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Cayard and Grondin Honored as 2026 Rolex Champions

The presentation of the 2025 Rolex Yachtsman and Yachtswoman of the Year awards at the New York Yacht Club on February 12, 2026 required targeted marina coordination, temporary berth assignments, and media-launch scheduling in New York Harbor as US Sailing and club staff managed arrivals, press boats, and ceremonial on-water activities tied to the Champions Dinner.

5 min·2 Mar

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Custom Dinghy Lift on the Delos Explorer 53

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Lifting a 150–300 kg rigid inflatable boat (RIB) onto the roof of a 53‑foot aluminum catamaran requires a hoisting solution rated for dynamic shock loads, with the effective lifting point located within ±10 cm of the vessel’s longitudinal center of gravity to avoid inducing a trimming moment during transfer.

5 min·2 Mar

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Keys to Safe Navigation in Crowded Data Seas

When the VO65 Team Vestas Wind struck the Cargados Carajos Shoals at more than 15 knots, the reef was exactly where the chart said it would be — the failure was human reliance on a zoomed-out display and a lack of cross-checks, not faulty data.

6 min·2 Mar

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Biras Marina Strengthens Virgin Gorda’s Yachting Appeal

Biras Marina introduces dedicated superyacht berths and onshore service infrastructure within North Sound, augmenting the logistical capacity available to large motor and sailing yachts calling at Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands.

5 min·2 Mar

Top Sailing Reads for Voyagers and Charter Guests

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Spring Fishing Hotspots Across the Florida Keys

Key West International Airport reported over 1 million visitors in 2025, with roughly 40% of arrivals participating in fishing activities during their stay; between March and April the Keys host concentrated angler traffic and a dense tournament calendar that directly affects berth demand, charter scheduling, and short-term boat availability for both recreational and commercial operators.

6 min·2 Mar

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Marlow Excel Fusion+ — upgraded Dyneema core and easier splicing

European marina yards report increased demand for lightweight, low-elongation control lines ahead of the spring season, and Marlow’s Excel Fusion+ has been introduced to address that surge with a Dyneema D12 SK78 pre-stretched core for higher breaking load and predictable elongation during race and cruising service.

6 min·2 Mar

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Updated Navigation and Marine Electronics Tips

Coastal AIS traffic density in many Mediterranean and Caribbean marinas now routinely spikes above 1,000 targets per hour during holiday weekends, forcing skippers and operators to reassess chartplotter filtering, VHF watch routines, and route-planning priorities when entering confined waterways.

5 min·2 Mar

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Linjett 36 — a modern Swedish performance cruiser

Linjett’s Rosättra yard north of Stockholm produces the new Linjett 36 using vacuum-infused vinylester hulls and an internal vacuum-infused grid; the prototype saved 250 kg between hull 1 and hull 2, a reduction the yard plans to allocate to added lead ballast in the keel, directly influencing displacement, stability and the logistics of international delivery and commissioning (LOA 11m, displacement 6,800 kg).

6 min·2 Mar

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2026 US Sailing Awards: Capron, Liljedahl, Becker

Race management for international regattas depends on precise coordination of personnel and transport logistics: moving juries, umpires, measurement gear, and protest documentation between marinas, regatta villages, and inspection venues requires scheduled launches, shore vehicles, and contingency plans to ensure timely race starts and fair hearings.

6 min·2 Mar

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Sunseeker 82 Ocean: Inside the new Ocean line

The Sunseeker 82 Ocean’s 82-foot hull and expansive aft platform create distinct marina logistics demands: deeper berths, expanded fairway clearance for tender operations, and dedicated provisioning and shore-power access to support multiple outdoor social zones and high-consumption amenities like the on-deck hot tub and electric grill.

6 min·2 Mar

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SailGP 2026 Race Calendar and Leading Contenders

SailGP 2026 spans from 17 January in Perth to the 28–29 November Season Grand Final in Abu Dhabi, featuring 13 events across six continents and two new host cities: Perth and Valencia.

5 min·2 Mar

Cayard and Grondin Honored as 2026 Rolex Champions

Custom Dinghy Lift on the Delos Explorer 53

Keys to Safe Navigation in Crowded Data Seas

Biras Marina Strengthens Virgin Gorda’s Yachting Appeal

Top Sailing Reads for Voyagers and Charter Guests

Spring Fishing Hotspots Across the Florida Keys

Marlow Excel Fusion+ — upgraded Dyneema core and easier splicing

Updated Navigation and Marine Electronics Tips

Linjett 36 — a modern Swedish performance cruiser

2026 US Sailing Awards: Capron, Liljedahl, Becker

Sunseeker 82 Ocean: Inside the new Ocean line

SailGP 2026 Race Calendar and Leading Contenders