Cruising Information
This page includes information on Planning & Preparation, Liveaboard Tips, Cruising Organisations, Cruising Magazines, Cruising Networks, Navigation, Apps, Maps, Tides, World Regions Information, Volunteer Projects for Cruisers, Travel Information plus many Reports & Links.
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Planning and Preparation
BusinessesBoatblogs.com
Do it yourself websites and blogs to document and share your cruising adventure. FREE Trial, plus packages for as little as $2.95 a month.... Read More
Practical preparation for an offshore passage from the experts at World Cruising Club UK and USA
WORLD CRUISING CLUB UK
Bluewater Cruiser’s Question Time at the London Boat Show
Skippers and crews interested in sailing off across the oceans are welcome to attend... Read More
Useful ResourcesA Seven-year Circumnavigation
Published by Cruising World Magazine in January 2018, Jack and Zdenka Griswold, who have now completed their circumnavigation, address a few questions that they are... Read More
Banking in Remote Areas
Useful thread on Cruisers Forum.
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f74/banking-in-remote-areas-203293.html?... Read More
Boat maintenance: the 55-point skipper’s checklist
The ultimate boat maintenance checklist to make sure your yacht is ready for launch and the start of the sailing season, by Yachting Monthly magazine.
... Read More
Building a website for your Boat
Keep friends and fellow yachtsmen up to date with your yachting activities – create your own boating website for free. By Practical Boat Owner (PBO).
https://www.pbo.co.uk/news/536311/how-to-build-and-run-a-website-for-your-boat... Read More
Can you work while Cruising?
The start of what will be a useful compilation of blog links & articles for those who are wondering what work they could do to... Read More
Commuter Cruiser
A great resource for part-time sailors including outfitting; storing your boat; maintenance; and cruise planning.
By Jan & David of SY Winterlude
http://commutercruiser.com/... Read More
Demystifying international clearance for cruisers
[caption id="attachment_58997" align="alignright" width="300"] Having an agent made clearing into the Marquesas a snap: © SV Totem[/caption]
One of the most common questions by cruisers new... Read More
Drogues – How to Survive a Force 11 Storm with a Series Drogue
There is no textbook procedure to follow when, in a small boat, you are faced with seas and winds which are a threat to the... Read More
Find Embassy
Easy and free guide to all embassies, consulates and diplomatic missions throughout the world. In the first drop-down list, choose the name of the embassy... Read More
First Aid: Creating a Customised Medical Kit
This article from Practical Sailor gives some down-to-earth advice on creating a medical kit that hopefully you may never need to use.
Practical Sailor: Creating a... Read More
Fishing from yachts for beginners
A really useful free guide as to the tackle, rod and adjustments you might need to make to your yacht in order to successfully catch... Read More
Fishing: Go Saltwater Fishing
A valuable source of saltwater fishing tips, tackle, and techniques for offshore sailors both on passage and at anchor.
https://www.go-saltwater-fishing.com/... Read More
Flag Etiquette
Apart from the ensign, flags commonly worn by a cruising yacht comprise a burgee and a house flag (Private Signal), and when entering a new... Read More
How to lay up a yacht abroad
John Neal and Amanda Swan Neal take you through a detailed list of how to decommission a yacht when leaving it ashore in a foreign... Read More
How to prepare a boat for extended cruising
Chris Ayres sailed his Vancouver 28 from the UK to New Zealand. He explains what gear you need for serious offshore sailing. An article for... Read More
How to Sail to France from the UK
For yachts based on Britain’s South Coast, Northern France is an obvious holiday destination and a crossing of the English Channel leads to some very... Read More
How we fund the cruising life
Everybody wants to know, but few ask. After eight years of circumnavigating, SV Totem's cruising family spill the beans on how they can afford to... Read More
Living Aboard a Yacht – The Ups and Downs
What is it like living aboard a yacht? British cruisers Tony and Tessa Cross have spent many years living onboard their yacht while cruising around... Read More
Managing Essential Paperwork whilst Cruising
Even when you cast off your lines, bills, tax returns and admin still follow in your wake. This Yachting World article explains how to make... Read More
Managing Money whilst cruising
Accessing Money Around The World
Nic Davis of becomeacruiser.com answers all those questions about how to access money when cruising around the world.
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Useful banking and financial tips... Read More
One Simple Question: what’s it like to go cruising?
http://www.sailingtotem.com/2016/02/one-simple-question-whats-it-like-to-go-cruising.html... Read More
Outfitting a boat to sail around the world
What we bought, what we learned and what we'd do differently. A great blog post by Tasha and Ryan from their Fountain Pajot "Cheeky Monkey"... Read More
Preparing your boat for Ocean Cruising
Meteorologist, navigator and ARC safety inspector Chris Tibbs and his wife, Helen, are going round the world, starting with the ARC. He describes how he... Read More
Sailing around the world on a budget
Whether you’re planning on sailing around the world or cruising local waters, there are several ways to dramatically cut costs. These young cruisers survive on... Read More
Sailing in Heavy Weather
This article, published in Ocean Navigator magazine, has some sage advice for handling a boat in storm conditions.
Ocean Navigator: Seamanship & Navigation - Heavy Weather... Read More
Setting Sail: When is the best time to Sail Away?
In this article in Yachting World Magazine, Jeremy Wyatt, Communications Director for World Cruising Club (WCC), passes on his thoughts and experience on some of... Read More
Seven Prep Tips for World Circumnavigation
Catamaran Elcie and her family crew are about to embark on an ambitious 2-year circumnavigation. Here they share their thoughts on the planning involved. From... Read More
Spring Fitting-Out Checklist for your Boat
A useful checklist of tasks to get your sailboat ready for the season by Cruising World magazine.
https://www.cruisingworld.com/spring-fitting-out-checklist-for-your-boat... Read More
Sunscreens – Choosing one that is “Reef Safe”
With several places banning sunscreens that contain certain ingredients, it's probably a good idea to have a closer look at what is in your sunscreen... Read More
The Best Mail Services for Cruisers
What do you do about receiving mail when long-term cruising? Circumnavigators SY Totem has researched what they believe to be the best options out there.
SV... Read More
The Cost of Cruising
Links to a variety of blogs, articles, podcasts and videos by liveaboards cruising in different parts of the world (and some circumnavigating) who have addressed... Read More
The global movement of cruising boats – Where do all the boats go?
Since 1987 Jimmy Cornell has conducted every five years a survey of the global movement of cruising yachts. The latest was done in 2016 and... Read More
Unknown Crew on passage? A word of warning…
Just a short note to all those who are intending to take an unknown crew with them when crossing the Atlantic. Before you leave a... Read More
Using Google Maps for planning sailing trips
http://googlemapsgonewild.blogspot.com/... Read More
Using the Internet and New Technologies at Sea
For many years, radio communication was the only option for mariners to communicate with the shore. Now, an increasing number of satellite technologies are available... Read More
Where should you stow your liferaft?
Where should you stow your liferaft?
Wherever you cruise, you'll most likely want to keep a liferaft on board in case of emergency – but where’s the... Read More
Wintering: Leave and Return with Peace-of-Mind
A great article by BWS contributing editor John Neal on how to decommission and commission your boat in a foreign port.
http://www.bwsailing.com/cc/leave-and-return-with-peace-of-mind/... Read More
ReportsUS: Buying a Boat Privately – A Kiwi Couple’s Experience
Date Published - November 01, 2021
New Zealand sailors Craig and Karen Bishop-Everett have just been through the process of purchasing a boat direct from the sellers in the United States,... Read More
Canada, Nunavut: Wintering a Boat Above the Arctic Circle
Date Published - October 17, 2021
During the High Arctic Summer, Eric Brossier and partner France Pinczon du Sel host scientific expeditions aboard their polar yacht Vagabond. When winter approaches Vagabond... 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,... Read More
Tahiti: Coping with an Emergency in Paradise
Date Published - August 17, 2021
After 20 years of cruising full-time, Australians David Frost and Kris Adams of SY Taipan experienced every cruiser’s nightmare. An unexpected medical emergency in Tahiti... Read More
Australia: The Bureaucratic Red-Tape of Re-Importing a Boat
Date Published - August 16, 2021
Gemma Ross and her husband Andi recently returned to Australia on their catamaran SV Paws after being separated from their floating home in 2020 due... Read More
INSIGHTS: Checking the Checklist
Date Published - August 09, 2021
There is nothing worse than being miles from anywhere on a boat and realizing you have forgotten something. Especially if it is something simple but... Read More
INSIGHTS: Helping Your Friends and Family Help You
Date Published - June 04, 2021
When you are out sailing in the middle of the ocean, it is so good knowing that you have got people back home who are... Read More
Pacific Passage Northbound: Mexico to Hawaii
Date Published - June 01, 2021
Steve Olson and his girlfriend Chelsea recently completed a 26 day voyage from Mexico to Hawaii aboard their 35 ft Lord Nelson monohull named Jean... Read More
INSIGHTS: Choosing Crew
Date Published - May 03, 2021
Boats sailing around the world or on smaller coastal passages often take on extra crew as another pair of hands to help out along the... Read More
INSIGHTS: Provisioning for a Long Offshore Passage
Date Published - April 05, 2021
Provisioning for a long voyage is all about careful planning, storage space, dietary requirements and that extra "what if" scenario. Nicola Rodriguez, author and long-distance... Read More
Medical Insurance for Caribbean Cruisers
Date Published - March 12, 2021
This article by David Lyman was published in Caribbean Compass Magazine in January 2021. Experienced cruiser David shares what he learnt about medical insurance options... Read More
South Pacific Cruising in 2021
Date Published - February 04, 2021
Behan Gifford and family chose not to cross the Pacific last year and remained in Mexico. Frustrated by the number of cruising boats planning on... Read More
INSIGHTS: How I Realized my Dream to Sail around the World – Part 1
Date Published - January 24, 2021
Now more than half way through his circumnavigation, having set sail on his Beneateu 44cc SV Cajucito from Cork in the south of Ireland in... Read More
Bluewater Cruising: Family Boat Shares Top Tips
Date Published - November 17, 2020
Taking part in their first ARC in 2020, Kean and Nyree Chung purchased Kaizen, an Oyster 49 in 2017 and will be sailing with their... Read More
INSIGHTS: Cruising Kindly 3 – How to Stay Healthy While Cruising
Date Published - October 25, 2020
Part 3 of Richard Chesher’s series of articles for INSIGHTS on Cruising Kindly. Part 1 in February focused on ways cruisers can be kind to... Read More
INSIGHTS: Boatschooling – Ages 4 to 12
Date Published - September 19, 2020
Author Kate Laird has sailed with her husband and children aboard their yacht SEAL since 2004, from Greenland to Antarctica to Alaska. She has home-schooled... Read More
INSIGHTS: Floating Studio – Working On Board Efficiently
Date Published - August 23, 2020
Rekka Bell and partner have been operating their traveling studio,off-the-grid, for nearly 5 years as they circumnavigate the Pacific. Here they share the lessons they... Read More
Safety: The Importance Of A Float Plan
Date Published - August 08, 2020
This article by Glen Tuttle of Boatwatch.org demonstrates the necessity of having a Float Plan filed with a friend familiar with you and your boat... Read More
Covid-19: Example Protocol for Passage Preparation and Quarantine Aboard
Date Published - August 04, 2020
With quarantine aboard on arrival becoming standard practice in many countries, the OCC have produced a sample protocol to help yachts prepare accordingly. Noonsite has... Read More
Red Sea: Passage Report on a Successful Trip from SV Joana
Date Published - July 13, 2020
A successful passage through the Red Sea requires preparation, according to Wade Alarie, moderator of the Red Sea Passage Facebook Page who sailed the route... Read More
Hope for the best but prepare for the worst
Date Published - June 03, 2020
Forecasts are calling for a very active Atlantic hurricane season and an average Pacific one. With three named storms already and huge insurance losses from... Read More
Crossing the Atlantic to Europe: Where Can I Stop?
Date Published - April 30, 2020
THIS DOCUMENT WAS UPDATED FOR THE FINAL TIME ON 5 JUNE, 2020. SEE ALL OPEN PORTS AT A GLANCE USING THE NOONSITE MAP. FURTHER UPDATES... Read More
INSIGHTS: Sailing Away – Top 10 Tips
Date Published - January 21, 2020
Welcome to INSIGHTS – Noonsite’s new feature for 2020 where we share a variety of viewpoints on nautical-related topics. Guest contributors will share their cruising... Read More
Important Safety Considerations when Offshore Cruising
Date Published - July 15, 2019
Recently, two single-handed sailors have been lost in the Caribbean Sea, in spite of their activation of an EPIRB or PLB. Technology has changed and... Read More
Securing your boat from intruders
Date Published - April 10, 2014
These ideas for how best to keep potential thieves and attackers from getting into your boat, deter them and prevent your valuables being stolen, were... Read More
NewsColombia, Cartagena: Changes to Local Navigation Rules
Date Published - December 14, 2021
Colombia's General Maritime Directorate (DIMAR) has introduced new requirements for local navigation in Cartagena that will impact the cruising community.... Read 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,... Read More
World Cruising Club: Updates from the latest WCC E-News
Date Published - September 07, 2021
While the World still hangs under the cloud of COVID-19, World Cruising Club has been busy making plans for a safe 2021 ARC and preparing... Read More
Update on EU and UK Tariffs on US Cruising Yachts
Date Published - July 27, 2021
Both the UK and the EU continue to impose a 25% customs tariff on the import of US-origin yachts, according to news from the Cruising... Read More
Spain: RYA Certificates of Competence to be Reinstated
Date Published - June 01, 2021
UK Royal Yachting Association (RYA) issued certificates, including the International Certificate of Competence (ICC), are to be recognised in Spanish waters for those wanting to... Read More
Greece: Corinth Canal Closure Continues
Date Published - May 17, 2021
The Corinth Canal, one of the most important infrastructure works of modern Greece and regularly used by small cruising boats, is to remain closed to... Read More
Virtual ARC Bluewater Rendezvous Announced
Date Published - April 28, 2021
Aspiring bluewater cruisers are invited to join in a "virtual cockpit chat" with previous ARC skippers and industry experts, to help get their own adventure... Read More
UK: New Online Reporting System for Arriving and Departing Sailors
Date Published - April 15, 2021
A new online reporting system for all sailors leaving and returning to the UK should go live later this year. It is designed to... Read More
World Cruising Club: Latest News
Date Published - April 12, 2021
World Cruising Club is continuing to plan and adapt events to be COVID-secure, including ARC Europe, ARC 2021 and ARC January.... Read More
Cruising Europe: UK Boat Owners Caught in a “Perfect Storm”
Date Published - February 11, 2021
Robin Baron, chairman of the Cruising Association’s RATS committee, told Marine Industry News that UK cruisers are in the middle of ‘a perfect storm’. His... Read More
Becalmed Yacht on Transatlantic Voyage Receives Aid from Oil Tanker
Date Published - January 07, 2021
On passage from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria SV Eriu found themselves becalmed and low on fuel and water 1400 miles from St. Lucia. Boatwatch.org... Read More
Free Webinar for Yachts Sailing Australia to the SW Pacific Islands
Date Published - October 20, 2020
This Down Under Rally webinar is free and open to anyone planning to sail from Australia to the SW Pacific Islands - scheduled for November... Read More
Western Mexico to Panama: Free SSCA Webinar
Date Published - September 29, 2020
Join SSCA for a free, interactive session with their Cruising Station Hosts (CSH) of the Western Caribbean and East Pacific. This is one of a... Read More
Atlantic and Caribbean Cruising: Free SSCA Webinar
Date Published - September 04, 2020
Join SSCA for a free, interactive session with their Cruising Station Hosts (CSH) of the Caribbean as well as Canary Islands. This is the second... Read More
Australia, Darwin: New Biosecurity Requirements affect International Yacht Arrivals
Date Published - January 03, 2020
As a result of changes to Australian biosecurity requirements which came into effect on December 16, 2019, all non-commercial vessels including international yachts wanting to... Read More
USA, Annapolis: Ocean Sailing Forum 2019
Date Published - October 02, 2019
Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the Annapolis Hotel. Ticket entry price includes breakfast, ticket to US Sailboat Show, plus a copy of SAIL magazine.... Read More
World Cruising Club eNews: USA Boat Show Edition
Date Published - September 03, 2019
The US Sailboat Show takes place from October 10-14, in Annapolis MD. World Cruising Club will be there - find out what activities they are... Read More
Portrait of a Cruiser – Chuck Houlihan & Linda Edeiken
Date Published - October 17, 2018
Chuck Houlihan & Linda Edeiken left San Diego on 2005 and spent 7 years cruising Mexico. In 2013 they headed south to explore Central &... Read More
BooksAdlard Coles Heavy Weather Sailing
The latest edition of this classic book.
Edited by Peter Bruce, 6th Edition (2008), Published by Adlard Coles Nautical.
See book review here... Read More
Atlantic: The Atlantic Crossing Guide
The Atlantic Crossing Guide, expanded and refreshed in its 7th edition for a new generation of Atlantic cruisers, is the well-established and definitive reference, relied... Read More
Cruisers’ AA
Contains over 1,800 tips, tricks, advice, and ideas on cruising – interspersed with color pictures and shorts stories. Available in paperback or as an ebook.... Read More
How to Battle Seasickness: 100 Tips to Help You Get Your Sea Legs
Michelle Segrest has experienced epic battles with seasickness while sailing the world on a 43-foot steel ketch with only a two-person crew. She has learned... Read More
Ocean Sailing
A practical guide to long-distance ocean sailing covering the most important issues facing the aspiring ocean cruiser illustrated by passages from “those who have done... Read More
Sail Away: How to escape the rat race and live the dream
Written by a yachting journalist who has sailed away for 8 years, together with the contributions of 100 other blue-water cruisers. There is a practical... Read More
Surviving the Storm: Coastal and Offshore Tactics
Steve Dashew has produced a really useful addition to the blue water cruising library with a comprehensive and gripping book about storm preparation, gear, and... Read More
The Boatyard Book
The Boatyard Book is a practical, comprehensive reference manual that provides sensible, accessible advice for boatowners on planning and carrying out annual maintenance, repairs, upgrades and... Read More
The Care and Feeding of Sailing Crew, 4th Edition
The Care and Feeding of Sailing Crew
By Lin and Larry Pardey
Despite the title, this is hardly a cookbook; rather it s a primer on successful... Read More
The Voyager’s Handbook: The Essential Guide to Blue Water Cruising
This exquisitely detailed guide helps you master the skills you’ll need to handle a boat at sea with a small crew, including weather forecasting, passage... Read More
U.K. and Ireland Circumnavigator’s Guide
A valuable guide for anyone planning all or part of such a cruise.
For more details, see here.
By Sam Steel
Published by Adlard Coles Nautical (March 2011,... Read More
Boatblogs.com
Do it yourself websites and blogs to document and share your cruising adventure. FREE Trial, plus packages for as little as $2.95 a month.... Read More
Practical preparation for an offshore passage from the experts at World Cruising Club UK and USA
WORLD CRUISING CLUB UK
Bluewater Cruiser’s Question Time at the London Boat Show
Skippers and crews interested in sailing off across the oceans are welcome to attend... Read More
A Seven-year Circumnavigation
Published by Cruising World Magazine in January 2018, Jack and Zdenka Griswold, who have now completed their circumnavigation, address a few questions that they are... Read More
Banking in Remote Areas
Useful thread on Cruisers Forum.
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f74/banking-in-remote-areas-203293.html?... Read More
Boat maintenance: the 55-point skipper’s checklist
The ultimate boat maintenance checklist to make sure your yacht is ready for launch and the start of the sailing season, by Yachting Monthly magazine.
... Read More
Building a website for your Boat
Keep friends and fellow yachtsmen up to date with your yachting activities – create your own boating website for free. By Practical Boat Owner (PBO).
https://www.pbo.co.uk/news/536311/how-to-build-and-run-a-website-for-your-boat... Read More
Can you work while Cruising?
The start of what will be a useful compilation of blog links & articles for those who are wondering what work they could do to... Read More
Commuter Cruiser
A great resource for part-time sailors including outfitting; storing your boat; maintenance; and cruise planning.
