China: Foreign flagged yachts are now permitted to sail more of Hainan
Date Published - July 18, 2019
From July 16th, 2019 foreign-flagged yachts will be permitted to sail around Hainan island and the close-by scenic waters.Read More
Madeira, Porto Santo: An Atlantic Crossing Stopover
Date Published - July 18, 2019
The Zerbinati family on their Stadtship 54, stopped over in Porto Santo on their Atlantic Crossing in July 2019. This is their report on the port, marina and town services.Read More
Panama, Linton Bay: Armed Robbery - July 2019
Date Published - July 15, 2019
Five armed men rob a boat at anchor off the marina, as reported by CSSN.Read More
Noonsite Guides: The Intracoastal Waterway and the Great Loop
Date Published - September 23, 2017
An introductory guide to the ICW & Great Loop specifically for international visitors to the USA.Read More
Feature Destination: Japan
Japan could now be on the shortlist for one of the best cruising grounds in the world. Obstructive permits have been abolished, domestic cruising has been made simpler, clearance is free and there is no limit on how long a foreign boat can remain in the country. Add to that modern marinas, friendly locals and officials, incredible culture and endless sights plus great food, and perhaps Japan should be added to your cruising route? Read More
Destination Report: Has Extreme Bureaucracy made this Pearl of India a "No-Go" for Yachts?
Date Published - May 07, 2019
The Andaman Islands lie about 450nm northwest of Phuket in the Bay of Bengal and have always been a popular destination for boats from Thailand, especially those on their way to the Red Sea. However, increased paperwork and stringent daily reporting requirements have taken the glow off this stunning archipelago. Anthony Swanston, a regular Noonsite contributor, reports on his time here taking part in the Sail the Andamans Yacht Carnival & Rally.Read More
Country Formalities: A Guide to Checking in and out of Countries with your Sailboat
Date Published - June 28, 2019
Liz Cleere, Jamie Furlong and rescue cat Millie on SY Esper have cruised through 14 countries from Turkey to Indonesia. Based on their experiences, they have put together a useful guide to checking in and out across borders with your sailboat.Read More
Noonsite Community: Meet the global cruising family who write www.water-log.com
Date Published - May 17, 2017
James & Jess Lloyd-Mostyn of SY Adamastor were the first Noonsite users to take part in our Portrait of a Cruiser series in 2017. Back then this cruising family had sailed all the way from the UK to New Zealand, visited 32 countries, crossed 2 oceans, and even had two children en route. After returning to cruise the South Pacific they have now added to their family with baby Autumn and don’t have any plans to quit the cruising life any time soon. Read More
Weather Watch: NOAA’s Prediction for the 2019 Atlantic Hurricane Season
Date Published - May 30, 2019
NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center have published their outlook for the Atlantic hurricane season which started officially on 1 June and runs until the 30 November.Read More
Book of the Month: How to Escape the Rat Race and Live the Dream
Date Published - July 01, 2019
Realizing the dream of escaping to sea involves a myriad of choices, decisions, and learning. For many wanting to make this dream a reality, it can be a very daunting task and a little intimidating. Nicola, having done it herself and raising her children on board for 4 years, has now produced an updated version of “Sail Away” which acts as a guide on how to make this dream come true.Read More
