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Monaco Grand Prix Yacht Charter Essentials

Port Hercule enforces a strict 5‑day berthing window for vessels attending the Monaco Grand Prix: yachts granted a race berth must remain moored in-port for the entire event, subject to port authority security checks, tender traffic scheduling, and accredited crew lists submitted in advance.

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LA28 Sailing: San Pedro vs Long Beach

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The Port of Los Angeles has scheduled the Cabrillo Beach Youth Center to be vacated by youth and Scouting groups effective January 1 so Olympic sailing teams can begin training under the direction of two nearby yacht clubs, a move that shifts six Olympic sailing events from Long Beach into Los Angeles Harbor and immediately complicates berth, lodging, and staging logistics.

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Halma Rib HR 30 Outboard Trial and Charter Relevance

Two Mercury Verado 300 hp outboards deliver a combined 600 hp to the Halma Rib HR 30, producing planing characteristics and fuel-consumption figures that directly affect transfer scheduling, fuel logistics and charter operating costs for day-cruises and short coastal passages.

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Code Zero — When Light-Air Sails Earn Their Keep

The departure from the Magote at La Paz began at dusk with an overnight forecast of 5–8 knots on the bow and a Malö 39 like Sea Fox barely moving through the glassy Bahia de La Paz; under those conditions a code zero was the only on-deck sail with a real chance to convert marginal puffs into forward motion without firing the engine.

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Boatsetter and Getmyboat Unite to Expand Global Boat Rentals

The combined platform now represents more than $500 million in bookings across 50 countries, will be headquartered in Miami, and will be led by Michael Farb as CEO of the merged entity while both apps and sites remain active for consumers, owners, and operators.

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Choosing Between Motor and Sailing Yachts

Most Mediterranean charters plan for average transits of 30–40 nautical miles per day; a typical motor yacht cruises at 18–25 knots while a cruising sailing yacht averages 6–9 knots, which directly affects fuel logistics, itinerary feasibility, and berth scheduling at crowded marinas.

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RYA 2026 Exam Fee Update: Key Figures and Effects

The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has confirmed the centrally set examination charges for 2026, with the core Yachtmaster and related assessment fees fixed to reflect administrative costs and standardisation across training centres.

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Inside the 36 m schooner Tara: polar-ready design and gear

Tara’s tanks hold almost 40,000 liters of diesel, giving the vessel logistical autonomy for up to two years and imposing specific resupply and port-call requirements for long-duration polar missions; planners must account for heavy fuel transfers, dry stores up to 8 tonnes, and a 2-tonne anchoring system when scheduling berths and cargo handling in remote marinas and research ports.

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Nordhavn 46 MKII — a new chapter for a classic trawler

The Nordhavn 46 MKII delivers a 44 ft 7 in waterline, 1,200 gallons of fuel and a certified 3,000‑nm cruising range while adding twin 140‑hp Nanni diesels, Humphree 24‑volt stabilizers and a full suite of modern systems; first hulls are scheduled for delivery from the South Coast shipyard in Kaohsiung, Taiwan, in 2026.

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Greece’s Best Yacht Chefs for Summer 2026

Provisioning for crewed luxury charters in the Cyclades now follows predictable 48–72 hour restock cycles, with supply transfers coordinated around port opening times and customs windows; many captains schedule fresh fish and produce pickups at Santorini, Mykonos or nearby marinas to ensure peak freshness for onboard menus.

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CYC Turkey Bowl 2026 — Wet, Windy, Wonderful

Eighty small boats were launched and raced over two days from the Corinthian Yacht Club of Seattle under sustained southerly breezes, producing frequent planing conditions, several capsizes, and tight fleet management challenges for race committees and support safety boats.

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Essential Life Jacket Guide for Boaters

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