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Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: tactical opening expected as light winds dominate
Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race: tactical opening expected as light winds dominate

At the 1 pm Boxing Day start, forecasts project light east to south‑easterly winds of 5–10 knots for the Rolex...

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February 25, 2026
How a 60m catamaran with rigid wings and hull turbines could change clean-energy cruising
How a 60m catamaran with rigid wings and hull turbines could change clean-energy cruising

The Wind Power Generation Ship Programme outfits a 60m catamaran with hull-mounted turbines and rigid sail wings to sustain 14–18...

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February 25, 2026
Practical Care for Sailing Jackets: How to Wash, Dry and Store for Long-Lasting Performance
Practical Care for Sailing Jackets: How to Wash, Dry and Store for Long-Lasting Performance

Rinse a sailing jacket within 24 hours after exposure to saltwater: salt crystals crystallize and embed in fibers, accelerating membrane...

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February 25, 2026
Court-Ordered Yacht Auctions Explained: Practical Steps for Buyers and Travel Professionals
Court-Ordered Yacht Auctions Explained: Practical Steps for Buyers and Travel Professionals

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February 25, 2026
When the Beneteau 760 Island Star met a rogue wave off Guernsey: lessons for small-boat voyagers
When the Beneteau 760 Island Star met a rogue wave off Guernsey: lessons for small-boat voyagers

The Beneteau 760 Island Star is rated RCD Category B, designed for wind forces up to Force 8 and significant...

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February 25, 2026
XR 41 IRC-Optimized Launch: Keel and Rudder Upgrades Enhance Racing and Charter Appeal
XR 41 IRC-Optimized Launch: Keel and Rudder Upgrades Enhance Racing and Charter Appeal

The IRC-optimized XR 41 arrived from its shipyard trials with a recorded displacement of 7,337 kg, immediate IRC certificate entries,...

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February 25, 2026
Emirates Team New Zealand, Athena Racing, Luna Rossa, Tudor Team Alinghi and K-Challenge launch the America’s Cup Partnership
Emirates Team New Zealand, Athena Racing, Luna Rossa, Tudor Team Alinghi and K-Challenge launch the America’s Cup Partnership

Naples' port infrastructure has been allocated dedicated race berths and temporary spectator marinas to support the Louis Vuitton 38th America’s...

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February 25, 2026
Weekly Yacht Charter Costs in the Caribbean: Prices, Seasons, and What’s Included
Weekly Yacht Charter Costs in the Caribbean: Prices, Seasons, and What’s Included

Ports in the Eastern Caribbean typically require crew and guest manifests submitted 48–72 hours before arrival, and fuel and provisioning...

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February 25, 2026
Tiara 39 LS Sea Trial: Range, Layout Options, and Charter Potential
Tiara 39 LS Sea Trial: Range, Layout Options, and Charter Potential

With a 500‑gallon fuel capacity and twin Mercury Verado 600 hp V‑12 outboards as the sole factory power option, the...

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February 25, 2026
Luxury Greek Yacht Charters: Best-Onboard Chefs and Culinary Routes for Summer 2026
Luxury Greek Yacht Charters: Best-Onboard Chefs and Culinary Routes for Summer 2026

Greek marinas typically report peak-season berthing occupancy of 85–95% in July and August, and yachts over 30 metres are required...

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February 25, 2026
Turkey Bowl 2025 Recap: Fleet, Conditions, and Podium Results at Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle
Turkey Bowl 2025 Recap: Fleet, Conditions, and Podium Results at Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle

Eighty small boats required staged launching, slip assignments, and a two-day race committee schedule at the Corinthian Yacht Club of...

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February 25, 2026
Winter White Perch Tactics for Southern New Jersey Rivers and Bays
Winter White Perch Tactics for Southern New Jersey Rivers and Bays

During winter, tidal flats in southern New Jersey—notably the Mullica River, Absecon Bay, Great Egg Harbor, Cohansey River, and Tuckahoe...

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February 25, 2026