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NEW Galeon 620 FLY

3 Fold-Out Side Decks

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WINGS OUT AT ANCHOR The Galeon 620 FLY measures 64'7" overall with a 23'1" beam and features 3  fold-out side balconies that expand cockpit width at anchor. Her flybridge spans nearly the full beam, and the main deck layout centers on an open salon with large side glazing. Find out what something in the 4s (as in 4 beans) will buy.

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Aiata Wayfinder 38 

Cabin or Suntop 

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MODULAR FROM THE START The Wayfinder 38 is Aiata’s 38' walkaround designed by Jarkko Jämsén, centered on a changeable deck concept. Convertible seating, removable or integrated tables, and adaptable sunbed modules allow different day-use setups. Cabin and Suntop versions are available. Outboard power is listed up to 850 hp.

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NEW Pearl Motor Yachts 100 Hybrid

Diesel-Electric Debut

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HYBRID COMES TO 100 FEET At 96'7" overall, the Pearl 100 Hybrid pairs conventional propulsion with electric capability in the builder’s first hybrid model. Her raised-pilothouse layout supports five guest suites, including two primary cabins, plus dedicated crew quarters with direct machinery access. Fold-out cockpit balconies expand deck width at anchor, and a tender garage is sized for a Williams 445DJ and a personal watercraft.

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ICW Anchor Favorites

From Virginia to Florida

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CROWD-SOURCED STOPS Hundreds of anchorages line the Atlantic Intracoastal Waterway, but a handful rise to the top in boater reviews. From free docks in town centers to creeks with mud bottoms that held through midnight storms, this Waterway Guide roundup leans on firsthand feedback. Depths, currents, protection, and swing room all come into play.

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2026 Superyacht Regattas

From Antigua to St Tropez

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MORE THAN TROPHIES From Antigua in March to St Tropez in late September, the 2026 superyacht circuit reads like a map of the world’s most photographed harbors. Palma marks its 30th Superyacht Cup. Sardinia hosts both the Giorgio Armani regatta and the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup. St Barths, Ibiza, and Tuscany blend racing with tightly curated social calendars. Even for those not on the start line, the setting alone makes these weeks worth noting.

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