News

Overheard Sailing Is Hilarious! (12 Jan 2007)

Here at Noonsite all too many of our news items are rather gloomy accounts of piracy on the high seas ... (Read more)

Further Questions About New Chagos Regulations (18 Dec 2006)

Is it possible to obtain a permit without knowing the exact dates of arrival in Chagos? The dates and location ... (Read more)

Mexico Embarks On Major Nautical Expansion (11 Dec 2006)

Mexico's government has committed itself to an ambitious "megaproject" in its recognition of the importance of tourism, and especially nautical ... (Read more)

Galapagos Restrictions (03 Nov 2006)

Yachtsmen visiting the Galapagos Islands will be limited to a 5 day maximum stay under new rules imposed by the ... (Read more)

New US Immigration Requirements (02 Aug 2006)

The United States Intelligence Reform and Terrorism Prevention Act of 2004 requires that by January 1, 2008, travelers to and ... (Read more)

Conference To Highlight Marinas As Tourist Destinations (13 Jul 2006)

ICOMIA (the International Council of Marine Industry Associations) will be organising the IMC 2008, next in ICOMIA's triennial international marina ... (Read more)

Noonsite Book Of The Month: Kids In The Cockpit (11 Jul 2006)

Kids In The Cockpit: A Pilot book for safe and happy sailing with children by Jill Schinas Published by Adlard ... (Read more)

Jersey Customs & Immigration Changes (03 Jul 2006)

Yachts from the UK (and all those from the European Economic Area) no longer have to carry out Customs and ... (Read more)

US President Declares Largest Marine Sanctuary On Earth (26 Jun 2006)

On June 15, 2006 US President George W. Bush announced the creation of the world’s largest marine conservation area off ... (Read more)

New Zealand Citizens Now Need Visas For Torres Strait Area (26 May 2006)

On 22 July 2005 in an effort to clamp down on people smuggling, the Torres Strait area became an excised ... (Read more)