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Fresh Sailing Yacht Launches, Key Specs and What They Mean for Charter Travel
Fresh Sailing Yacht Launches, Key Specs and What They Mean for Charter Travel

Supply-chain friction in composite laminates and electric drivetrain electronics is currently shaping production timelines for new yachts, with many European...

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February 27, 2026
How 2026 Boating Innovations Shape Charter Logistics and Coastal Tourism
How 2026 Boating Innovations Shape Charter Logistics and Coastal Tourism

Reduced hull weights from advanced composites are lowering fuel burn per nautical mile, which directly eases refueling schedules for charter...

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February 27, 2026
High-speed IMOCA60 coastal racing from Kiel to Boka Bay: ports, repairs and tourism spin-offs
High-speed IMOCA60 coastal racing from Kiel to Boka Bay: ports, repairs and tourism spin-offs

The 2025 Ocean Race Europe covered roughly 4,500 nautical miles across seven legs and multiple stopovers, requiring complex logistics: rapid...

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February 27, 2026
105-foot Azimut in Miami — Performance, Layout and Charter Potential
105-foot Azimut in Miami — Performance, Layout and Charter Potential

Moored in Miami, the 105-foot Azimut requires a berth with at least a 24-foot beam clearance and a minimum alongside...

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February 27, 2026
Barometer, synoptic charts and safe cruising: practical forecasting tips for sailors
Barometer, synoptic charts and safe cruising: practical forecasting tips for sailors

Logging the barometer hourly and comparing those readings with the Met Office surface-pressure synoptic chart reveals rapid pressure falls that...

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February 27, 2026
Practical Guide to Choosing an Autopilot for Your Multihull Cruiser
Practical Guide to Choosing an Autopilot for Your Multihull Cruiser

When a cruising catamaran accelerates into the teens of knots, apparent wind angle (AWA) can swing by double-digit degrees in...

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February 27, 2026
Choosing Between Windvane Self-Steering and Electronic Autopilots for Passage Making
Choosing Between Windvane Self-Steering and Electronic Autopilots for Passage Making

On a typical ocean leg, an electronic autopilot can draw 10–30 amps when driving hydraulic rams or heavy quadrant systems...

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February 27, 2026
Choosing Between Catamarans and Monohulls: Practical Considerations for Cruisers
Choosing Between Catamarans and Monohulls: Practical Considerations for Cruisers

Marina operators typically price a 40–45ft catamaran at roughly 1.8–2.5× the berth fee of a similar-length monohull, and shore-handling requires...

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February 27, 2026
Adventure Sailing Routes and Providers: Wavysail Ocean Adventures, Expedition Zero, Rubicon 3 and The Island Trust
Adventure Sailing Routes and Providers: Wavysail Ocean Adventures, Expedition Zero, Rubicon 3 and The Island Trust

Port calls in Oban and Stornoway require confirmed berthing reservations and attention to tidal windows; passage planning for Scottish west...

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February 27, 2026
Royal St George Yacht Club recruiting sailing instructors and coaches for the 2026 season
Royal St George Yacht Club recruiting sailing instructors and coaches for the 2026 season

Keelboat instruction duties begin in April 2026 with weekday evening and weekend sessions depending on availability; the intensive summer coaching...

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February 27, 2026
Beneteau First 36SE — a compact planing yacht that blends race pedigree with cruising practicality
Beneteau First 36SE — a compact planing yacht that blends race pedigree with cruising practicality

The Beneteau First 36SE with its 1.95m draught and 4,400kg displacement is engineered to access shallow marinas and tight Adriatic...

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February 27, 2026
Andrew Tarantino Takes Command of USCG Auxiliary Eastern Long Island, Emphasizes Life Jacket Safety
Andrew Tarantino Takes Command of USCG Auxiliary Eastern Long Island, Emphasizes Life Jacket Safety

Coast Guard Station Shinnecock in Hampton Bays served as the venue for the U.S.

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February 27, 2026