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Weather, Boats and the No-Whining Rule

Winter storm systems in New England and persistent Atlantic lows in Ireland have directly affected port logistics: closed marinas, suspended ferry and charter schedules, increased haul-outs for repairs, and a spike in demand for berthing and tow services during the Blizzard of 2026 and the accompanying Irish deluge.

4 min·12 Mar

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Sinclair Women’s Championship — 12 Skippers Selected

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Noroton Yacht Club has confirmed a 12-boat entry for the 2026 Susan Widmann Sinclair Women’s Championship, with racing scheduled in Sonars on May 16–17 out of Darien, CT; selections were made on a resume basis and the regatta expands from eight teams in 2025 to a dozen this year.

4 min·12 Mar

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Lagoon 38 Charter and Marina Considerations

When scheduling a charter or delivery for a Lagoon 38, confirm marina slip allocations, bridge clearances and fuel-delivery windows in advance — catamarans routinely demand wider berths and different servicing patterns than monohulls, so dock operations and port authorities must be notified early to avoid last-minute juggling.

4 min·12 Mar

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How electric foilers change marina logistics and rentals

Many marinas now allocate dockside power, battery disposal lockers, and reserved shore-power bays specifically for vessels using large-capacity lithium systems — a practical shift that directly affects how operators would handle a 13-foot craft like the Airborn Foiler when it arrives for charter or demo days.

4 min·12 Mar

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How a scow-bow stirred the IRC at the Caribbean 600

The RORC Caribbean 600’s routing around 11 islands forces tight logistics: provisioning windows, sail inventories, spare-rig caches and crew-change plans must all account for rapidly changing wind angles and restricted stopover options.

5 min·12 Mar

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Benetti Classic 120′ (2008) — Fully Refitted and Charter-Ready

US duty paid and cleared for commercial operations, the 120-foot Benetti Classic (2008) is positioned for immediate deployment from US marinas with full customs documentation and photographic refit records on file.

4 min·12 Mar

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Custom Line Navetta 35 — 113ft Three‑Deck Navetta

Range of 1,800 nautical miles at 10 knots and a shallow draft of 7’2” (2.2 m) make the Custom Line Navetta 35 a practical candidate for extended coastal hops and Bahamas itineraries, while a beam of 25’3” (7.7 m) directly affects marina berth options and tender-handling logistics for charter operators.

5 min·12 Mar

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SERENITY: Sunreef 60 Eco Sailing in Greece

Embarkation for SERENITY is normally handled from major Greek marinas such as Athens (Alimos), Mykonos, or Paros, with bookings secured via the MYBA charter agreement and a standard 50% deposit; expect additional costs for APA and VAT, and note that prime weeks in July and August are the first to sell out.

4 min·12 Mar

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No-Galley Boat Meals for Charters

A 40‑foot charter typically offers between 30–60 liters of usable refrigeration and only about 0.5–1.0 m² of stable prep surface; planning meals that travel well and require minimal onboard handling reduces waste, mess, and time tied up at the transom.

4 min·12 Mar

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Spring Striped Bass Runs and Local Charter Patterns

Portside traffic and marina capacity in Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Long Island directly shape charter and rental operations during the spring Striped Bass migration: tidal gates, launch windows, and baitfish-driven currents dictate where captains position boats and when charters can safely depart.

4 min·12 Mar

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Remembering Keith Taylor, SAIL Magazine Icon

Swashbucklers (Auckland) will host a memorial on March 15 from 2pm to 5pm; guests arriving by water should note that nearby marinas have limited visitor berths and tender transfers from the Viaduct Basin are recommended, while land arrivals must consider local parking restrictions and peak-hour traffic on Tamaki Drive.

5 min·12 Mar

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When Confidence on Deck Turns Risky

Marina ramp gradients, tender boarding heights and sail-handling positions create predictable pinch points that increase the chance of a fall or muscle strain when winds hit 20+ knots; experienced crews compensate by changing footwork, trimming technique and crew assignments before a gust arrives.

4 min·12 Mar