By Jan & David of SY Winterlude
http://commutercruiser.com/... Read More
Demystifying international clearance for cruisers
[caption id="attachment_58997" align="alignright" width="300"] Having an agent made clearing into the Marquesas a snap: © SV Totem[/caption]
One of the most common questions by cruisers new... Read More
Drogues – How to Survive a Force 11 Storm with a Series Drogue
There is no textbook procedure to follow when, in a small boat, you are faced with seas and winds which are a threat to the... Read More
Find Embassy
Easy and free guide to all embassies, consulates and diplomatic missions throughout the world. In the first drop-down list, choose the name of the embassy... Read More
First Aid: Creating a Customised Medical Kit
This article from Practical Sailor gives some down-to-earth advice on creating a medical kit that hopefully you may never need to use.
Practical Sailor: Creating a... Read More
Fishing from yachts for beginners
A really useful free guide as to the tackle, rod and adjustments you might need to make to your yacht in order to successfully catch... Read More
Fishing: Go Saltwater Fishing
A valuable source of saltwater fishing tips, tackle, and techniques for offshore sailors both on passage and at anchor.
https://www.go-saltwater-fishing.com/... Read More
Flag Etiquette
Apart from the ensign, flags commonly worn by a cruising yacht comprise a burgee and a house flag (Private Signal), and when entering a new... Read More
How to lay up a yacht abroad
John Neal and Amanda Swan Neal take you through a detailed list of how to decommission a yacht when leaving it ashore in a foreign... Read More
How to prepare a boat for extended cruising
Chris Ayres sailed his Vancouver 28 from the UK to New Zealand. He explains what gear you need for serious offshore sailing. An article for... Read More
How to Sail to France from the UK
For yachts based on Britain’s South Coast, Northern France is an obvious holiday destination and a crossing of the English Channel leads to some very... Read More
How we fund the cruising life
Everybody wants to know, but few ask. After eight years of circumnavigating, SV Totem's cruising family spill the beans on how they can afford to... Read More
Living Aboard a Yacht – The Ups and Downs
What is it like living aboard a yacht? British cruisers Tony and Tessa Cross have spent many years living onboard their yacht while cruising around... Read More
Managing Essential Paperwork whilst Cruising
Even when you cast off your lines, bills, tax returns and admin still follow in your wake. This Yachting World article explains how to make... Read More
Managing Money whilst cruising
Accessing Money Around The World
Nic Davis of becomeacruiser.com answers all those questions about how to access money when cruising around the world...........................................................................................................................................................
Useful banking and financial tips... Read More
One Simple Question: what’s it like to go cruising?
http://www.sailingtotem.com/2016/02/one-simple-question-whats-it-like-to-go-cruising.html... Read More
Outfitting a boat to sail around the world
What we bought, what we learned and what we'd do differently. A great blog post by Tasha and Ryan from their Fountain Pajot "Cheeky Monkey"... Read More
Preparing your boat for Ocean Cruising
Meteorologist, navigator and ARC safety inspector Chris Tibbs and his wife, Helen, are going round the world, starting with the ARC. He describes how he... Read More
Sailing around the world on a budget
Whether you’re planning on sailing around the world or cruising local waters, there are several ways to dramatically cut costs. These young cruisers survive on... Read More
Sailing in Heavy Weather
This article, published in Ocean Navigator magazine, has some sage advice for handling a boat in storm conditions.
Ocean Navigator: Seamanship & Navigation - Heavy Weather... Read More
Setting Sail: When is the best time to Sail Away?
In this article in Yachting World Magazine, Jeremy Wyatt, Communications Director for World Cruising Club (WCC), passes on his thoughts and experience on some of... Read More
Seven Prep Tips for World Circumnavigation
Catamaran Elcie and her family crew are about to embark on an ambitious 2-year circumnavigation. Here they share their thoughts on the planning involved. From... Read More
Spring Fitting-Out Checklist for your Boat
A useful checklist of tasks to get your sailboat ready for the season by Cruising World magazine.
https://www.cruisingworld.com/spring-fitting-out-checklist-for-your-boat... Read More
Sunscreens – Choosing one that is “Reef Safe”
With several places banning sunscreens that contain certain ingredients, it's probably a good idea to have a closer look at what is in your sunscreen... Read More
The Best Mail Services for Cruisers
What do you do about receiving mail when long-term cruising? Circumnavigators SY Totem has researched what they believe to be the best options out there.
SV... Read More
The Cost of Cruising
Links to a variety of blogs, articles, podcasts and videos by liveaboards cruising in different parts of the world (and some circumnavigating) who have addressed... Read More
The global movement of cruising boats – Where do all the boats go?
Since 1987 Jimmy Cornell has conducted every five years a survey of the global movement of cruising yachts. The latest was done in 2016 and... Read More
Unknown Crew on passage? A word of warning…
Just a short note to all those who are intending to take an unknown crew with them when crossing the Atlantic. Before you leave a... Read More
Using Google Maps for planning sailing trips
http://googlemapsgonewild.blogspot.com/... Read More
Using the Internet and New Technologies at Sea
For many years, radio communication was the only option for mariners to communicate with the shore. Now, an increasing number of satellite technologies are available... Read More
Where should you stow your liferaft?
Where should you stow your liferaft?
Wherever you cruise, you'll most likely want to keep a liferaft on board in case of emergency – but where’s the... Read More
Wintering: Leave and Return with Peace-of-Mind
A great article by BWS contributing editor John Neal on how to decommission and commission your boat in a foreign port.
http://www.bwsailing.com/cc/leave-and-return-with-peace-of-mind/... Read More
ReportsUS: Buying a Boat Privately – A Kiwi Couple’s Experience
Date Published - November 01, 2021
New Zealand sailors Craig and Karen Bishop-Everett have just been through the process of purchasing a boat direct from the sellers in the United States,... Read More
Canada, Nunavut: Wintering a Boat Above the Arctic Circle
Date Published - October 17, 2021
During the High Arctic Summer, Eric Brossier and partner France Pinczon du Sel host scientific expeditions aboard their polar yacht Vagabond. When winter approaches Vagabond... 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,... Read More
Tahiti: Coping with an Emergency in Paradise
Date Published - August 17, 2021
After 20 years of cruising full-time, Australians David Frost and Kris Adams of SY Taipan experienced every cruiser’s nightmare. An unexpected medical emergency in Tahiti... Read More
Australia: The Bureaucratic Red-Tape of Re-Importing a Boat
Date Published - August 16, 2021
Gemma Ross and her husband Andi recently returned to Australia on their catamaran SV Paws after being separated from their floating home in 2020 due... Read More
INSIGHTS: Checking the Checklist
Date Published - August 09, 2021
There is nothing worse than being miles from anywhere on a boat and realizing you have forgotten something. Especially if it is something simple but... Read More
INSIGHTS: Helping Your Friends and Family Help You
Date Published - June 04, 2021
When you are out sailing in the middle of the ocean, it is so good knowing that you have got people back home who are... Read More
Pacific Passage Northbound: Mexico to Hawaii
Date Published - June 01, 2021
Steve Olson and his girlfriend Chelsea recently completed a 26 day voyage from Mexico to Hawaii aboard their 35 ft Lord Nelson monohull named Jean... Read More
INSIGHTS: Choosing Crew
Date Published - May 03, 2021
Boats sailing around the world or on smaller coastal passages often take on extra crew as another pair of hands to help out along the... Read More
INSIGHTS: Provisioning for a Long Offshore Passage
Date Published - April 05, 2021
Provisioning for a long voyage is all about careful planning, storage space, dietary requirements and that extra "what if" scenario. Nicola Rodriguez, author and long-distance... Read More
Medical Insurance for Caribbean Cruisers
Date Published - March 12, 2021
This article by David Lyman was published in Caribbean Compass Magazine in January 2021. Experienced cruiser David shares what he learnt about medical insurance options... Read More
South Pacific Cruising in 2021
Date Published - February 04, 2021
Behan Gifford and family chose not to cross the Pacific last year and remained in Mexico. Frustrated by the number of cruising boats planning on... Read More
INSIGHTS: How I Realized my Dream to Sail around the World – Part 1
Date Published - January 24, 2021
Now more than half way through his circumnavigation, having set sail on his Beneateu 44cc SV Cajucito from Cork in the south of Ireland in... Read More
Bluewater Cruising: Family Boat Shares Top Tips
Date Published - November 17, 2020
Taking part in their first ARC in 2020, Kean and Nyree Chung purchased Kaizen, an Oyster 49 in 2017 and will be sailing with their... Read More
INSIGHTS: Cruising Kindly 3 – How to Stay Healthy While Cruising
Date Published - October 25, 2020
Part 3 of Richard Chesher’s series of articles for INSIGHTS on Cruising Kindly. Part 1 in February focused on ways cruisers can be kind to... Read More
INSIGHTS: Boatschooling – Ages 4 to 12
Date Published - September 19, 2020
Author Kate Laird has sailed with her husband and children aboard their yacht SEAL since 2004, from Greenland to Antarctica to Alaska. She has home-schooled... Read More
INSIGHTS: Floating Studio – Working On Board Efficiently
Date Published - August 23, 2020
Rekka Bell and partner have been operating their traveling studio,off-the-grid, for nearly 5 years as they circumnavigate the Pacific. Here they share the lessons they... Read More
Safety: The Importance Of A Float Plan
Date Published - August 08, 2020
This article by Glen Tuttle of Boatwatch.org demonstrates the necessity of having a Float Plan filed with a friend familiar with you and your boat... Read More
Covid-19: Example Protocol for Passage Preparation and Quarantine Aboard
Date Published - August 04, 2020
With quarantine aboard on arrival becoming standard practice in many countries, the OCC have produced a sample protocol to help yachts prepare accordingly. Noonsite has... Read More
Red Sea: Passage Report on a Successful Trip from SV Joana
Date Published - July 13, 2020
A successful passage through the Red Sea requires preparation, according to Wade Alarie, moderator of the Red Sea Passage Facebook Page who sailed the route... Read More
Hope for the best but prepare for the worst
Date Published - June 03, 2020
Forecasts are calling for a very active Atlantic hurricane season and an average Pacific one. With three named storms already and huge insurance losses from... Read More
Crossing the Atlantic to Europe: Where Can I Stop?
Date Published - April 30, 2020
THIS DOCUMENT WAS UPDATED FOR THE FINAL TIME ON 5 JUNE, 2020. SEE ALL OPEN PORTS AT A GLANCE USING THE NOONSITE MAP. FURTHER UPDATES... Read More
INSIGHTS: Sailing Away – Top 10 Tips
Date Published - January 21, 2020
Welcome to INSIGHTS – Noonsite’s new feature for 2020 where we share a variety of viewpoints on nautical-related topics. Guest contributors will share their cruising... Read More
Important Safety Considerations when Offshore Cruising
Date Published - July 15, 2019
Recently, two single-handed sailors have been lost in the Caribbean Sea, in spite of their activation of an EPIRB or PLB. Technology has changed and... Read More
Securing your boat from intruders
Date Published - April 10, 2014
These ideas for how best to keep potential thieves and attackers from getting into your boat, deter them and prevent your valuables being stolen, were... Read More
NewsColombia, Cartagena: Changes to Local Navigation Rules
Date Published - December 14, 2021
Colombia's General Maritime Directorate (DIMAR) has introduced new requirements for local navigation in Cartagena that will impact the cruising community.... Read 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,... Read More
World Cruising Club: Updates from the latest WCC E-News
Date Published - September 07, 2021
While the World still hangs under the cloud of COVID-19, World Cruising Club has been busy making plans for a safe 2021 ARC and preparing... Read More
Update on EU and UK Tariffs on US Cruising Yachts
Date Published - July 27, 2021
Both the UK and the EU continue to impose a 25% customs tariff on the import of US-origin yachts, according to news from the Cruising... Read More
Spain: RYA Certificates of Competence to be Reinstated
Date Published - June 01, 2021
UK Royal Yachting Association (RYA) issued certificates, including the International Certificate of Competence (ICC), are to be recognised in Spanish waters for those wanting to... Read More
Greece: Corinth Canal Closure Continues
Date Published - May 17, 2021
The Corinth Canal, one of the most important infrastructure works of modern Greece and regularly used by small cruising boats, is to remain closed to... Read More
Virtual ARC Bluewater Rendezvous Announced
Date Published - April 28, 2021
Aspiring bluewater cruisers are invited to join in a "virtual cockpit chat" with previous ARC skippers and industry experts, to help get their own adventure... Read More
UK: New Online Reporting System for Arriving and Departing Sailors
Date Published - April 15, 2021
A new online reporting system for all sailors leaving and returning to the UK should go live later this year. It is designed to... Read More
World Cruising Club: Latest News
Date Published - April 12, 2021
World Cruising Club is continuing to plan and adapt events to be COVID-secure, including ARC Europe, ARC 2021 and ARC January.... Read More
Cruising Europe: UK Boat Owners Caught in a “Perfect Storm”
Date Published - February 11, 2021
Robin Baron, chairman of the Cruising Association’s RATS committee, told Marine Industry News that UK cruisers are in the middle of ‘a perfect storm’. His... Read More
Becalmed Yacht on Transatlantic Voyage Receives Aid from Oil Tanker
Date Published - January 07, 2021
On passage from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria SV Eriu found themselves becalmed and low on fuel and water 1400 miles from St. Lucia. Boatwatch.org... Read More
Free Webinar for Yachts Sailing Australia to the SW Pacific Islands
Date Published - October 20, 2020
This Down Under Rally webinar is free and open to anyone planning to sail from Australia to the SW Pacific Islands - scheduled for November... Read More
Western Mexico to Panama: Free SSCA Webinar
Date Published - September 29, 2020
Join SSCA for a free, interactive session with their Cruising Station Hosts (CSH) of the Western Caribbean and East Pacific. This is one of a... Read More
Atlantic and Caribbean Cruising: Free SSCA Webinar
Date Published - September 04, 2020
Join SSCA for a free, interactive session with their Cruising Station Hosts (CSH) of the Caribbean as well as Canary Islands. This is the second... Read More
Australia, Darwin: New Biosecurity Requirements affect International Yacht Arrivals
Date Published - January 03, 2020
As a result of changes to Australian biosecurity requirements which came into effect on December 16, 2019, all non-commercial vessels including international yachts wanting to... Read More
USA, Annapolis: Ocean Sailing Forum 2019
Date Published - October 02, 2019
Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the Annapolis Hotel. Ticket entry price includes breakfast, ticket to US Sailboat Show, plus a copy of SAIL magazine.... Read More
World Cruising Club eNews: USA Boat Show Edition
Date Published - September 03, 2019
The US Sailboat Show takes place from October 10-14, in Annapolis MD. World Cruising Club will be there - find out what activities they are... Read More
Portrait of a Cruiser – Chuck Houlihan & Linda Edeiken
Date Published - October 17, 2018
Chuck Houlihan & Linda Edeiken left San Diego on 2005 and spent 7 years cruising Mexico. In 2013 they headed south to explore Central &... Read More
BooksAdlard Coles Heavy Weather Sailing
The latest edition of this classic book.
Edited by Peter Bruce, 6th Edition (2008), Published by Adlard Coles Nautical.
See book review here... Read More
Atlantic: The Atlantic Crossing Guide
The Atlantic Crossing Guide, expanded and refreshed in its 7th edition for a new generation of Atlantic cruisers, is the well-established and definitive reference, relied... Read More
Cruisers’ AA
Contains over 1,800 tips, tricks, advice, and ideas on cruising – interspersed with color pictures and shorts stories. Available in paperback or as an ebook.... Read More
How to Battle Seasickness: 100 Tips to Help You Get Your Sea Legs
Michelle Segrest has experienced epic battles with seasickness while sailing the world on a 43-foot steel ketch with only a two-person crew. She has learned... Read More
Ocean Sailing
A practical guide to long-distance ocean sailing covering the most important issues facing the aspiring ocean cruiser illustrated by passages from “those who have done... Read More
Sail Away: How to escape the rat race and live the dream
Written by a yachting journalist who has sailed away for 8 years, together with the contributions of 100 other blue-water cruisers. There is a practical... Read More
Surviving the Storm: Coastal and Offshore Tactics
Steve Dashew has produced a really useful addition to the blue water cruising library with a comprehensive and gripping book about storm preparation, gear, and... Read More
The Boatyard Book
The Boatyard Book is a practical, comprehensive reference manual that provides sensible, accessible advice for boatowners on planning and carrying out annual maintenance, repairs, upgrades and... Read More
The Care and Feeding of Sailing Crew, 4th Edition
The Care and Feeding of Sailing Crew
By Lin and Larry Pardey
Despite the title, this is hardly a cookbook; rather it s a primer on successful... Read More
The Voyager’s Handbook: The Essential Guide to Blue Water Cruising
This exquisitely detailed guide helps you master the skills you’ll need to handle a boat at sea with a small crew, including weather forecasting, passage... Read More
U.K. and Ireland Circumnavigator’s Guide
A valuable guide for anyone planning all or part of such a cruise.
For more details, see here.
By Sam Steel
Published by Adlard Coles Nautical (March 2011,... Read More
US: Buying a Boat Privately – A Kiwi Couple’s Experience
Date Published - November 01, 2021
New Zealand sailors Craig and Karen Bishop-Everett have just been through the process of purchasing a boat direct from the sellers in the United States,... Read More
Canada, Nunavut: Wintering a Boat Above the Arctic Circle
Date Published - October 17, 2021
During the High Arctic Summer, Eric Brossier and partner France Pinczon du Sel host scientific expeditions aboard their polar yacht Vagabond. When winter approaches Vagabond... 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,... Read More
Tahiti: Coping with an Emergency in Paradise
Date Published - August 17, 2021
After 20 years of cruising full-time, Australians David Frost and Kris Adams of SY Taipan experienced every cruiser’s nightmare. An unexpected medical emergency in Tahiti... Read More
Australia: The Bureaucratic Red-Tape of Re-Importing a Boat
Date Published - August 16, 2021
Gemma Ross and her husband Andi recently returned to Australia on their catamaran SV Paws after being separated from their floating home in 2020 due... Read More
INSIGHTS: Checking the Checklist
Date Published - August 09, 2021
There is nothing worse than being miles from anywhere on a boat and realizing you have forgotten something. Especially if it is something simple but... Read More
INSIGHTS: Helping Your Friends and Family Help You
Date Published - June 04, 2021
When you are out sailing in the middle of the ocean, it is so good knowing that you have got people back home who are... Read More
Pacific Passage Northbound: Mexico to Hawaii
Date Published - June 01, 2021
Steve Olson and his girlfriend Chelsea recently completed a 26 day voyage from Mexico to Hawaii aboard their 35 ft Lord Nelson monohull named Jean... Read More
INSIGHTS: Choosing Crew
Date Published - May 03, 2021
Boats sailing around the world or on smaller coastal passages often take on extra crew as another pair of hands to help out along the... Read More
INSIGHTS: Provisioning for a Long Offshore Passage
Date Published - April 05, 2021
Provisioning for a long voyage is all about careful planning, storage space, dietary requirements and that extra "what if" scenario. Nicola Rodriguez, author and long-distance... Read More
Medical Insurance for Caribbean Cruisers
Date Published - March 12, 2021
This article by David Lyman was published in Caribbean Compass Magazine in January 2021. Experienced cruiser David shares what he learnt about medical insurance options... Read More
South Pacific Cruising in 2021
Date Published - February 04, 2021
Behan Gifford and family chose not to cross the Pacific last year and remained in Mexico. Frustrated by the number of cruising boats planning on... Read More
INSIGHTS: How I Realized my Dream to Sail around the World – Part 1
Date Published - January 24, 2021
Now more than half way through his circumnavigation, having set sail on his Beneateu 44cc SV Cajucito from Cork in the south of Ireland in... Read More
Bluewater Cruising: Family Boat Shares Top Tips
Date Published - November 17, 2020
Taking part in their first ARC in 2020, Kean and Nyree Chung purchased Kaizen, an Oyster 49 in 2017 and will be sailing with their... Read More
INSIGHTS: Cruising Kindly 3 – How to Stay Healthy While Cruising
Date Published - October 25, 2020
Part 3 of Richard Chesher’s series of articles for INSIGHTS on Cruising Kindly. Part 1 in February focused on ways cruisers can be kind to... Read More
INSIGHTS: Boatschooling – Ages 4 to 12
Date Published - September 19, 2020
Author Kate Laird has sailed with her husband and children aboard their yacht SEAL since 2004, from Greenland to Antarctica to Alaska. She has home-schooled... Read More
INSIGHTS: Floating Studio – Working On Board Efficiently
Date Published - August 23, 2020
Rekka Bell and partner have been operating their traveling studio,off-the-grid, for nearly 5 years as they circumnavigate the Pacific. Here they share the lessons they... Read More
Safety: The Importance Of A Float Plan
Date Published - August 08, 2020
This article by Glen Tuttle of Boatwatch.org demonstrates the necessity of having a Float Plan filed with a friend familiar with you and your boat... Read More
Covid-19: Example Protocol for Passage Preparation and Quarantine Aboard
Date Published - August 04, 2020
With quarantine aboard on arrival becoming standard practice in many countries, the OCC have produced a sample protocol to help yachts prepare accordingly. Noonsite has... Read More
Red Sea: Passage Report on a Successful Trip from SV Joana
Date Published - July 13, 2020
A successful passage through the Red Sea requires preparation, according to Wade Alarie, moderator of the Red Sea Passage Facebook Page who sailed the route... Read More
Hope for the best but prepare for the worst
Date Published - June 03, 2020
Forecasts are calling for a very active Atlantic hurricane season and an average Pacific one. With three named storms already and huge insurance losses from... Read More
Crossing the Atlantic to Europe: Where Can I Stop?
