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Niue: The Rock of Polynesia

There are very few places to stop in the 1,300 miles of open ocean that lie between French Polynesia and the Kingdom of Tonga in the South Pacific. The island nation of Niue is one. It’s not only a great rest stop, it’s a worthy destination in its own right according to Jim and Pam Yares of SV Roam, who experienced a warm welcome on a stopover there.

Cook Islands, Tongareva (Penrhyn): Update on Clearance

The island of Tongareva (Penrhyn) in the Cook Islands provides a warm welcome to visiting sailors, and it is indeed possible to clear into the Cook Islands at this port. However, the Executive Officer with the Island’s Administration, Mr. Vano, asks those intending to visit by yacht to make sure they follow the official procedures in advance for clearance, to ensure a smooth arrival.

Comment on Lefkas

The new marina in Nidri is now open! Problem is that they cannot find anyone willing to run it. As in Vasiliki the repayments on the building and running costs are so high that there isn't enough profit left for anyone to make a living from it...

Brazil, Salvador de Bahia: A Vibrant Cultural Introduction

After a long Atlantic ocean passage, making landfall in the Brazilian port of Salvador de Bahia was both a welcome relief and a vibrant cultural introduction to the country for the Ovens Family of SV Excelsior. In this report for Noonsite, Sarah Ovens reports on what they learned on arrival.

Panama, San Blas Islands: Cruisers Advised to Avoid the Area

Because of on-going tensions between the Guna people of Guna Yala (formerly known as the San Blas Islands) and the government of Panama, cruisers are being advised to avoid cruising to the area and clearing into Panama there, until the situation improves.

New Zealand, Great Barrier Island: A Hidden Paradise

Lying just 90 km northeast of Auckland, New Zealand’s largest city, the Great Barrier Island is easily accessible by boat. Lying on the outer edge of the Hauraki Gulf Marine Park, it is an ideal destination for cruisers who want to experience one of New Zealand’s most unique outer islands. Noonsite’s regional Sub-editor Lynda Lim found out what draws kiwi sailors to an island with a rich natural and cultural heritage on a recent sailing expedition.

French Polynesia, Marquesas Islands: Family Rescued from Sinking Catamaran

French Polynesia’s Joint Rescue Coordination Centre (JRCC) has been involved in several rescues in their area of operation in the last two weeks, including coordinating the rescue of one of France’s Olympic Champion sailors and her family in the Marquesas Islands.

Brazil: Mandatory Pre-Arrival Visas for US, Canada and Australia Passport Holders

Cruisers who are citizens of Australia, Canada and the United States of America (as well as some other countries) are reminded that they once again need a visa to travel to Brazil. The application process is lengthy, so know the process and start applying well in advance. Arriving without a valid visa will result in entry being denied, according to recent reports from cruisers.

Cruising Musings: Life is Easier, But the Easy Things are Harder

The second article in the series of Cruising Musings by Noonsite Sub-Editor, Megan Schwartz, about life as a liveaboard cruiser. Megan and her family have been living on board their Boreal 47 expedition monohull, SV Zephyros, for 8 years. In this series Megan is covering cruising topics that are often overlooked, yet a major part of life on board. In article two Megan talks about how cruising life slows things down, but comes with its own challenges..

Greece: West Aegean Companion Guide

Rod and Lucinda Heikell’s West Aegean is a companion guide which provides details of places that are mentioned only lightly in Greek Waters Pilot. It covers the coasts and islands near Athens, the adjacent islands in the Cyclades and the Eastern Peloponnese to Monemvasia. Also covered is the mainland coast of Greece from Sounion to Volos and the adjacent coast of Evia, and the Northern Sporades including Skíathos and Skópelos.

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