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Мене завжди тихо зачаровував гул двигуна і просте задоволення від добре зробленого автомобіля. Згодом цей інтерес привів мене до кар'єри в автомобільній журналістиці, де я зосереджуюсь на розумінні та передачі найдрібніших деталей дизайну, характеристик та історії автомобілів. Моя мета - допомогти читачам оцінити ремесло, яке стоїть за кожним автомобілем, від його витончених ліній до інженерної складової, що лежить в його основі.

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Forty Years of the ARC: Origins, World Cruising Club Stewardship and Fleet Growth
Forty Years of the ARC: Origins, World Cruising Club Stewardship and Fleet Growth

Las Palmas regularly handles a concentrated surge of arrivals and departures around the ARC start window: in the latest season 145 yachts left on the...

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Лютий 25, 2026
EnviroLINK by Digital Yacht: Onboard Barometer, Temperature and Humidity for NMEA 2000 Systems
EnviroLINK by Digital Yacht: Onboard Barometer, Temperature and Humidity for NMEA 2000 Systems

On most vessels the NMEA 2000 backbone supplies 12–24V power and uses a single drop-style cabling to transmit PGNs; the EnviroLINK connects to this network...

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Лютий 25, 2026
Lessons from ARC+: How British Crews Managed Rig, Water and Electronics on the Cape Verde–Grenada Passage
Lessons from ARC+: How British Crews Managed Rig, Water and Electronics on the Cape Verde–Grenada Passage

The 2,200NM leg from Cape Verde to Grenada saw later arrivals routinely encountering sustained 30-knot winds with gusts up to 48 knots and confused seas,...

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Лютий 25, 2026
14-Night Maldives Yacht Route: From Malé Through Baa and Dhaalu Atolls
14-Night Maldives Yacht Route: From Malé Through Baa and Dhaalu Atolls

Embarkation in Malé requires port clearance at Malé Port or Hulhumalé, with standard procedures including passenger manifest submission, customs formalities and local immigration checks; fuel...

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Лютий 25, 2026
Stamos Bien — 102ft Maiora Motor Yacht Berthed in Miami Marinas
Stamos Bien — 102ft Maiora Motor Yacht Berthed in Miami Marinas

Stamos Bien is berthed in Miami with direct access to deep-water berths, on-site fuel and provisioning, and proximity to international customs clearance at nearby PortMiami...

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Лютий 25, 2026
Second-Hand Yacht Highlights: Rustler 42, Moody DS41 and Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 48
Second-Hand Yacht Highlights: Rustler 42, Moody DS41 and Wauquiez Pilot Saloon 48

Розташований на причалі у Фалмуті та готовий до негайного огляду, Cruachan (Rustler 42, 2011) пропонується з простим логістичним супроводом для переходу до місця стоянки, доступом до місцевих...

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Лютий 25, 2026
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45.2 — A Practical Look at Specs, Ratios and Charter Use
Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45.2 — A Practical Look at Specs, Ratios and Charter Use

With a standard draught of 6'7" (2.01 m) and a shallow option at 5'3" (1.6 m), the Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 45.2 is readily compatible with...

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Лютий 25, 2026
Coastal passages and marina logistics from the Yucatan Peninsula to America’s Great Loop
Coastal passages and marina logistics from the Yucatan Peninsula to America’s Great Loop

Доступність палива, розмитнення та варіанти тимчасового зберігання на час сезону ураганів зосереджені в ключових маринах Юкатану та Флориди: Пуерто-Авентурас, Пуерто-Морелос, Косумель, Канкун та Ісла-Мухерес...

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Лютий 25, 2026
Lifejacket choices for offshore cruising: matching protection, mobility and race rules
Lifejacket choices for offshore cruising: matching protection, mobility and race rules

On North Sea passages and club races from the east coast, any lifejacket intended for offshore use should include a strong point for tethering, a...

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Лютий 25, 2026
How Juanita, Johanne Regina and Martha McGilda became vessels of independence and community
How Juanita, Johanne Regina and Martha McGilda became vessels of independence and community

A typical restoration of a 60–70ft wooden ketch demands scheduled dry-dock intervals every 5–7 years, replanking of affected hull frames, routine caulking, and supply-chain coordination...

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Лютий 25, 2026
How to Choose the Right Garmin Watch for Sailing and Offshore Use in 2026
How to Choose the Right Garmin Watch for Sailing and Offshore Use in 2026

Modern offshore navigation increasingly depends on wrist devices that offer multi-constellation GNSS (GPS, GLONASS, Galileo), support for NMEA data streaming, and the ability to control...