Date Published - April 30, 2020
THIS DOCUMENT WAS UPDATED FOR THE FINAL TIME ON 5 JUNE, 2020. SEE ALL OPEN PORTS AT A GLANCE USING THE NOONSITE MAP. FURTHER UPDATES... Read More
INSIGHTS: Sailing Away – Top 10 Tips
Date Published - January 21, 2020
Welcome to INSIGHTS – Noonsite’s new feature for 2020 where we share a variety of viewpoints on nautical-related topics. Guest contributors will share their cruising... Read More
Important Safety Considerations when Offshore Cruising
Date Published - July 15, 2019
Recently, two single-handed sailors have been lost in the Caribbean Sea, in spite of their activation of an EPIRB or PLB. Technology has changed and... Read More
Securing your boat from intruders
Date Published - April 10, 2014
These ideas for how best to keep potential thieves and attackers from getting into your boat, deter them and prevent your valuables being stolen, were... Read More
Colombia, Cartagena: Changes to Local Navigation Rules
Date Published - December 14, 2021
Colombia's General Maritime Directorate (DIMAR) has introduced new requirements for local navigation in Cartagena that will impact the cruising community.... Read 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,... Read More
World Cruising Club: Updates from the latest WCC E-News
Date Published - September 07, 2021
While the World still hangs under the cloud of COVID-19, World Cruising Club has been busy making plans for a safe 2021 ARC and preparing... Read More
Update on EU and UK Tariffs on US Cruising Yachts
Date Published - July 27, 2021
Both the UK and the EU continue to impose a 25% customs tariff on the import of US-origin yachts, according to news from the Cruising... Read More
Spain: RYA Certificates of Competence to be Reinstated
Date Published - June 01, 2021
UK Royal Yachting Association (RYA) issued certificates, including the International Certificate of Competence (ICC), are to be recognised in Spanish waters for those wanting to... Read More
Greece: Corinth Canal Closure Continues
Date Published - May 17, 2021
The Corinth Canal, one of the most important infrastructure works of modern Greece and regularly used by small cruising boats, is to remain closed to... Read More
Virtual ARC Bluewater Rendezvous Announced
Date Published - April 28, 2021
Aspiring bluewater cruisers are invited to join in a "virtual cockpit chat" with previous ARC skippers and industry experts, to help get their own adventure... Read More
UK: New Online Reporting System for Arriving and Departing Sailors
Date Published - April 15, 2021
A new online reporting system for all sailors leaving and returning to the UK should go live later this year. It is designed to... Read More
World Cruising Club: Latest News
Date Published - April 12, 2021
World Cruising Club is continuing to plan and adapt events to be COVID-secure, including ARC Europe, ARC 2021 and ARC January.... Read More
Cruising Europe: UK Boat Owners Caught in a “Perfect Storm”
Date Published - February 11, 2021
Robin Baron, chairman of the Cruising Association’s RATS committee, told Marine Industry News that UK cruisers are in the middle of ‘a perfect storm’. His... Read More
Becalmed Yacht on Transatlantic Voyage Receives Aid from Oil Tanker
Date Published - January 07, 2021
On passage from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria SV Eriu found themselves becalmed and low on fuel and water 1400 miles from St. Lucia. Boatwatch.org... Read More
Free Webinar for Yachts Sailing Australia to the SW Pacific Islands
Date Published - October 20, 2020
This Down Under Rally webinar is free and open to anyone planning to sail from Australia to the SW Pacific Islands - scheduled for November... Read More
Western Mexico to Panama: Free SSCA Webinar
Date Published - September 29, 2020
Join SSCA for a free, interactive session with their Cruising Station Hosts (CSH) of the Western Caribbean and East Pacific. This is one of a... Read More
Atlantic and Caribbean Cruising: Free SSCA Webinar
Date Published - September 04, 2020
Join SSCA for a free, interactive session with their Cruising Station Hosts (CSH) of the Caribbean as well as Canary Islands. This is the second... Read More
Australia, Darwin: New Biosecurity Requirements affect International Yacht Arrivals
Date Published - January 03, 2020
As a result of changes to Australian biosecurity requirements which came into effect on December 16, 2019, all non-commercial vessels including international yachts wanting to... Read More
USA, Annapolis: Ocean Sailing Forum 2019
Date Published - October 02, 2019
Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the Annapolis Hotel. Ticket entry price includes breakfast, ticket to US Sailboat Show, plus a copy of SAIL magazine.... Read More
World Cruising Club eNews: USA Boat Show Edition
Date Published - September 03, 2019
The US Sailboat Show takes place from October 10-14, in Annapolis MD. World Cruising Club will be there - find out what activities they are... Read More
Portrait of a Cruiser – Chuck Houlihan & Linda Edeiken
Date Published - October 17, 2018
Chuck Houlihan & Linda Edeiken left San Diego on 2005 and spent 7 years cruising Mexico. In 2013 they headed south to explore Central &... Read More
BooksAdlard Coles Heavy Weather Sailing
The latest edition of this classic book.
Edited by Peter Bruce, 6th Edition (2008), Published by Adlard Coles Nautical.
See book review here... Read More
Atlantic: The Atlantic Crossing Guide
The Atlantic Crossing Guide, expanded and refreshed in its 7th edition for a new generation of Atlantic cruisers, is the well-established and definitive reference, relied... Read More
Cruisers’ AA
Contains over 1,800 tips, tricks, advice, and ideas on cruising – interspersed with color pictures and shorts stories. Available in paperback or as an ebook.... Read More
How to Battle Seasickness: 100 Tips to Help You Get Your Sea Legs
Michelle Segrest has experienced epic battles with seasickness while sailing the world on a 43-foot steel ketch with only a two-person crew. She has learned... Read More
Ocean Sailing
A practical guide to long-distance ocean sailing covering the most important issues facing the aspiring ocean cruiser illustrated by passages from “those who have done... Read More
Sail Away: How to escape the rat race and live the dream
Written by a yachting journalist who has sailed away for 8 years, together with the contributions of 100 other blue-water cruisers. There is a practical... Read More
Surviving the Storm: Coastal and Offshore Tactics
Steve Dashew has produced a really useful addition to the blue water cruising library with a comprehensive and gripping book about storm preparation, gear, and... Read More
The Boatyard Book
The Boatyard Book is a practical, comprehensive reference manual that provides sensible, accessible advice for boatowners on planning and carrying out annual maintenance, repairs, upgrades and... Read More
The Care and Feeding of Sailing Crew, 4th Edition
The Care and Feeding of Sailing Crew
By Lin and Larry Pardey
Despite the title, this is hardly a cookbook; rather it s a primer on successful... Read More
The Voyager’s Handbook: The Essential Guide to Blue Water Cruising
This exquisitely detailed guide helps you master the skills you’ll need to handle a boat at sea with a small crew, including weather forecasting, passage... Read More
U.K. and Ireland Circumnavigator’s Guide
A valuable guide for anyone planning all or part of such a cruise.
For more details, see here.
By Sam Steel
Published by Adlard Coles Nautical (March 2011,... Read More
Adlard Coles Heavy Weather Sailing
The latest edition of this classic book.
Edited by Peter Bruce, 6th Edition (2008), Published by Adlard Coles Nautical.
See book review here... Read More
Atlantic: The Atlantic Crossing Guide
The Atlantic Crossing Guide, expanded and refreshed in its 7th edition for a new generation of Atlantic cruisers, is the well-established and definitive reference, relied... Read More
Cruisers’ AA
Contains over 1,800 tips, tricks, advice, and ideas on cruising – interspersed with color pictures and shorts stories. Available in paperback or as an ebook.... Read More
How to Battle Seasickness: 100 Tips to Help You Get Your Sea Legs
Michelle Segrest has experienced epic battles with seasickness while sailing the world on a 43-foot steel ketch with only a two-person crew. She has learned... Read More
Ocean Sailing
A practical guide to long-distance ocean sailing covering the most important issues facing the aspiring ocean cruiser illustrated by passages from “those who have done... Read More
Sail Away: How to escape the rat race and live the dream
Written by a yachting journalist who has sailed away for 8 years, together with the contributions of 100 other blue-water cruisers. There is a practical... Read More
Surviving the Storm: Coastal and Offshore Tactics
Steve Dashew has produced a really useful addition to the blue water cruising library with a comprehensive and gripping book about storm preparation, gear, and... Read More
The Boatyard Book
The Boatyard Book is a practical, comprehensive reference manual that provides sensible, accessible advice for boatowners on planning and carrying out annual maintenance, repairs, upgrades and... Read More
The Care and Feeding of Sailing Crew, 4th Edition
The Care and Feeding of Sailing Crew
By Lin and Larry Pardey
Despite the title, this is hardly a cookbook; rather it s a primer on successful... Read More
The Voyager’s Handbook: The Essential Guide to Blue Water Cruising
This exquisitely detailed guide helps you master the skills you’ll need to handle a boat at sea with a small crew, including weather forecasting, passage... Read More
U.K. and Ireland Circumnavigator’s Guide
A valuable guide for anyone planning all or part of such a cruise.
For more details, see here.
By Sam Steel
Published by Adlard Coles Nautical (March 2011,... Read More
Liveaboard Tips
Useful ResourcesBoat Pests
Regardless of where we are or how clean and tidy our boats, we are all subject to pests. Marmaris Bay Cruisers have published a few... Read More
Bugs: Nine Ways to Keep Bugs at Bay
Cruising World Magazine outline nine simple steps to avoid an infestation. Some great advice here.
Keeping Bugs at Bay
... Read More
How to Stay Cool on a Sailboat in the Tropics
Whether you plan on sailing in the Mediterranean during summer, the Caribbean throughout the year or anywhere near the Equator, it's going to get hot. ... Read More
Living Aboard a Yacht – The Ups and Downs
What is it like living aboard a yacht? British cruisers Tony and Tessa Cross have spent many years living onboard their yacht while cruising around... Read More
Plant a Garden on a Cruising Boat
http://www.allatsea.net/plant-a-garden-on-a-cruising-boat/... Read More
Practical Boat Cook
http://practicalboatcook.com/A website by sailors with over 100,000 ocean miles and more than 20 Atlantic Passages in a small sailboat without using refrigeration. How to get... Read More
The Boat Galley
A very useful site on how to get the most out of your on-board cooking facilities - plus loads of other practical advice and tips... Read More
The Monkey’s Fist
Collecting Cruisers' Perspectives: The Monkey's Fist focuses on topics of interest to cruisers, liveaboards, and soon-to-bees. We connect bloggers with readers and readers with topics.... Read More
The Sailing Podcast
David and Carina Anderson, based in Queensland, Australia, have a great series of interviews for sailors and cruisers. Good to listen to on those long... Read More
Winter Heating & Carbon Monoxide Dangers – Alert to Boat Owners
This is a carbon monoxide warning to boat owners by
[caption id="attachment_50262" align="alignright" width="200"] © PBO[/caption]
Practical Boat Owner following the recent double tragedy of two deaths... Read More
ReportsINSIGHTS: 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... Read More
INSIGHTS: Provisioning for a Long Offshore Passage
Date Published - April 05, 2021
Provisioning for a long voyage is all about careful planning, storage space, dietary requirements and that extra "what if" scenario. Nicola Rodriguez, author and long-distance... Read More
INSIGHTS: Floating Studio – Working On Board Efficiently
Date Published - August 23, 2020
Rekka Bell and partner have been operating their traveling studio,off-the-grid, for nearly 5 years as they circumnavigate the Pacific. Here they share the lessons they... Read More
INSIGHTS: Living Off Grid
Date Published - April 23, 2020
Rekka Bell and partner purchased their sailboat "Pino" in 2016 with plans to rely on the grid as little as possible. During the following 4... Read More
INSIGHTS: Cruising Kindly 1 – Be Kind to the Sea
Date Published - February 17, 2020
INSIGHTS continues with a two-part article from Richard Chesher, marine scientist and author of the Rocket Guides for New Caledonia and Vanuatu, on how to... Read More
NewsCyber-Crime Scams Against Yachts in the Caribbean – CSSN Special Report
Date Published - February 17, 2016
During 2015, CSSN received reports of internet scammers who were preying on cruisers by intercepting marina reservations and bookings communications and luring cruisers to the... Read More
BooksVoyaging with Kids
An incredible resource for parents with kids on board and for all those families thinking about taking their children voyaging who want their questions answered.
A... Read More
Boat Pests
Regardless of where we are or how clean and tidy our boats, we are all subject to pests. Marmaris Bay Cruisers have published a few... Read More
Bugs: Nine Ways to Keep Bugs at Bay
Cruising World Magazine outline nine simple steps to avoid an infestation. Some great advice here.
Keeping Bugs at Bay
... Read More
How to Stay Cool on a Sailboat in the Tropics
Whether you plan on sailing in the Mediterranean during summer, the Caribbean throughout the year or anywhere near the Equator, it's going to get hot. ... Read More
Living Aboard a Yacht – The Ups and Downs
What is it like living aboard a yacht? British cruisers Tony and Tessa Cross have spent many years living onboard their yacht while cruising around... Read More
Plant a Garden on a Cruising Boat
http://www.allatsea.net/plant-a-garden-on-a-cruising-boat/... Read More
Practical Boat Cook
http://practicalboatcook.com/A website by sailors with over 100,000 ocean miles and more than 20 Atlantic Passages in a small sailboat without using refrigeration. How to get... Read More
The Boat Galley
A very useful site on how to get the most out of your on-board cooking facilities - plus loads of other practical advice and tips... Read More
The Monkey’s Fist
Collecting Cruisers' Perspectives: The Monkey's Fist focuses on topics of interest to cruisers, liveaboards, and soon-to-bees. We connect bloggers with readers and readers with topics.... Read More
The Sailing Podcast
David and Carina Anderson, based in Queensland, Australia, have a great series of interviews for sailors and cruisers. Good to listen to on those long... Read More
Winter Heating & Carbon Monoxide Dangers – Alert to Boat Owners
This is a carbon monoxide warning to boat owners by
[caption id="attachment_50262" align="alignright" width="200"] © PBO[/caption]
Practical Boat Owner following the recent double tragedy of two deaths... 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... Read More
INSIGHTS: Provisioning for a Long Offshore Passage
Date Published - April 05, 2021
Provisioning for a long voyage is all about careful planning, storage space, dietary requirements and that extra "what if" scenario. Nicola Rodriguez, author and long-distance... Read More
INSIGHTS: Floating Studio – Working On Board Efficiently
Date Published - August 23, 2020
Rekka Bell and partner have been operating their traveling studio,off-the-grid, for nearly 5 years as they circumnavigate the Pacific. Here they share the lessons they... Read More
INSIGHTS: Living Off Grid
Date Published - April 23, 2020
Rekka Bell and partner purchased their sailboat "Pino" in 2016 with plans to rely on the grid as little as possible. During the following 4... Read More
INSIGHTS: Cruising Kindly 1 – Be Kind to the Sea
Date Published - February 17, 2020
INSIGHTS continues with a two-part article from Richard Chesher, marine scientist and author of the Rocket Guides for New Caledonia and Vanuatu, on how to... Read More
NewsCyber-Crime Scams Against Yachts in the Caribbean – CSSN Special Report
Date Published - February 17, 2016
During 2015, CSSN received reports of internet scammers who were preying on cruisers by intercepting marina reservations and bookings communications and luring cruisers to the... Read More
BooksVoyaging with Kids
An incredible resource for parents with kids on board and for all those families thinking about taking their children voyaging who want their questions answered.
A... Read More
Cyber-Crime Scams Against Yachts in the Caribbean – CSSN Special Report
Date Published - February 17, 2016
During 2015, CSSN received reports of internet scammers who were preying on cruisers by intercepting marina reservations and bookings communications and luring cruisers to the... Read More
Voyaging with Kids
An incredible resource for parents with kids on board and for all those families thinking about taking their children voyaging who want their questions answered.
A... Read More
Cruising Organisations
BusinessesCruising Association
Address: 1 Northey Street, Limehouse Basin, London, E14 8BT
The CA has been running for more than 100 years and are an association dedicated to those that cruise on small boats. CA members, backed up... Read More
Island Cruising NZ
Address: P.O. Box 534 , Paihia, Bay of Islands, New Zealand,
South Island sailor Viki Moore purchased Island Cruising NZ in June 2021. Viki has been President of the Little Ship Club of Canterbury since 2014,... Read More
The Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation
A voluntary organization run by yachtsmen to provide planning and cruise planning information. Have a number of free cruising guides for download as well as... Read More
World Cruising Club
Address: 120 High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7AX
Organisers of the world's most popular sailing rallies (ARC, World ARC etc.)... Read More
Useful ResourcesBluewater Cruising Association
The mission of the Bluewater Cruising Association is to foster seamanship and friendship for people with an active interest in offshore cruising. We achieve this... Read More
Cruising Club Of America
"Cruising European Waters" is an invaluable guide and regularly updated. See Noonsite cruising information for more information.
http://www.cruisingclub.org... Read More
Irish Cruising Club
Founded in 1929, the ICC is a club for seagoing sailors, who have a genuine interest in cruising. Most members live in Ireland and Northern... Read More
Mittelmeer-Skipper-Club
Members of the officially registered club are mostly owners of yachts cruising in the Med. The club also runs an internet bulletin board with more... Read More
Ocean Cruising Club
The Ocean Cruising Club exists to promote long-distance cruising in all its forms and although it is an international club, it is administered from the... Read More
Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) Announces Two Openings in Youth Blue Water Cruising Programme for 2013 Season
For 2013, two highly qualified members of OCC have volunteered their time and berths on their vessels for the programme. The OCC has commensurately committed... Read More
Ocean Cruising Club announce annual 2013 Awards
The OCC Awards Sub-Committee made the
[caption id="attachment_50235" align="alignright" width="200"] OCC Awards Winners: © OCC[/caption]
announcement at the annual OCC London Boat Show dinner. This year, the... Read More
Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation (RCCPF)
A charitable organization which does not distribute any profits as these are used to finance new books, new developments, to subsidize those pilots covering areas... Read More
Royal Yachting Association
The International Certificate of Competence can be obtained from them, as it is now required by most countries in Europe.
