Cruisers Report
French Polynesia: Journeying to the Tuamotus via Makatea
Makatea, an island of upraised fossilised coral in the Tuamotus, is an overnight sail from Papeete in French Polynesia. Kiwi cruisers Kristin Percy and Rupert Wilson stopped over en route to the Tuamotus and found the island offers several moorings, some basic facilities and a warm welcome for visiting yachts.
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Weather: South China Sea Active with Two Typhoons
Typhoon Saola has brought strong winds and heavy rain to Hong Kong while Typhoon Haikui is threatening Taiwan as the South China Sea comes alive with storm activity.
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Vanuatu: A Cultural and Cruising Paradise
British sailor James Ashwell and his crew have been exploring the South Pacific for the last five years. Of the many places they have visited so far, Vanuatu rates as one of the best they have seen.
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Comment on Florida Islands (Ngella Islands)
This was one of the most special and memorable anchorages of our 5 year Pacific crossing. We would go so far as to say this is one of the rare “must visit” anchorages...
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How to Choose Your Next Anchor Chain
When deciding on the best anchor chain for your yachting adventure, there are five big questions to be asked, say Jimmy Green Marine.
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Colombia: Armed Men Board and Ransack Anchored Yacht
A yacht transiting from Panama to Cartagena, Colombia was boarded and ransacked by a group of armed men after anchoring late in the day for an overnight stop at Isla Tortuguilla.
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South Africa: Cruising the Coast from Richards Bay to Cape Town
The South African coast from Richards Bay to Cape Town is considered one of the most dangerous in the world. South African weather router, Des Cason, provides useful cruising notes for those headed that way.
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North Africa Pilot
The long-awaited 5th edition of the North Africa Pilot has finally arrived for those interested in cruising North Africa, Malta, the Pelagie Islands, Pantelleria and Giraltar and it doesn’t disappoint. The aim of the Pilot is to not only provide accurate pilotage information, but also to enable an understanding of what to expect so visiting yacht crew can quickly adjust and appreciate the rich culture and history of the area.
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