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Mastering the Bowline for Safe Mooring

Mastering the Bowline for Safe Mooring

At busy marinas and charter docks, planners account for a bowline’s typical retention of 60–70% rope strength, so provisioning and line selection must factor a 30–40% efficiency loss when relying on bowlines for short-term mooring, towing, or rescue operations.

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Marzo 13, 2026
Nimbus 12 Series Unveiled: Weekender, Tender, Commuter
Nimbus 12 Series Unveiled: Weekender, Tender, Commuter

Nimbus Group AB will begin full-scale production of the Nimbus 12 series in Q1 2026 after a world premiere at...

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Marzo 05, 2026
Funding Surges for Electric Outboards and Hydrofoils
Funding Surges for Electric Outboards and Hydrofoils

Port operators and marina managers are already recalculating shore-power and charging infrastructure plans after more than $37 million flowed into...

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Marzo 05, 2026
Tecnomar for Lamborghini 101FT Enters Outfitting Phase
Tecnomar for Lamborghini 101FT Enters Outfitting Phase

Marina di Carrara’s outfitting halls have begun technical installation on the first hull of the Tecnomar for Lamborghini 101FT, moving...

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Marzo 05, 2026
Marine Galley Gas Cooker Safety Guide
Marine Galley Gas Cooker Safety Guide

Most marina operators and charter bases require LPG cylinder storage in dedicated, ventilated lockers with overboard vents and accessible shut-off...

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Marzo 05, 2026
Sailboat Galley Layouts for Cruising
Sailboat Galley Layouts for Cruising

Provisioning a seven-day coastal cruise typically requires planning for 3–4 liters of drinking water per person per day, 6–10 kg...

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Marzo 05, 2026
Spray-Foam Preparation for an Aluminum Catamaran
Spray-Foam Preparation for an Aluminum Catamaran

The workshop has a strict seven-day window to complete hull preparation for a full spray-foam insulation application on an aluminum...

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Marzo 05, 2026
Shakedown failures off the Bristol Channel: lessons learned
Shakedown failures off the Bristol Channel: lessons learned

Departed Lydney Docks on a half-hour tidal window up the upper Bristol Channel, making way by engine and sails toward...

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Marzo 05, 2026
Electric winch failure prompts safety guidance for yachts
Electric winch failure prompts safety guidance for yachts

The Marine Accident Investigation Branch (MAIB) found that the absence of a local isolation or emergency-stop for the yacht’s 24-volt...

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Marzo 05, 2026
2025 British Yachting Awards: Winners & Honorees
2025 British Yachting Awards: Winners & Honorees

Ocean Village Marina, named Marina of the Year, benefits from direct transport links and berth logistics that make it an...

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Marzo 05, 2026
Watching the SailGP 2025 Final: Live Coverage Guide
Watching the SailGP 2025 Final: Live Coverage Guide

Coordinating live feeds for the SailGP 2025 Final requires simultaneous satellite uplinks, multiple Content Delivery Networks (CDNs), and local broadcast...

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Marzo 05, 2026
Flying Whale — Alajuela 48 Ocean Cruiser for Sale
Flying Whale — Alajuela 48 Ocean Cruiser for Sale

Built to Lloyds standards by Alajuela Yacht Corp., Flying Whale (an Alajuela 48) features a hand-laid GRP hull, deep fin...

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Marzo 05, 2026
All-women Jules Verne Record Bid Departs Brest
All-women Jules Verne Record Bid Departs Brest

At 01:40 UTC on 29 November the all-women crew of The Famous Project CIC crossed the official start line between...

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Marzo 05, 2026
Alajuela 48 — Robust Offshore Cruiser Review
Alajuela 48 — Robust Offshore Cruiser Review

With a displacement of 15,876 kg and a fixed draft of 2.01 m, the Alajuela 48 imposes clear requirements on...

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Marzo 05, 2026
Jonmeri 40: Design, Performance and Cruising Notes
Jonmeri 40: Design, Performance and Cruising Notes

With a standard draft of 2.10 m and a lightship displacement near 8,000 kg, the Jonmeri 40 demands marina berths...

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Marzo 05, 2026
Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team Triumphs in Abu Dhabi
Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team Triumphs in Abu Dhabi

Emirates Great Britain SailGP Team secured the 2025 Season Championship in the winner-takes-all $2,000,000 Grand Final staged in Abu Dhabi,...

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Marzo 05, 2026
Best Winter Yachting Destinations to Charter
Best Winter Yachting Destinations to Charter

Winter yacht charters require early port slot reservations, clearances for crew and passengers through customs and immigration, reliable bunkering schedules,...

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Marzo 05, 2026
Young Liveaboards on a Nordhavn N43
Young Liveaboards on a Nordhavn N43

Cruising the Pacific Northwest requires careful provisioning, a clear understanding of port paperwork across the US–Canada border, and planning for...

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Marzo 05, 2026
Top Lakes for Boating in 2026 — Picks and Tips
Top Lakes for Boating in 2026 — Picks and Tips

Cayuga Lake’s maximum depth of 435 feet and 39-mile linear span concentrate launch ramps, marinas, and winter-storage logistics near Ithaca,...

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Marzo 05, 2026
Coastal Sportfishing Hotspots and Boat Choices in Florida
Coastal Sportfishing Hotspots and Boat Choices in Florida

Peak-season berth demand in the Florida Keys, Tampa Bay, and Jacksonville-area marinas routinely forces anglers to plan fuel, ice, and...

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Marzo 05, 2026
How insulating a Cobra 850 turned a damp boat into a cosy home
How insulating a Cobra 850 turned a damp boat into a cosy home

Rising marina electricity costs and limited berth storage prompted a practical retrofit: insulating a 28ft Cobra 850 to cut condensation,...

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Marzo 05, 2026
Garmin Fenix, Epix and Quatix Cyber Monday Offers
Garmin Fenix, Epix and Quatix Cyber Monday Offers

Supply shipments of Garmin Fenix, Epix and Quatix models were routed through a mix of air and short-sea freight to...

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Marzo 05, 2026
Best Cyber Monday Sailing & Boating Deals 2025
Best Cyber Monday Sailing & Boating Deals 2025

Global parcel and freight carriers are gearing for a heavy surge during the 2025 Black Friday week, with logistics providers...

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Marzo 05, 2026
North Sails One‑Design Discounts and What They Mean
North Sails One‑Design Discounts and What They Mean

North Sails has released a targeted Cyber Monday allocation cutting prices across its One‑Design catalogue by 10–30%, a move that...

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Marzo 05, 2026
Cyber Monday Stand-Up Paddleboard Deals and Buying Tips
Cyber Monday Stand-Up Paddleboard Deals and Buying Tips

Most UK Cyber Monday allocations for inflatable stand-up paddleboards were shipped from consolidated distribution hubs near Southampton and Felixstowe, with...

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Marzo 05, 2026