Email: [email protected]
http://www.rya.org.uk/Cruising
... Read More
Seven Seas Cruising Association
SSCA, a non-profit, international organization with nearly 10,000 members, has been supporting liveaboard cruisers for over fifty years. The goals of the original founders are... Read More
The Ocean Cruising Club Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Record Gatherings Around the World
In a unique effort to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its founding, the OCC has hosted no fewer than 16 gatherings on 3 continents as... Read More
Trans Ocean eV
Trans Ocean eV was founded in 1968 and aims to promote offshore sailing. Based in Cuxhaven, Germany the club has over 5,000 members. These include... Read More
ReportsRetreat from Paradise
Date Published - December 28, 2020
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 created unprecedented chaos for coastal and ocean cruisers worldwide. Daria Blackwell reports on how the Ocean... Read More
NewsSpain: RYA Certificates of Competence to be Reinstated
Date Published - June 01, 2021
UK Royal Yachting Association (RYA) issued certificates, including the International Certificate of Competence (ICC), are to be recognised in Spanish waters for those wanting to... Read More
RCC Pilotage Foundation Enhances Search Functionality for Cruising Notes Database
Date Published - May 20, 2021
Recent improvements by the Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation to their Cruising Notes Database, makes it much easier for users to access and search this... Read More
Seven Seas Cruising Association Launches YouTube Channel
Date Published - May 03, 2021
The Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) supports the liveaboard cruising lifestyle by sharing cruising information and as a part of their outreach, is now featuring... Read More
South Africa: New Organisation to Help Cruising Yachts Visit the Country
Date Published - March 25, 2021
A new organisation has been formed in South Africa to work as a liaison between the offshore and coastal cruising community and the Government.... Read More
Ocean Cruising Club Announces Awards for 2020
Date Published - March 14, 2021
Despite a pandemic raging throughout 2020, the Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) Awards Subcommittee has found numerous achievements to recognize in the cruising world.... Read More
Greece: Important Post-Brexit Regulations
Date Published - February 19, 2021
The Cruising Association is in the middle of negotiations on the most important areas of Regulations on behalf of UK yachts in Greece, those being... Read More
Cruising Club of America: Randall Reeves Awarded Blue Water Medal
Date Published - January 28, 2021
Randall Reeves has been named winner of the 2020 Blue Water Medal by the Cruising Club of America (CCA) for sailing his 45-foot aluminum cutter,... Read More
Guatemala and Honduras: The Disaster Continues Post-Hurricane
Date Published - January 26, 2021
Hurricane Iota swept over Central America from 16 November, 2020, causing fatalities and widespread damage. Iota came just 2 weeks after the destructive Hurricane Eta,... Read More
SSCA Free Cruising Webinars: Update on COVID in the Caribbean
Date Published - January 08, 2021
The Seven Seas Cruising Association continue with their popular free cruising webinars, this month focusing on the COVID situation in the Caribbean for cruising yachts... Read More
Atlantic and Caribbean Cruising: Free SSCA Webinar
Date Published - September 04, 2020
Join SSCA for a free, interactive session with their Cruising Station Hosts (CSH) of the Caribbean as well as Canary Islands. This is the second... Read More
The Cruising Network Help Single-Hander Transatlantic Sailor in Trouble
Date Published - August 19, 2020
Ship to Shore Mail Forwarding service never thought they would be involved in helping assist a vessel in distress mid Atlantic, but when British single-hander... Read More
Three OCC Challenge Grants Awarded for 2020
Date Published - August 12, 2020
The Ocean Cruising Club began to support challenging ocean endeavours in 2019 by awarding grants to individuals and their projects which seek the betterment of... Read More
NZ and Australia for Cyclone Season: OCC Working on Solutions
Date Published - April 28, 2020
The Ocean Cruising Club is compiling a list of yachts who are hoping to cross the South Pacific this year. The particular focus is on... Read More
Transatlantic Support for All Cruisers in 2020
Date Published - April 27, 2020
The season for crossing back from the Caribbean to Europe is almost upon us, however, this is no normal Transatlantic season and yachts undertaking this... Read More
Caribbean Marine Associations Helping Cruisers
Date Published - April 07, 2020
Marine associations in Antigua, Grenada and Trinidad, started efforts in April, 2020 to open their borders for cruising boats needing safe refuge for hurricane season.... Read More
French Polynesia: “EcOcean” Code of Good Conduct for Sailors
Date Published - March 03, 2020
A new “EcOcean” Code of Good Conduct has been developed by the Association Des Voiliers En Polynesie (AVP - The Association of Sailboats in Polynesia)... Read More
Colombia, Cartagena: The Caribbean Cruising Network Helps a Single-Hander in Trouble
Date Published - January 28, 2020
Many cruisers out on the water may not realise what goes on behind the scenes, with cruising volunteers manning some incredible organisations that are there... Read More
Ocean Cruising Club Challenge Grant: Now Accepting Applications
Date Published - August 15, 2019
The Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) has established a Challenge Grant to encourage ambitious expeditions for environmental conservation or challenging oceangoing adventures and is now accepting... Read More
NOAA invites public comment on draft National Charting Plan
Date Published - March 25, 2017
The National Charting Plan is a strategy to improve nautical chart coverage, products, and distribution, and NOAA has invited cruisers, sailors, and navigators to comment... Read More
NOAA Releases Interactive Chart Catalogue
Date Published - February 17, 2014
As reported by Cruising Compass.... Read More
NOAA Print on Demand Charts
Date Published - October 31, 2013
Since last week’s announcement that NOAA will no longer be printing paper charts, there has been some confusion on where to get Print-On-Demand charts (POD).... Read More
NOAA announces end of traditional paper nautical charts
Date Published - October 22, 2013
NOAA-certified Print-on-Demand partners will continue to sell up-to-date paper nautical charts... Read More
USA: NOAA Announces End of Traditional Paper Nautical Charts
Date Published - October 22, 2013
Is this the new way to go? Are paper charts becoming obsolete? Will the publishers of charts from other countries take the same route.... Read More
USA: NOAA and U.S. Power Squadrons Renew Cooperative Charting Program
Date Published - January 25, 2013
As reported by www.bwsailing.com. NOAA and the U.S. Power Squadrons renew a 50-year commitment to a cooperative charting program that helps to update the nation’s... Read More
RCC Pilotage Foundation – New Forum
Date Published - November 28, 2011
The RCC Pilotage Foundation website has recently been updated with a new feedback and questions forum [BROKEN LINK].
The RCCPF has always encouraged users of their... Read More
Cruising Association
Address: 1 Northey Street, Limehouse Basin, London, E14 8BT
The CA has been running for more than 100 years and are an association dedicated to those that cruise on small boats. CA members, backed up... Read More
Island Cruising NZ
Address: P.O. Box 534 , Paihia, Bay of Islands, New Zealand,
South Island sailor Viki Moore purchased Island Cruising NZ in June 2021. Viki has been President of the Little Ship Club of Canterbury since 2014,... Read More
The Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation
A voluntary organization run by yachtsmen to provide planning and cruise planning information. Have a number of free cruising guides for download as well as... Read More
World Cruising Club
Address: 120 High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7AX
Organisers of the world's most popular sailing rallies (ARC, World ARC etc.)... Read More
Bluewater Cruising Association
The mission of the Bluewater Cruising Association is to foster seamanship and friendship for people with an active interest in offshore cruising. We achieve this... Read More
Cruising Club Of America
"Cruising European Waters" is an invaluable guide and regularly updated. See Noonsite cruising information for more information.
http://www.cruisingclub.org... Read More
Irish Cruising Club
Founded in 1929, the ICC is a club for seagoing sailors, who have a genuine interest in cruising. Most members live in Ireland and Northern... Read More
Mittelmeer-Skipper-Club
Members of the officially registered club are mostly owners of yachts cruising in the Med. The club also runs an internet bulletin board with more... Read More
Ocean Cruising Club
The Ocean Cruising Club exists to promote long-distance cruising in all its forms and although it is an international club, it is administered from the... Read More
Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) Announces Two Openings in Youth Blue Water Cruising Programme for 2013 Season
For 2013, two highly qualified members of OCC have volunteered their time and berths on their vessels for the programme. The OCC has commensurately committed... Read More
Ocean Cruising Club announce annual 2013 Awards
The OCC Awards Sub-Committee made the
[caption id="attachment_50235" align="alignright" width="200"] OCC Awards Winners: © OCC[/caption]
announcement at the annual OCC London Boat Show dinner. This year, the... Read More
Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation (RCCPF)
A charitable organization which does not distribute any profits as these are used to finance new books, new developments, to subsidize those pilots covering areas... Read More
Royal Yachting Association
The International Certificate of Competence can be obtained from them, as it is now required by most countries in Europe.
Email: [email protected]
http://www.rya.org.uk/Cruising
... Read More
Seven Seas Cruising Association
SSCA, a non-profit, international organization with nearly 10,000 members, has been supporting liveaboard cruisers for over fifty years. The goals of the original founders are... Read More
The Ocean Cruising Club Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Record Gatherings Around the World
In a unique effort to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its founding, the OCC has hosted no fewer than 16 gatherings on 3 continents as... Read More
Trans Ocean eV
Trans Ocean eV was founded in 1968 and aims to promote offshore sailing. Based in Cuxhaven, Germany the club has over 5,000 members. These include... Read More
ReportsRetreat from Paradise
Date Published - December 28, 2020
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 created unprecedented chaos for coastal and ocean cruisers worldwide. Daria Blackwell reports on how the Ocean... Read More
NewsSpain: RYA Certificates of Competence to be Reinstated
Date Published - June 01, 2021
UK Royal Yachting Association (RYA) issued certificates, including the International Certificate of Competence (ICC), are to be recognised in Spanish waters for those wanting to... Read More
RCC Pilotage Foundation Enhances Search Functionality for Cruising Notes Database
Date Published - May 20, 2021
Recent improvements by the Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation to their Cruising Notes Database, makes it much easier for users to access and search this... Read More
Seven Seas Cruising Association Launches YouTube Channel
Date Published - May 03, 2021
The Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) supports the liveaboard cruising lifestyle by sharing cruising information and as a part of their outreach, is now featuring... Read More
South Africa: New Organisation to Help Cruising Yachts Visit the Country
Date Published - March 25, 2021
A new organisation has been formed in South Africa to work as a liaison between the offshore and coastal cruising community and the Government.... Read More
Ocean Cruising Club Announces Awards for 2020
Date Published - March 14, 2021
Despite a pandemic raging throughout 2020, the Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) Awards Subcommittee has found numerous achievements to recognize in the cruising world.... Read More
Greece: Important Post-Brexit Regulations
Date Published - February 19, 2021
The Cruising Association is in the middle of negotiations on the most important areas of Regulations on behalf of UK yachts in Greece, those being... Read More
Cruising Club of America: Randall Reeves Awarded Blue Water Medal
Date Published - January 28, 2021
Randall Reeves has been named winner of the 2020 Blue Water Medal by the Cruising Club of America (CCA) for sailing his 45-foot aluminum cutter,... Read More
Guatemala and Honduras: The Disaster Continues Post-Hurricane
Date Published - January 26, 2021
Hurricane Iota swept over Central America from 16 November, 2020, causing fatalities and widespread damage. Iota came just 2 weeks after the destructive Hurricane Eta,... Read More
SSCA Free Cruising Webinars: Update on COVID in the Caribbean
Date Published - January 08, 2021
The Seven Seas Cruising Association continue with their popular free cruising webinars, this month focusing on the COVID situation in the Caribbean for cruising yachts... Read More
Atlantic and Caribbean Cruising: Free SSCA Webinar
Date Published - September 04, 2020
Join SSCA for a free, interactive session with their Cruising Station Hosts (CSH) of the Caribbean as well as Canary Islands. This is the second... Read More
The Cruising Network Help Single-Hander Transatlantic Sailor in Trouble
Date Published - August 19, 2020
Ship to Shore Mail Forwarding service never thought they would be involved in helping assist a vessel in distress mid Atlantic, but when British single-hander... Read More
Three OCC Challenge Grants Awarded for 2020
Date Published - August 12, 2020
The Ocean Cruising Club began to support challenging ocean endeavours in 2019 by awarding grants to individuals and their projects which seek the betterment of... Read More
NZ and Australia for Cyclone Season: OCC Working on Solutions
Date Published - April 28, 2020
The Ocean Cruising Club is compiling a list of yachts who are hoping to cross the South Pacific this year. The particular focus is on... Read More
Transatlantic Support for All Cruisers in 2020
Date Published - April 27, 2020
The season for crossing back from the Caribbean to Europe is almost upon us, however, this is no normal Transatlantic season and yachts undertaking this... Read More
Caribbean Marine Associations Helping Cruisers
Date Published - April 07, 2020
Marine associations in Antigua, Grenada and Trinidad, started efforts in April, 2020 to open their borders for cruising boats needing safe refuge for hurricane season.... Read More
French Polynesia: “EcOcean” Code of Good Conduct for Sailors
Date Published - March 03, 2020
A new “EcOcean” Code of Good Conduct has been developed by the Association Des Voiliers En Polynesie (AVP - The Association of Sailboats in Polynesia)... Read More
Colombia, Cartagena: The Caribbean Cruising Network Helps a Single-Hander in Trouble
Date Published - January 28, 2020
Many cruisers out on the water may not realise what goes on behind the scenes, with cruising volunteers manning some incredible organisations that are there... Read More
Ocean Cruising Club Challenge Grant: Now Accepting Applications
Date Published - August 15, 2019
The Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) has established a Challenge Grant to encourage ambitious expeditions for environmental conservation or challenging oceangoing adventures and is now accepting... Read More
NOAA invites public comment on draft National Charting Plan
Date Published - March 25, 2017
The National Charting Plan is a strategy to improve nautical chart coverage, products, and distribution, and NOAA has invited cruisers, sailors, and navigators to comment... Read More
NOAA Releases Interactive Chart Catalogue
Date Published - February 17, 2014
As reported by Cruising Compass.... Read More
NOAA Print on Demand Charts
Date Published - October 31, 2013
Since last week’s announcement that NOAA will no longer be printing paper charts, there has been some confusion on where to get Print-On-Demand charts (POD).... Read More
NOAA announces end of traditional paper nautical charts
Date Published - October 22, 2013
NOAA-certified Print-on-Demand partners will continue to sell up-to-date paper nautical charts... Read More
USA: NOAA Announces End of Traditional Paper Nautical Charts
Date Published - October 22, 2013
Is this the new way to go? Are paper charts becoming obsolete? Will the publishers of charts from other countries take the same route.... Read More
USA: NOAA and U.S. Power Squadrons Renew Cooperative Charting Program
Date Published - January 25, 2013
As reported by www.bwsailing.com. NOAA and the U.S. Power Squadrons renew a 50-year commitment to a cooperative charting program that helps to update the nation’s... Read More
RCC Pilotage Foundation – New Forum
Date Published - November 28, 2011
The RCC Pilotage Foundation website has recently been updated with a new feedback and questions forum [BROKEN LINK].
The RCCPF has always encouraged users of their... Read More
Retreat from Paradise
Date Published - December 28, 2020
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 created unprecedented chaos for coastal and ocean cruisers worldwide. Daria Blackwell reports on how the Ocean... Read More
Spain: RYA Certificates of Competence to be Reinstated
Date Published - June 01, 2021
UK Royal Yachting Association (RYA) issued certificates, including the International Certificate of Competence (ICC), are to be recognised in Spanish waters for those wanting to... Read More
RCC Pilotage Foundation Enhances Search Functionality for Cruising Notes Database
Date Published - May 20, 2021
Recent improvements by the Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation to their Cruising Notes Database, makes it much easier for users to access and search this... Read More
Seven Seas Cruising Association Launches YouTube Channel
Date Published - May 03, 2021
The Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) supports the liveaboard cruising lifestyle by sharing cruising information and as a part of their outreach, is now featuring... Read More
South Africa: New Organisation to Help Cruising Yachts Visit the Country
Date Published - March 25, 2021
A new organisation has been formed in South Africa to work as a liaison between the offshore and coastal cruising community and the Government.... Read More
Ocean Cruising Club Announces Awards for 2020
Date Published - March 14, 2021
Despite a pandemic raging throughout 2020, the Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) Awards Subcommittee has found numerous achievements to recognize in the cruising world.... Read More
Greece: Important Post-Brexit Regulations
Date Published - February 19, 2021
The Cruising Association is in the middle of negotiations on the most important areas of Regulations on behalf of UK yachts in Greece, those being... Read More
Cruising Club of America: Randall Reeves Awarded Blue Water Medal
Date Published - January 28, 2021
Randall Reeves has been named winner of the 2020 Blue Water Medal by the Cruising Club of America (CCA) for sailing his 45-foot aluminum cutter,... Read More
Guatemala and Honduras: The Disaster Continues Post-Hurricane
Date Published - January 26, 2021
Hurricane Iota swept over Central America from 16 November, 2020, causing fatalities and widespread damage. Iota came just 2 weeks after the destructive Hurricane Eta,... Read More
SSCA Free Cruising Webinars: Update on COVID in the Caribbean
Date Published - January 08, 2021
The Seven Seas Cruising Association continue with their popular free cruising webinars, this month focusing on the COVID situation in the Caribbean for cruising yachts... Read More
Atlantic and Caribbean Cruising: Free SSCA Webinar
Date Published - September 04, 2020
Join SSCA for a free, interactive session with their Cruising Station Hosts (CSH) of the Caribbean as well as Canary Islands. This is the second... Read More
The Cruising Network Help Single-Hander Transatlantic Sailor in Trouble
Date Published - August 19, 2020
Ship to Shore Mail Forwarding service never thought they would be involved in helping assist a vessel in distress mid Atlantic, but when British single-hander... Read More
Three OCC Challenge Grants Awarded for 2020
Date Published - August 12, 2020
The Ocean Cruising Club began to support challenging ocean endeavours in 2019 by awarding grants to individuals and their projects which seek the betterment of... Read More
NZ and Australia for Cyclone Season: OCC Working on Solutions
Date Published - April 28, 2020
The Ocean Cruising Club is compiling a list of yachts who are hoping to cross the South Pacific this year. The particular focus is on... Read More
Transatlantic Support for All Cruisers in 2020
Date Published - April 27, 2020
The season for crossing back from the Caribbean to Europe is almost upon us, however, this is no normal Transatlantic season and yachts undertaking this... Read More
Caribbean Marine Associations Helping Cruisers
Date Published - April 07, 2020
Marine associations in Antigua, Grenada and Trinidad, started efforts in April, 2020 to open their borders for cruising boats needing safe refuge for hurricane season.... Read More
French Polynesia: “EcOcean” Code of Good Conduct for Sailors
Date Published - March 03, 2020
A new “EcOcean” Code of Good Conduct has been developed by the Association Des Voiliers En Polynesie (AVP - The Association of Sailboats in Polynesia)... Read More
Colombia, Cartagena: The Caribbean Cruising Network Helps a Single-Hander in Trouble
Date Published - January 28, 2020
Many cruisers out on the water may not realise what goes on behind the scenes, with cruising volunteers manning some incredible organisations that are there... Read More
Ocean Cruising Club Challenge Grant: Now Accepting Applications
Date Published - August 15, 2019
The Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) has established a Challenge Grant to encourage ambitious expeditions for environmental conservation or challenging oceangoing adventures and is now accepting... Read More
NOAA invites public comment on draft National Charting Plan
Date Published - March 25, 2017
The National Charting Plan is a strategy to improve nautical chart coverage, products, and distribution, and NOAA has invited cruisers, sailors, and navigators to comment... Read More
NOAA Releases Interactive Chart Catalogue
Date Published - February 17, 2014
As reported by Cruising Compass.... Read More
NOAA Print on Demand Charts
Date Published - October 31, 2013
Since last week’s announcement that NOAA will no longer be printing paper charts, there has been some confusion on where to get Print-On-Demand charts (POD).... Read More
NOAA announces end of traditional paper nautical charts
Date Published - October 22, 2013
NOAA-certified Print-on-Demand partners will continue to sell up-to-date paper nautical charts... Read More
USA: NOAA Announces End of Traditional Paper Nautical Charts
Date Published - October 22, 2013
Is this the new way to go? Are paper charts becoming obsolete? Will the publishers of charts from other countries take the same route.... Read More
USA: NOAA and U.S. Power Squadrons Renew Cooperative Charting Program
Date Published - January 25, 2013
As reported by www.bwsailing.com. NOAA and the U.S. Power Squadrons renew a 50-year commitment to a cooperative charting program that helps to update the nation’s... Read More
RCC Pilotage Foundation – New Forum
Date Published - November 28, 2011
The RCC Pilotage Foundation website has recently been updated with a new feedback and questions forum [BROKEN LINK].
