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Essential Seamanship Skills Every Boater Should Master

1/1/2026 - By Peter McDonald, boatingmag.com. While modern technology has made navigation and boat handling more precise than ever, harbor operators and experienced mariners consistently emphasize the importance of foundational seamanship skills. Electronics can fail, batteries can die, and GPS signals can be lost—especially in challenging conditions when backup knowledge becomes critical… SEE MORE
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Legendary Racing Yacht Wild Oats XI Reborn as Palm Beach XI for Sydney to Hobart

12/26/2025 - By Arnie Hammerman, best4boats.com. The transformation of one of ocean racing's most successful vessels offers insights into how advanced marine technology developed for competition can translate to recreational yacht design and harbor operations. Mark Richards' decision to rebrand and extensively refit the record-setting Wild Oats XI demonstrates the growing intersection… SEE MORE
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Next-Generation Eco-Friendly Marine Fuel Sources for Harbor Operations

12/11/2025 - By Sam White, Published in boatingmag.com. As harbors and marinas nationwide explore ways to reduce their environmental footprint, the availability of alternative fuels at fuel docks is becoming a crucial consideration for both facility operators and boaters. The transition to sustainable marine fuels presents unique challenges for harbors with limited… SEE MORE
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Coast Guard Halts Buoy Removal Plan Following Public Outcry

10/29/2025 - Update: Coast Guard Halts Buoy Removal Plan Following Public Outcry On October 21, 2025, the U.S. Coast Guard’s Northeast District announced that it is suspending all changes related to the Coastal Buoy Modernization Proposal (CBMP). This decision follows months of widespread concern, thousands of public comments, and growing media attention—including… SEE MORE
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Simrad Launches AutoCaptain: True Autonomous Docking System for Recreational Boats

10/17/2025 - By Kevin Falvey, Published in boatingmag.com. The marine technology industry is taking a significant leap forward with the introduction of genuinely autonomous docking capabilities for recreational vessels. Unlike previous assistance-based systems, this new technology represents a fundamental shift toward fully automated boat handling in close-quarters situations—a development that could make… SEE MORE