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Top European Yachts Crowned in 2026

Trial scheduling at boot Düsseldorf required precise logistics: 21 shortlisted yachts were sequenced through allocated sea-trial windows on the Rhine and adjacent test waters, with 12 international jury members conducting dedicated performance and systems checks under defined wind, tide and daylight constraints.

5 min·3 Mar

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Catalina 30: Coastal Comfort, Specs & Buying Tips

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With over 6,500 units built from 1974 to 2008, the Catalina 30 has generated a resilient parts supply chain and active brokerage network that simplifies maintenance, resale logistics, and inclusion in charter fleets across marinas and regional service hubs.

5 min·3 Mar

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Deck saloon wiper repair aboard a Degero DS331

A Degero DS331 with a deck saloon must have reliable windscreen wipers for safe passages into marinas, coastal transit in rain, and when encountering bow spray; a failed wiper compromises lookout and berthing operations.

6 min·3 Mar

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Anahita 100: Inside the High-Speed Trimaran Project

CDK in Lorient has already infused the main hull of the Anahita 100, with a hybrid prepreg/infused carbon and glassfibre structure targeting a finished displacement of 34 tonnes and a planned launch in 2027.

5 min·3 Mar

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Bavaria 41 Cruise Performance and Charter Fit

With a length overall of 40'6" (12.35 m), a beam of 13'0" (3.96 m) and a displacement of 19,136 lbs (8,680 kg), the Bavaria 41 requires marinas and travel-lifts rated for medium-weight monohulls; the standard draught of 6'9" (2.05 m) will determine berth selection and access to shallow anchorages versus the shallow-draught 1.65 m option preferred in parts of the Bahamas and estuarine marinas.

5 min·3 Mar

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Choosing Between Sardinia and the Amalfi Coast

Berthing and tendering logistics differ sharply between Sardinia and the Amalfi Coast: Porto Cervo and Olbia provide purpose‑built superyacht berths, on-site refuelling, technical yards and customs clearance points, while the Amalfi strip offers limited marina capacity, frequent stern‑to moorings and a higher reliance on anchoring off with tender transfers to steep town quays.

6 min·3 Mar

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Plan Your US Sailing Charter Adventure

Charter bases in Newport, Annapolis and La Paz schedule concentrated fleet rotations and provisioning runs in spring and early autumn to match peak booking windows and local marine-service capacity, so berth availability and skipper transfers are most predictable between May and September across most US cruising grounds.

5 min·3 Mar

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Essential 2026 Boat Shows and What They Mean for Yachting

Port infrastructures across major yachting hubs are preparing for a concentrated influx of yachts in 2026: Monaco and Cannes plan to reserve their deep-water berths for vessels over 30 m, Palma and Genoa will reinforce customs pre-clearance lanes for international arrivals, and major U.S.

5 min·3 Mar

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Bénéteau Idylle 44: Enduring Bluewater Comfort

With a fuel capacity of 53 gallons (200 L) and water capacity of 132 gallons (500 L), the Bénéteau Idylle 44 was laid out for extended passages and dependable provisioning; combined with a Perkins 4-108 diesel, operators should plan for roughly 6–8 L/h cruising consumption under power and schedule refuelling stops and water top-ups accordingly to maintain an effective offshore logistics plan for transits of several hundred nautical miles.

6 min·3 Mar

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How Real Is Yacht Life Off-Screen?

Professional charters routinely allocate 35–40% of the base charter fee to an APA (Advance Provisioning Allowance), require STCW-certified crew, and run pre-charter provisioning and itinerary confirmations at least 48–72 hours before embarkation to guarantee guest service and safety.

5 min·3 Mar

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Essential Questions for Selecting a Yacht Charter Broker

Marina berth scheduling, fuel logistics, and local port regulations frequently determine whether a proposed multi-stop itinerary is practical; a competent broker must anticipate berth availability, fuel bunkering windows, and customs/immigration slot requirements before confirming a charter.

5 min·3 Mar

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Yachts360 Launches Gulf Coast Base at The Wharf

Yachts360 has established a new office at The Wharf in Orange Beach, Alabama, colocated with a waterfront marina that provides direct access to the Gulf of Mexico and immediate berthing options for brokerage listings and transient charters.

5 min·3 Mar