The RCCPF has always encouraged users of their... Read More
Cruising Magazines
Useful Resources48° North
Free online sailing magazine (monthly) for the Pacific North West. Useful cruising articles and advice from NW cruisers sailing around the world.
http://www.48north.com/... Read More
Caribbean Compass
Free monthly online boating publication for everything Caribbean.
http://www.caribbeancompass.com/... Read More
Cruising Compass
Blue Water Sailing magazine's weekly e-newsletter for sailors and cruisers.
http://www.cruisingcompass.com/... Read More
Currents
The official magazine of the Bluewater Cruising Association.
http://currents.bluewatercruising.org/... Read More
Good Old Boat
The magazine's website offers a wide variety of resources for sailors including a very comprehensive worldwide list of sailboat associations and informal user groups, a... Read More
Latitude 38
Northern California and West Coast free sailing & cruising publication. Can subscribe to "Lectronic Latitude" with headlines every few days. Organizers of the Pacific Puddle... Read More
mysailing.com.au
Sailing, yachting, cruising and now motor boat cruising (launched 2021): Lots of news, practical tips, videos, gear and boats.
http://www.mysailing.com.au/
https://www.motoryacht.com.au/... Read More
Ocean Navigator
Monthly magazine with cruising news, navigation and gear info. plus v. informative website covering offshore sailing and racing, navigation, weather, cruising tips, boats & gear.
http://www.oceannavigator.com/... Read More
Onboard Online
This online magazine specializes in providing news and resources for yachting professionals as well as encompassing a business directory and a jobs board. Whilst aimed... Read More
PassageMaker Magazine
A powerboat/trawler targeted magazine but includes a great deal of offshore/bluewater information for all cruising boats.
http://www.passagemaker.com/... Read More
Practical Sailor
Bi-weekly magazine that evaluates all kind of cruising equipment. Takes no advertising so no bias. Subscription-based - however, there are many free articles on their... Read More
SAIL Magazine
Cruising reports, boat tests, practical advice, blog, online edition and e-newsletter
http://www.sailmagazine.com/cruising/... Read More
Sail World Cruising
Sail World Cruising
http://www.sail-world.com/cruising... Read More
Sail-World Cruising: Founding Editor Nancy Knudsen says farewell
[caption id="attachment_50335" align="alignright" width="150"] New Horizons © Sail-World Cruising[/caption]
See full report by Sail-World at http://www.sail-world.com/index.cfm?nid=124518
After over eight years at the helm, Nancy Knudsen will be... Read More
Sailboat Cruising.com
Great information resource for cruising sailors with free newsletter.
http://www.sailboat-cruising.com/... Read More
Sailing Magazine
US sailing magazine - now with online articles and features including boat tests, boat doctor and technical views and advice.
http://sailingmagazine.net/... Read More
Salty Sailors
A general cruising information website (2015-2019).
http://www.saltysailors.com... Read More
SpinSheet
A Chesapeake Bay, US, sailing magazine written by sailors for sailors. Has a cruising, racing, weather, and boats for sale section.
https://www.spinsheet.com/cruising... Read More
Waterborne Magazine
Waterborne (previously Young & Salty) is a sailing community by and for young sailors. The online magazine profiles young seafarers and covers skills of interest... Read More
48° North
Free online sailing magazine (monthly) for the Pacific North West. Useful cruising articles and advice from NW cruisers sailing around the world.
http://www.48north.com/... Read More
Caribbean Compass
Free monthly online boating publication for everything Caribbean.
http://www.caribbeancompass.com/... Read More
Cruising Compass
Blue Water Sailing magazine's weekly e-newsletter for sailors and cruisers.
http://www.cruisingcompass.com/... Read More
Currents
The official magazine of the Bluewater Cruising Association.
http://currents.bluewatercruising.org/... Read More
Good Old Boat
The magazine's website offers a wide variety of resources for sailors including a very comprehensive worldwide list of sailboat associations and informal user groups, a... Read More
Latitude 38
Northern California and West Coast free sailing & cruising publication. Can subscribe to "Lectronic Latitude" with headlines every few days. Organizers of the Pacific Puddle... Read More
mysailing.com.au
Sailing, yachting, cruising and now motor boat cruising (launched 2021): Lots of news, practical tips, videos, gear and boats.
http://www.mysailing.com.au/
https://www.motoryacht.com.au/... Read More
Ocean Navigator
Monthly magazine with cruising news, navigation and gear info. plus v. informative website covering offshore sailing and racing, navigation, weather, cruising tips, boats & gear.
http://www.oceannavigator.com/... Read More
Onboard Online
This online magazine specializes in providing news and resources for yachting professionals as well as encompassing a business directory and a jobs board. Whilst aimed... Read More
PassageMaker Magazine
A powerboat/trawler targeted magazine but includes a great deal of offshore/bluewater information for all cruising boats.
http://www.passagemaker.com/... Read More
Practical Sailor
Bi-weekly magazine that evaluates all kind of cruising equipment. Takes no advertising so no bias. Subscription-based - however, there are many free articles on their... Read More
SAIL Magazine
Cruising reports, boat tests, practical advice, blog, online edition and e-newsletter
http://www.sailmagazine.com/cruising/... Read More
Sail World Cruising
Sail World Cruising
http://www.sail-world.com/cruising... Read More
Sail-World Cruising: Founding Editor Nancy Knudsen says farewell
[caption id="attachment_50335" align="alignright" width="150"] New Horizons © Sail-World Cruising[/caption]
See full report by Sail-World at http://www.sail-world.com/index.cfm?nid=124518
After over eight years at the helm, Nancy Knudsen will be... Read More
Sailboat Cruising.com
Great information resource for cruising sailors with free newsletter.
http://www.sailboat-cruising.com/... Read More
Sailing Magazine
US sailing magazine - now with online articles and features including boat tests, boat doctor and technical views and advice.
http://sailingmagazine.net/... Read More
Salty Sailors
A general cruising information website (2015-2019).
http://www.saltysailors.com... Read More
SpinSheet
A Chesapeake Bay, US, sailing magazine written by sailors for sailors. Has a cruising, racing, weather, and boats for sale section.
https://www.spinsheet.com/cruising... Read More
Waterborne Magazine
Waterborne (previously Young & Salty) is a sailing community by and for young sailors. The online magazine profiles young seafarers and covers skills of interest... Read More
Cruising Networks
Useful ResourcesADAN
Association founded in Argentina to promote sailing and navigation. Offer Spanish speaking sailors BLU assistance and delegates to help in many ports worldwide.
http://www.adan.org.ar... Read More
Caribbean Cruisers’ Facebook pages
Caribbean Cruisers' Facebook pages
http://www.noonsite.com/General/CruisingInformation/caribbean-cruisers-facebook-groups... Read More
Circumnavigation & Ocean Crossing
Circumnavigation was started halfway through our trip around because we believed that we and others could benefit by being able to easily share information. Our... Read More
Cruisers & Sailing Forums – Cruising with Kids
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/groups/67-cruising+with+kids.html... Read More
Cruisers Forum
Cruisers Forum - Discussion Board and Photo Gallery for Cruising Sailors and Wannabes. Cruising boats, cruising people, cruising answers.
http://www.cruisersforum.com... Read More
Kids4Sail Facebook Group
Over 5000 members; monthly location roll for meet-ups (hundreds comment on location per month at https://www.noforeignland.com/partners/kids4sail/); boatschooling information/support; hundreds of cruising family social profiles; KIDS-ONLY... Read More
Multihulls4us
Multihulls forum plus lots of great information for multihull owners.
http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/forum.php... Read More
New Forum for Travelling Families
Tobias and Rike are sailing with together with their respective families and have been so fed up with always trying to find other boats with... Read More
New Platform for Cruising Families
Tobias and Rike are sailing with together with their respective families and have been so fed up with always trying to find other boats with... Read More
Pacific Puddle Jump
Westbound cruisers headed to the South Pacific use the Pacific Puddle Jump to disseminate information that others may find useful. The PPJ Yahoo group also... Read More
Sail SE Asia (Southeast Asia Boat Information Sharing)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SailSEAsiaGroup/... Read More
The Southbound Group
The Southbound Group is used by cruisers on the West Coast of the Americas to share relevant information on areas of interest between San Diego,... Read More
Women and Cruising
Advice, resources and inspiration for women cruisers, including a great deal of information about cruising families and kids.
http://www.womenandcruising.com/... Read More
Women Who Sail Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomenWhoSail/... Read More
Young & Salty
Young & Salty is a sailing community by and for young sailors. We profile young seafarers and swabbies, windjammers and wanderers. We cover the salty... Read More
ReportsRetreat from Paradise
Date Published - December 28, 2020
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 created unprecedented chaos for coastal and ocean cruisers worldwide. Daria Blackwell reports on how the Ocean... Read More
Lessons Learned from Providing Shore-Support during the 2020 west-to-east Atlantic crossing
Date Published - December 26, 2020
A useful report by Alex Blackwell, OCC Regional Rear Commodore, on lessons learnt from providing shore-support for over 200 cruising yachts during the 2020 west-to-east... Read More
Caribbean: Cruisers’ Facebook Groups
Date Published - March 29, 2015
A round-up of some of the most-used Caribbean Cruisers Facebook Pages. Useful places to get real-time advice, recommendations and information from cruisers like you in... Read More
NewsMexico: Manta Ray Citizen Science for Sailors
Date Published - November 23, 2021
Bruce Balan and Alene D. Rice of the Cross 46’ Trimaran “Migration” have been working with the Pacific Manta Research Group to create a citizen... Read More
Guatemala and Honduras: The Disaster Continues Post-Hurricane
Date Published - January 26, 2021
Hurricane Iota swept over Central America from 16 November, 2020, causing fatalities and widespread damage. Iota came just 2 weeks after the destructive Hurricane Eta,... Read More
The Cruising Network Help Single-Hander Transatlantic Sailor in Trouble
Date Published - August 19, 2020
Ship to Shore Mail Forwarding service never thought they would be involved in helping assist a vessel in distress mid Atlantic, but when British single-hander... Read More
Transatlantic Support for All Cruisers in 2020
Date Published - April 27, 2020
The season for crossing back from the Caribbean to Europe is almost upon us, however, this is no normal Transatlantic season and yachts undertaking this... Read More
Connecting cruisers in the time of Covid 19
Date Published - April 01, 2020
Cruisers contemplating crossing the Atlantic back to Europe or remaining in the Caribbean or US East Coast will now have access to OCC Facebook Groups.... Read More
Colombia, Cartagena: The Caribbean Cruising Network Helps a Single-Hander in Trouble
Date Published - January 28, 2020
Many cruisers out on the water may not realise what goes on behind the scenes, with cruising volunteers manning some incredible organisations that are there... Read More
International Boat Watch Network: New Management and Facebook Group
Date Published - July 25, 2019
Glenn and Eddie Tuttle, co-ordinators for the SSCA KPK Net and Cruisers Network Online, have taken over the management of the International Boat Watch Network... Read More
ADAN
Association founded in Argentina to promote sailing and navigation. Offer Spanish speaking sailors BLU assistance and delegates to help in many ports worldwide.
http://www.adan.org.ar... Read More
Caribbean Cruisers’ Facebook pages
Caribbean Cruisers' Facebook pages
http://www.noonsite.com/General/CruisingInformation/caribbean-cruisers-facebook-groups... Read More
Circumnavigation & Ocean Crossing
Circumnavigation was started halfway through our trip around because we believed that we and others could benefit by being able to easily share information. Our... Read More
Cruisers & Sailing Forums – Cruising with Kids
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/groups/67-cruising+with+kids.html... Read More
Cruisers Forum
Cruisers Forum - Discussion Board and Photo Gallery for Cruising Sailors and Wannabes. Cruising boats, cruising people, cruising answers.
http://www.cruisersforum.com... Read More
Kids4Sail Facebook Group
Over 5000 members; monthly location roll for meet-ups (hundreds comment on location per month at https://www.noforeignland.com/partners/kids4sail/); boatschooling information/support; hundreds of cruising family social profiles; KIDS-ONLY... Read More
Multihulls4us
Multihulls forum plus lots of great information for multihull owners.
http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/forum.php... Read More
New Forum for Travelling Families
Tobias and Rike are sailing with together with their respective families and have been so fed up with always trying to find other boats with... Read More
New Platform for Cruising Families
Tobias and Rike are sailing with together with their respective families and have been so fed up with always trying to find other boats with... Read More
Pacific Puddle Jump
Westbound cruisers headed to the South Pacific use the Pacific Puddle Jump to disseminate information that others may find useful. The PPJ Yahoo group also... Read More
Sail SE Asia (Southeast Asia Boat Information Sharing)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SailSEAsiaGroup/... Read More
The Southbound Group
The Southbound Group is used by cruisers on the West Coast of the Americas to share relevant information on areas of interest between San Diego,... Read More
Women and Cruising
Advice, resources and inspiration for women cruisers, including a great deal of information about cruising families and kids.
http://www.womenandcruising.com/... Read More
Women Who Sail Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomenWhoSail/... Read More
Young & Salty
Young & Salty is a sailing community by and for young sailors. We profile young seafarers and swabbies, windjammers and wanderers. We cover the salty... Read More
Retreat from Paradise
Date Published - December 28, 2020
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 created unprecedented chaos for coastal and ocean cruisers worldwide. Daria Blackwell reports on how the Ocean... Read More
Lessons Learned from Providing Shore-Support during the 2020 west-to-east Atlantic crossing
Date Published - December 26, 2020
A useful report by Alex Blackwell, OCC Regional Rear Commodore, on lessons learnt from providing shore-support for over 200 cruising yachts during the 2020 west-to-east... Read More
Caribbean: Cruisers’ Facebook Groups
Date Published - March 29, 2015
A round-up of some of the most-used Caribbean Cruisers Facebook Pages. Useful places to get real-time advice, recommendations and information from cruisers like you in... Read More
NewsMexico: Manta Ray Citizen Science for Sailors
Date Published - November 23, 2021
Bruce Balan and Alene D. Rice of the Cross 46’ Trimaran “Migration” have been working with the Pacific Manta Research Group to create a citizen... Read More
Guatemala and Honduras: The Disaster Continues Post-Hurricane
Date Published - January 26, 2021
Hurricane Iota swept over Central America from 16 November, 2020, causing fatalities and widespread damage. Iota came just 2 weeks after the destructive Hurricane Eta,... Read More
The Cruising Network Help Single-Hander Transatlantic Sailor in Trouble
Date Published - August 19, 2020
Ship to Shore Mail Forwarding service never thought they would be involved in helping assist a vessel in distress mid Atlantic, but when British single-hander... Read More
Transatlantic Support for All Cruisers in 2020
Date Published - April 27, 2020
The season for crossing back from the Caribbean to Europe is almost upon us, however, this is no normal Transatlantic season and yachts undertaking this... Read More
Connecting cruisers in the time of Covid 19
Date Published - April 01, 2020
Cruisers contemplating crossing the Atlantic back to Europe or remaining in the Caribbean or US East Coast will now have access to OCC Facebook Groups.... Read More
Colombia, Cartagena: The Caribbean Cruising Network Helps a Single-Hander in Trouble
Date Published - January 28, 2020
Many cruisers out on the water may not realise what goes on behind the scenes, with cruising volunteers manning some incredible organisations that are there... Read More
International Boat Watch Network: New Management and Facebook Group
Date Published - July 25, 2019
Glenn and Eddie Tuttle, co-ordinators for the SSCA KPK Net and Cruisers Network Online, have taken over the management of the International Boat Watch Network... Read More
Mexico: Manta Ray Citizen Science for Sailors
Date Published - November 23, 2021
Bruce Balan and Alene D. Rice of the Cross 46’ Trimaran “Migration” have been working with the Pacific Manta Research Group to create a citizen... Read More
Guatemala and Honduras: The Disaster Continues Post-Hurricane
Date Published - January 26, 2021
Hurricane Iota swept over Central America from 16 November, 2020, causing fatalities and widespread damage. Iota came just 2 weeks after the destructive Hurricane Eta,... Read More
The Cruising Network Help Single-Hander Transatlantic Sailor in Trouble
Date Published - August 19, 2020
Ship to Shore Mail Forwarding service never thought they would be involved in helping assist a vessel in distress mid Atlantic, but when British single-hander... Read More
Transatlantic Support for All Cruisers in 2020
Date Published - April 27, 2020
The season for crossing back from the Caribbean to Europe is almost upon us, however, this is no normal Transatlantic season and yachts undertaking this... Read More
Connecting cruisers in the time of Covid 19
Date Published - April 01, 2020
Cruisers contemplating crossing the Atlantic back to Europe or remaining in the Caribbean or US East Coast will now have access to OCC Facebook Groups.... Read More
Colombia, Cartagena: The Caribbean Cruising Network Helps a Single-Hander in Trouble
Date Published - January 28, 2020
Many cruisers out on the water may not realise what goes on behind the scenes, with cruising volunteers manning some incredible organisations that are there... Read More
International Boat Watch Network: New Management and Facebook Group
Date Published - July 25, 2019
Glenn and Eddie Tuttle, co-ordinators for the SSCA KPK Net and Cruisers Network Online, have taken over the management of the International Boat Watch Network... Read More
Apps
BusinessesAmerica’s Boating Club App
Address: 8016 Ellisville Lane, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA, 37909
This FREE mobile app provides nautical reference information, maintenance records, float plans, weather radar, tides and currents, emergency assists and provides a link to Spanish... Read More
SlipFinder
SlipFinder is available on the Apple App Store for free download. Currently (May 2015) over 75 marinas along the East coast of the USA, Florida,... Read More
Snag-A-Slip (SAS)
Address: 125 West Street, Suite 201, Annapolis, Maryland, USA, MD 21401
This is a marina booking website/app for North America and the Caribbean/Mexico.The app also gives access to join cruising groups, yacht clubs, boating rendezvous, blog... Read More
Useful ResourcesApps for Voyaging – by Ocean Navigator
http://www.oceannavigator.com/July-August-2014/Apps/... Read More
Australia: Marine Imray Charts App just released for iPad
Update 2.20 for the Marine Imray Charts App. There are lots of new features and in the Chart Store coverage has been extended with Australian... Read More
Awesome Apps for Sailors
Viki Moore of Astrolabe Sailing summarises the huge quantity of useful Apps that are now available for every facet of cruising life.
https://astrolabesailing.com/2017/02/28/awesome-apps-for-sailors/... Read More
FastSeas
Weather is a pervasive part of life on board. The cruising community is always looking for better weather data, better ways to access that data,... Read More
How to navigate with Google Earth
Free article in Yachting World: Meteorologist Chris Tibbs explains how to navigating using Google Earth and shares his experience of using this software.
https://www.yachtingworld.com/bluewater-sailing/navigation-briefing-navigate-google-earth-124096... Read More
Imray Nautical App
Launched June 2014 - book app for iPad – available to download from the App Store. Download the app for free, then buy sections of... Read More
Imray Nautical App
Based on Imray’s acclaimed pilot books and almanacks, the app can be used to plan your sailing in advance and whilst at sea and to... Read More
Imray Navigator App
A brand new fully functioning chart navigation app for the iPhone and iPad. Based on high-quality raster images of Imray and selected official hydrographic office... Read More
Lights & Shapes
For iPhone and iPad. Available in English, Italian, Spanish, French & German. Over 30 3D animations; tests; rules of the road. Find out more at... Read More
Liveaboard cruisers – most useful smartphone & tablet tools
Every voyager has different needs and tastes for the hardware on their boat. It’s no different from smartphone and tablet apps for voyaging. Here is... Read More
Man Overboard app for iPhone
Recommended by Cruising World (2013).
https://www.cruisingworld.com/gear/app-month-man-overboard/... Read More
Mindelo Moving Market
Free app available for iOS and Android to help sailors buy and sell marine equipment.
http://www.mindelo.net/... Read More
MyTide
An easy-to-use tide app that gives you the info you need without relying on cellular or WiFi connections: location; date and time; a 24-hour tide... Read More
MyYacht
MyYacht is iOS based and can be downloaded to iPhone and iPad from AppStore/iTunes. A "yacht maintenance App" it turns your iPhone into a database... Read More
Pantry in Paradise
Spend more time in Paradise and less time in provisioning hell.
Pantry in Paradise™ tracks your provisions, their exact storage locations and creates your next shopping... Read More
PredictWind.com
Run own weather model globally and at high resolution. iOS and Android weather Apps. Free forecast. Noonsite members can now get 15% off any PredictWind... Read More
Safe Skipper LITE
Free Safety Afloat Tips & Advice on Emergency Procedures for all Sailors and Leisure Boaters, worldwide. For iPad, iPhone & iPod touch.
