

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February 27, 2026
How to Charter a Yacht with a Skipper via GlobeSailor for Relaxed Sailing
How to Charter a Yacht with a Skipper via GlobeSailor for Relaxed Sailing

Skipper rates typically run €180–€300 per day, and many regulated sailing areas require the skipper to hold both a boat...

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February 27, 2026
Rethinking Cruising Rigs: Practical Alternatives to the Bermudian Sloop for Bluewater Voyages
Rethinking Cruising Rigs: Practical Alternatives to the Bermudian Sloop for Bluewater Voyages

On typical offshore legs, a 10–20% loss in average speed from poor off‑wind sail choices translates directly into extra fuel...

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February 27, 2026
Boom vangs, Rodkicker, Vang-Master and Boomstrut — selecting the best system for your boat
Boom vangs, Rodkicker, Vang-Master and Boomstrut — selecting the best system for your boat

When a charter operator or private owner refits a 40ft cruising yacht, swapping a standard 4:1 vang for an 8:1...

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February 27, 2026
Best Miami Yachts Under 100 Feet: Sunseeker, Azimut, Pershing, Custom Line, D’Vinci
Best Miami Yachts Under 100 Feet: Sunseeker, Azimut, Pershing, Custom Line, D’Vinci

Berth scheduling, fuel dock capacity and seasonal survey windows at Miami marinas directly affect availability for yachts under 100′; peak-season...

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February 27, 2026
FYI Yachts at FLIBS 2025: Dockside Interest in Sunseeker Ocean 90 and Okean Sport Lines
FYI Yachts at FLIBS 2025: Dockside Interest in Sunseeker Ocean 90 and Okean Sport Lines

Berth allocations B12–B14 at FLIBS 2025 hosted three exhibit vessels with shore-power hookups, dedicated tender slips and staged passenger boarding...

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February 27, 2026
Balance 580: Carbon-Reinforced Performance Catamaran from Balance Catamarans
Balance 580: Carbon-Reinforced Performance Catamaran from Balance Catamarans

Arriving in North America via scheduled shipments from South Africa with nine hulls already reserved through 2027, the Balance 580...

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February 27, 2026
How timely rig adjustments turn shifting winds into race wins and better sailing trips
How timely rig adjustments turn shifting winds into race wins and better sailing trips

When wind velocity drops from around 15–20 knots to 5 knots, crews must actively power up by easing the vang...

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February 27, 2026
Upgrading Centreboards with NACA Foils: Practical Steps and Sailing Benefits
Upgrading Centreboards with NACA Foils: Practical Steps and Sailing Benefits

A correctly faired NACA-profile centreboard materially reduces hydrodynamic drag and increases lift, improving windward angle and transit efficiency for small...

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February 27, 2026