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College of Charleston Holds Off Rivals to Win 2026 Port of Los Angeles Harbor Cup
College of Charleston Holds Off Rivals to Win 2026 Port of Los Angeles Harbor Cup

Ten teams raced one-design Catalina 37 keelboats over a ten-race series off Point Fermin in San Pedro Bay, with wind...

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March 18, 2026
Fairline Targa 47 GT Makes US Debut with Strong’s Marine at Palm Beach
Fairline Targa 47 GT Makes US Debut with Strong’s Marine at Palm Beach

Strong’s Marine will display the Fairline Targa 47 GT at Ramp 3 of the Palm Beach International Boat Show, with...

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March 18, 2026
Allures 45.9 — Aluminium Lifting-Keel Cruiser: Practical Specs, Performance & Cruise Tips
Allures 45.9 — Aluminium Lifting-Keel Cruiser: Practical Specs, Performance & Cruise Tips

With a minimum draft of 3'6" (1.06 m) and a maximum of 9'6" (2.90 m), the Allures 45.9 offers logistics...

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March 18, 2026
Grace Darling’s Longstone Rescue and How to Visit the Farne Islands Today
Grace Darling’s Longstone Rescue and How to Visit the Farne Islands Today

Longstone Lighthouse is serviced only by licensed boat operators from Seahouses with landing windows constrained by tide, swell and National...

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March 18, 2026
Project Zurich: Third Amels 80 Superyacht Launched by Damen Yachting
Project Zurich: Third Amels 80 Superyacht Launched by Damen Yachting

The 80-metre hull of Project Zurich was launched at Damen Yachting’s Vlissingen-East facility and towed under controlled harbor escort to...

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March 18, 2026
Beginner-friendly boat electrics: keeping batteries, chargers and alternators reliable
Beginner-friendly boat electrics: keeping batteries, chargers and alternators reliable

A reliable cruising schedule depends on a properly charging 12V system: a typical lead-acid house bank should read around 13.5–14.0V...

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March 18, 2026
Understanding the 84‑Day Bareboat Charter Rule: Practical Implications for Yacht Owners and Travelers
Understanding the 84‑Day Bareboat Charter Rule: Practical Implications for Yacht Owners and Travelers

Under the San Marino Ship Register and similar registries, privately registered yachts may be offered for bareboat charter for up...

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March 17, 2026
SNIM 2026: Justine Mettraux Named Godmother for the 60th Marseilles Classic
SNIM 2026: Justine Mettraux Named Godmother for the 60th Marseilles Classic

With more than 100 crews expected, Marseille's southern harbor will allocate expanded berthing plans, shore-power hookups and a staggered arrival...

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March 17, 2026
How 2025 boat recycling figures reshape marinas, transport and coastal tourism
How 2025 boat recycling figures reshape marinas, transport and coastal tourism

In 2025, 3,079 pleasure boats were dismantled and recycled under the coordination of APER, bringing the cumulative total since 2019...

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March 17, 2026
Get Ready for Spring: Nautic 2000's Open House on March 13–15, 2026
Get Ready for Spring: Nautic 2000's Open House on March 13–15, 2026

Nautic 2000 will host an open house from March 13 to 15, 2026 at its main showroom, offering targeted consultations...

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March 17, 2026
Guus Bierman: From Dutch Dinghies to Global Sailcloth Supply Chains
Guus Bierman: From Dutch Dinghies to Global Sailcloth Supply Chains

Contender Sailcloth established a strategic production and distribution node in Fall River, Massachusetts in 1997, integrating transatlantic shipping lanes, warehousing,...

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March 17, 2026
Mulder Design’s Project Opal: 70 Meters of Wind-Sculpted Luxury
Mulder Design’s Project Opal: 70 Meters of Wind-Sculpted Luxury

LOA 229’7” (70 m), beam 42’7” (13 m), draft 10’4” (3.15 m) and a conceptual volume around 1,400 GT define...

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March 17, 2026