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/safe-skipper-lite-free-safety/id639556470?mt=8
Released 30 April, 2013... Read More
The best apps for Cruising
What are the best apps for sailing? What apps do cruisers actually use on their iPad / Android to make life easier, safer, or more... Read More
Waterway Guide Marinas App
This is a free App for iPhone and iPad, with detailed listings for over 3,600 marinas and boatyards.
http://www.bwsailing.com/cc/waterway-guide-releases-marinas-app/... Read More
NewsMalaysia: Working towards improved security for yachts
Date Published - July 09, 2017
The Royal Malaysian Navy has released what could be a very useful app for cruising yachts in this region.... Read More
Imray Nautical App
Date Published - June 29, 2014
Imray has just launched a new book app for iPad – Imray Nautical – available to download from the App Store. Download the app for... Read More
Australia: Marine Imray Charts App just released for iPad
Date Published - January 23, 2013
Update 2.20 for the Marine Imray Charts App. There are lots of new features and in the Chart Store coverage has been extended with Australian... Read More
Sailing Today Magazine App now FREE
Date Published - April 27, 2012
Smartphone and tablet device users will now be able to download the Sailing Today application free of charge. Following an overhaul of Sailing Today’s digital... Read More
America’s Boating Club App
Address: 8016 Ellisville Lane, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA, 37909
This FREE mobile app provides nautical reference information, maintenance records, float plans, weather radar, tides and currents, emergency assists and provides a link to Spanish... Read More
SlipFinder
SlipFinder is available on the Apple App Store for free download. Currently (May 2015) over 75 marinas along the East coast of the USA, Florida,... Read More
Snag-A-Slip (SAS)
Address: 125 West Street, Suite 201, Annapolis, Maryland, USA, MD 21401
This is a marina booking website/app for North America and the Caribbean/Mexico.The app also gives access to join cruising groups, yacht clubs, boating rendezvous, blog... Read More
Apps for Voyaging – by Ocean Navigator
http://www.oceannavigator.com/July-August-2014/Apps/... Read More
Australia: Marine Imray Charts App just released for iPad
Update 2.20 for the Marine Imray Charts App. There are lots of new features and in the Chart Store coverage has been extended with Australian... Read More
Awesome Apps for Sailors
Viki Moore of Astrolabe Sailing summarises the huge quantity of useful Apps that are now available for every facet of cruising life.
https://astrolabesailing.com/2017/02/28/awesome-apps-for-sailors/... Read More
FastSeas
Weather is a pervasive part of life on board. The cruising community is always looking for better weather data, better ways to access that data,... Read More
How to navigate with Google Earth
Free article in Yachting World: Meteorologist Chris Tibbs explains how to navigating using Google Earth and shares his experience of using this software.
https://www.yachtingworld.com/bluewater-sailing/navigation-briefing-navigate-google-earth-124096... Read More
Imray Nautical App
Launched June 2014 - book app for iPad – available to download from the App Store. Download the app for free, then buy sections of... Read More
Imray Nautical App
Based on Imray’s acclaimed pilot books and almanacks, the app can be used to plan your sailing in advance and whilst at sea and to... Read More
Imray Navigator App
A brand new fully functioning chart navigation app for the iPhone and iPad. Based on high-quality raster images of Imray and selected official hydrographic office... Read More
Lights & Shapes
For iPhone and iPad. Available in English, Italian, Spanish, French & German. Over 30 3D animations; tests; rules of the road. Find out more at... Read More
Liveaboard cruisers – most useful smartphone & tablet tools
Every voyager has different needs and tastes for the hardware on their boat. It’s no different from smartphone and tablet apps for voyaging. Here is... Read More
Man Overboard app for iPhone
Recommended by Cruising World (2013).
https://www.cruisingworld.com/gear/app-month-man-overboard/... Read More
Mindelo Moving Market
Free app available for iOS and Android to help sailors buy and sell marine equipment.
http://www.mindelo.net/... Read More
MyTide
An easy-to-use tide app that gives you the info you need without relying on cellular or WiFi connections: location; date and time; a 24-hour tide... Read More
MyYacht
MyYacht is iOS based and can be downloaded to iPhone and iPad from AppStore/iTunes. A "yacht maintenance App" it turns your iPhone into a database... Read More
Pantry in Paradise
Spend more time in Paradise and less time in provisioning hell.
Pantry in Paradise™ tracks your provisions, their exact storage locations and creates your next shopping... Read MorePredictWind.com
Run own weather model globally and at high resolution. iOS and Android weather Apps. Free forecast. Noonsite members can now get 15% off any PredictWind... Read More
Safe Skipper LITE
Free Safety Afloat Tips & Advice on Emergency Procedures for all Sailors and Leisure Boaters, worldwide. For iPad, iPhone & iPod touch.
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/safe-skipper-lite-free-safety/id639556470?mt=8
Released 30 April, 2013... Read More
The best apps for Cruising
What are the best apps for sailing? What apps do cruisers actually use on their iPad / Android to make life easier, safer, or more... Read More
Waterway Guide Marinas App
This is a free App for iPhone and iPad, with detailed listings for over 3,600 marinas and boatyards.
http://www.bwsailing.com/cc/waterway-guide-releases-marinas-app/... Read More
NewsMalaysia: Working towards improved security for yachts
Date Published - July 09, 2017
The Royal Malaysian Navy has released what could be a very useful app for cruising yachts in this region.... Read More
Imray Nautical App
Date Published - June 29, 2014
Imray has just launched a new book app for iPad – Imray Nautical – available to download from the App Store. Download the app for... Read More
Australia: Marine Imray Charts App just released for iPad
Date Published - January 23, 2013
Update 2.20 for the Marine Imray Charts App. There are lots of new features and in the Chart Store coverage has been extended with Australian... Read More
Sailing Today Magazine App now FREE
Date Published - April 27, 2012
Smartphone and tablet device users will now be able to download the Sailing Today application free of charge. Following an overhaul of Sailing Today’s digital... Read More
Malaysia: Working towards improved security for yachts
Date Published - July 09, 2017
The Royal Malaysian Navy has released what could be a very useful app for cruising yachts in this region.... Read More
Imray Nautical App
Date Published - June 29, 2014
Imray has just launched a new book app for iPad – Imray Nautical – available to download from the App Store. Download the app for... Read More
Australia: Marine Imray Charts App just released for iPad
Date Published - January 23, 2013
Update 2.20 for the Marine Imray Charts App. There are lots of new features and in the Chart Store coverage has been extended with Australian... Read More
Sailing Today Magazine App now FREE
Date Published - April 27, 2012
Smartphone and tablet device users will now be able to download the Sailing Today application free of charge. Following an overhaul of Sailing Today’s digital... Read More
Tides
Useful ResourcesA Worldwide Tidal Calculator
Marées dans Le Monde), See details at
A Worldwide Tidal Calculator
Available (in English) as a free software download. It covers nearly 10,000 ports.... Read More
How to pick up a mooring buoy under sail
RYA Chief Instructor, Sail Cruising, Vaughan Marsh shares his top tips for picking up a mooring buoy under sail.
http://www.rya.org.uk/newsevents/enewsletters/inbrief/Pages/Howtopickupamooringbuoy-undersail.aspx?... Read More
Tidal information
http://www.mobilegeographics.com/tides/index.html... Read More
A Worldwide Tidal Calculator
Marées dans Le Monde), See details at
A Worldwide Tidal Calculator
Available (in English) as a free software download. It covers nearly 10,000 ports.... Read More
How to pick up a mooring buoy under sail
RYA Chief Instructor, Sail Cruising, Vaughan Marsh shares his top tips for picking up a mooring buoy under sail.
http://www.rya.org.uk/newsevents/enewsletters/inbrief/Pages/Howtopickupamooringbuoy-undersail.aspx?... Read More
Tidal information
http://www.mobilegeographics.com/tides/index.html... Read More
World Regions Information
Useful ResourcesAsian Yachting
Informative site for Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore etc including marina directory, racing events.
http://asianyachting.com/default.htm... Read More
Association of Reef Keepers (ARK) BVI
Good information about the state of dive sites in the BVIs following the hurricane season, plus volunteer reef-check opportunities.
https://www.facebook.com/ARKBVI/... Read More
Bahamas – Sea of Cortez Comparison
The Sea of Cortez is a popular first stop for cruisers coming from the West Coast of the US while the Bahamas are popular with... Read More
Caribbean Boat Boys
[caption id="attachment_81456" align="alignleft" width="300"] Sailing along the Dominican Coast[/caption]
A great article on how to best deal with the Caribbean's island entrepreneurs by SY Morgan Cloud.
Us... Read More
EVS-Islands
Maps of islands (not designed for navigation, but overviews of islands throughout the world including many Pacific atolls)
http://evs-islands.blogspot.com/... Read More
Long term cruising in the Mediterranean
Interesting thread on Cruisers Forum about the multitude of factors to consider when planning long term cruising in the Med.
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f17/long-term-cruising-questions-166590.html?... Read More
Mediterranean Bound? Some Useful Noonsite Articles and Links
[caption id="attachment_47983" align="alignright" width="300"] Sardinia[/caption]
If you are planning on cruising the Mediterranean these links to articles and resources on Noonsite will help with your planning... Read More
Planning a European Cruise?
A very useful website which aims to compare European cruising areas in order to help relatively novice cruising folk decide where to charter or where... Read More
Red Sea Passage: Notes on a Voyage from South Africa to Turkey
Between July and September 2021, SY Pura Vida made passage from South Africa, through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal to their destination in... Read More
Southern Mediterranean: North African migrant emergency means cruisers should be vigilant
The governor of Sicily has declared a state of
[caption id="attachment_50165" align="alignright" width="200"] Migrant Map: © www.bbc.co.uk[/caption]
emergency because of the large numbers of migrants it is... Read More
Wider Caribbean’s Marine Protected Areas (CaMPAM)
A useful database of MPAs in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean region. All Marine Parks are MPAs, and therefore if wanting to find out... Read More
ReportsOman: Updates from Port Salalah
Date Published - December 14, 2021
Cruisers Lane and Kay Finley recently spent a month in Port Salalah, Oman, having been forced to make an emergency stop there due to engine... Read More
France, Netherlands, Germany: Useful Information on The Inland Waterways of Europe
Date Published - April 28, 2019
(April 11, 2019) - Many cruisers choose to travel from coast to coast via the canal network or take some time out on the calmer... Read More
Wintering in the Mediterranean
Date Published - April 15, 2019
If you are currently cruising the Mediterranean and considering where to winter your boat, these comments from the cruising community - accumulated over the last... Read More
Pacific Planning Advice
Date Published - March 26, 2019
Useful and informative planning advice for anyone undertaking a Pacific crossing.... Read More
The Voyage of yacht Sharlyn: From the end of the Danube to the end of the Volga
Date Published - November 07, 2018
This is the ground-breaking story of the first British sailing yacht to enter the Crimea by sailing down the Danube and the Volga since it... Read More
Mediterranean Migrant Crisis Deepens
Date Published - June 23, 2015
The number of migrants arriving in Europe via the Mediterranean has passed 103,000 in the first five months of the year. This interesting report courtesy... Read More
Refugees/Immigrants – People Smuggling in the Mediterranean could be the Tip of the Iceberg
Date Published - May 21, 2015
It is only a matter of time before we start to see crime and piracy off the North African coast in the form of attacks... Read More
NewsHeading 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.... Read More
RCC Pilotage Foundation Enhances Search Functionality for Cruising Notes Database
Date Published - May 20, 2021
Recent improvements by the Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation to their Cruising Notes Database, makes it much easier for users to access and search this... Read More
Asian Yachting
Informative site for Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore etc including marina directory, racing events.
http://asianyachting.com/default.htm... Read More
Association of Reef Keepers (ARK) BVI
Good information about the state of dive sites in the BVIs following the hurricane season, plus volunteer reef-check opportunities.
https://www.facebook.com/ARKBVI/... Read More
Bahamas – Sea of Cortez Comparison
The Sea of Cortez is a popular first stop for cruisers coming from the West Coast of the US while the Bahamas are popular with... Read More
Caribbean Boat Boys
[caption id="attachment_81456" align="alignleft" width="300"] Sailing along the Dominican Coast[/caption]
A great article on how to best deal with the Caribbean's island entrepreneurs by SY Morgan Cloud.
Us... Read More
EVS-Islands
Maps of islands (not designed for navigation, but overviews of islands throughout the world including many Pacific atolls)
http://evs-islands.blogspot.com/... Read More
Long term cruising in the Mediterranean
Interesting thread on Cruisers Forum about the multitude of factors to consider when planning long term cruising in the Med.
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f17/long-term-cruising-questions-166590.html?... Read More
Mediterranean Bound? Some Useful Noonsite Articles and Links
[caption id="attachment_47983" align="alignright" width="300"] Sardinia[/caption]
If you are planning on cruising the Mediterranean these links to articles and resources on Noonsite will help with your planning... Read More
Planning a European Cruise?
A very useful website which aims to compare European cruising areas in order to help relatively novice cruising folk decide where to charter or where... Read More
Red Sea Passage: Notes on a Voyage from South Africa to Turkey
Between July and September 2021, SY Pura Vida made passage from South Africa, through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal to their destination in... Read More
Southern Mediterranean: North African migrant emergency means cruisers should be vigilant
The governor of Sicily has declared a state of
[caption id="attachment_50165" align="alignright" width="200"] Migrant Map: © www.bbc.co.uk[/caption]
emergency because of the large numbers of migrants it is... Read More
Wider Caribbean’s Marine Protected Areas (CaMPAM)
A useful database of MPAs in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean region. All Marine Parks are MPAs, and therefore if wanting to find out... Read More
Oman: Updates from Port Salalah
Date Published - December 14, 2021
Cruisers Lane and Kay Finley recently spent a month in Port Salalah, Oman, having been forced to make an emergency stop there due to engine... Read More
France, Netherlands, Germany: Useful Information on The Inland Waterways of Europe
Date Published - April 28, 2019
(April 11, 2019) - Many cruisers choose to travel from coast to coast via the canal network or take some time out on the calmer... Read More
Wintering in the Mediterranean
Date Published - April 15, 2019
If you are currently cruising the Mediterranean and considering where to winter your boat, these comments from the cruising community - accumulated over the last... Read More
Pacific Planning Advice
Date Published - March 26, 2019
Useful and informative planning advice for anyone undertaking a Pacific crossing.... Read More
The Voyage of yacht Sharlyn: From the end of the Danube to the end of the Volga
Date Published - November 07, 2018
This is the ground-breaking story of the first British sailing yacht to enter the Crimea by sailing down the Danube and the Volga since it... Read More
Mediterranean Migrant Crisis Deepens
Date Published - June 23, 2015
The number of migrants arriving in Europe via the Mediterranean has passed 103,000 in the first five months of the year. This interesting report courtesy... Read More
Refugees/Immigrants – People Smuggling in the Mediterranean could be the Tip of the Iceberg
Date Published - May 21, 2015
It is only a matter of time before we start to see crime and piracy off the North African coast in the form of attacks... Read More
NewsHeading 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.... Read More
RCC Pilotage Foundation Enhances Search Functionality for Cruising Notes Database
Date Published - May 20, 2021
Recent improvements by the Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation to their Cruising Notes Database, makes it much easier for users to access and search this... 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.... Read More
RCC Pilotage Foundation Enhances Search Functionality for Cruising Notes Database
Date Published - May 20, 2021
Recent improvements by the Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation to their Cruising Notes Database, makes it much easier for users to access and search this... Read More
Volunteer Projects for Cruisers
Useful ResourcesCaribbean Volunteer Projects
Short-term seasonal cruisers to the Caribbean or life-long sailors who have made the region their home can make a difference to the islands’ people and... Read More
Hands Across the Sea
Bringing positive, lasting change to the lives of children in the Eastern Caribbean through improving literacy. A great organisation to be a part of whilst... Read More
How Sailors Can Help While Cruising
A website for offshore sailors to find out about ways to help while cruising and get more involved with the communities they visit. No matter... Read More
Medical Sailing Ministries (MSM)
Medical Sailing Ministries (MSM) began in 2008 in response to the need for medical transport to remote villages in Vanuatu. MSM currently operates using the... Read More
Ocean Cruising Club and SeaBC Announce Cooperative Effort to Record and Report Sea Bird Sightings
SeaBC seabird count data goes to Cornell University’s eBird database (www.ebird.org), where boaters’ sightings become a resource for scientists worldwide. Seabird knowledge is described as... Read More
Sailors turned Scientists: Be a part of the world’s biggest plankton survey
The Project
This Citizen Science project was launched on the 21st February and the idea came from a study by a team of Canadian marine biologists... Read More
Sails Ocean Sails (SOS)
Sails Ocean Sails (SOS) is a self-funded program that was started in 2005, and since then has helped island fishermen in the Pacific and Indian... Read More
Sea Mercy
The Sea Mercy program is about providing much-needed health care services (medical, dental and eye) to the remote islands in the South Pacific. The program... Read More
UK: Crowdsourced boats to map the seas
TeamSurv wants to harness the hundreds, maybe thousands, of boats out on the water to start collecting up-to-date information about what lies beneath the surface.
TeamSurv... Read More
Watts on Water
Partnering with passionate bluewater sailors to deliver life-changing solar lights to needy and remote coastal communities.
Watts on Water is an incubator of Watts of Love,... Read More
YachtAid Global
Dedicated to delivering humanitarian, developmental and conservation aid onboard yachts to isolated as well as underprivileged coastal communities worldwide. In times of natural disasters, YachtAid... Read More
ReportsFiji: Sea Mercy Supporting the Villages on the Outlying Islands
Date Published - January 19, 2021
OCC member Jonathan Robinson of Sea Mercy put together a fleet of 7 yachts to go to the aid of some of the more remote... Read More
Long-Distance Cruisers Helping Locals: With the Lockdown comes Hunger
Date Published - August 25, 2020
Locked down in Santa Marta Colombia, it was evident to long distance cruisers confined within the marina that a great many locals were without basic... Read More
School Supplies still needed in Dominca’s Schools
Date Published - October 29, 2018
Following Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017, school supplies are needed here more than ever.
... Read More
NewsMexico: Manta Ray Citizen Science for Sailors
Date Published - November 23, 2021
Bruce Balan and Alene D. Rice of the Cross 46’ Trimaran “Migration” have been working with the Pacific Manta Research Group to create a citizen... Read More
St. Vincent & The Grenadines: Emergency Solar Light Campaign Underway
Date Published - May 06, 2021
On April 9th, 2021, the popular cruising grounds of St. Vincent and The Grenadines were rocked by a massive volcanic eruption which dumped well over... Read More
Fiji: Sea Mercy Responds to Cyclone Yasa
Date Published - February 17, 2021
As with Cyclone Winston in 2016, Sea Mercy's fleet of volunteer vessels, crews and disaster response leadership team in Fiji have been assisting the NDMO... Read More
Guatemala and Honduras: The Disaster Continues Post-Hurricane
Date Published - January 26, 2021
Hurricane Iota swept over Central America from 16 November, 2020, causing fatalities and widespread damage. Iota came just 2 weeks after the destructive Hurricane Eta,... Read More
Vanuatu: Sea Mercy lands first container of disaster relief supplies post Cyclone Harold amidst COVID travel restrictions
Date Published - April 21, 2020
Humanitarian group Sea Mercy has landed its first container of essential supplies for water treatment, shelter and clean up following the devastation caused by Category... Read More
Pacific and Indian Oceans: Recycling Sails to Save Lives
Date Published - December 20, 2019
Since the Second World War fisherman and locals from many island nations in the Pacific and Indian Oceans have lost much of their sailing traditions,... Read More
Three Caribbean restoration & repair projects benefit from first round of Sail Aid UK grants
Date Published - March 08, 2018
The Trustees of Sail Aid UK (SAUK) are delighted to announce approval of the charity's first three grants, totaling GBP £15,000, to the Anguilla Sailing... Read More
Caribbean Volunteer Projects
Short-term seasonal cruisers to the Caribbean or life-long sailors who have made the region their home can make a difference to the islands’ people and... Read More
Hands Across the Sea
Bringing positive, lasting change to the lives of children in the Eastern Caribbean through improving literacy. A great organisation to be a part of whilst... Read More
How Sailors Can Help While Cruising
A website for offshore sailors to find out about ways to help while cruising and get more involved with the communities they visit. No matter... Read More
Medical Sailing Ministries (MSM)
Medical Sailing Ministries (MSM) began in 2008 in response to the need for medical transport to remote villages in Vanuatu. MSM currently operates using the... Read More
Ocean Cruising Club and SeaBC Announce Cooperative Effort to Record and Report Sea Bird Sightings
SeaBC seabird count data goes to Cornell University’s eBird database (www.ebird.org), where boaters’ sightings become a resource for scientists worldwide. Seabird knowledge is described as... Read More
Sailors turned Scientists: Be a part of the world’s biggest plankton survey
The Project
This Citizen Science project was launched on the 21st February and the idea came from a study by a team of Canadian marine biologists... Read More
Sails Ocean Sails (SOS)
Sails Ocean Sails (SOS) is a self-funded program that was started in 2005, and since then has helped island fishermen in the Pacific and Indian... Read More
Sea Mercy
The Sea Mercy program is about providing much-needed health care services (medical, dental and eye) to the remote islands in the South Pacific. The program... Read More
UK: Crowdsourced boats to map the seas
TeamSurv wants to harness the hundreds, maybe thousands, of boats out on the water to start collecting up-to-date information about what lies beneath the surface.
