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Turkey: New Visa Regulations - Cruisers can take Action (03 Feb 2012)

<i><b>From Umit Golgeci, Front Office and Harbour Chief, Makmarin Kas Marina, Turkey.</b><br> For a detailed explanation of the new Visa Regulations see "here":http://www.noonsite.com/Members/sue/R2012-02-03-1.</i> I was at the London Boat Show and recently ... (Read More)

Portugal: New Boatyard Facility in Lisbon (02 Feb 2012)

<b>Centro Nautico de Algés - The Lisbon Boatyard</b> Located in Lisbon, this new facility, although not totally completed, started operation in the beginning of January 2012 and the first boats have already arrived. (Read More)

January 2012: New Information Posted on noonsite (01 Feb 2012)

<i>It has been a great start to the New Year with many new cruisers contributing information and reports to noonsite, plus several who used the site for their circumnavigations and want to give something back now the heat is off. (Read More)

Greece, Ionian Islands: Caution if taking North Entrance to Lefkas Marina (31 Jan 2012)

<i>The following communications between Thomas Bossard of SY Sarabella (Hanse 470) and Lefkas Marina show the importance of contacting the marina beforehand if intending to enter via the North entrance channel. Our thanks to Thomas for sharing this information with noonsite. (Read More)

Thailand, Phuket: Bay Regatta for Cruising Yachts (31 Jan 2012)

<b>THE PARTY THAT SAILS AROUND</b> That's how long-time Phuket sailor Barry Kennaugh describes the The Bay Regatta and it's an appropriate moniker. (Read More)

Turkey: New Visa Rules starting next month to apply to ALL countries (30 Jan 2012)

Latest reports on this new visa rule (visitors will only be allowed to stay for up to 90 days only, within a 180 day period), are that the new regualtions will apply to ALL countries from 01 February 2012. (Read More)

2011 - Security & Piracy Round-Up (30 Jan 2012)

A summary of piracy, suspicious incidents, robbery and burglary reports sent to noonsite during 2011. <b>ATLANTIC ISLANDS Canary Islands</b><br> October: "La Gomera, San Sebastian Marina - Dinghy Stolen":http://www.noonsite. (Read More)

Croatia Now Applying Temporary Importation Rules (30 Jan 2012)

In advance of Croatia planned joining the European Union in 2013, it is now bringing in rules to harmonize the Temporary Importation (TI) of boats in line with those in the EU. (Read More)

The Grenadines: Warning re. Yacht Activity in Union/Canouan (27 Jan 2012)

The safety department at SVG Air strongly urges operators of yachts and other marine vessels to avoid the area within 2 miles of the runway final approach areas in Union and Canouan. (Read More)

Vancouver - Sailor's Death a Reminder of Dinghy Danger (26 Jan 2012)

<i>As reported by Cruising Compass</i> It’s something that all sailors do: row their dinghies to and from shore, rarely while wearing a life jacket. But even though there doesn’t appear to be much danger, there are many stories of dinghy accidents that could have possibly been ... (Read More)

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