Weather: Cyclone Freddy Causes Havoc for Madagascar
Date Published - February 22, 2023
Cyclone Freddy travelled for more than 15 days over 7,000 km (4,350 miles) of the Indian Ocean before making landfall on Madagascar this week, according to Britain’s national weather service, the Met Office.Read More
Crossing the Red Sea in Both Directions - Tips and Advice
Date Published - February 25, 2023
Experienced cruiser and Red Sea passagemaker Wade Alarie, admin for the Red Sea Passage Facebook Group, outlines the latest situation for those planning a Red Sea passage and gives his recommendations and advice. Read More
Honduras, Roatan: Items Stolen from Catamaran
Date Published - February 26, 2023
Thieves boarded a catamaran at night while it was moored at West End, Roatan and stole several items from the vessel’s cockpit.Read More
French Polynesia: A Warm Welcome to the Gambier Islands
Date Published - February 21, 2023
Having visited Easter Island and Pitcairn Island as they head westward across the South Pacific, the next stop for Canadian cruisers Brent Crack and Mary Bevan was the Gambier Islands in French Polynesia. In this report they provide some updates and insights from their visit.Read More
New Zealand: Cyclone Gabrielle Devastates Coastal Areas of the North Island
Date Published - February 16, 2023
Coastal areas of New Zealand’s North Island including the Coromandel Peninsula, Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay have suffered major devastation from Tropical Cyclone Gabrielle, one of the strongest to hit the country in recent years.Read More
INSIGHTS: Six Boat Items That Make Life Easier
Date Published - February 24, 2023
Five years ago, Alison Gieschen and her husband Dan sold everything they owned and moved aboard a sailboat with the intention to sail to every continent on the planet. Now, half-way through their planned 10-year odyssey, Alison has identified six items on board that they really could not do without.Read More
SSCA Announces Complementary Webinars for Spring 2023
Date Published - February 16, 2023
The Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) has announced a spring schedule of complementary webinars covering topics which include Offshore Communications, Electronic Charts and Cooking on Board.Read More
Safety: Flare Death in Pacific Re-ignites Pyrotechnic Debate
Date Published - February 21, 2023
The UK based Royal Yachting Association (RYA) is urging authorities to adopt more modern technology for safety at sea, following the tragic death of a Dutch Sailor who set off a flare to celebrate New Year’s Day while sailing in the South Pacific.Read More
Weather: NOAA to Change Marine Forecast and Warning Zones
Date Published - February 16, 2023
From March 2023, NOAA’s National Weather Service is changing a number of offshore Marine Forecast and Weather Warning Zones which will affect some coastal areas of Mexico, the USA, Puerto Rico, Alaska and American Samoa.Read More
The Complete Sailing Manual
Date Published - January 13, 2023
This fully revised and updated edition features all of the latest developments in sailing including foiling, long-distance cruising, and high-speed apparent-wind sailing and navigation. Explore new developments in sailing equipment such as modern performance systems, electronic navigation, and ways to use alternative energy on board. Explore the latest rules, regulations,Read More
