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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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March 13, 2026
Cala di Sole Marina: Practical Guide for Visiting Licata
Cala di Sole Marina: Practical Guide for Visiting Licata

Enter Marina Cala di Sole from the starboard side after passing the outer breakwater; the inner breakwater is overlapped to...

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March 05, 2026
Yacht Ownership: Strategic Asset or Lifestyle?
Yacht Ownership: Strategic Asset or Lifestyle?

Marina berthing capacity, crew logistics, and annual operating flows often govern whether a vessel functions as a pleasure craft or...

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March 05, 2026
Brady Claims Second E1 Championship in Miami
Brady Claims Second E1 Championship in Miami

The Miami finale required the movement of nine one‑design SeaBird foiling boats, spare foils, and race batteries across four continents,...

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March 05, 2026
Orca Core Installation and Practical Setup Tips
Orca Core Installation and Practical Setup Tips

Orca Core requires a 12–24 V DC supply, a robust CAN/NMEA2000 backbone and considered antenna placement; these logistics determine how...

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March 05, 2026
1972 Jim Smith 53′ “Spiros” — Classic Sportfish
1972 Jim Smith 53′ “Spiros” — Classic Sportfish

Moving a 53-foot Jim Smith hull such as Spiros demands careful logistics: heavy-lift cranes for haul-out, an oversize road transport...

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March 05, 2026
METSTRADE 2025 — Electric Propulsion on Display
METSTRADE 2025 — Electric Propulsion on Display

METSTRADE 2025 occupies 112,200 m² across 11 halls at the RAI Centre Amsterdam from November 18–20, with delegates from 135...

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March 05, 2026
Transatlantic Passage: Alacazam’s Setup and Lessons
Transatlantic Passage: Alacazam’s Setup and Lessons

Alacazam averaged an operational target of 150 nautical miles per day and departed Marina del Atlantico, Santa Cruz de Tenerife...

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March 05, 2026
Mastering Heavy Weather and Watchkeeping at Sea
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...

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March 05, 2026
Inside the Pure 42: Deck saloon, systems and livability
Inside the Pure 42: Deck saloon, systems and livability

Port Ginesta visitor berths allocate mid-length slips with direct access to fuel pontoons and shore power; TOM KYLE’s Pure 42...

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March 05, 2026
I LOVE THIS BOAT: Winter 2025 Bahamas & Florida Offer
I LOVE THIS BOAT: Winter 2025 Bahamas & Florida Offer

For Winter 2025 charters, the 44‑metre motor yacht I LOVE THIS BOAT is being offered at a reduced weekly rate...

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March 05, 2026
SHADES OF GREY: Sunreef 80 December Caribbean Deal
SHADES OF GREY: Sunreef 80 December Caribbean Deal

Available 16–26 December and 17–27 December, the 24-metre Sunreef 80 catamaran SHADES OF GREY is being offered at a weekly...

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March 05, 2026
Winter Waxing Guide for Boats: Practical Steps and Benefits
Winter Waxing Guide for Boats: Practical Steps and Benefits

In many coastal marinas the peak haul-out window compresses into late October and November, creating a predictable surge in crane...

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March 05, 2026
Leading Builders of High-Performance Superyachts
Leading Builders of High-Performance Superyachts

A performance superyacht cruising at 30–40 knots can reduce a Miami–Nassau transit from roughly eight hours to under four, directly...

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March 05, 2026
Magenta Project Launches 2025-26 Mentoring Cohort
Magenta Project Launches 2025-26 Mentoring Cohort

The Magenta Project’s 2025-26 cohort will operate across eight distinct pathways — Offshore, Inshore, Foiling, STEM, Media, Leadership, Race Management...

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March 05, 2026
Explore Alaska Aboard M/Y Dauntless
Explore Alaska Aboard M/Y Dauntless

M/Y Dauntless is a custom 92-foot NorthStar motor yacht built in Washington State, configured for up to six guests in...

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March 05, 2026
Coastal Sailing Basics and Charter Logistics
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...

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March 05, 2026
Arcadia A80: Compact Superyacht with a Green Edge
Arcadia A80: Compact Superyacht with a Green Edge

With an overall length of 23.98 m and a beam of 6.95 m, the Arcadia A80 requires berths and logistics...

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March 05, 2026
Reflections on Water: UK Sailing Seeks Feedback
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...

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March 05, 2026
Gourmet Yacht Charters Across the Western Mediterranean
Gourmet Yacht Charters Across the Western Mediterranean

Harbour berthing slots along the French Riviera, Corsica and the Amalfi Coast routinely exceed 80% occupancy in July and August,...

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March 05, 2026
Dalmatian Islands: Yacht Routes and Local Charms
Dalmatian Islands: Yacht Routes and Local Charms

Split functions as the primary embarkation hub for Dalmatian charters, with commercial port operations adjacent to Diocletian's Palace and multiple...

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March 05, 2026
Buying a Yacht in the U.S.: Cost, Inventory and Logistics
Buying a Yacht in the U.S.: Cost, Inventory and Logistics

Export logistics from major U.S.

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March 05, 2026
Hosting Memorable Corporate Yacht Parties in Fort Lauderdale
Hosting Memorable Corporate Yacht Parties in Fort Lauderdale

Port Everglades and Fort Lauderdale’s network of 165 miles of navigable waterways create a predictable docking and transit environment for...

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March 05, 2026
How the DCCG Rebuilt Interceptors for Rough Seas
How the DCCG Rebuilt Interceptors for Rough Seas

The Dutch Caribbean Coast Guard (DCCG) operates 12 MS 38 Defiant interceptors, three 42m Damen patrol cutters, five 7m inshore...

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March 05, 2026
Gussies 2025 — Awarded Electric Boats and Trends
Gussies 2025 — Awarded Electric Boats and Trends

Over 120 vessels from 25 countries required coordinated transport and customs arrangements for battery-containing units, with many entries dependent on...

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March 05, 2026