TeamSurv... Read More
Watts on Water
Partnering with passionate bluewater sailors to deliver life-changing solar lights to needy and remote coastal communities.
Watts on Water is an incubator of Watts of Love,... Read More
YachtAid Global
Dedicated to delivering humanitarian, developmental and conservation aid onboard yachts to isolated as well as underprivileged coastal communities worldwide. In times of natural disasters, YachtAid... Read More
Fiji: Sea Mercy Supporting the Villages on the Outlying Islands
Date Published - January 19, 2021
OCC member Jonathan Robinson of Sea Mercy put together a fleet of 7 yachts to go to the aid of some of the more remote... Read More
Long-Distance Cruisers Helping Locals: With the Lockdown comes Hunger
Date Published - August 25, 2020
Locked down in Santa Marta Colombia, it was evident to long distance cruisers confined within the marina that a great many locals were without basic... Read More
School Supplies still needed in Dominca’s Schools
Date Published - October 29, 2018
Following Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017, school supplies are needed here more than ever.
... Read More
NewsMexico: Manta Ray Citizen Science for Sailors
Date Published - November 23, 2021
Bruce Balan and Alene D. Rice of the Cross 46’ Trimaran “Migration” have been working with the Pacific Manta Research Group to create a citizen... Read More
St. Vincent & The Grenadines: Emergency Solar Light Campaign Underway
Date Published - May 06, 2021
On April 9th, 2021, the popular cruising grounds of St. Vincent and The Grenadines were rocked by a massive volcanic eruption which dumped well over... Read More
Fiji: Sea Mercy Responds to Cyclone Yasa
Date Published - February 17, 2021
As with Cyclone Winston in 2016, Sea Mercy's fleet of volunteer vessels, crews and disaster response leadership team in Fiji have been assisting the NDMO... Read More
Guatemala and Honduras: The Disaster Continues Post-Hurricane
Date Published - January 26, 2021
Hurricane Iota swept over Central America from 16 November, 2020, causing fatalities and widespread damage. Iota came just 2 weeks after the destructive Hurricane Eta,... Read More
Vanuatu: Sea Mercy lands first container of disaster relief supplies post Cyclone Harold amidst COVID travel restrictions
Date Published - April 21, 2020
Humanitarian group Sea Mercy has landed its first container of essential supplies for water treatment, shelter and clean up following the devastation caused by Category... Read More
Pacific and Indian Oceans: Recycling Sails to Save Lives
Date Published - December 20, 2019
Since the Second World War fisherman and locals from many island nations in the Pacific and Indian Oceans have lost much of their sailing traditions,... Read More
Three Caribbean restoration & repair projects benefit from first round of Sail Aid UK grants
Date Published - March 08, 2018
The Trustees of Sail Aid UK (SAUK) are delighted to announce approval of the charity's first three grants, totaling GBP £15,000, to the Anguilla Sailing... Read More
Mexico: Manta Ray Citizen Science for Sailors
Date Published - November 23, 2021
Bruce Balan and Alene D. Rice of the Cross 46’ Trimaran “Migration” have been working with the Pacific Manta Research Group to create a citizen... Read More
St. Vincent & The Grenadines: Emergency Solar Light Campaign Underway
Date Published - May 06, 2021
On April 9th, 2021, the popular cruising grounds of St. Vincent and The Grenadines were rocked by a massive volcanic eruption which dumped well over... Read More
Fiji: Sea Mercy Responds to Cyclone Yasa
Date Published - February 17, 2021
As with Cyclone Winston in 2016, Sea Mercy's fleet of volunteer vessels, crews and disaster response leadership team in Fiji have been assisting the NDMO... Read More
Guatemala and Honduras: The Disaster Continues Post-Hurricane
Date Published - January 26, 2021
Hurricane Iota swept over Central America from 16 November, 2020, causing fatalities and widespread damage. Iota came just 2 weeks after the destructive Hurricane Eta,... Read More
Vanuatu: Sea Mercy lands first container of disaster relief supplies post Cyclone Harold amidst COVID travel restrictions
Date Published - April 21, 2020
Humanitarian group Sea Mercy has landed its first container of essential supplies for water treatment, shelter and clean up following the devastation caused by Category... Read More
Pacific and Indian Oceans: Recycling Sails to Save Lives
Date Published - December 20, 2019
Since the Second World War fisherman and locals from many island nations in the Pacific and Indian Oceans have lost much of their sailing traditions,... Read More
Three Caribbean restoration & repair projects benefit from first round of Sail Aid UK grants
Date Published - March 08, 2018
The Trustees of Sail Aid UK (SAUK) are delighted to announce approval of the charity's first three grants, totaling GBP £15,000, to the Anguilla Sailing... Read More
Travel Information
Useful ResourcesHow to Sail to France from the UK
For yachts based on Britain’s South Coast, Northern France is an obvious holiday destination and a crossing of the English Channel leads to some very... Read More
http://www.2theoceania.com/
Online Oceania travel directory. Links to directories for Africa, Europe, America and Asia.
http://www.2theoceania.com/... Read More
Why and how to help locals when travelling
Whilst this article is aimed at backpackers, it gives some great pointers for all worldwide travellers and food for thought . . .
http://nomadisbeautiful.com/travel-blogs/why-how-help-locals-when-travelling/... Read More
ReportsGalapagos: An Unforgettable Visit to a Unique Group of Islands
Date Published - January 13, 2022
After being stuck in Colon, Panama for 21 months due to the Corona Virus restrictions, German sailor Peter Kraus finally made it to the Galapagos... Read More
Venezuela, Los Roques: A Trip Worth the Effort
Date Published - November 30, 2021
Florian and Vicki Grassl of SY Ibex had always wanted to visit Los Roques, a group of islands about 120NM off the coast of Venezuela,... 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,... Read More
Greece: Update from Evia after the Fires
Date Published - August 30, 2021
While the northern part of the Greek island of Evia was devastated by fire in July, cruisers have reported that all anchorages and services are... Read More
NewsProcedures Required For Visiting Libya
Date Published - January 21, 2007
This information has kindly been provided for us by Salem Altoaish of United Tours, Libya.
Private Yachts calling Libyan Ports for tourism are welcome in Libya,... Read More
How to Sail to France from the UK
For yachts based on Britain’s South Coast, Northern France is an obvious holiday destination and a crossing of the English Channel leads to some very... Read More
http://www.2theoceania.com/
Online Oceania travel directory. Links to directories for Africa, Europe, America and Asia.
http://www.2theoceania.com/... Read More
Why and how to help locals when travelling
Whilst this article is aimed at backpackers, it gives some great pointers for all worldwide travellers and food for thought . . .
http://nomadisbeautiful.com/travel-blogs/why-how-help-locals-when-travelling/... Read More
Galapagos: An Unforgettable Visit to a Unique Group of Islands
Date Published - January 13, 2022
After being stuck in Colon, Panama for 21 months due to the Corona Virus restrictions, German sailor Peter Kraus finally made it to the Galapagos... Read More
Venezuela, Los Roques: A Trip Worth the Effort
Date Published - November 30, 2021
Florian and Vicki Grassl of SY Ibex had always wanted to visit Los Roques, a group of islands about 120NM off the coast of Venezuela,... 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,... Read More
Greece: Update from Evia after the Fires
Date Published - August 30, 2021
While the northern part of the Greek island of Evia was devastated by fire in July, cruisers have reported that all anchorages and services are... Read More
NewsProcedures Required For Visiting Libya
Date Published - January 21, 2007
This information has kindly been provided for us by Salem Altoaish of United Tours, Libya.
Private Yachts calling Libyan Ports for tourism are welcome in Libya,... Read More
Procedures Required For Visiting Libya
Date Published - January 21, 2007
This information has kindly been provided for us by Salem Altoaish of United Tours, Libya.
Private Yachts calling Libyan Ports for tourism are welcome in Libya,... Read More
Documents
Useful ResourcesInternational Yacht Training (IYT)
This website lists IYT schools worldwide that will provide ICC courses for candidates of any nationality.
http://www.iytworld.com/index.php/schools... Read More
Learn To Sail
The first part of this book is a very useful guide to the qualifications of competence recognised by various countries worldwide and where it is... Read More
Storing Documents on Board
Some useful ideas from Carolyn Shearlock of the Boat Galley.
http://theboatgalley.com/storing-documents-on-a-boat/... Read More
UK Registration
UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency has information on registering a yacht in the UK.
https://www.gov.uk/register-a-boat/the-uk-ship-register... Read More
Where to Register your Yacht – A Guide
Where to Register your Yacht Offshore: The Ultimate Guide... Read More
ReportsUK: Navigating the COVID-19 Traffic Light System
Date Published - July 26, 2021
Sailing back to the UK from Portugal in June was straightforward for Guy and Rhonda Taylor on board Saving Grace II - that is until... Read More
Mediterranean: Bureaucrats and Clear Waters
Date Published - June 12, 2021
After being tied to the dock for three months in Greece, the catamaran “Water Dogs” and her Canadian family finally sailed north to Croatia as... Read More
Cruising Regulations: Obtaining an International Certificate of Competence (ICC)
Date Published - July 18, 2018
Even if a skipper's home country does not require any evidence of competency, officials in many countries expect one. Having an ICC will satisfy this... Read More
Demystifying international clearance for cruisers
Date Published - July 03, 2013
One of the most common questions by cruisers new to extended cruising is details of clearing into countries. How does it work? What do you... Read More
Croatia: Recognised Certificates of Competence
Date Published - June 21, 2012
The report is a link to a website giving a list of certificates of competency, by various countries and recognised in Croatia... Read More
Proof of Competency for European Countries
Date Published - November 04, 2011
Updated January 2015 - Frequently asked questions.... Read More
US SAILING creates International Proficiency Certificate for Bareboat Chartering
Date Published - March 01, 2010
Original report posted in October 2005.
In order to make it easier for cruising sailors from the U.S. to charter sailboats in the European Union, US... Read More
NewsColombia, Cartagena: Changes to Local Navigation Rules
Date Published - December 14, 2021
Colombia's General Maritime Directorate (DIMAR) has introduced new requirements for local navigation in Cartagena that will impact the cruising community.... Read More
France, Brittany and Normandy: Entry Guide for Non-EU Yachts
Date Published - August 14, 2021
A new process to allow entry into Normandy and Brittany for non-Schengen citizens (or Schengen citizens coming from a third country) is now in place.... Read More
Spain: RYA Certificates of Competence to be Reinstated
Date Published - June 01, 2021
UK Royal Yachting Association (RYA) issued certificates, including the International Certificate of Competence (ICC), are to be recognised in Spanish waters for those wanting to... Read More
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Special Procedures Being Introduced in Ports of Entry Worldwide
Date Published - February 12, 2020
This document has tracked since the beginning of March 2020 the progress of countries worldwide as one by one they went into lockdown, closed their... Read More
International Yacht Training (IYT)
This website lists IYT schools worldwide that will provide ICC courses for candidates of any nationality.
http://www.iytworld.com/index.php/schools... Read More
Learn To Sail
The first part of this book is a very useful guide to the qualifications of competence recognised by various countries worldwide and where it is... Read More
Storing Documents on Board
Some useful ideas from Carolyn Shearlock of the Boat Galley.
http://theboatgalley.com/storing-documents-on-a-boat/... Read More
UK Registration
UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency has information on registering a yacht in the UK.
https://www.gov.uk/register-a-boat/the-uk-ship-register... Read More
Where to Register your Yacht – A Guide
Where to Register your Yacht Offshore: The Ultimate Guide... Read More
UK: Navigating the COVID-19 Traffic Light System
Date Published - July 26, 2021
Sailing back to the UK from Portugal in June was straightforward for Guy and Rhonda Taylor on board Saving Grace II - that is until... Read More
Mediterranean: Bureaucrats and Clear Waters
Date Published - June 12, 2021
After being tied to the dock for three months in Greece, the catamaran “Water Dogs” and her Canadian family finally sailed north to Croatia as... Read More
Cruising Regulations: Obtaining an International Certificate of Competence (ICC)
Date Published - July 18, 2018
Even if a skipper's home country does not require any evidence of competency, officials in many countries expect one. Having an ICC will satisfy this... Read More
Demystifying international clearance for cruisers
Date Published - July 03, 2013
One of the most common questions by cruisers new to extended cruising is details of clearing into countries. How does it work? What do you... Read More
Croatia: Recognised Certificates of Competence
Date Published - June 21, 2012
The report is a link to a website giving a list of certificates of competency, by various countries and recognised in Croatia... Read More
Proof of Competency for European Countries
Date Published - November 04, 2011
Updated January 2015 - Frequently asked questions.... Read More
US SAILING creates International Proficiency Certificate for Bareboat Chartering
Date Published - March 01, 2010
Original report posted in October 2005.
In order to make it easier for cruising sailors from the U.S. to charter sailboats in the European Union, US... Read More
NewsColombia, Cartagena: Changes to Local Navigation Rules
Date Published - December 14, 2021
Colombia's General Maritime Directorate (DIMAR) has introduced new requirements for local navigation in Cartagena that will impact the cruising community.... Read More
France, Brittany and Normandy: Entry Guide for Non-EU Yachts
Date Published - August 14, 2021
A new process to allow entry into Normandy and Brittany for non-Schengen citizens (or Schengen citizens coming from a third country) is now in place.... Read More
Spain: RYA Certificates of Competence to be Reinstated
Date Published - June 01, 2021
UK Royal Yachting Association (RYA) issued certificates, including the International Certificate of Competence (ICC), are to be recognised in Spanish waters for those wanting to... Read More
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Special Procedures Being Introduced in Ports of Entry Worldwide
Date Published - February 12, 2020
This document has tracked since the beginning of March 2020 the progress of countries worldwide as one by one they went into lockdown, closed their... Read More
Colombia, Cartagena: Changes to Local Navigation Rules
Date Published - December 14, 2021
Colombia's General Maritime Directorate (DIMAR) has introduced new requirements for local navigation in Cartagena that will impact the cruising community.... Read More
France, Brittany and Normandy: Entry Guide for Non-EU Yachts
Date Published - August 14, 2021
A new process to allow entry into Normandy and Brittany for non-Schengen citizens (or Schengen citizens coming from a third country) is now in place.... Read More
Spain: RYA Certificates of Competence to be Reinstated
Date Published - June 01, 2021
UK Royal Yachting Association (RYA) issued certificates, including the International Certificate of Competence (ICC), are to be recognised in Spanish waters for those wanting to... Read More
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Special Procedures Being Introduced in Ports of Entry Worldwide
Date Published - February 12, 2020
This document has tracked since the beginning of March 2020 the progress of countries worldwide as one by one they went into lockdown, closed their... Read More
Anchorages
Useful ResourcesAnchoring in PNG – How we nearly lost our boat (twice)
Jim and Katie Thomsen have sailed Tenaya over 50,000 miles during the past ten years, visiting 50 countries. Most times things have been easy and... Read More
ReportsBora Bora: New Anchoring Restrictions for all Yachts – 2019
Date Published - January 31, 2019
New legislation has been introduced to restrict anchoring inside Bora Bora Island in order to protect the environment and ensure the peaceful coexistence of all... Read More
NewsFrench Polynesia: New Restrictions on Mo’orea Anchorages
Date Published - October 09, 2021
The French Polynesian Government has announced updates to the Lagoon Management Plan which will see several anchorages closed on the island of Mo'orea and a... Read More
BooksBritish and US Virgin Island: Virgin Anchorages
Excellent companion to the Cruising Guide to the Virgin Islands, featuring stunning, color, aerial photography, it captures 46 of the most popular anchorages in the... Read More
Canada: Exploring the South Coast of British Columbia: Gulf Islands and Desolation Sound to Port Hardy and Blunden Harbour
By Don Douglass and Reanne Hemingway Douglass
Publisher: Fine Edge Productions; 3rd edition (August 26, 2009)
ISBN-13: 978-1932310238... Read More
Caribbean: Leeward Anchorages
Depicts 43 anchorages and harbors throughout the islands of Anguilla, Sint Maarten/Saint Martin, Saint Barts, Saba, Statia, Saint Kitts, Nevis, Barbuda, Antigua, Guadeloupe, Marie Galante,... Read More
Caribbean: Windward Anchorages
Windward Anchorages graphically, and through spectacular aerial photography, depicts 47 anchorages and harbors throughout the islands of Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Grenadines and Grenada,... Read More
Anchoring in PNG – How we nearly lost our boat (twice)
Jim and Katie Thomsen have sailed Tenaya over 50,000 miles during the past ten years, visiting 50 countries. Most times things have been easy and... Read More
Bora Bora: New Anchoring Restrictions for all Yachts – 2019
Date Published - January 31, 2019
New legislation has been introduced to restrict anchoring inside Bora Bora Island in order to protect the environment and ensure the peaceful coexistence of all... Read More
NewsFrench Polynesia: New Restrictions on Mo’orea Anchorages
Date Published - October 09, 2021
The French Polynesian Government has announced updates to the Lagoon Management Plan which will see several anchorages closed on the island of Mo'orea and a... Read More
BooksBritish and US Virgin Island: Virgin Anchorages
Excellent companion to the Cruising Guide to the Virgin Islands, featuring stunning, color, aerial photography, it captures 46 of the most popular anchorages in the... Read More
Canada: Exploring the South Coast of British Columbia: Gulf Islands and Desolation Sound to Port Hardy and Blunden Harbour
By Don Douglass and Reanne Hemingway Douglass
Publisher: Fine Edge Productions; 3rd edition (August 26, 2009)
ISBN-13: 978-1932310238... Read More
Caribbean: Leeward Anchorages
Depicts 43 anchorages and harbors throughout the islands of Anguilla, Sint Maarten/Saint Martin, Saint Barts, Saba, Statia, Saint Kitts, Nevis, Barbuda, Antigua, Guadeloupe, Marie Galante,... Read More
Caribbean: Windward Anchorages
Windward Anchorages graphically, and through spectacular aerial photography, depicts 47 anchorages and harbors throughout the islands of Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Grenadines and Grenada,... Read More
French Polynesia: New Restrictions on Mo’orea Anchorages
Date Published - October 09, 2021
The French Polynesian Government has announced updates to the Lagoon Management Plan which will see several anchorages closed on the island of Mo'orea and a... Read More
British and US Virgin Island: Virgin Anchorages
Excellent companion to the Cruising Guide to the Virgin Islands, featuring stunning, color, aerial photography, it captures 46 of the most popular anchorages in the... Read More
Canada: Exploring the South Coast of British Columbia: Gulf Islands and Desolation Sound to Port Hardy and Blunden Harbour
By Don Douglass and Reanne Hemingway Douglass
Publisher: Fine Edge Productions; 3rd edition (August 26, 2009)
ISBN-13: 978-1932310238... Read MoreCaribbean: Leeward Anchorages
Depicts 43 anchorages and harbors throughout the islands of Anguilla, Sint Maarten/Saint Martin, Saint Barts, Saba, Statia, Saint Kitts, Nevis, Barbuda, Antigua, Guadeloupe, Marie Galante,... Read More
Caribbean: Windward Anchorages
Windward Anchorages graphically, and through spectacular aerial photography, depicts 47 anchorages and harbors throughout the islands of Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Grenadines and Grenada,... Read More
Businesses
America’s Boating Club App
Address: 8016 Ellisville Lane, Knoxville, Tennessee, USA, 37909
This FREE mobile app provides nautical reference information, maintenance records, float plans, weather radar, tides and currents, emergency assists and provides a link to Spanish... Read More
Boatblogs.com
Do it yourself websites and blogs to document and share your cruising adventure. FREE Trial, plus packages for as little as $2.95 a month.... Read More
Cruising Association
Address: 1 Northey Street, Limehouse Basin, London, E14 8BT
The CA has been running for more than 100 years and are an association dedicated to those that cruise on small boats. CA members, backed up... Read More
Island Cruising NZ
Address: P.O. Box 534 , Paihia, Bay of Islands, New Zealand,
South Island sailor Viki Moore purchased Island Cruising NZ in June 2021. Viki has been President of the Little Ship Club of Canterbury since 2014,... Read More
Practical preparation for an offshore passage from the experts at World Cruising Club UK and USA
WORLD CRUISING CLUB UK
Bluewater Cruiser’s Question Time at the London Boat Show
Skippers and crews interested in sailing off across the oceans are welcome to attend... Read More
SlipFinder
SlipFinder is available on the Apple App Store for free download. Currently (May 2015) over 75 marinas along the East coast of the USA, Florida,... Read More
Snag-A-Slip (SAS)
Address: 125 West Street, Suite 201, Annapolis, Maryland, USA, MD 21401
This is a marina booking website/app for North America and the Caribbean/Mexico.The app also gives access to join cruising groups, yacht clubs, boating rendezvous, blog... Read More
The Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation
A voluntary organization run by yachtsmen to provide planning and cruise planning information. Have a number of free cruising guides for download as well as... Read More
World Cruising Club
Address: 120 High Street, Cowes, Isle of Wight, PO31 7AX
Organisers of the world's most popular sailing rallies (ARC, World ARC etc.)... Read More
Useful Resources
48° North
Free online sailing magazine (monthly) for the Pacific North West. Useful cruising articles and advice from NW cruisers sailing around the world.
