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Three Canadians, including nine-year-old boy, rescued from high seas off Hawaii (09 Feb 2012)

<i>As reported by the "Winnipeg Free Press":http://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/three-canadians-including-nine-year-old-boy-rescued-from-high-seas-off-hawaii-139008434. (Read More)

Year later, still no release for SA hostage couple (09 Feb 2012)

<i>As reported by www.thesouthafrican.com</i> A fundraising event was held last week at the Bluff Yacht Club in Durban, which Bruno Pelizzari and Deborah Calitz, who were taken hostage by Somali pirates, often visited. (Read More)

Antigua, Jolly Harbour: Possible Navigation Hazard (07 Feb 2012)

During the evening of 26 January, SV "Sugar and Spice" sank on the approach to Jolly Harbour Marina, Antigua. At the time of the sinking, part of the mast was still above water at 17 degrees 4.97 minutes north and 61 degrees 57. (Read More)

Whale Migration Season in the Eastern Caribbean (07 Feb 2012)

The Caribbean Safety and Security Net reports that two vessels reported spotting whales over the weekend of 28th/29th January 2012: one was seen between Grenada and Carriacou and the second about two miles off Rodney Bay, St. Lucia. (Read More)

Las Palmas de Gran Canaria: Dia Triste - Pedro Texaco Retires (06 Feb 2012)

The wonderful character, "Don Pedro", who raised so many smiles amongst crew as they departed Las Palmas for the long Atlantic crossing ahead, has officially retired and will no longer be the face of Las Palmas at the Texaco dock (fuel dock). (Read More)

Alarm and Anger as LightSquared Threatens USA GPS System (06 Feb 2012)

<i>From an article in “Sail-World.com”:http:// Sail-World. (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)

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