The Ovens Crew - an Australian live-aboard family - sold everything to pursue their dream of life at sea and a circumnavigation of the globe. Currently island-hopping through the Caribbean - a region well known for its colourful history of swashbuckling pirates - mum Sarah reports on the "pirates" ashore that have caused this cruising family some angst.

Good news for Indian Ocean cruisers planning a stop in the British Indian Ocean Territory (BIOT) this season. After several weeks of uncertainty and outreach from the cruising community, BIOT Administration has confirmed that yacht permit processing will temporarily resume for Spring 2026. Find out more in this news item.

Noonsite Sub-Editor Megan continues her monthly Musings, covering cruising topics that are often overlooked, yet a major part of life on board. For the past 8+ years, Megan and her family have called their Boreal 47 expedition monohull, SV Zephyros, home and in this latest installment, she shares her thoughts on trying to avoid being overwhelmed by the tasks and challenges ahead.

Yacht skippers intending to visit Fiji are strongly advised to ensure they are aware of ALL entry requirements and make sure they are fully compliant with ALL immigration, customs and clearance procedures before departing from their last port, whether that is New Zealand, Tonga, Cook Islands or any other Pacific Island nation or country.

Regular Noonsite contributor Luc Callebaut and his partner Jackie Lee have arrived in French Polynesia after making their way eastward from the Philippines. In his latest video diary and report for Noonsite, Luc covers leg six of their voyage from Tonga to the Cook Islands and what has changed in Aitutaki since his first visit more than 20 years ago.

We are pleased to welcome you back to Noonsite. Over the past few weeks, we’ve completed a major upgrade to the software platform that powers Noonsite. To protect data integrity and ensure a secure transition, we made the decision to keep the site offline longer than planned. We know this was disruptive - particularly for members relying on up-to-date clearance information while on the move - and we sincerely appreciate your patience and support during this period.

Swedish sailor Anna Eriksson reflects on a transformative seven-year circumnavigation in “Circumnavigation: Seven Years of Light on the Oceans,” a deeply personal essay exploring life at sea through the changing light of the world’s oceans. Blending sailing adventure with philosophy, she shares moments of beauty, challenge, and self-discovery - from storms and long passages to sunrise rituals and the lessons of letting go. More than a voyage log, it’s a meditation on presence, resilience, and finding hope and simplicity through life lived wave by wave.

Recent regulatory changes have made the Andaman and Nicobar Islands a much more welcoming and accessible destination for yachts, with the elimination of the Restricted Area Permit, a simpler visa process and easing of restrictions.

British sailors Dave and Marie Ungless have faced adversity many times during their long circumnavigating voyage – but never did they appreciate how plague and disease can strike down a vessel far more than any wretched sea or wind. While sailing in the Caribbean they learned a new lesson - how to survive the deadly mosquito-borne virus that is dengue fever.