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Peter Gibbons-Neff’s Foiling Mini Transat Campaign

Construction of the new foiling Mini 6.50 at JPS Production in La Trinité-sur-Mer requires synchronized logistics for carbon layups, foil fabrication, and keel system delivery, with critical components moving between three French yards and customs-clearance windows tied to Class inspection dates.

6 min·2 Mar

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Leadership and Safety at Sea Tow under Kristen Frohnhoefer

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On-water response logistics at Sea Tow center on distributed fleets and local dispatch coordination to minimize call-to-scene times and reduce congestion in marinas and coastal channels.

5 min·2 Mar

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American Magic Redirects Effort to Domestic Sailing Development

American Magic has formally shifted its assets and staff away from a full-scale America’s Cup campaign toward a high-performance sailing center in Pensacola, reallocating two AC75s, two AC40s, spare foil sets, containers of parts, and key engineering resources to build a domestic pipeline for elite sailors and boatbuilders.

5 min·2 Mar

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Big C V2: Inside Andrew Bedwell’s Tiny Ocean Racer

During sea trials Big C V2 reached a peak of 3.7 knots; the hull is seam-welded aluminium with 5mm plates at the keel and hull and 3mm topsides, the completed vessel weighing roughly 250kg for hull, rigs and electronics and designed to carry 550kg in total.

6 min·2 Mar

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Daily Life Aboard a Caribbean Sailing Trip

Typical island-hopping legs in the Eastern Caribbean average 15–40 nautical miles, which directly affects provisioning windows, marina turnaround times, and fuel or diesel reserves for auxiliary engines and generators.

5 min·2 Mar

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Assessing a Caribbean Sailing Holiday: Practical Considerations

Typical inter-island hops in the Caribbean average 20–60 nautical miles, which translates to daily passages of roughly 3–8 hours under sail or auxiliary power; fuel planning, provisioning and berth availability at marinas or anchorages must be factored into any itinerary.

5 min·2 Mar

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Comparing Self-Tacking Headsail Systems and Charter Impact

Many Mediterranean and Caribbean marinas now enforce strict foredeck clearance limits and require unobstructed anchor-handling zones; that regulation directly favors headsail arrangements that minimize swinging spars and reduce crew on deck—conditions that make self-tacking systems attractive for charter fleets and boat-rental operations.

6 min·2 Mar

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Sydney–Hobart 2026: Record Runs and Tactical Drama

On 26 December 2025 the fleet cleared Sydney Harbour under a scheduled Boxing Day start, with a mix of supermaxis and production racers stretching the line: six 100ft super Maxis (LawConnect, Master Lock Comanche, SHK Scallywag, Wild Thing 100, Palm Beach XI and Maritimo 100) plus dozens of IRC-rated boats and shorthanded entries.

6 min·2 Mar

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Navigating Caribbean Trade Winds This Winter

From December through April, Caribbean marinas and charter operators routinely schedule increased turnarounds and provisioning windows to match the steady east–northeast trade winds that average 15–25 knots across common cruising lanes; fleet managers expect routine reefing, 6–10 hour daytime passages between popular anchorages, and a higher demand for berths in protected marinas during cold-front passages.

6 min·2 Mar

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From UK Grey to Caribbean Trade Winds

Approximately 2,700–3,000 nautical miles separate the Canary Islands from the eastern Caribbean, and that distance drives detailed logistics planning for provisioning, fuel, crew rotations, and emergency contingencies before any transatlantic departure.

5 min·2 Mar

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Burvill & Puttman Take F18 World Title in Perth

Jervoise Bay operations required coordinated recovery and safety logistics as gusts topped +25 knots during the final day of the F18 Worlds 2026, forcing rapid capsize response, real‑time GPS tracking and on‑water assistance for multiple teams.

6 min·2 Mar

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Kwakume Inlet — Shelter Off Fitz Hugh Sound

The entrance to Kwakume Inlet is defined by a centrally located drying rock that requires vessels to keep it to starboard; mariners can expect good depth beyond that hazard and excellent holding throughout the inlet, making it a reliable overnight shelter off Fitz Hugh Sound and across from Hecate Island.

6 min·2 Mar