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Buccaneer 18 North Americans: Racing, Family Time and Alaskan Adventures at Big Lake
Buccaneer 18 North Americans: Racing, Family Time and Alaskan Adventures at Big Lake

Transporting 18-foot Buccaneer dinghies to Big Lake meant organizers prioritized air travel and local fleet use over long-distance towing.

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February 26, 2026
Navigating the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade: Viewing, Logistics, and Tips
Navigating the Newport Beach Christmas Boat Parade: Viewing, Logistics, and Tips

Boats typically stage at the east end of Lido Isle and begin departing around 6:30 p.m., following a clockwise circuit...

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February 26, 2026
Practical Boater’s Guide to Watching the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights from the Water
Practical Boater’s Guide to Watching the San Diego Bay Parade of Lights from the Water

The 55th Annual San Diego Bay Parade of Lights is scheduled for Sunday, December 14 and Sunday, December 21, 2025,...

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February 26, 2026
Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade Logistics, Viewing Tips and On-Water Guidance
Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade Logistics, Viewing Tips and On-Water Guidance

The Sausalito Lighted Boat Parade assembles near the Bay Model Visitor Center with lights-on departure at approximately 18:00 on Saturday,...

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February 26, 2026
Charleston Holiday Boat Parade: Practical Boater Tips and Best Viewing Spots
Charleston Holiday Boat Parade: Practical Boater Tips and Best Viewing Spots

Date & time: Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.; the flotilla departs from the Cooper River, proceeds through Charleston...

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February 26, 2026
Navigating the Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights: Routes, Viewing, and Booking Options
Navigating the Alexandria Holiday Boat Parade of Lights: Routes, Viewing, and Booking Options

Saturday, December 6, 2025, sees the parade operating within a tight window: festivities run from 2:00 p.m.

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February 26, 2026
Compact and clever tools to tackle confined repairs on board
Compact and clever tools to tackle confined repairs on board

Marina service yards and charter operators routinely record access gaps under 40mm around coamings and locker recesses, creating recurring maintenance...

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February 26, 2026
Rolex crowns SailGP as Rolex SailGP Championship and accelerates coastal race tourism
Rolex crowns SailGP as Rolex SailGP Championship and accelerates coastal race tourism

SailGP runs a tightly scheduled 12-leg calendar with purpose-built logistics: identical high-performance F50 foiling catamarans are shipped between host marinas...

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February 26, 2026
Marlene Brudek’s HEARTBEAT 2 (JPK 10.30) — ocean crossing logistics and Caribbean legs
Marlene Brudek’s HEARTBEAT 2 (JPK 10.30) — ocean crossing logistics and Caribbean legs

Crossing the Atlantic in a 10.30‑metre yacht demands precise provisioning, regulatory compliance with ARC safety rules, and passage planning for...

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February 26, 2026
Two Weeks Sailing around Sardinia: Portisco to Costa Smeralda and Tavolara
Two Weeks Sailing around Sardinia: Portisco to Costa Smeralda and Tavolara

IGY Portisco Marina lies approximately 20 minutes by car from Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport and serves as the recommended embarkation...

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February 26, 2026
Transat Café L’Or 2025 — Capsizes off Cap de Hague and Class Winners
Transat Café L’Or 2025 — Capsizes off Cap de Hague and Class Winners

At 22:30 UTC on October 25 the fleet logistics for the Ocean 50 division became critical: 11 trimarans left Le...

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February 26, 2026
ARC+ 2,700-Mile Rally: Fleet Leaders, Equipment Failures and Crew Anecdotes
ARC+ 2,700-Mile Rally: Fleet Leaders, Equipment Failures and Crew Anecdotes

The 2,700-mile ARC+ rally departed Las Palmas for Grenada via Cape Verde with a downwind start and yachts ranging from...

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February 26, 2026