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Electric winch failure prompts safety guidance for yachts
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Electric winch failure prompts safety guidance for yachts

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) found that the absence of a local isolation or emergency-stop for the yacht’s 24-volt direct current electric winches was a decisive factor in the fatality 2.8nm south‑south‑west of the Needles Lighthouse off the Isle of Wight.

6 min·5 Mar
Jonmeri 40: Design, Performance and Cruising Notes
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Jonmeri 40: Design, Performance and Cruising Notes

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With a standard draft of 2.10 m and a lightship displacement near 8,000 kg, the Jonmeri 40 demands marina berths and channel depths that routinely clear 2.5 m plus adequate onshore lifting capacity (around 9 tonnes) for maintenance and antifouling operations; operators planning coastal charters or long-term moorings must factor in these constraints for route planning and marina selection.

6 min·5 Mar
How GPS tracking strengthens outboard security for marinas
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How GPS tracking strengthens outboard security for marinas

A single night raid that removed 10 outboard engines from a Cornwall boatyard produced losses of approximately £200,000, exposing critical gaps in shore-side security, equipment logistics and spare-part supply chains for local marinas and boat rental fleets.

5 min·5 Mar
Yacht Charter Strategy for Monaco Grand Prix
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Yacht Charter Strategy for Monaco Grand Prix

Port Hercule berthing capacity tightens dramatically during Grand Prix week, with most usable slips reserved months in advance, temporary exclusion zones established around the circuit, and local authorities enforcing additional operational rules for navigation, tendering, and security.

6 min·5 Mar
Managing 12-Volt Boat Refrigeration Efficiently
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Managing 12-Volt Boat Refrigeration Efficiently

On week-long coastal charters, a 12-volt marine refrigerator can draw between 20–60 amp-hours per day, making refrigeration one of the primary considerations for onboard power logistics, battery sizing, and generator scheduling.

5 min·5 Mar
Gran Turismo 50 Alpine Edition Revealed in Paris
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Gran Turismo 50 Alpine Edition Revealed in Paris

Beneteau delivered the new Gran Turismo 50 Alpine Limited Edition to the Paris Nautic Show (26–30 November) as a 15.95 m LOA yacht with a 4.48 m beam and a 1.18 m draught, emphasizing expanded exterior living spaces and new onboard energy systems that affect transport planning, marina berth requirements, and shore power provisioning for show displays and test cruises.

6 min·5 Mar
Hidden Caribbean Routes for Extended Sailing Seasons
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Hidden Caribbean Routes for Extended Sailing Seasons

Hurricane season runs from June to December, effectively splitting the cruising year into a five-to-six month sailing window and a mandatory storage period; planners should prioritize safe haul-out or sheltered moorings in Trinidad, Shelter Bay (Panama), Rio Dulce (Guatemala) or Aruba between June and November to protect vessels and equipment.

6 min·5 Mar
How Seawater Desalination Changes Offshore Cruising
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How Seawater Desalination Changes Offshore Cruising

A 40‑ft cruising yacht at sea typically consumes between 80–120 liters of freshwater per person per day for drinking, cooking and basic hygiene; for a crew of four on a fortnight passage that adds up to roughly 4,480–6,720 liters of potable water.

6 min·5 Mar
Best Times to Charter: Seasonal Guide
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Best Times to Charter: Seasonal Guide

Marina berthing capacity in the Mediterranean commonly reaches full allocation from June through August, so booking 6–12 months in advance is standard practice to secure preferred yachts, captains and berths during peak demand.

5 min·5 Mar
How Boat Displacement Affects Offshore Sailing
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How Boat Displacement Affects Offshore Sailing

A yacht’s laden displacement typically increases by 15–25% once you add water, fuel, spare parts, sails and provisions for a bluewater passage, directly impacting fuel consumption rates, marina berth selection, lifting and transport logistics, and the structural limits surveyors and shipyards must plan for.

6 min·5 Mar
Knot Speed Explained for Sailors and Renters
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Knot Speed Explained for Sailors and Renters

A vessel maintaining 6 knots for one hour moves approximately 6 nautical miles, which equals about 11.1 km/h (6 × 1.852).

6 min·5 Mar
Participation in UK sailing faces critical decline
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Participation in UK sailing faces critical decline

RYA operational metrics paint a stark picture: membership and training throughput are stagnating while volunteer engagement and club attendance show early declines, with the RYA reporting more than 100,000 members, some 24,000 instructors, around 250,000 volunteers and over 2,000 recognised training centres across the UK—figures now under scrutiny as part of a nationwide Reflections on Water survey that opened on 6 November and closed on 8 December.

5 min·5 Mar