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Oliver Heer sets course for a performance Vendée Globe 2028

The acquired 2017 IMOCA hull is undergoing a complete technical refit in Lorient with Beyou Racing, including foil inspection, structural reinforcements and systems integration, before a planned handover and crew training phase in France and final relocation to the new operational base in Gosport, UK.

6 min·27 Feb

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Spencer.club's New Model for Sports Sponsorship

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Campaign logistics for offshore racing depend on timely inflows to reserve marina berths, charter support vessels, transport equipment between shipyards, and schedule shore crews; Spencer.club's participative sponsorship model converts multiple small commitments into contractually secured cash flows that align with these operational milestones.

6 min·27 Feb

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TAEMUP changes and what boaters need to know

The reform of the TAEMUP establishes an engine-power indexed scale expressed in kW, with progressive brackets that will take legal effect on January 1, 2027.

5 min·27 Feb

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Maxi Gitana 18 Advances in Autopilot Control

The launch sequence for the Maxi Gitana 18 required tightly scheduled quay operations: a timed mast lift with a 40-tonne crane window, restricted tidal slots for safe heel clearance, and a coordinated delivery of sensors and computing racks to the technical tent.

5 min·27 Feb

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Selva Marine unveils 665, Aurion 780 and Protagon 33

Boot Düsseldorf 2026 showcased Selva Marine’s three new models with clear technical benchmarks: the Selva 665 Open (LOA ~6.65 m) with a 40–150 HP range and a 2.50 m beam for trailerability, the Aurion 780 RIB (LOA ~7.80 m) rated for 150–300 HP, and the flagship Protagon 33 (9.95 m homologation / 10.95 m overall) able to accept up to 700 HP.

6 min·27 Feb

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VivieRae II — Nordhavn 96 with 24,000 Miles for Sale

With a certified cruising range of 4,000 nautical miles at 9 knots and a logged operational history exceeding 24,000 nautical miles, VivieRae II presents a clear logistics profile: regular long-range bunkering, scheduled engine service intervals for the twin 600-hp Caterpillars, and coordinated crew rotations and provisioning are required for sustained bluewater deployment.

5 min·27 Feb

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Peter Island Resort — Marina Access and Yacht Anchorages

Peter Island Yacht Club now accommodates superyachts up to 200 feet, with marina slips and mooring balls designed to support direct provisioning, crew rotation, and short-term docking for charter operations.

5 min·27 Feb

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Nordhavns’ Trans‑Pacific Passage: Seven Vessels United

Seven Nordhavns are executing coordinated trans‑Pacific passages in a concentrated window between February 1 and March 1, departing from points ranging from British Columbia and Mexico to Panama, with planned refueling stops (notably Galápagos) and a rendezvous at Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas; one leg cited is approximately 3,000 nautical miles.

6 min·27 Feb

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Benetti and Azimut Create Global Owner Service Division

Benetti’s new Service Net operates with 16 global support agents, integrates Lusben refit yards and Benetti Americas referrals, and pairs extended-warranty management plans with an onboard “smart” monitoring system to preserve megayacht performance and uptime.

6 min·27 Feb

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Tested Methods to Descale Marine Pipework

Coordinating descaling treatments with scheduled haul-outs and berth rotations reduces downtime and towing costs by consolidating labor, chemicals and parts procurement across a fleet.

5 min·27 Feb

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Roadbound or Waterborne: Reaching Vancouver

The I‑5 corridor to Vancouver, BC funnels travelers through the Blaine border crossing where summer vehicle queues are common; by contrast, arriving by small craft requires adherence to marine customs procedures at designated ports of entry and grants direct access to English Bay, Granville Island, and waterfront marinas without the same overland wait.

6 min·27 Feb

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Sail GP Auckland 2026: Speed, Risk, and Spectacle

Fifty-four knots (about 100 km/h) was recorded as peak foiling speed during the Auckland Sail GP event, where fleets of F50 catamarans operated on compact stadium-style courses with up to 12 boats in close-cohort match racing scenarios.

6 min·27 Feb