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How a Professional Mariner Rediscovered Sailing Aboard a Four‑Masted Barquentine
How a Professional Mariner Rediscovered Sailing Aboard a Four‑Masted Barquentine

On many passenger sailings a four-masted barquentine will run a minimum of three scheduled safety briefings during embarkation and the...

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February 27, 2026
Stride Forward’s Cowes Week Campaign: Racing an All-Disabled Crew on an Un-Adapted Yacht
Stride Forward’s Cowes Week Campaign: Racing an All-Disabled Crew on an Un-Adapted Yacht

SunFast 3200 was declared structurally unfit after a stern-quarter collision on day one of Cowes Week, prompting an urgent charter...

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February 27, 2026
Sailing Gift Vouchers as Memorable Presents: Practical Reasons to Choose an Offshore Experience
Sailing Gift Vouchers as Memorable Presents: Practical Reasons to Choose an Offshore Experience

Harbour berths on the Solent and other UK training areas typically see weekend training slots reserved up to six weeks...

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February 27, 2026
How Savvy Navvy displays live NMEA data from boat instruments and why it matters for charters
How Savvy Navvy displays live NMEA data from boat instruments and why it matters for charters

For charter operators and coastal skippers, integrating live NMEA 0183 and NMEA 2000 instrument feeds into a charting app like...

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February 27, 2026
Top Outdoor Experience Gifts for 2025 — Why a First Class Sailing Voucher Wins
Top Outdoor Experience Gifts for 2025 — Why a First Class Sailing Voucher Wins

Coastal marinas align instructor rosters and berth availability with peak tourist months, so redeeming a sailing voucher is most practical...

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February 27, 2026
SW108-03 Kalantis — Carbon Explorer-Racer Blending Regatta Ambition with Global Cruising Comfort
SW108-03 Kalantis — Carbon Explorer-Racer Blending Regatta Ambition with Global Cruising Comfort

The SW108-03 Kalantis left Southern Wind’s slipway in a moonlit ceremony, rolling out as a full-carbon yacht with a lifting...

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February 27, 2026
95‑Foot Ouzel Launched by Rockport Marine: A U.S.-Built World Cruising Sloop
95‑Foot Ouzel Launched by Rockport Marine: A U.S.-Built World Cruising Sloop

Ouzel’s launch required coordinated allocation of a heavy‑lift crane, a 95‑foot berth, and a multi‑hour transit plan through Rockport harbor...

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February 27, 2026
MUSTO Cyber Monday price cuts: the best offshore Gore‑Tex bargains to watch
MUSTO Cyber Monday price cuts: the best offshore Gore‑Tex bargains to watch

Musto's UK distribution and retail networks typically increase dispatch capacity on Cyber Monday, accelerating domestic order fulfillment for MPX and...

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February 26, 2026
Insurance Strategies to Secure Boat Rentals and Coastal Tour Operations
Insurance Strategies to Secure Boat Rentals and Coastal Tour Operations

A damaged hull or failed engine can take a vessel out of service for days, creating immediate revenue loss, booking...

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February 26, 2026
How to Capture and Preserve Family Boating Adventures with Photos, Data, and Keepsakes
How to Capture and Preserve Family Boating Adventures with Photos, Data, and Keepsakes

Chartplotter exports and phone GPS logs often include timestamps, coordinates, speed over ground, and heading—details that turn a snapshot into...

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February 26, 2026
Whitefish Bay: Navigational Hazards, Historic Wrecks and Visitor Experiences
Whitefish Bay: Navigational Hazards, Historic Wrecks and Visitor Experiences

All commercial traffic entering or leaving Lake Superior funnels through Whitefish Bay, creating a maritime chokepoint where ore carriers transiting...

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February 26, 2026
Mooring mistakes that chewed a 14mm warp on a Westerly Sea Lord — quick fixes
Mooring mistakes that chewed a 14mm warp on a Westerly Sea Lord — quick fixes

When tidal streams exceed 2 knots with a Force 5 easterly wind, a single slip passed between bow fairleads can...

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February 26, 2026