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Boating Travel Forecasts and Lake-Life Trends for 2026

Marina operators and charter companies are already restructuring berthing rotations and slip schedules for 2026 to handle a notable shift toward shorter, more frequent rentals and higher turnover of day-charter slots during peak weekends.

6 min·3 Mar

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Georgia Coastal Sportfishing Guide

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Major launch points in Georgia—Brunswick, St.

6 min·3 Mar

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Spirit 2: Lightweight 2 kW Electric Outboard

The Spirit 2 electric outboard delivers 2 kW continuous power with a temporary 3 kW Sport Mode, pairs with an integrated 1.5 kWh LiFePO4 quick‑connect battery, and weighs just over 45 lb (20.6 kg) for motor plus battery—specifications that directly affect tender logistics, on‑water turnaround times and charter operations for small vessels.

5 min·3 Mar

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Rebuilding Reef Chief’s Douglas‑fir bird’s‑mouth masts

The dry fit of the Douglas‑fir staves for the schooner Reef Chief’s 47′ 10″ (14.6 m) bird’s‑mouth construction mainmast is supported on temporary forms in an outdoor spar‑building shop on Stock Island, Florida, where weather, power access, and crane/launch logistics shape the work schedule and transport of heavy spars.

6 min·3 Mar

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FYI Yachts Wishes Smooth Sailing in 2026

Port clearance and berth availability in major Florida marinas typically require 24–72 hours for superyacht transits during high season, a logistic constraint that affects charter scheduling, crew rotations, and vessel deliveries for the New Year period.

5 min·3 Mar

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Sodebo 3 Keeps Record Pace Beyond Kerguelen

At 12:00 UTC on Monday 29 December 2025 the Ultim trimaran Sodebo 3 reported a 616 nm lead over Jules Verne record pace while transiting past Kerguelen, with onboard radar actively scanning for ice growlers and satellite imagery used as a secondary layer of surveillance.

5 min·3 Mar

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New Year’s Eve Fireworks from a Yacht in Dubai Marina

Vessel departures for New Year’s Eve fireworks around Dubai Marina usually begin between 20:00 and 22:00, with designated marine corridors and temporary exclusion zones established for safety; marine traffic is coordinated by the Dubai Police and the Dubai Coast Guard, and masters must follow on‑scene instructions to secure an optimal viewing position near Palm Jumeirah, Burj Al Arab, and Ain Dubai.

5 min·3 Mar

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Crossing the Atlantic: ARC+ 2026 Rally Highlights

The ARC+ 2025 fleet departed Las Palmas on 9 November 2025, with the route staged as a 900 nm first leg to Mindelo, São Vicente (Cape Verde), followed by a 2,200 nm ocean crossing to St.

6 min·3 Mar

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Alternative Business Funding for Coastal SMEs

Marina operators and seasonal charter companies routinely face timing gaps for slip fees, fuel, maintenance, and crew payroll; alternative funding brokers like Wing Funding Group can route applicants to capital ranging from $2,000 to $2 million based on verified revenue and longevity in business, enabling uninterrupted operations during peak seasons or refit cycles.

5 min·3 Mar

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ILCA 7 & 6 World Championships Coming to Dun Laoghaire

160 new ILCAs will be shipped from Thailand to Dun Laoghaire by Ziegelmayer Handelgesellschaft as part of charter logistics for the 2026 ILCA 7 Men’s and ILCA 6 Women’s World Championships, with Carlisle Pier allocated for ILCA parking during the five-week event period by Dun Laoghaire Rathdown County Council.

6 min·3 Mar

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Sextants to Screens: The Modern Sailing Balance

Modern GPS chartplotters and AIS systems allow skippers to fix a vessel’s position to within a few metres and integrate tidal streams into automated passage plans, significantly shortening the time needed for coastal passage preparation and berth-to-berth logistics.

5 min·3 Mar

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75' Riva 2012 Venere — Performance and Luxury

The 75' Riva Venere, berthed in Miami, presents immediate berth-compatibility for most full-service marinas thanks to its 18'7" beam and 58-ton displacement, but operators should plan for higher fuel and maintenance logistics driven by twin MTU 10V 2000 M94 powerplants and a planing hull optimized for 27–32 knots.

6 min·3 Mar