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How a 129‑Pound Sunfish Shaped Five Decades of Drive

Launching and recovering a 129‑pound Sunfish at public marinas requires specific handling: a shallow ramp, a stable dolly or small trailer rated for light sailboats, and at least two crew for safe lifting and rigging.

5 min·2 Mar

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Newport–Bermuda Short-Handed Return: Post-Race Passage

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The Bermuda Short-Handed Return (BSHR) departs Newport on June 28, 2026, the day after the Newport Bermuda Race Awards Ceremony, and uses YellowBrick tracking for continuous position reporting and shore-side monitoring with 24/7 on-call medical support.

6 min·2 Mar

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Sea-Bound Letters: Capture of the Galatée and Lost Mail

In 1758 the French frigate Galatée sailed from Bordeaux bound for Quebec while civilian correspondence for its crew was routed through the French postal network; after interception by the British Royal Navy the chain of custody shifted to the British Admiralty and many letters were catalogued among Admiralty papers instead of being delivered to prisoners of war.

6 min·2 Mar

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Renewing Sunfish Class Membership for 2026

Renewal processing for the Sunfish Class is conducted through the International Sunfish Class Association (ISCA) portal and requires completion of four online steps; current fees are $55 individual, $35 youth, $100 family (2 members) and $140 family (3 members), with additional family pricing tiers available.

5 min·2 Mar

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IOC sets unified criteria for female-category eligibility

The IOC's move toward a uniform set of eligibility criteria for transgender and DSD athletes will trigger immediate operational changes for National Olympic Committees and event organizers, including quota redistribution, revised accreditation protocols, and updated athlete entry deadlines that directly affect sailing team manifests and equipment logistics.

5 min·2 Mar

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Why Quality Boats Are Lingering in Marina Slips

Median listing durations at many marinas have risen sharply, with well-maintained sailboats and motor yachts now remaining in slips for extended periods before any offer materializes — a trend that directly alters slip turnover, storage logistics, and the secondary market flow for parts and services.

5 min·2 Mar

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Ranieri International: Calabria craftsmanship goes global

Ranieri International operates a manufacturing complex that exceeds 35,000 m² of production space, plus a 12,000 m² marine base in the Gulf—with about 80% of components produced in-house.

5 min·2 Mar

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Pack smarter with Spinlock compressible roll-top bags

Spinlock’s 15 L and 25 L roll-top bags integrate a one-way compression valve that allows crews to expel trapped air after packing, stabilizing soft stowage and reducing the ballooning effect that otherwise consumes valuable locker and berth space on board.

5 min·2 Mar

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Oryx 47 LX: a fisherman that doubles as a yacht

With a triple Mercury Verado V12 outboard configuration producing a combined 1,800 hp, the Oryx 47 LX significantly influences fuel planning, marina berthing needs and service logistics for owners and operators.

5 min·2 Mar

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Alex and Daria Blackwell explain anchor scope estimation

If the bow is 5ft above the waterline, a visible length of about 25ft of rode between the bow and the water entry point corresponds to a 5:1 scope—this is the immediate, observable check sailors can use when deciding how much rode to let out.

6 min·2 Mar

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A Week Sailing the Amalfi Coast

Naples to Procida is roughly 10 nautical miles; under calm conditions expect 1.5–2 hours at cruising speed (6–8 knots).

6 min·2 Mar

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Island Packet 40 — Specs, Behavior and Cruising Character

With a displacement of 22,800 lbs, a 4'8" draft and a 10,000 lb internal lead ballast, the Island Packet 40 imposes clear logistical considerations for berthing, haul-out and coastal passage planning: marinas and haulage services must accommodate heavy-displacement hulls and deeper keel profiles while coastal pilots should note the IP40’s long turning circle when assigning berths or manoeuvring channels.

6 min·2 Mar