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Aquila 50 Sail: a JnJ Design collaboration for cruising

Moving a 15‑metre sailing catamaran from concept to delivery changes the supply-chain game: the Aquila 50 Sail requires coordinated inbound shipments of composite hull sections, glazing panels and heavy battery packs, as well as outbound logistics to marinas that can handle 50‑foot catamarans.

4 min·12 Mar

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Traditional Yacht Racing Classes and Event Logistics

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Berthing a J‑Class at major regattas often demands a 30–60m berth, high-capacity shore power, and crane access for spars; organizers routinely coordinate road permits for mast transport and customs clearance for non‑EU boats weeks in advance to avoid delays.

4 min·12 Mar

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Insights and Practical Advice for Buying a Classic Boat

Since the UK left the EU, duty and VAT liability on older vessels has become a concrete operational constraint: boats that historically crossed borders freely now face additional paperwork, potential taxes and longer hold times in ports.

4 min·12 Mar

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Airborn Foiler: Thomas Tison's Electric Dinghy Rollout

Production is slated to begin in May 2026 with a capped first-year build of 50 units, and land-based distribution planned to Mediterranean marinas for initial July 2026 deliveries; trailers and a dedicated launching cart are specified to ease ramp and slip logistics for yacht clubs and boat-hire operators.

4 min·12 Mar

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Preventive electrical checks to keep charters afloat

Workshops around Bassin d'Arcachon experience a sharp surge in electrical repair demand between June and September, turning a routine 12 V circuit diagnostic into multi-week downtime for owners and charter operators; that seasonal bottleneck has direct consequences for boat availability and turnaround logistics on GetBoat.com listings.

4 min·12 Mar

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Essential Fiberglass Cleaners for Boat Owners

BoatLIFE ships qualifying orders over $49 within the continental U.S.

4 min·12 Mar

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Power 80: Fountaine Pajot's 24m Flagship

With a 1.5 m draft, a wingspan of over 11 metres and transatlantic range at economical speeds, the logistics profile of the Power 80 makes it easy to plan shallow-anchorage itineraries and long-distance yacht deliveries for charter operators and brokers.

4 min·12 Mar

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Tartaruga Sets Course for Long-Range, Gentle Cruising

Range of 4,500 nautical miles at 10 knots and a Dynamic Positioning system are central to Tartaruga’s operational profile, enabling extended passages and sensitive-area visits without anchoring.

4 min·12 Mar

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Mastering the Bowline for Boat Use

Marinas operating charter fleets often schedule mooring rotations every 20–30 minutes during peak season, so quick-to-tie, dependable knots like the bowline are logistical necessities to speed turnarounds and keep booking schedules on track.

4 min·12 Mar

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Night Navigation Lights: Rules and Best Practices

Between sunset and sunrise, every vessel underway must display the correct navigation lights: red on port, green on starboard, and a visible white stern or all-round light, with power-driven vessels also required to show a white masthead light forward.

4 min·12 Mar

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Getting Your Oregon Boating Safety Education Card

Oregon requires anyone operating a motorized vessel with more than 10 horsepower to carry a Boating Safety Education Card; this applies to residents and non‑residents alike and covers personal watercraft such as jet skis.

4 min·12 Mar

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Transport Canada PCL Updates and Boater Rules

As of December 31, 2025, Transport Canada requires all Canadian Pleasure Craft Licences (PCL) to be renewed every five years and has begun phasing out lifetime licences, with wind‑powered pleasure craft over 6 m added to the licence requirement effective December 31, 2027.

4 min·12 Mar