James Miller, GetExperience.com

Many UK yards report that structural repairs on wooden hulls now carry lead times measured in weeks rather than days, driven by a shrinking pool...

On a 30–40ft cruising yacht, increasing backstay tension by a few turns can introduce noticeable mast prebend and rake changes that improve pointing and reduce...

Cornwall Fire and Rescue Service deployed land units and the Sailors Creek fireboat to Flushing near Falmouth at about 12:30pm on 19 February to combat...

The Yachting Journalists' Association honoured Jazz Turner as Yachtsman of the Year 2025 after she completed a 2,070-mile, solo, non-stop and unassisted circumnavigation of the...

Entry logistics for the 2026 Pacific Cup require completed crew manifests, customs documentation for Hawaii arrival, and verified provisioning plans that must be lodged with...

Direct flights from LAX to Belize City take roughly five hours, followed by a half-hour puddle-jump to Palencia on single‑engine props; the Belize dollar is...

From April 24–26, 2026, the port of Saint Jean de Losne will receive 600 boats alongside trade stands and ten participative workshops, placing the town...

The Ferretti Yachts 720 measures 22.5 m overall with a beam of 5.60 m, a footprint that directly affects berthing logistics, marina fees and tender...

ECOPULSE posts a claimed consumption of 0.08 kWh/km at 12 km/h with the 1200 W package, which translates to roughly €0.01 per km in energy...

Lorient La Base occupies 23 hectares at Keroman with roughly 1,200 metres of maritime frontage, a former submarine base converted into a multi-use sailing hub...

With a 292 L fuel tank, maximum capacity for 10 people and a declared light displacement of 2,531 kg (with the 430 hp V8), the...

At the Stade Nautique Florence Arthaud in Marseille, 121 athletes across all French Olympic sailing series competed from February 18–22, 2026, placing immediate pressure on...

At the Miami International Boat Show 2026, Aquila presented the Aquila 50 Sail, a 15-metre (50-foot) sailing catamaran that signals the yard’s move from motor...

Major classic regattas routinely demand marina berths of 30–45 metres for big yachts, travel-lift capacities exceeding 100 tonnes for launches and recoveries, and pre-arranged customs...

Since Brexit, duty and VAT liabilities on transfers between the UK and EU can apply even to pre‑war yachts, creating a measurable drop in cross‑border...

Long foils promote early take-off and upwind sailing; they also concentrate structural loads in the wells and hull connections, making longitudinal rigidity and targeted hull...

During peak summer months, marinas and repair yards in places like the Bassin d'Arcachon report that service bays and insurer-led audits are booked out weeks...

Marinas commonly allocate a 24–48 hour service window for vessel turnarounds; selecting the correct fiberglass cleaner can cut dock time, reduce labor for detailing crews,...

The Power 80 is a 24-metre power catamaran with a 1.5-metre draft, twin-hull beam exceeding 11 metres, and more than 400 m² of living space.

The 32.6-meter Tartaruga achieves a certified 4,500 nautical mile range at 10 knots, a capability that supports extended itineraries and minimizes fuel logistics for transoceanic...

Mooring lines in high-traffic marinas face frequent direction changes and cyclic loads, which makes the choice of knot—such as the bowline—a direct factor in berth...

Regulations require that any vessel underway between sunset and sunrise display navigation lights—red and green sidelights plus a white stern or all‑round light—visible at specified...

Oregon requires anyone operating a motorized vessel with more than 10 horsepower to carry a valid Boating Safety Education Card, a regulation enforced statewide by...

As of December 31, 2025, Transport Canada requires all newly issued and transitioned Pleasure Craft Licences (PCL) to be valid for five years and subject...