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Good News if Planning a Cruise to Norway (07 Sep 2010)

<b><u>Sept 2010 - A FURTHER UPDATE - if wishing to leave a boat in Norway for the winter</b></u><br> There is now good news for those cruisers wishing to take more than one season to explore the delights of Norway. (Read More)

Naval Authorities invite cruising yachtsmen to Maritime Security HQ (03 Sep 2010)

Danger of piracy in the Gulf of Aden and surrounding waters remains very high. (Read More)

2011 Red Sea Convoy - from Thailand to Turkey (02 Sep 2010)

For yachts planning to return to the Med via the Red Sea in 2011, a large convoy is seen by many as the safer way to transit. Dutchman Rene and his family (wife Edith and 2 year old daughter Devi) aboard their yacht Alondra transited the Red Sea in 2007 to Thailand. (Read More)

Warning for North Sea Sailors: 60 tonnes of timber (02 Sep 2010)

<i>As reported by Sail-World.com</i> Yacht crews in the North Sea are warned about 60 tonnes of wooden planks which have fallen overboard from a Norwegian ship, the 79 metre 1977 vintage, 2000 tonne Sally, 55 miles east of Lowestoft in the UK in heavy seas. (Read More)

What´s New on noonsite for August (31 Aug 2010)

<b>New information posted on noonsite during August 2010</b> <i>During August noonsite received some excellent new reports, country updates and feedback from cruisers. We hope you enjoy reading the new information that has been posted and taking advantage of the latest ... (Read More)

Pirates, Costs and Baksheesh for the Red Sea Passage (31 Aug 2010)

Dear Noonsite I have been receivng a number of enquiries related to the passage to the Red Sea. It seemed appropriate, therefore, to collate all the information and submit it to you for inclusion on noonsite. Read Report ... (Read More)

Galapagos – New Rules for Next Season (26 Aug 2010)

In an effort to try and control the movement of private yachts in the Galapagos National Park Area, new regulations have been introduced. (Read More)

Have you ever experienced unusual weather phenomena whilst sailing? (18 Aug 2010)

Our friends at Segeln Magazine - Britta Kunz and Lina Nagel - are planning an article about unusual weather phenomena, such as: - microbursts<br> - freak waves<br> - cyclones<br> - fog<br> - hurricanes/ tropical waves<br> - tsunamis<br> - maelstrom To spice ... (Read More)

Spanish Berth Owners Safe - "Law of the Coast" Called Off (16 Aug 2010)

<i>Our thanks to John Sharp for bringing this news to noonsite´s attention. (Read More)

Update on Fiji (05 Aug 2010)

<b>A report from Fiji</b><br> From Jim Bandy: ALSO Island, Udu, Vanua Levu<br> Commodore SSCA, Director ALSO Island Limited<br> My wife and I have been in Fiji since 2001. We continue to hear via the International News things that we do NOT find true in reality. (Read More)

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