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A workshop feature from RIB Shop at MDL Hamble Point Marina explains the stages of professional tube replacement. This owner-focused guide covers warning signs, repairs versus retubing, material choices, testing …
Premier Marinas’ 2026–27 winter packages offer a starting point for comparing berths, but owners should also weigh shelter, shore power, access, haul-outs and maintenance costs. This guide explains what to …
Fifteen British youth sailors met for a Weymouth training camp before December’s Youth Sailing World Championships in Portugal. Their mix of water sessions, performance workshops and team-building offers practical lessons …
Garmin's marine audio guide brings together speakers, subwoofers and control systems. We look at the practical decisions behind fitting better sound aboard without compromising comfort or safety.
Clear sound can make all the difference to a cruising film. GoPro's October 2026 wireless microphone advice offers a starting point for recording voices, managing wind and keeping filming subordinate …
Nominations are open until February 1, 2027, for the BoatUS/NWSA award honouring leadership in women's sailing, from teaching and cruising to community support.
Garmin introduced MARQ Diver in October 2026, combining autopilot and tack-assist functions with diving features, a titanium design and connected tools for life afloat.
NOAA's October 2026 ocean-observing update highlights new buoys in Palau and Mississippi Sound, giving leisure boaters practical ways to compare live wave readings with forecasts.
A NOAA assessment of decades-old oyster reef restoration in the Carolinas highlights how intertidal elevation, compact reef design and protection from wave energy matter to boaters.
A NOAA team has tested research enclosures in Alaska's Kasitsna Bay, adapting a pollution-study technique to extraordinary tides. We explain what the pilot means for coastal science and boaters.
NOAA's harmful algal bloom response programme has passed $1 million in direct support since 2003. We explain the official findings and practical precautions for recreational boating, swimming, pets and seafood.
New NOAA survey findings show that U.S. Virgin Islands residents value coral reefs for fisheries, storm protection and coastal life. We examine the evidence and what it means for visitors …
Vortex Marine's portable Scout promises a combined view of electronic charts, satellite imagery and boat data. Our practical review of its published features explains its uses and limits.
SailGP's new Pensacola base puts the spotlight on repeatable training between events. We examine its shared F50 model and practical lessons for recreational and club sailors.
Henri-Lloyd and Spinlock have introduced branded Deckvest Lite, Lite + and junior Cento lifejackets. We examine the stated specifications, prices and safety considerations for boat owners.
Garmin's JL Audio A60 and A60-H offer four-zone sound and connected controls for leisure boats. We explain the onboard lifestyle benefits, equipment considerations and sound etiquette.
New Ocean Cleanup modelling explores how plastic originating overseas may affect Australian beaches by 2050. We examine the scenarios, geographic sources and practical lessons for coastal boaters.
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