Monaco Marina Forum Examines Shore Power and Connected-Port Risk
A marina is becoming more than a sheltered space and an electrical pedestal, with digital access and charging systems increasingly part of the visit. …
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SACS Opens First Italian Owner Lounge at Santa Margherita Ligure
Buying a dayboat or RIB is only the beginning of the relationship with its builder, particularly for owners who keep the vessel away from …
Smartgyro Expands Florida Stabiliser Service through All Points Boats
Marine stabilisation depends on more than the equipment delivered in a crate: foundations, wiring, cooling and maintenance access are all part of the installation. …
Seldén E40rev Brings Powered Easing to an Electric Sailing Winch
Powered winches commonly pull a sheet in while releasing it remains a separate manual operation. Seldén's E40rev adds controlled reverse drive, allowing a sailor …
Seldén CXr Code Sail Furler Adds a Ratchet for Pausing Mid-Furl
Retrieving a powerful reaching sail can become demanding when a gust arrives just as a crew starts furling. Seldén's second-generation CXr adds a ratchet …
Seldén Adds Three-, Four- and Five-Line Aluminium Fairleads
A crowded coachroof is not only a cosmetic concern when crew members need to move and trim safely. Seldén has added three-, four- and …
Spinlock Junior Collection Puts Child Weight at Centre of Lifejacket Fit
The smallest member of a boating family needs equipment selected for their body, not simply a label that says junior. Spinlock has grouped its …
Spinlock Rig Sense Pro Adds Recorded Tension Checks for Standing Rigging
A sailing rig can look unchanged while its measured tension varies, making repeatable checks useful during commissioning and maintenance. Spinlock has developed Rig Sense …
OneSails Simplifies Twin-Sail Downwind Cruising with IFS Multi
Sailing downwind can feel settled once a boat is correctly trimmed, but large sails are not always straightforward to set and recover with a …
Sail Expo Expands Afloat and Equipment Display for October 2026
A compact waterfront show can help sailors compare practical equipment without spending the whole day moving between distant venues. Sail Expo has confirmed an …
Solé Advance Plans US Introduction of EPA-Certified Marine Generators
Reliable onboard AC power remains important to some compact cruisers even as battery storage expands. Barcelona-based Solé Advance plans to present its EPA-certified marine …
Vessel Vanguard and SeaLogs Combine Maintenance and Digital Logbooks
Service records and voyage logs often live in different places, making it harder for an owner to understand a boat's history. Vessel Vanguard and …
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