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Лютий 25, 2026
Baglietto DOM155: A 47m Superyacht Optimised for Charter and Comfort
Baglietto DOM155: A 47m Superyacht Optimised for Charter and Comfort

Operating below the 500 GT threshold, the Baglietto DOM155 benefits from simplified crewing rules, more flexible flagging options and often reduced port dues across the Mediterranean...

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Лютий 25, 2026
What a Fully Crewed Yacht Holiday Really Delivers: Crew, Cuisine and Quiet Anchorages
What a Fully Crewed Yacht Holiday Really Delivers: Crew, Cuisine and Quiet Anchorages

Typical fully crewed yacht operations allocate a captain, an onboard chef and 2–6 additional crew members depending on yacht size; provisioning, fuel planning, port clearance...

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Лютий 25, 2026
Electric propulsion options for yachts: comparing Oceanvolt, Torqeedo, E-Propulsion and more
Electric propulsion options for yachts: comparing Oceanvolt, Torqeedo, E-Propulsion and more

Typical displacement sailing refits aim for battery capacity that delivers roughly 50–100 nautical miles of motoring range, with onboard hydrogeneration and solar arrays topping up batteries...

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Лютий 25, 2026
Practical Costs and Planning for Yacht Charters in the Caribbean
Practical Costs and Planning for Yacht Charters in the Caribbean

Marinas across the British Virgin Islands enforce variable berth fees, customs clearance schedules and fuel surcharges that directly influence final charter invoices and itinerary feasibility,...

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Лютий 25, 2026
Practical Sailing Guide: Costs, Routes, and How to Choose the Right Trip
Practical Sailing Guide: Costs, Routes, and How to Choose the Right Trip

In 2025, operational patterns show that 91% of sailing bookings included a Captain and 95% of listings offered a Captain option, while sunset sails increased...

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Лютий 25, 2026
Navigating Norwegian Fjords: Yacht Charter Routes, Seasons and Highlights
Navigating Norwegian Fjords: Yacht Charter Routes, Seasons and Highlights

Pilotage, berth coordination and provisioning hubs in Bergen govern most successful fjord charters: narrow channels and UNESCO-protected waterways often require local pilots, pre-booked anchorages and...

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Лютий 25, 2026
Yachting the Tuamotu Archipelago: Charter Routes and Atoll Highlights
Yachting the Tuamotu Archipelago: Charter Routes and Atoll Highlights

With more than 70 atolls spread across roughly 1,500 kilometres of ocean, inter-atoll transfers in the Tuamotu Archipelago are primarily marine operations: many atolls lack...

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Лютий 25, 2026
MAIA’s day cruise from Vis to Hvar: anchoring, island explorations and sea toys
MAIA’s day cruise from Vis to Hvar: anchoring, island explorations and sea toys

MAIA anchored in a sheltered bay off the north coast of Vis with an advised 20 m anchor scope to protect Posidonia meadows; the crew...

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Лютий 25, 2026
Charter a Yacht Along Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera’s Quieter Shores
Charter a Yacht Along Mallorca, Ibiza and Formentera's Quieter Shores

From Palma de Mallorca harbour, a typical seven-night yacht itinerary to Ibiza includes several overnight passages and multiple short hops between protected coves; marinas in….

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Лютий 25, 2026
Compact automated foghorn build and installation guide for small vessels
Compact automated foghorn build and installation guide for small vessels

The COLREGS appendix recommends a fog signal level of 115 dBA for small craft, which typically translates to horns drawing between 4 A and 25...

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Лютий 25, 2026
Delivery skippers, flag changes and safe transits every owner should know
Delivery skippers, flag changes and safe transits every owner should know

A transoceanic delivery will usually hinge on three operational checkpoints: fuel-stop planning, compliance with flag and VAT rules (for example, Jersey registration prior to a...

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Лютий 25, 2026
Understanding ECPY Transport Agreements and Their Impact on Yacht Charter Costs
Understanding ECPY Transport Agreements and Their Impact on Yacht Charter Costs

ECPY Transport Agreements require a fully documented itinerary with declared fuel consumption, ports of embarkation/disembarkation and pre-calculated service packages to qualify for duty-free fuel and...

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Лютий 25, 2026
YJA announces 2025 finalists for Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year
YJA announces 2025 finalists for Yachtsman of the Year and Young Sailor of the Year

Voting for the Yachting Journalists’ Association awards closes at 23:59 on 9 February 2026, and the presentation will take place at the RYA Dinghy and...

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Лютий 25, 2026