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USA: Florida Braces for Another Hurricane

Less than 10 days after Hurricane Helene made landfall in Florida, the state is bracing for another potentially devastating hit from Tropical Storm Milton which has formed in the Gulf of Mexico and could develop into a Category 3 hurricane, according to the National Hurricane Center.

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Security Report

Fiji, Lau Group: Don’t be Fooled by Paradise – A Cautionary Tale

Dinghies and their attached outboard motors are two of the most popular targets for thieves in cruising areas around the world. This cautionary tale from cruiser James Coomer comes from a remote and sparsely populated island in the southern Lau Group of eastern Fiji.

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Canary Islands, Las Palmas: Additional Anchorage Space Created for Visiting Yachts

Due to the popularity of Las Palmas in the Canary Islands as a departure point for boats undertaking an Atlantic Crossing, the Port Authority has created a temporary anchorage area exclusively for small craft that will be in place for one month from October 25 to November 25.

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Zanzibar: Mandatory Travel Insurance for All Tourists

The Indian Ocean island of Zanzibar has introduced a new comprehensive insurance scheme for all incoming travelers who arrive through either seaports or airports at a cost of USD$44.

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Atlantic Hurricane Season: Kirk Becomes Seventh Named Hurricane

Less than a week after Hurricane Helene left a catastrophic trail of damage and destruction across south-eastern US states and with the Atlantic Hurricane Season continuing until the end of November, two more storms have formed in the Atlantic with a third potentially forming next week in the Gulf of Mexico

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Channel Islands, Guernsey: Unique, Delightful and Magical

To the French author Victor Hugo, the Channel Islands are like 'little bits of France dropped into the sea and picked up by Britain'. Guernsey is the second largest island and a unique cruising ground. Here, Kieran Higgs, Assistant Harbourmaster with Guernsey Ports, provides his thoughts on some of the best anchorages around the islands.

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Cruisers Report

Pacific Ocean: Blue-Water Sailors Gather Important Data While at Sea

The Pacific is the world’s largest ocean and a new citizen science initiative is empowering blue-water sailors to map marine biodiversity and ocean health in these waters by equipping them with the latest technology to gather important data while at sea.

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The Pacific Crossing Guide

Seasoned Pacific cruiser and Editor, Francis Hawkings, has pulled together a diverse group of cruisers, cruising associations and organisations to help with up-to-date information, guidance and photographs for this new edition, which is simply packed full of really useful information. For anyone contemplating sailing the Pacific, this is THE complete planning guide.

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