sailing

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It hasn’t been smooth sailing in the furniture space this calendar year as the industry has dealt with tariffs, the conflict in the Middle East, and housing market woes.

From Barron's • Jun. 11, 2026

A father and daughter from Australia have been putting their relationship to the ultimate test - by sailing together around the world.

From BBC • Jun. 6, 2026

Some ships are sailing “dark,” as it is known in the industry, turning off lights and traveling without navigational beacons known as AIS, or Automatic Identification Systems, that help prevent collisions.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 30, 2026

Proponents of the new fast entry rules say speedy index inclusion, paired with SpaceX’s unique lock-up rules, could lead to smoother sailing.

From MarketWatch • May 29, 2026

“The airport’s just past the sailing school—you can see the little boats now.”

From "Nim’s Island" by Wendy Orr