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Licensed Yacht Charters and Smooth Island Hopping in the British Virgin Islands
Licensed Yacht Charters and Smooth Island Hopping in the British Virgin Islands

The Sir Francis Drake Channel and the BVI licensing regime combine to create exceptionally calm sailing conditions: only select commercially...

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February 27, 2026
Choosing the Right Small Yacht Under 50 Feet: Axopar, Back Cove, Jeanneau, Beneteau & Grady-White Compared
Choosing the Right Small Yacht Under 50 Feet: Axopar, Back Cove, Jeanneau, Beneteau & Grady-White Compared

A 40–50 ft yacht typically requires a marina slip of at least 50–55 ft and a beam clearance of 12–15...

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February 27, 2026
Beckett and Gimson on Sudden-Death Finals and Olympic Sailing Formats
Beckett and Gimson on Sudden-Death Finals and Olympic Sailing Formats

Race-course allocation, broadcast vessel positioning and coastal spectator access must now be designed around a strict 52-minute broadcast window, a...

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February 27, 2026
Practical Differences Between Crewed, Cabin and Bareboat Yacht Charters for Travelers
Practical Differences Between Crewed, Cabin and Bareboat Yacht Charters for Travelers

Harbour logistics dictate that a fully crewed yacht requires pre-arranged berth reservations, customs & immigration clearances, waste disposal slots and...

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February 27, 2026
Where Yacht Owners Are Cruising in 2025: From the Bahamas to Alaska
Where Yacht Owners Are Cruising in 2025: From the Bahamas to Alaska

Transit from South Florida to the Exumas typically takes 10–14 hours for a 60–80 ft motor yacht; reliable provisioning, fuel...

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February 27, 2026
After the Fort Myers Boat Show: A Practical Checklist for Buyers and Boaters
After the Fort Myers Boat Show: A Practical Checklist for Buyers and Boaters

Most exhibitors at the Fort Myers Boat Show expect a 10–14 day surge of follow-ups; average lead times for new...

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February 27, 2026
Boat Vocabulary Primer for New Skippers — NBOA Essentials
Boat Vocabulary Primer for New Skippers — NBOA Essentials

Maritime regulations require every power-driven vessel to show a masthead light and correct sidelights during restricted visibility and at night,...

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February 27, 2026
Powering ER Watermakers from Solar and Batteries: Practical Lessons for Cruisers
Powering ER Watermakers from Solar and Batteries: Practical Lessons for Cruisers

A 65 L/h energy‑recovery (ER) watermaker typically runs the ER drive at a low speed—about one cycle every six seconds—which...

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February 27, 2026
Doha’s Maritime Transformation: Superyachts, Marina Logistics and Luxury at the Qatar Boat Show
Doha’s Maritime Transformation: Superyachts, Marina Logistics and Luxury at the Qatar Boat Show

Old Doha Port now offers berths capable of accommodating superyachts up to 160 m, fixed pontoons and modern service berths...

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February 27, 2026
Whitsunday Escape: Gold in Queensland Puts Bareboat Charters in the Spotlight
Whitsunday Escape: Gold in Queensland Puts Bareboat Charters in the Spotlight

Turnaround for bareboat charters in the Whitsundays depends on coordinated provisioning, cleaning and safety inspections to deliver consistent, award-level service—logistics...

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February 27, 2026
Southport’s WLYC 24-Hour Race 2025: Fireflies Lead a Renewed Era of Team Sailing
Southport’s WLYC 24-Hour Race 2025: Fireflies Lead a Renewed Era of Team Sailing

The race-control team managed continuous operations for 24 hours on Marine Lake using permanent floodlighting, temporary race pontoons and shore-side...

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February 27, 2026
Grand Soleil 52 Performance — 55‑foot Italian performance cruiser by Matteo Polli and Nauta Design
Grand Soleil 52 Performance — 55‑foot Italian performance cruiser by Matteo Polli and Nauta Design

With four stainless steel water tanks totaling 600 L placed amidships and a 350 L diesel tank, the Grand Soleil...

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February 27, 2026