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Channel Marker Rules Every Boater Should Know

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6 min·6 Mar

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Canadian Boat License Costs and What They Mean for Boaters

Transport Canada requires that any operator of a motorized recreational vessel carry a Pleasure Craft Operator Card (PCOC), obtained after completing an approved safety course and passing a 50-question multiple-choice exam; typical course-and-card fees range from CAD 30 to CAD 70.

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5 min·6 Mar

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Intracoastal Waterway: Routes, Risks and Planning

The Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) comprises roughly 3,000 miles of federally maintained channels, canals and protected passages, with segments managed by the U.S.

6 min·6 Mar

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Round-Trip Sailing: Newport, Martha’s Vineyard, Nantucket

The Newport–Nantucket circuit demands precise tidal planning: the typical one-week loop for a Beneteau 42 (5.5ft draught) covers roughly 150–170 nautical miles of coastal passages, shoal banks and narrow channels, and requires daylight transits and contingency plans for weather changes and marina berth availability.

5 min·6 Mar

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How to Change Gears and Keep Boatspeed

A sudden drop from 15–20 knots to 5 knots across a short race leg forces immediate reallocation of crew tasks, on-deck equipment adjustments, and changes in spare-parts logistics; failing to update rig tension and sail trim rapidly can cost multiple boat lengths and alter finishing order.

6 min·5 Mar

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Saare 41.2: Estonia’s refined aft-cockpit cruiser

Saare 41.2 hulls are routinely delivered on 300nm passages from Saaremaa to Schleswig-Holstein, a logistics pattern that demands robust hull-lift logistics, careful weather-window planning, and reliable handling in the shallow, tidal Baltic shipping lanes to ensure safe handover to sales bases such as Yachtsport Eckernförde.

6 min·5 Mar

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Troubleshooting Outboard Motors for Reliable Boating

A marina spare-parts inventory level for common outboard components — impellers, spark plugs, inline fuel filters and propellers — directly influences turnaround times for stranded vessels; seasonal demand spikes typically deplete impeller kits within 48–72 hours at busy marinas, increasing service-call rates and affecting charter and rental operators.

5 min·5 Mar

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Choosing Between Catamaran and Monohull for Charter

Marina berth fees and travel-lift availability frequently tip the balance: catamarans often incur up to double the berthing cost of an equivalent-length monohull, and many boatyards lack cranes rated for multihulls, which directly affects charter fleet deployment, turnaround times, and regional availability.

6 min·5 Mar

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Hike Metal 55 “Silver Bullet” — Offshore Pilothouse Sloop

Length overall: 55 ft; waterline length: 54.6 ft; max beam: 14 ft; displacement: 32,000 lbs.

6 min·5 Mar

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Mastering Heavy Weather and Watchkeeping at Sea

A 2,500–3,000 nm offshore passage with a two-person crew demands precise logistics: plan for at least 30–40 liters of freshwater per person per week (conservative for washing and cooking), a battery bank sized to support an electronic autopilot for extended hours, and a spare parts inventory that includes steering linkage components, alternator belts, and a full set of sail-repair materials.

6 min·5 Mar

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Coastal Sailing Basics and Charter Logistics

Most charter operations in the British Virgin Islands require provisioning lead times of 48–72 hours, advance marina berth reservations during high season, and proof of skipper qualifications or local hire skipper bookings for bareboat charters.

5 min·5 Mar

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Reflections on Water: UK Sailing Seeks Feedback

The RYA's Reflections on Water survey runs until 1 December and aims to collect more than 7,000 responses to investigate a sustained decline in sailing participation across the UK.

5 min·5 Mar

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