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Practical Steps to Purchase a Pre-Owned Boat from a Miami Dealer
Practical Steps to Purchase a Pre-Owned Boat from a Miami Dealer

Florida requires vessel registration within 30 days of purchase and visible registration numbers; in Miami, marina slip availability and local...

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February 26, 2026
Ragtime restored and racing again: the 1963 ultra-light that changed offshore racing
Ragtime restored and racing again: the 1963 ultra-light that changed offshore racing

The two-year hull-out refit returned Ragtime to seaworthy condition with particular attention to the plywood hull, hard-chine geometry and rig...

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February 26, 2026
Sail Trim Strategies for Shifting Wind and Sea States
Sail Trim Strategies for Shifting Wind and Sea States

Coastal charter operations and regatta logistics routinely encounter sustained wind shifts of 8–20° and swell periods between 6–12 seconds; passenger...

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February 26, 2026
What to expect racing the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) 2026 on a Challenger 72
What to expect racing the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) 2026 on a Challenger 72

The ARC is a 2,700-nautical-mile downwind rally from Las Palmas, Gran Canaria to Saint Lucia that demands careful provisioning, AIS...

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February 26, 2026
One-week Ionian sailing route from Marina Gouvia: distances, stops and highlights
One-week Ionian sailing route from Marina Gouvia: distances, stops and highlights

Start and finish at Marina Gouvia, Corfu: the planned loop covers roughly 146 nautical miles with daily legs ranging from...

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February 26, 2026
REI Cyber Monday finds for US sailors and watersport enthusiasts: YETI coolers, WULF SUPs and PFD bargains
REI Cyber Monday finds for US sailors and watersport enthusiasts: YETI coolers, WULF SUPs and PFD bargains

REI’s Cyber Monday lineup for US customers features steep markdowns across inflatable paddleboards, collapsible paddles, and essential safety gear, with...

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February 26, 2026
Thailand Sailing Routes, Seasonal Windows and Smart Charter Tips
Thailand Sailing Routes, Seasonal Windows and Smart Charter Tips

Most charter operators in Phuket and Koh Samui run standard embarkation at mid-morning with mandatory inventory and safety briefings at...

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February 26, 2026
Tested Inshore Sailing Jackets for Coastal Sailing: Mustang Survival, Musto, Gill and Henri Lloyd
Tested Inshore Sailing Jackets for Coastal Sailing: Mustang Survival, Musto, Gill and Henri Lloyd

Regional marinas and passenger transfer operators reported a marked uptick in short-haul crew and guest movements during storm-prone months, making...

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February 26, 2026
Cyber Monday Picks from Gael Force Marine: Safety Gear, Chartplotters and More
Cyber Monday Picks from Gael Force Marine: Safety Gear, Chartplotters and More

Gael Force Marine allocated Cyber Monday stock for high-demand items—chartplotters, outboard engines and SOLAS-compliant safety kits—into UK distribution hubs to...

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February 26, 2026
Cyber Monday RED Equipment Picks: Paddleboards, Paddles and Waterproof Changing Jackets
Cyber Monday RED Equipment Picks: Paddleboards, Paddles and Waterproof Changing Jackets

UK logistics networks reported a measurable uptick in parcel volumes during Cyber Monday, and RED Equipment’s discounted paddleboard packages and...

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February 26, 2026
How to Upgrade a C&C 35 Starter Cruiser for Serious Passagemaking
How to Upgrade a C&C 35 Starter Cruiser for Serious Passagemaking

A C&C 35 switching from coastal service to open-ocean passages will concentrate the same cumulative wear-and-tear into months rather than...

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February 26, 2026
Nimbus 12 Series Revealed: Weekender, Tender and Commuter 41'7" Models
Nimbus 12 Series Revealed: Weekender, Tender and Commuter 41'7" Models

Full-scale production for the Nimbus 12 series is slated to begin in the first quarter of 2026 after a world...

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February 26, 2026