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Old Sea Dogs is an independent boating and sailing magazine for everyone who enjoys being on, around or simply dreaming about the water.
From yacht racing, offshore adventures and the latest sailing news to motorboats, superyachts, boat reviews, marinas, destinations and practical seamanship, Old Sea Dogs brings together stories from across the boating world.
We follow the great international races and regattas, visit harbours and marinas, explore remarkable yachts and new marine technology, and celebrate the sailors, designers, boatbuilders, clubs and characters who make the maritime world what it is.
Whether you race, cruise, own a boat, are learning to sail or simply enjoy watching the tide come in, Old Sea Dogs is about one thing above all — a shared passion for boats and the sea.
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Marina de Vilamoura – Portugal’s Crown Jewel on the Algarve Coast Sun-baked and impeccably stylish, Marina de Vilamoura is more than just Portugal’s largest marina—it’s the beating heart of the Algarve’s coastal lifestyle. Framed by terracotta-tiled promenades, palm-lined walkways, and a curved necklace of cafes, beach clubs, and boutiques, Vilamoura is where sailors, superyacht owners, and sunseekers drop anchor to
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Heesen Yachts, a pioneer in the yacht-building industry, positions Mike Rouse as Strategic Advisor, intending to optimise the captain's technical prowess and commanding expertise.
The maritime world welcomes Nausica, an innovative superyacht equipped with fuel-cell technology, while its sister ship, Jassj, embarks on sea trials.
A spectacle of adventurous sailing, Shotwick Lake became the epicentre of drama at the latest Border Counties meeting.
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Reviews are written around the questions buyers and skippers actually ask: handling, access, storage, maintenance, and whether the layout works once the weather turns.