French Polynesia: Yacht grounded on Huahine Reef
Date Published - September 16, 2021
Crew members from a yacht which ran aground on a reef between Fare and Motu Vaiorea on the island of Huahine, in the Leeward Society Islands of French Polynesia, have been evacuated to safety by a Navy rescue helicopter.Read More
Canary Islands: A Low Season Refuge
Date Published - September 16, 2021
When Remi Blanchet set sail from mainland Spain on his 55-foot ketch, Télémaque, on a round-the-world odyssey, his first stop was in the Canary Islands, where he found a warm welcome and some good anchoring spots due to arriving in the “low season”.Read More
Mexico, Cancun: Catamaran at Anchor Boarded and Ransacked
Date Published - September 11, 2021
Three masked men brandishing spear guns, boarded a catamaran at night which was at anchor in the bay of Punta Nizuc, threatening the family on board and ransacking the vessel.Read More
INSIGHTS: How to Save Energy when Cooking Onboard
Date Published - September 07, 2021
When at sea on long passages, far from everyone and everything, being frugal with water, food and energy is vital. It ensures that there is enough for the duration of the trip. Rekka Bell and partner circumnavigated the Pacific over the last 5 years, living off-grid. In this edition ofRead More
Caribbean: Free Webinars for Caribbean-Bound Sailors
Date Published - September 13, 2021
If you are planning to escape to the Caribbean this winter, then join this free webinar series being held by experienced Caribbean cruiser David Lyman, to get an insight into the planning and preparation required to sail south for the winter. While principally aimed at cruising boats in the USRead More
How Easy is Cruising the Caribbean during Covid-19?
Date Published - September 02, 2021
Larry Tyler has just arrived in Trinidad after sailing from Martinque. He sent this update on his experiences at various places in the Leeward Islands and what he knows about what’s happening and where at other places in the Caribbean due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More
Heading to South Africa? Here's What you Need to Know
Date Published - August 10, 2021
With Indian Ocean crossing season almost upon us, many cruising boats in SE Asia will be bound for South Africa in the next 4-8 weeks. Here the Ocean Sailing Association of Southern Africa (OSASA) outline the current situation in SA, details for entry and tips and guidelines for cruising theRead More
Climate Change: Scientists Concerned about the Gulf Stream
Date Published - September 02, 2021
Climate Scientists are becoming increasingly concerned about a potential collapse of the Gulf Stream, one of the planet’s potential tipping points according to a new study by researchers in Germany.Read More
Noonsite Needs You!
Date Published - May 15, 2020
We are dedicated to continuing to bring you information that will inspire and facilitate your cruising plans, but want to remind you how you can get involved and support Noonsite too.Read More
Featured Title: Through the French Canals
Date Published - August 21, 2019
The revised new edition is the essential comprehensive planning guide for anyone wanting to cruise through the French waterways or take their boat from the English Channel through to the Mediterranean via the inland route. It includes: over 50 routes fully described and illustrated, with positions of locks, towns andRead More
