Fletcher Targets SailGP Starts After Emirates GBR Pensacola Training
Dylan Fletcher's Emirates GBR crew are using Pensacola F50 training to sharpen starts, light-air sailing and team roles before SailGP's decisive UAE events.
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Sydney Hobart 2026 Confirms 107 Entries and Four Maxi Challengers
The Cruising Yacht Club of Australia confirms 107 yachts for the 2026 Rolex Sydney Hobart, including four 100-foot maxis, defending overall winner Jiang Lin …
Django 7x Wins 2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race as Black Jack 100 Takes Line Honours
The 2026 Rolex Middle Sea Race ends with Django 7x winning overall IRC honours, Black Jack 100 first monohull home, and distinct successes for …
Florida Atlantic Red Snapper Trial Ends as Gulf Private-Boat Weekend Continues
Florida's 14-day Atlantic recreational red snapper permit trial ended on 22 October 2026, while the separate Gulf private recreational schedule includes 23–25 October.
Florida Cownose Ray Harvest Limits Still Await Decision After August Deferral
Florida wildlife officials continue seeking public comments on cownose ray harvest limits following the August 2026 postponement of a proposed final-rule decision.
Florida African Pompano Rules Under Review Ahead of March 2027 Meeting
Florida's Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission continues to seek comments on African pompano regulations following October 2026 online workshops ahead of a planned March …
Cascade Locks Marina Warns Boaters About Milfoil Around Propellers
Oregon's October 2026 boating access update warns of milfoil entanglement around propellers at Cascade Locks Marina, although the public launch remains open.
Cold Springs Reservoir Closes to All Boats Until March to Protect Waterfowl
Cold Springs National Wildlife Refuge prohibits boating from 1 October through February to protect waterfowl; a 21 October Oregon bulletin also puts the reservoir …
Blue River Reservoir at 10% as Lookout and Saddle Dam Boat Launches Close
Blue River Reservoir in Oregon is at 10% capacity, and the state's 21 October 2026 access report lists both Lookout and Saddle Dam public …
Florida Invites Big Bend Oyster Harvest Feedback at October 26 and 29 Workshops
Florida's wildlife commission will hold public meetings in Suwannee on 26 October and Cedar Key on 29 October 2026 to discuss proposed wild-oyster harvest …
Chinook Landing Boat Ramp Faces Intermittent Closures During 23–27 October
Oregon officials warn that Chinook Landing launch lanes and docks may be intermittently restricted between 23 and 27 October 2026 during work to replace …
Merrimack River Boaters Face Marked Channel Restrictions at Rourke Bridge
Massachusetts officials have published an October 2026 boating-coordination map for the Rourke Bridge replacement in Lowell, warning Merrimack River users to stay in the …
Florida's 2026 Lionfish Challenge Reports Record 36,187 Fish Removed
Florida wildlife officials have reported record participation and lionfish removals in the completed 2026 Lionfish Challenge, with 36,187 invasive fish taken across 1,468 dive …
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