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How to Build a New Tiller for Improved Steering and Berthing
How to Build a New Tiller for Improved Steering and Berthing

In busy marinas and charter operations, a tiller that’s too high or poorly shaped can delay berthing maneuvers, obstruct cockpit...

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February 24, 2026
Inside the Build and Launch of BeCool, the First Swan 128
Inside the Build and Launch of BeCool, the First Swan 128

The 600-tonne lattice boom crawler crane — one of Havator’s largest — had to be reserved months ahead to lift...

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February 24, 2026
Tom Slingsby’s Australia Wins SailGP Auckland as Sinclair and Audinet Hurt in Crash
Tom Slingsby’s Australia Wins SailGP Auckland as Sinclair and Audinet Hurt in Crash

Organisers implemented a split-fleet format for the 11-team regatta on the Waitematā Harbour after a high-speed collision forced immediate changes...

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February 24, 2026
A close look at Sir Francis Drake’s GOLDEN HINDE: London’s compact galleon
A close look at Sir Francis Drake’s GOLDEN HINDE: London’s compact galleon

Saint Mary Overie’s Dock sits between London Bridge and Southwark Bridge on the south bank of the Thames and is...

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February 24, 2026
Bowman 40 — Chuck Paine's 1988 Blue‑Water Cruiser Reviewed
Bowman 40 — Chuck Paine's 1988 Blue‑Water Cruiser Reviewed

With a draft of 1.50–1.88 m (4'11"–6'2") and an LOA of 12.19 m (40'0"), the Bowman 40 fits most Mediterranean...

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February 24, 2026
Keel-Stepped and Deck-Stepped Masts: What Cruisers Should Know Before Setting Sail
Keel-Stepped and Deck-Stepped Masts: What Cruisers Should Know Before Setting Sail

When coordinating an offshore delivery or marina lift, plan for differing logistical needs: a keel-stepped mast usually requires crane access...

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February 24, 2026
Fisheries Supply Swap Meet: Warehouse Inventory and Boating Bargains in Seattle
Fisheries Supply Swap Meet: Warehouse Inventory and Boating Bargains in Seattle

Saturday, April 25, 2026 • 06:00–13:00 at Fisheries Supply, 1900 N.

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February 24, 2026
Practical Binnacle Shift-and-Throttle Safety for Charter Captains and Day Boaters
Practical Binnacle Shift-and-Throttle Safety for Charter Captains and Day Boaters

Binnacle-mounted control boxes on center-console boats permit nearly instantaneous gear and throttle changes, and that responsiveness can create a real...

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February 24, 2026
Intimate Birthday Yacht Charters in Fort Lauderdale: Practical Tips and Options
Intimate Birthday Yacht Charters in Fort Lauderdale: Practical Tips and Options

A private charter departing from Las Olas Marina or Bahia Mar Yachting Center typically accommodates small birthday groups of 8–20...

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February 24, 2026
Sea Cadets strengthen young people's wellbeing through boating, teamwork and purpose
Sea Cadets strengthen young people's wellbeing through boating, teamwork and purpose

Sea Cadets run operations from 400 units nationwide, coordinating vessel logistics, safety briefings, and transport arrangements for water-sport sessions that...

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February 24, 2026
Cooper Island — Manchioneel Bay, Cooper Island Beach Club, Wreck Alley and nearby Salt Island
Cooper Island — Manchioneel Bay, Cooper Island Beach Club, Wreck Alley and nearby Salt Island

Manchioneel Bay provides 30 mooring balls and two dinghy docks inside the Sir Francis Drake Channel, giving charter captains straightforward...

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February 24, 2026
Paul Cayard and Laura Grondin: 2025 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman Winners
Paul Cayard and Laura Grondin: 2025 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman Winners

Logistics for the 2025 Star World Championship required coordinated berthing and shore operations for a fleet of more than 100...

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February 24, 2026