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Millennium Bowl 2025: Dublin Bay Fleet Racing, Weather, and What Spectators Should Know
Millennium Bowl 2025: Dublin Bay Fleet Racing, Weather, and What Spectators Should Know

With sustained 30‑knot westerlies sweeping across Dublin Bay, organisers converted the Millennium Bowl from a traditional 3-vs-3 team racing format...

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February 27, 2026
Francesca Clapcich and Will Harris Secure Second Place Aboard 11th Hour Racing in IMOCA Transat Finish
Francesca Clapcich and Will Harris Secure Second Place Aboard 11th Hour Racing in IMOCA Transat Finish

Fort-de-France port authorities logged 11th Hour Racing’s IMOCA 60 arrival at 11:02 local time, registering an elapsed time of 12...

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February 27, 2026
FLIBS 2025 Recap: Berthing, Show Highlights, and What Travelers Should Know
FLIBS 2025 Recap: Berthing, Show Highlights, and What Travelers Should Know

Dock D at Bahia Mar Marina operated as a primary in-water hub during FLIBS 2025, managing a steady rotation of...

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February 27, 2026
Manuard-design Mini 6.50: Plug Construction Begins in La Trinité-sur-Mer
Manuard-design Mini 6.50: Plug Construction Begins in La Trinité-sur-Mer

The plug for the new Manuard-designed Classe Mini 6.50 prototype is under construction at JPS Production in La Trinité-sur-Mer, initiating...

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February 27, 2026
Optimal watch rotas, COLREGS compliance and solo-sailing safety for charter and private yachts
Optimal watch rotas, COLREGS compliance and solo-sailing safety for charter and private yachts

Under COLREGS Rule 5 every vessel is required to maintain a proper look-out by sight, hearing and by all available...

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February 27, 2026
Single-Handed Offshore Passages: Practical Preparation and What to Expect
Single-Handed Offshore Passages: Practical Preparation and What to Expect

Single-handed offshore passages require a detailed commute-style plan: maintain continuous watchkeeping, schedule sleep in polyphasic 20–40 minute naps, reserve fuel...

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February 27, 2026
Planning, Safety and Seamanship for Long-Distance Sailing Passages
Planning, Safety and Seamanship for Long-Distance Sailing Passages

A typical Canary-to-Caribbean blue-water passage requires planning for at least 600–1,000 liters of potable water and 1,000–2,000 liters of fuel...

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February 27, 2026
Hollow-core Zparq Z10 outboard set for 2026 production after €5.5m boost
Hollow-core Zparq Z10 outboard set for 2026 production after €5.5m boost

Meeting a 2026 commercial rollout will require Zparq to establish assembly lines and regional distribution hubs capable of handling high-voltage...

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February 27, 2026
Fourth Sanlorenzo 50 X‑Space Contract: Delivery, Propulsion and Charter Prospects
Fourth Sanlorenzo 50 X‑Space Contract: Delivery, Propulsion and Charter Prospects

Fraser will manage the buyer’s interests for the fourth Sanlorenzo 50 X‑Space, locked in for a 2028 delivery and sitting...

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February 27, 2026
Seawind 1170 — an Australian-designed cruising cat with a distinctive layout and European production shift
Seawind 1170 — an Australian-designed cruising cat with a distinctive layout and European production shift

Seawind Catamarans established a production line in Turkey in 2025 to serve the European market, cutting shipping distance from Vietnam...

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February 27, 2026
How to Protect a Waterfront Home from Salt Spray, Wind-Driven Rain, and High Humidity
How to Protect a Waterfront Home from Salt Spray, Wind-Driven Rain, and High Humidity

Properties within the coastal splash zone suffer continuous salt spray, wind-driven rain and elevated ambient humidity that accelerate corrosion of...

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February 27, 2026
Practical Outboard Motor Repairs and Maintenance to Keep Your Boat Tours Running
Practical Outboard Motor Repairs and Maintenance to Keep Your Boat Tours Running

Vessel downtime from outboard engine failures often forces tour operators to cancel or reroute trips, creating cascading schedule disruptions and...

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February 27, 2026