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Refit Pitfalls: Stay on budget and on time
Cost, time, and scope of work — change one, change them all
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Time to Dump Paper Charts?
Costs, bridge setup, itinerary, corrections and crew training are just a few of the factors to consider.
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Yacht Chef Tackles Epic Challenge for a Cause
When it comes to helping others, Chef Helgi Olafson is willing to go the distance — 2,850 miles, to be exact.
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Wi-Fi at Warp Speed
Starlink ups the ante on satellite connectivity at sea. No discussion about the future of yachting is complete without addressing the increasingly critical need for reliable, high-speed broadband service at sea. As technology evolves and the virtual world grows...
New Regulations for 2022
Among other changes this year, seafarers are to be designated “key workers,” which means priority for vaccinations and exemption from repeatedly having to prove vaccination status when crossing multiple borders.
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Emerging Hot Spots
A new breed of adventure-seeking yacht owners will push future top yacht destinations beyond the old familiar places. Here are a few of the emerging favorites.
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Other News
The Towel & Tube Tone Up
These simple moves will help keep you fit for daily tasks on board.
...Get a Doctor — STAT!
New medical platform transmits vital data in real time, no matter how remote the yacht’s location.
...GPS Week Number Rollover
Furuno units may need an update or replacement after this phenomenon that happens every 19.6 years.
...3G network shutdowns could affect your yacht
The 3G, or third generation, cellphone network will be shut down this year as a transition to 4G and 5G...