Caribbean Bound? Some Useful Noonsite Articles and Links
Published: 2015-10-22 23:00:00
Topics:
Atlantic Ocean West
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Caribbean Sea
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Cruising Information
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Atlantic Crossing
Countries:
Anguilla
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Antigua & Barbuda
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Aruba
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Bahamas
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Barbados
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Belize
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Bermuda
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British Virgin Islands
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Cayman Islands
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Cuba
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Curacao
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Dominica
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Dominican Republic
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Grenada
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Guadeloupe
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Haiti
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Jamaica
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Martinique
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Montserrat
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Panama
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Saba
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Sint Maarten
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Spanish Virgin Islands
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St Barts
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St Kitts & Nevis
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St Lucia
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St Martin
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St Vincent & the Grenadines
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Statia
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Trinidad & Tobago
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Turks & Caicos
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US Virgin Islands
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Venezuela
Before You Go
Five bits of gear I wish I'd known about before I left to go cruising
Considerations for marine lightning protection - survey results
Pre-Passage Checks & Preparation
Citizen Science Programmes for Cruisers
Passage Planning
An Explanation of Atlantic Ocean Tides
Caribbean Sea Routing advice and articles
Cruising West from Trinidad: Cruisers give their advice
Grab Bag: What should you pack for a long voyage?
Garbage Disposal at Sea and in the Eastern Caribbean
Unknown Crew on passage? A word of warning...
Chance Encounters Between Ships and Whales
A sailor’s guide to whales and dolphins
Join a Rally: World Cruising Club Events
Publications
RYA Book of Caribbean Cruising
A Thinking Mans Guide to Voyages South
A discussion of various routes from North America to the Caribbean as well as a discussion of the entire Caribbean.
Caribbean Free Cruising Guides
Chris Doyle's Caribbean Sailors Guides
USA: Print-on-demand Imray Caribbean charts now available
Caribbean Compass – Free monthly online boating publication
Cruisers' Websites (Scroll down for Caribbean Cruisers)
Arrival
Eastern Caribbean Cruising: Simplified Clearance Procedures Explained
Demystifying international clearance for cruisers
Warning if cruising the Caribbean with pets
Communications
Cruising Radio Nets Caribbean (scroll down)
Caribbean & Beyond: SSCA Obtains New FCC License to Benefit Cruisers
Caribbean: 3G Phone and Internet Access
Caribbean Cruisers' Facebook pages
Cruisers Network Online: Caribbean, Mediterranean, Africa, South Pacific
Marine Services
Propane Issues when Worldwide Cruising
Chandlery in the Eastern Caribbean
eZone: Clearance and delivery of online purchases into the Caribbean, Latin and Central America
Caribbean Boatyard Safety: Good Grounding Saves Lives
Getting work done on your boat whilst long distance cruising: Cruisers Tips
You, the shipyard and your insurance policy
Weather
Marine Weather Center - Caribbean
National Hurricane Center
Concerned boaters can subscribe to the NHC Facebook page and get their Tropical weather information directly.
20 tips for surviving strong winds
Yacht Security
The Caribbean Safety and Security Net (CSSN)
Caribbean Security for Cruisers: Everyone’s Concern, Everyone’s Responsibility
Caribbean Navigator
Facebook Group supporting all cruisers who wish to share safe sailing, navigation, and boat security information for the Caribbean Sea.
Noonsite’s Piracy Pages
For the latest reports from cruisers about yacht security worldwide
Securing your boat from intruders
Protecting yourself from boat theft
Health
Mosquitos: Chikungunya disease in the Caribbean
Bugs: Nine Ways to Keep Bugs at Bay
Environment
Wider Caribbean's Marine Protected Areas (CaMPAM)
Atlantic Ocean - The Sargassum Phenomenon is a Serious Issue for Atlantic sailors
End of Season
Hurricane Preparations and Aftermath
Warning Regarding the International Transport of Yachts
Shipping Your Boat - a Guide for transportation
How To Prepare Your Boat For A Safe Transport
Hurricane Season on the USA East Coast
Helping Others
Caribbean, Dominica: How you can help - updated
Following the devastation wreaked by TS Erika, the islanders need urgent help to get repairs effected and get back on their feet. Dominica will need all the support it can get this coming sailing season from Cruisers who love the island and know what a wonderful place it is to visit.
Caribbean Volunteer Projects
Short-term seasonal cruisers to the Caribbean or life-long sailors who have made the region their home can make a difference to the islands’ people and wildlife. All at Sea Magazine show a sample of seven ways that you can volunteer.
(Editor’s Note: Any updates to the above articles are very welcome. Either register on noonsite and post a comment yourself, or send your feedback to editor@noonsite.com, thankyou).
