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Essential kit for navigating canals, lakes and rivers

Most British canals are commonly under 4 ft deep, locks routinely present rises of 8–10 ft, and some river sections reach tidal depths far exceeding canal levels; under the Boat Safety Scheme owners must meet standards for fuel, gas and electrical installations, plus fire prevention and firefighting equipment when operating inland.

Shuttleworth 35 Catamaran SV Malihini For Sale

SV Malihini, a Shuttleworth 35 performance cruiser/racer catamaran, is offered for sale from the San Francisco cruising circuit after the owners transitioned back to monohull life; the boat features a 2022 re‑rig, 1000 watts of solar, new bottom paint and a recently installed 1000W electric windlass (2024), making her ready for coastal cruising or delivery passages.

Sailing the Norwegian Fjord Labyrinth

Sheltered anchorages in Sognefjord, Geirangerfjord and Nærøyfjord typically show depths from 10–50 m, narrow approach channels under 200 m in places, and local tidal flows that can reach 1–2 knots through constrictions; masters should monitor VHF Channel 16 and AIS, plan for limited turning room, and carry a spare anchor with adequate scope for steep-sided, deep-bottomed coves.

Fort Lauderdale’s Top Waterfront Dining for Boaters

Slip availability, fuel dock proximity, and tidal clearance determine the feasibility of a dock-and-dine evening in Fort Lauderdale: many marinas along the Intracoastal and New River accommodate slips from 30 to 200+ feet, with most popular waterfront restaurants offering transient berthing, floating docks, or tie-up pilings within a few minutes’ boat ride.

Emily Stokes appointed tutor at Boat Building Academy

The Boat Building Academy in Lyme Regis operates a 40-week flagship course that feeds skilled timber boatbuilders into repair yards, conservation projects and the charter sector, supporting maintenance capacity for marinas and small-ship operators as of February 2026.

Lasai unveils 32KS solar-electric overnight catamaran

Bureau Veritas validated the Lasai 22GL’s autonomy at 109.0 nautical miles during tests that ran for 18.5 hours, providing a benchmark in certified electric-boat endurance that frames the arrival of Lasai’s new 32KS at Boot Düsseldorf.

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