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Netherlands, Amsterdam: Emission Free Zone from April, 1 2025
The centre of the city of Amsterdam will be an emission-free zone for pleasure and recreational vessels from April 1, 2025 as the city moves to provide an environment with cleaner air, less CO2 and less noise.
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The Cruising Life: Don’t Forget Travel Insurance for Peace of Mind
A medical emergency when crossing oceans or exploring remote locations can be overwhelming, but with the right travel insurance it doesn’t have to be something to be faced alone if your insurance company is there to help. Topsail Insurance explains why having travel insurance is one of the safety nets needed for the cruising life.
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Crossing the Pacific: Discovering What Lies North of the Equator
While there is a well-known cruising path through the South Pacific Ocean below the equator, there is another world of discovery lying in wait north of the equator. In this article, Francis Hawkings – author of the latest edition of the Pacific Crossing Guide – outlines all the possibilities in the North Pacific, routing, weather and the variety of countries that can be reached.
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Suriname: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Canadian circumnavigators Brent Crack and Mary Bevan are on the homeward stretch of their voyage – heading for the Caribbean where they will both have “crossed their wake.” After leaving the Brazilian offshore island group of Fernando de Noronha, they headed for Suriname where they found the Good, the Bad and the Ugly side of the cruising life.
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Europe: EU Now Aims for October Start for Border Check System
The European Union’s long-delayed biometric passport check system, known as the Entry/Exit System (EES), could finally launch in October this year following an agreement reached by member states.
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South Pacific: Minerva Reefs Worth More than Just a Stopover
The Minerva Reefs are a great stopover for cruisers making the passage between New Zealand and the island nations of Tonga and Fiji. US sailors Rich and Michelle Marshall, who have been cruising the South Pacific for more than eight years, always stop there on their travels and in this report they share their information and insights about a unique and wonderful place in the hope that it provides a safer and more enjoyable experience for future visitors.
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Panama, Rio Chagres: Numerous Items Stolen from Yacht at Anchor
Despite crew members securely locking the companionway of their yacht while they were exploring the Rio Chagres River in Panama, thieves entered the vessel through an unsecured hatch and stole a large number of items according to a first hand report made to the Caribbean Safety and Security Net.
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Safety for Cruising Couples
The new edition by the Cruising Club of America includes updated basics about electronic navigation aids, expanded guidelines for calling for help using a VHF radio, ways to deal with various onboard emergencies, and man overboard (MOB) techniques. Chapters also outline ways to prepare your boat and crew before you leave the dock. Practice sessions, checklists and an enhanced additional resources section are included.
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