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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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Mars 13, 2026
How Canada’s Ports, Regulators and Boaters Interact
How Canada’s Ports, Regulators and Boaters Interact

Canada’s 17 Canada Port Authorities manage commercial ports and set port fees and berth rules while coordinating vessel traffic with...

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Mars 12, 2026
Beneteau First 36 SE — Walkthrough and Insights
Beneteau First 36 SE — Walkthrough and Insights

At Boot Düsseldorf Beneteau coordinated complex dockside logistics: the First 36 SE hulls arrived on custom trailers to accommodate a...

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Mars 12, 2026
2026 UK Sailing Regatta Dates & Logistics
2026 UK Sailing Regatta Dates & Logistics

Cowes Week (1–7 August) and other peak regatta windows concentrate fleet movements in the Solent and along the English east...

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Mars 12, 2026
CRN M/Y Amor à Vida — 67m Custom Social Superyacht
CRN M/Y Amor à Vida — 67m Custom Social Superyacht

Delivering the 67-metre hull of CRN M/Y Amor à Vida to sea required staged logistics: modular outfitting inside CRN’s yard,...

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Mars 12, 2026
ClubSwan 28 — Accessible One-Design Sportsboat
ClubSwan 28 — Accessible One-Design Sportsboat

The ClubSwan 28 has a transport and launch profile that matters: at 1,200kg displacement, 2.5m beam and a mast that...

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Mars 12, 2026
Securing Your U.S. Boater Education Card — 2026 Guide
Securing Your U.S. Boater Education Card — 2026 Guide

State boating regulations in 2026 usually require a boater education card or equivalent if you operate a motorized vessel above...

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Mars 12, 2026
How to Secure Your California Boater Card
How to Secure Your California Boater Card

As of January 1, 2025, every person operating a motorized vessel on California waterways must hold a California Boater Card,...

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Mars 12, 2026
Getting Your Texas Boater Education Certificate
Getting Your Texas Boater Education Certificate

Under Texas maritime regulations, anyone born on or after September 1, 1993 must hold a state-approved boater education certificate to...

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Mars 12, 2026
Missouri Boating Safety ID and Rental Rules
Missouri Boating Safety ID and Rental Rules

Anyone born after January 1, 1984 must carry a boating safety education card when operating any motorized vessel on Missouri...

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Mars 12, 2026
How Fast Hypothermia Sets In and What Renters Should Know
How Fast Hypothermia Sets In and What Renters Should Know

When a man-overboard alarm sounds and the nearest rescue craft is 15–30 minutes away, a person in 50°F (10°C) water...

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Mars 12, 2026
Extra X70 Shadow: Oversized Chase Boat for Yachts
Extra X70 Shadow: Oversized Chase Boat for Yachts

A 69’10” (21.3 m) chase vessel such as the Extra X70 Shadow alters tender logistics for larger yachts by consolidating...

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Mars 12, 2026
Delta 125 Longtail: Bold New Deck Concepts from Delta Marine
Delta 125 Longtail: Bold New Deck Concepts from Delta Marine

Delta Marine’s Everett facility is rated for block assembly of megayachts up to 40 meters, with a 300-ton gantry crane...

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Mars 12, 2026
Practical Guide to Cruising the UK & Irish Coasts
Practical Guide to Cruising the UK & Irish Coasts

Tidal ranges in parts of the UK can exceed 5m (Solent springs), so plan berthing around low-water depths: a 10–12m...

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Mars 12, 2026
Bonita Springs Boat Show Kicks Off This Week
Bonita Springs Boat Show Kicks Off This Week

The Bonita Springs Poker Room grounds are laid out to support continuous foot traffic, trailer drop-offs and free visitor parking,...

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Mars 12, 2026
Essential Battery Checks for Safe Yacht and Boat Charters
Essential Battery Checks for Safe Yacht and Boat Charters

Before a charter departs, marina operations require that vessel batteries measure at least 12.6V at rest and demonstrate acceptable performance...

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Mars 12, 2026
Dufour 54 — A 54ft Monohull with Massive Volume
Dufour 54 — A 54ft Monohull with Massive Volume

Tankage and berthing logistics are notable: the Dufour 54 carries 450 litres of diesel and the same capacity for water...

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Mars 12, 2026
2026 Sailing Gear Highlights and Fleet Upgrades
2026 Sailing Gear Highlights and Fleet Upgrades

Palletized shipments of chartplotters, thermal monoculars and smart bilge modules are already hitting marinas and chandlers, shortening the lead time...

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Mars 12, 2026
Gary Jobson’s Sonar: Lessons from Annapolis Frostbite
Gary Jobson’s Sonar: Lessons from Annapolis Frostbite

Annapolis Yacht Club’s Frostbite Racing runs eight Sunday afternoons from early November through late December with two races per day;...

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Mars 12, 2026
Stay Warm and Dry: Essential Sailing Kit Picks
Stay Warm and Dry: Essential Sailing Kit Picks

On day charters or short-term rentals through a busy gulf or marina, crew commonly store waterproofs in an easily reachable...

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Mars 12, 2026
How a Custom Catamaran Rewrote Stability Rules
How a Custom Catamaran Rewrote Stability Rules

The 140-mile round trip from Key West to Dry Tortugas National Park forces operators to prioritize sustained cruise speed, payload...

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Mars 12, 2026
Winter Frostbite: Turning Weaknesses into Speed
Winter Frostbite: Turning Weaknesses into Speed

Annapolis Yacht Club’s frostbite series ran eight Sunday afternoons with two races per day, a mandatory minimum of three crew,...

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Mars 12, 2026
Godfrey Sanpan 2700 Split-Bench Windshield Review
Godfrey Sanpan 2700 Split-Bench Windshield Review

With a 124‑gallon fuel tank, measured best-cruise burn of 9.2 gph at 16 mph (≈1.8 mpg) and a tested range...

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Mars 12, 2026
ICE 66 Suite — Racing Roots, Mediterranean Ready
ICE 66 Suite — Racing Roots, Mediterranean Ready

With a 3.35 m draft chosen as a practical compromise, the ICE 66 Suite manages to combine near-racer stability with...

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Mars 12, 2026
Spring commissioning checklist and launch-day plan
Spring commissioning checklist and launch-day plan

Boatyards typically schedule travel lifts and permanent slip assignments up to six weeks ahead during March peak commissioning; paint cure...

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Mars 12, 2026