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Garmin quatix 8 — advanced wearable for sailors

Garmin quatix 8 supports NMEA 2000 and Bluetooth connectivity for streaming chartplotter data, autopilot control commands, and tide/anchor alarms directly to the wrist, enabling precise onboard coordination between skipper, crew, and electronics.

6 min·5 Mar

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Vincent Riou Readies Class40 Pierreval for Transat

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Departure operations for the Class40 fleet out of Le Havre require a tightly choreographed sequence: fixed marshaling zones, staggered start windows and mandatory safety inspections completed within the final hours.

6 min·5 Mar

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Riptide Racing: American Challenge for 2027 Cup

Riptide Racing has set a concrete funding and procurement plan: raise $50 million by 31 January 2026 and acquire an existing AC75 package to secure immediate access to a hull, foil sets, rigging and design data that can be shipped, retrofitted and campaigned in time for the 38th America's Cup cycle.

6 min·5 Mar

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Why Carry a Laser Rangefinder Aboard?

When approaching a narrow marina finger pier at 4 knots, knowing the precise stand-off distance to the quay — typically within a critical 2–20 m band for safe fender placement — changes the whole risk profile of the maneuver.

5 min·5 Mar

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Scheidt and Kleen Crowned 2026 Star South American Champions

The race committee ran a six-race series for the Star class fleet off Rio de Janeiro with 20 entries competing under shifting coastal breezes and an outgoing tide that affected upwind legs and mark roundings.

6 min·5 Mar

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All-Women Crew Pursues Jules Verne Reference Time

As of December 8 the all-female crew of The Famous Project CIC trailed the Jules Verne record pace by approximately 1,245 nautical miles while approaching the eastern tip of Brazil, having departed on November 29 in an attempt to set a fastest crewed, non-stop, unassisted circumnavigation reference for an all-woman team.

5 min·5 Mar

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Race-night collision: Bavaria 40 vs UFO 34 Unicorn

The Bavaria 40’s anchor flukes tore into the starboard hull of the UFO 34 Unicorn during a Fremantle Sailing Club twilight race, ripping out pulpit stanchions and a new bimini and ultimately forcing insurers to declare Unicorn a write-off after seven months of protracted repairs.

6 min·5 Mar

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New multihulls: bigger comfort, smarter performance

High-performance cruising multihulls entering the market now range from roughly 18 tonnes to 55 tonnes fully loaded, a factor that directly affects marina logistics: deeper draught allowances, longer finger piers, reinforced mooring hardware and upgraded lifting gear are increasingly required to handle these yachts safely.

5 min·5 Mar

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Antigua Charter Preview: M/Y Orion on Display

From 5 to 8 December the Antigua Charter Yacht Show stages over sixty superyachts across Falmouth Harbour, the Antigua Superyacht Marina and Resort, and Nelson’s Dockyard, with industry-only viewings daily from 09:30 to 17:30 (lunch break 12:30–13:30).

5 min·5 Mar

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ARC Rally or Round Britain & Ireland — Choose Your Challenge

The ARC departs Las Palmas, Gran Canaria each mid‑November for a 2,700 nm trade‑wind crossing to Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia, typically taking 18–21 days; the RORC Round Britain & Ireland runs clockwise around Britain and Ireland roughly every four years, covers about 1,805 nm and demands intense tidal planning, short tactical passages and exposure to North Atlantic weather systems.

6 min·5 Mar

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Choosing the Right Clew Connection for Your Boat

On a typical 36‑foot cruiser, a bulky bowline at the clew increases the likelihood of snagging on fairleads, shrouds and lifelines, altering deck logistics and slowing sail changes during critical maneuvers.

6 min·5 Mar

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Why Mexican Buyers Favor U.S. Yachts

Shipping routes from Florida and the Gulf Coast to Mexican ports commonly use float-on/float-off (FLO/FLO) or lift-on/lift-off (LO/LO) methods, and transit for a typical 40–80 ft brokerage yacht often ranges from 3 to 10 days depending on load-out, transit mode, and clearance windows — a logistical advantage compared with transatlantic moves that affects insurance, recommissioning time, and final landed cost.

6 min·5 Mar