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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The Didi 120gsc was specified with four watertight bulkheads, an outer layer of biaxial glass, and a Kevlar-reinforced crash zone...

MBI's acquisition immediately brings three European manufacturing facilities (two in Poland and one in Finland) into its operating footprint, unlocking...

At 61' 3" LOA with a 17' 7" beam and 5' 6" draft, the Absolute Navetta 62 requires marina slips...

Sydney Harbour race operations ran on a shifting 6–12 knot southerly sea breeze, compressing the foiling window and forcing support...

Three replacement T-foils and a 24m wing were flown into Sydney overnight to repair damaged F50 components, a logistics move...