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Martinique: France Extends Curfew Measures Amid Violent Protests
French overseas territories such as Martinique, Guadeloupe and New Caledonia, have often been hit by protests, due to complaints that living standards are well below those of mainland France. Recent unrest in Martinique has meant that curfew measures are in place.
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Indian Ocean: Sad End to a Cruising Dream
More than six years ago Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) member Stephen Foot set off across the Atlantic Ocean on his Centurion 45 Water Music, bound for Antigua. In the Caribbean he was joined by his wife Grace and they set out on their circumnavigation dream. Tragically, the dream came to an end in the Indian Ocean, when rudder failure caused the loss of their boat and the rescue of Stephen and his crew.
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Cook Islands: Officials Confirm Three Designated Ports of Entry
Cook Island Officials have confirmed that all Vessels wanting to visit the country must enter through one of three designated Customs Ports - Penrhyn (Omoka Wharf), Rarotonga (Avatiu Wharf) and Aitutaki (Arutanga Port). All other ports are temporarily closed.
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Indonesia, North Sulawesi: Notes on a Lengthy Checking Out Process at Bitung
While Indonesia can provide some amazing cruising experiences, dealing with officials on entry and exit can be a time-consuming and sometimes frustrating exercise. Regular Noonsite contribute Luc Callebaut from SV Sloepmouche provided this report on this experience when he and partner Jackie checked out of Indonesia at the port of Bitung on the eastern end of North Sulawesi.
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New Caledonia: Situation Continues to Improve for Visiting Yachts
Following a state of emergency imposed in New Caledonia in May 2024 due to deadly unrest, the situation continues to improve for visiting yachts, provided the curfew is observed and general precautions are followed according to this first-hand cruising report.
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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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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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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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