About Us
Introducing Noonsite.com
For over two decades, Noonsite has been the cruising yachtsman’s go-to source for comprehensive worldwide cruising information. Offering up-to-date details on nearly every cruising destination, Noonsite is unique as the only website providing detailed country formalities, what to expect upon arrival at foreign ports, port and marina information, countless cruiser reports, and the latest cruising news. It’s a must-bookmark resource for every skipper.
Noonsite’s formalities information is meticulously researched by our dedicated editorial team, who maintain close contacts with governments, tourist boards, ports, and clearance authorities worldwide. While we continuously update our data, the vast scope of coverage means that, at any given time, some country information may be up to two years old—our small team is doing its best! We always verify the information we publish and encourage users to contact us with updates or differing clearance experiences. Your feedback helps us keep the site accurate and reliable.
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Noonsite is Continually Developing
In 2020, Noonsite launched a dedicated information service to assist cruisers navigating the complex and ever-changing COVID-19 protocols at ports worldwide—an effort that earned us two prestigious awards.
That same year, we introduced a new mapping system showcasing ports of entry, open and closed ports, marinas, and boatyards globally, with direct access to detailed port and country information. This map is now an exclusive feature for paying members.
Users also share valuable insights through the “comments” function on ports, countries, and reports—available with a free subscription.
In 2022, we introduced paid membership to Noonsite offering unlimited site access, special offers, premium content and offline usability. To learn more, visit: Noonsite Membership Levels.
Our latest site update, launched in March 2023, features numerous design improvements inspired by sailor feedback, including simpler navigation—especially on mobile devices—faster site speed, and enhanced member features. We continue to develop Noonsite further.
The majority of Noonsite remains a free resource for the cruising community, as it has for over 20 years.
Noonsite’s Awards
Noonsite was nominated for the Maritime Media Awards in 2017 and has been honored with several awards in recent years, including:
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Meet the team that runs Noonsite
Our team may be small, but we’re passionate about keeping Noonsite the most valuable resource for the cruising community—just as it has been for over two decades.
Sue Richards: Site Editor
Sue has been part of the yachting industry for over 30 years and has led Noonsite as its Editor since 2008. Her diverse career spans graphic design, flotilla and superyacht crew roles, yachting event management, corporate sailing events, and yacht rallies. As Editor, Sue ensures Noonsite stays current by sharing the latest cruising news and reports from around the world, while continuously expanding the site’s content. She is the primary point of contact for the sailors who rely on Noonsite.
A passionate sailor, Sue began cruising at a young age in the North Sea, UK, and Northern France. As an adult, she expanded her cruising adventures extensively throughout the Mediterranean, Atlantic basin, Caribbean, Eastern Seaboard of the U.S., and ultimately through the Panama Canal and across the Pacific.
Sue has lived in Spain for 20 years, where she enjoys local cruising with her family.
Lynda Lim: Sub-Editor
Lynda’s first sailing experience came as a teenage student aboard New Zealand’s sail training vessel, Spirit of Adventure. However, it wasn’t until more than 40 years later that she truly caught the wind again, embarking on a sailing adventure through Southeast Asia on a 43ft catamaran with her husband.
In the years between, Lynda trained as a journalist and has worked across Australia and New Zealand in newspapers, magazines, website content development, and as a freelance writer. Beyond sailing, she is an avid surfer and stand-up paddleboarder, bringing a rich blend of skills and experience both on and off the water to the Noonsite team.
Megan Schwartz: Researcher / Sub-Editor
Megan is the co-owner and co-skipper of SV Zephyros, a Boreal 47 aluminum expedition monohull. She began sailing while a student at the US Naval Academy and has been cruising full-time with her family since 2017. Together, they have explored over 35 countries and territories across the UK, Europe, the Mediterranean, South America, Antarctica, the Atlantic Islands, and the Caribbean. They particularly enjoy sailing in high latitudes and less-traveled cruising areas.
Megan joined Noonsite in late 2024. Her deep knowledge of the cruising community and expertise with country entry and exit formalities make her a great addition to the team. She brings extensive experience in research, writing, and editing across a variety of fields.
Contact the Team at Noonsite
To contact the Team at Noonsite see Contact Us.
News about Noonsite:
- Noonsite 2023 Edition (2023)
- New Mapping Feature – How to Use (2020)
- Noonsite Award from the Seven Seas Cruising Association (2020)
- COVID-19: Special Procedures Being Introduced in Ports of Entry Worldwide (2020)
- Noonsite October Product Update (2019)
- Noonsite June Product Update (2019)
- New Noonsite Beta Launch (2019)
- Vall Ellis, Noonsite Site Researcher, Retires after 19 Years with Noonsite (2019)
- Gulf of Aden & Horn of Africa: CTF 151 Report on Noonsite Community Survey Results (2018)
- Noonsite Nominated for Maritime Media Awards 2017
- Noonsite Award from the Ocean Cruising Club (2016)
- You can now give something back to Noonsite (2015)
- New Features on noonsite: Adding Comments (2013)
- Noonsite Needs You!
- Noonsite/MEER Whale Collision Survey Benefits from Excellent Feedback (2009)