http://www.48north.com/... Read More
A Seven-year Circumnavigation
Published by Cruising World Magazine in January 2018, Jack and Zdenka Griswold, who have now completed their circumnavigation, address a few questions that they are... Read More
A Worldwide Tidal Calculator
Marées dans Le Monde), See details at
A Worldwide Tidal Calculator
Available (in English) as a free software download. It covers nearly 10,000 ports.... Read More
ADAN
Association founded in Argentina to promote sailing and navigation. Offer Spanish speaking sailors BLU assistance and delegates to help in many ports worldwide.
http://www.adan.org.ar... Read More
Anchoring in PNG – How we nearly lost our boat (twice)
Jim and Katie Thomsen have sailed Tenaya over 50,000 miles during the past ten years, visiting 50 countries. Most times things have been easy and... Read More
Apps for Voyaging – by Ocean Navigator
http://www.oceannavigator.com/July-August-2014/Apps/... Read More
Asian Yachting
Informative site for Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore etc including marina directory, racing events.
http://asianyachting.com/default.htm... Read More
Association of Reef Keepers (ARK) BVI
Good information about the state of dive sites in the BVIs following the hurricane season, plus volunteer reef-check opportunities.
https://www.facebook.com/ARKBVI/... Read More
Australia: Marine Imray Charts App just released for iPad
Update 2.20 for the Marine Imray Charts App. There are lots of new features and in the Chart Store coverage has been extended with Australian... Read More
Awards for the ocean cruising community: The OCC Award goes to David Register for OpenCPN
http://oceancruisingclub.org/
The OCC Award, which recognizes valuable service to the OCC or the ocean cruising community as a whole, goes to David Register, lead developer of... Read More
Awesome Apps for Sailors
Viki Moore of Astrolabe Sailing summarises the huge quantity of useful Apps that are now available for every facet of cruising life.
https://astrolabesailing.com/2017/02/28/awesome-apps-for-sailors/... Read More
Bahamas – Sea of Cortez Comparison
The Sea of Cortez is a popular first stop for cruisers coming from the West Coast of the US while the Bahamas are popular with... Read More
Banking in Remote Areas
Useful thread on Cruisers Forum.
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f74/banking-in-remote-areas-203293.html?... Read More
BlueMoment.Com
Cruising information, articles, sources, and resources for UK based cruising yachtsman, with links, information, and articles of interest to the wider cruising community.
http://www.bluemoment.com... Read More
Bluewater Cruising Association
The mission of the Bluewater Cruising Association is to foster seamanship and friendship for people with an active interest in offshore cruising. We achieve this... Read More
Boat maintenance: the 55-point skipper’s checklist
The ultimate boat maintenance checklist to make sure your yacht is ready for launch and the start of the sailing season, by Yachting Monthly magazine.
... Read More
Boat Pests
Regardless of where we are or how clean and tidy our boats, we are all subject to pests. Marmaris Bay Cruisers have published a few... Read More
Bugs: Nine Ways to Keep Bugs at Bay
Cruising World Magazine outline nine simple steps to avoid an infestation. Some great advice here.
Keeping Bugs at Bay
... Read More
Building a website for your Boat
Keep friends and fellow yachtsmen up to date with your yachting activities – create your own boating website for free. By Practical Boat Owner (PBO).
https://www.pbo.co.uk/news/536311/how-to-build-and-run-a-website-for-your-boat... Read More
Can you work while Cruising?
The start of what will be a useful compilation of blog links & articles for those who are wondering what work they could do to... Read More
Canaries, Lanzarote: Women & Cruising Forum at Puerto Calero
Date: Tuesday 12 November 2013
Time: 18:00 - 21:00
Venue: Puerto Calero, Auditorium, Edif. Antiguo Varadero, 1st Floor
Entry: €10 (to cover a drink and light buffet)Forum moderators... Read More
Caribbean Boat Boys
[caption id="attachment_81456" align="alignleft" width="300"] Sailing along the Dominican Coast[/caption]
A great article on how to best deal with the Caribbean's island entrepreneurs by SY Morgan Cloud.
Us... Read More
Caribbean Compass
Free monthly online boating publication for everything Caribbean.
http://www.caribbeancompass.com/... Read More
Caribbean Cruisers’ Facebook pages
Caribbean Cruisers' Facebook pages
http://www.noonsite.com/General/CruisingInformation/caribbean-cruisers-facebook-groups... Read More
Caribbean Volunteer Projects
Short-term seasonal cruisers to the Caribbean or life-long sailors who have made the region their home can make a difference to the islands’ people and... Read More
Circumnavigating with Children
The joys and considerations of taking a family to sea. Bruce Halabisky and his young family have been cruising in a 34′ wooden boat for... Read More
Circumnavigation & Ocean Crossing
Circumnavigation was started halfway through our trip around because we believed that we and others could benefit by being able to easily share information. Our... Read More
Commuter Cruiser
A great resource for part-time sailors including outfitting; storing your boat; maintenance; and cruise planning.
By Jan & David of SY Winterlude
http://commutercruiser.com/... Read More
Computers Aboard
Four cruisers discuss the systems that keep them connected, entertained and on course. Another informative article by Cruising World.
http://www.cruisingworld.com/gear/electronics/computers-aboard
Posted February 2014.... Read More
Cruisers & Sailing Forums – Cruising with Kids
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/groups/67-cruising+with+kids.html... Read More
Cruisers Forum
Cruisers Forum - Discussion Board and Photo Gallery for Cruising Sailors and Wannabes. Cruising boats, cruising people, cruising answers.
http://www.cruisersforum.com... Read More
Cruising Club Of America
"Cruising European Waters" is an invaluable guide and regularly updated. See Noonsite cruising information for more information.
http://www.cruisingclub.org... Read More
Cruising Compass
Blue Water Sailing magazine's weekly e-newsletter for sailors and cruisers.
http://www.cruisingcompass.com/... Read More
Cruising Millennial Style – Just Doing It
[caption id="attachment_1090135" align="alignright" width="301"] Alex and David Giovannini found a sponsor for a sail through the Northwest Passage.[/caption]
A new generation of young sailors are finding... Read More
Currents
The official magazine of the Bluewater Cruising Association.
http://currents.bluewatercruising.org/... Read More
Demystifying international clearance for cruisers
[caption id="attachment_58997" align="alignright" width="300"] Having an agent made clearing into the Marquesas a snap: © SV Totem[/caption]
One of the most common questions by cruisers new... Read More
Drogues – How to Survive a Force 11 Storm with a Series Drogue
There is no textbook procedure to follow when, in a small boat, you are faced with seas and winds which are a threat to the... Read More
Emergency Hull Repairs
A hole or break in your boat’s hull is among the worst situations you can face offshore. If your boat is sinking, sort out what... Read More
EVS-Islands
Maps of islands (not designed for navigation, but overviews of islands throughout the world including many Pacific atolls)
http://evs-islands.blogspot.com/... Read More
Family Cruising on A Trimaran
Two adults, half a dozen adventurous and athletic children and a 49-ft cruising trimaran named Thunderbird make for an amazing cruising story.
In this article for... Read More
FastSeas
Weather is a pervasive part of life on board. The cruising community is always looking for better weather data, better ways to access that data,... Read More
Find Embassy
Easy and free guide to all embassies, consulates and diplomatic missions throughout the world. In the first drop-down list, choose the name of the embassy... Read More
First Aid: Creating a Customised Medical Kit
This article from Practical Sailor gives some down-to-earth advice on creating a medical kit that hopefully you may never need to use.
Practical Sailor: Creating a... Read More
Fishing from yachts for beginners
A really useful free guide as to the tackle, rod and adjustments you might need to make to your yacht in order to successfully catch... Read More
Fishing: Go Saltwater Fishing
A valuable source of saltwater fishing tips, tackle, and techniques for offshore sailors both on passage and at anchor.
https://www.go-saltwater-fishing.com/... Read More
Flag Etiquette
Apart from the ensign, flags commonly worn by a cruising yacht comprise a burgee and a house flag (Private Signal), and when entering a new... Read More
Free Online Navigation Course
Online marine resources to teach you to navigate safely - by Diederik Willemsen.
http://www.sailingissues.com/navcourse0.html... Read More
Get involved with noonsite.com
Contact the Editor, Sue Richards at [email protected]
Advertising interest and inquiries, contact [email protected]
All other questions, feedback, updates, cruising reports, marine business details, recommendations etc. send to... Read More
Good Old Boat
The magazine's website offers a wide variety of resources for sailors including a very comprehensive worldwide list of sailboat associations and informal user groups, a... Read More
Google Earth Navigation
Pacific cruiser Rory Garland uses a range of new techniques to navigate safely in far-flung places with poor chart coverage.
http://www.yachtingworld.com/cruising/google-earth-navigation-61449
UPDATE HISTORY (followed by the update... Read More
Hands Across the Sea
Bringing positive, lasting change to the lives of children in the Eastern Caribbean through improving literacy. A great organisation to be a part of whilst... Read More
How Sailors Can Help While Cruising
A website for offshore sailors to find out about ways to help while cruising and get more involved with the communities they visit. No matter... Read More
How to lay up a yacht abroad
John Neal and Amanda Swan Neal take you through a detailed list of how to decommission a yacht when leaving it ashore in a foreign... Read More
How to navigate with Google Earth
Free article in Yachting World: Meteorologist Chris Tibbs explains how to navigating using Google Earth and shares his experience of using this software.
https://www.yachtingworld.com/bluewater-sailing/navigation-briefing-navigate-google-earth-124096... Read More
How to pick up a mooring buoy under sail
RYA Chief Instructor, Sail Cruising, Vaughan Marsh shares his top tips for picking up a mooring buoy under sail.
http://www.rya.org.uk/newsevents/enewsletters/inbrief/Pages/Howtopickupamooringbuoy-undersail.aspx?... Read More
How to prepare a boat for extended cruising
Chris Ayres sailed his Vancouver 28 from the UK to New Zealand. He explains what gear you need for serious offshore sailing. An article for... Read More
How to Sail to France from the UK
For yachts based on Britain’s South Coast, Northern France is an obvious holiday destination and a crossing of the English Channel leads to some very... Read More
How to Stay Cool on a Sailboat in the Tropics
Whether you plan on sailing in the Mediterranean during summer, the Caribbean throughout the year or anywhere near the Equator, it's going to get hot. ... Read More
How to Write Articles for Sailing Magazines
Robin Urquhart of Young & Salty is a young cruiser always looking for ways to make money while sailing. One of the best ways she... Read More
How we fund the cruising life
Everybody wants to know, but few ask. After eight years of circumnavigating, SV Totem's cruising family spill the beans on how they can afford to... Read More
http://www.2theoceania.com/
Online Oceania travel directory. Links to directories for Africa, Europe, America and Asia.
http://www.2theoceania.com/... Read More
ICC Now Available to All
There is a small sailing school operating in the western Med (Sardinia, Corsica and Elba) which is affiliated to the IYT (International Yacht Training Wordwide)... Read More
Imray Nautical App
Launched June 2014 - book app for iPad – available to download from the App Store. Download the app for free, then buy sections of... Read More
Imray Nautical App
Based on Imray’s acclaimed pilot books and almanacks, the app can be used to plan your sailing in advance and whilst at sea and to... Read More
Imray Navigator App
A brand new fully functioning chart navigation app for the iPhone and iPad. Based on high-quality raster images of Imray and selected official hydrographic office... Read More
International Yacht Training (IYT)
This website lists IYT schools worldwide that will provide ICC courses for candidates of any nationality.
http://www.iytworld.com/index.php/schools... Read More
iPad Navigation Across an Ocean
If you’re looking for a comprehensive navigation solution, an iPad-based system might be right for you. Cruising World has an interesting article on this option.
http://www.cruisingworld.com/gear/electronics/ipad-navigation-across-an-ocean
Posted... Read More
Irish Cruising Club
Founded in 1929, the ICC is a club for seagoing sailors, who have a genuine interest in cruising. Most members live in Ireland and Northern... Read More
Kids4Sail Facebook Group
Over 5000 members; monthly location roll for meet-ups (hundreds comment on location per month at https://www.noforeignland.com/partners/kids4sail/); boatschooling information/support; hundreds of cruising family social profiles; KIDS-ONLY... Read More
Latitude 38
Northern California and West Coast free sailing & cruising publication. Can subscribe to "Lectronic Latitude" with headlines every few days. Organizers of the Pacific Puddle... Read More
Learn To Sail
The first part of this book is a very useful guide to the qualifications of competence recognised by various countries worldwide and where it is... Read More
Life on the Hook: Hunting for Larger than Life Characters
I am a development TV producer always on the hunt for new shows and larger than life characters. Currently, I am working for a large... Read More
Lights & Shapes
For iPhone and iPad. Available in English, Italian, Spanish, French & German. Over 30 3D animations; tests; rules of the road. Find out more at... Read More
Liveaboard cruisers – most useful smartphone & tablet tools
Every voyager has different needs and tastes for the hardware on their boat. It’s no different from smartphone and tablet apps for voyaging. Here is... Read More
Living Aboard a Yacht – The Ups and Downs
What is it like living aboard a yacht? British cruisers Tony and Tessa Cross have spent many years living onboard their yacht while cruising around... Read More
Long term cruising in the Mediterranean
Interesting thread on Cruisers Forum about the multitude of factors to consider when planning long term cruising in the Med.
http://www.cruisersforum.com/forums/f17/long-term-cruising-questions-166590.html?... Read More
Magnetic North Pole: Shifting Rapidly and Unpredictably
With the Earth’s north magnetic pole currently moving
[caption id="attachment_48587" align="alignright" width="200"] Magnetic North is Shifting[/caption]
at an unusually rapid 50 km (30 miles) a year, researchers... Read More
Man Overboard app for iPhone
Recommended by Cruising World (2013).
https://www.cruisingworld.com/gear/app-month-man-overboard/... Read More
Managing Essential Paperwork whilst Cruising
Even when you cast off your lines, bills, tax returns and admin still follow in your wake. This Yachting World article explains how to make... Read More
Managing Money whilst cruising
Accessing Money Around The World
Nic Davis of becomeacruiser.com answers all those questions about how to access money when cruising around the world...........................................................................................................................................................
Useful banking and financial tips... Read More
Marine How To
Marine How To
An informative website for DIY boat owners to find in-depth, step-by-step articles for maintenance, upgrades and to find brutally honest insight from marine... Read More
Medical Sailing Ministries (MSM)
Medical Sailing Ministries (MSM) began in 2008 in response to the need for medical transport to remote villages in Vanuatu. MSM currently operates using the... Read More
Mediterranean Bound? Some Useful Noonsite Articles and Links
[caption id="attachment_47983" align="alignright" width="300"] Sardinia[/caption]
If you are planning on cruising the Mediterranean these links to articles and resources on Noonsite will help with your planning... Read More
Mindelo Moving Market
Free app available for iOS and Android to help sailors buy and sell marine equipment.
http://www.mindelo.net/... Read More
Mittelmeer-Skipper-Club
Members of the officially registered club are mostly owners of yachts cruising in the Med. The club also runs an internet bulletin board with more... Read More
Multihulls4us
Multihulls forum plus lots of great information for multihull owners.
http://www.multihulls4us.com/forums/forum.php... Read More
mysailing.com.au
Sailing, yachting, cruising and now motor boat cruising (launched 2021): Lots of news, practical tips, videos, gear and boats.
http://www.mysailing.com.au/
https://www.motoryacht.com.au/... Read More
MyTide
An easy-to-use tide app that gives you the info you need without relying on cellular or WiFi connections: location; date and time; a 24-hour tide... Read More
MyYacht
MyYacht is iOS based and can be downloaded to iPhone and iPad from AppStore/iTunes. A "yacht maintenance App" it turns your iPhone into a database... Read More
Navigate the Pacific
Some useful information when navigating poorly charted areas.
http://www.zero2sixty.ch/navigate-the-pacific-despite-the-bad-charts... Read More
Navionics Chart Errors
This report from Mexico, but cruisers have also reported problems with Navionic charts in SE Asia, Thailand in particular.
http://www.latitude38.com/lectronic/lectronicday.lasso?date=2014-07-25#Story4... Read More
New Features on noonsite: Adding Comments
Since Autumn 2012 we have been working to update and improve the way noonsite.com works and add features to "modernise" the site and enhance the... Read More
New Forum for Travelling Families
Tobias and Rike are sailing with together with their respective families and have been so fed up with always trying to find other boats with... Read More
New Platform for Cruising Families
Tobias and Rike are sailing with together with their respective families and have been so fed up with always trying to find other boats with... Read More
New Show looking for People who live their lives at Sea
Have you given up the Rat Race for a life cruising the world's oceans?
Are you "off the grid", going from port to port in search... Read More
Noonsite.com Editorial Team recognised with the 2016 Ocean Cruising Club Geoff Pack Memorial Trophy
[caption id="attachment_50205" align="alignright" width="150"] Editor Sue Richards[/caption]
Providing cruising sailors with comprehensive information regarding the necessary formalities, paperwork, and costs for clearing into 197 countries, plus... Read More
Ocean Cruising Club
The Ocean Cruising Club exists to promote long-distance cruising in all its forms and although it is an international club, it is administered from the... Read More
Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) Announces Two Openings in Youth Blue Water Cruising Programme for 2013 Season
For 2013, two highly qualified members of OCC have volunteered their time and berths on their vessels for the programme. The OCC has commensurately committed... Read More
Ocean Cruising Club and SeaBC Announce Cooperative Effort to Record and Report Sea Bird Sightings
SeaBC seabird count data goes to Cornell University’s eBird database (www.ebird.org), where boaters’ sightings become a resource for scientists worldwide. Seabird knowledge is described as... Read More
Ocean Cruising Club announce annual 2013 Awards
The OCC Awards Sub-Committee made the
[caption id="attachment_50235" align="alignright" width="200"] OCC Awards Winners: © OCC[/caption]
announcement at the annual OCC London Boat Show dinner. This year, the... Read More
Ocean Navigator
Monthly magazine with cruising news, navigation and gear info. plus v. informative website covering offshore sailing and racing, navigation, weather, cruising tips, boats & gear.
http://www.oceannavigator.com/... Read More
Onboard Online
This online magazine specializes in providing news and resources for yachting professionals as well as encompassing a business directory and a jobs board. Whilst aimed... Read More
One Simple Question: what’s it like to go cruising?
http://www.sailingtotem.com/2016/02/one-simple-question-whats-it-like-to-go-cruising.html... Read More
Outfitting a boat to sail around the world
What we bought, what we learned and what we'd do differently. A great blog post by Tasha and Ryan from their Fountain Pajot "Cheeky Monkey"... Read More
Pacific Puddle Jump
Westbound cruisers headed to the South Pacific use the Pacific Puddle Jump to disseminate information that others may find useful. The PPJ Yahoo group also... Read More
Pantry in Paradise
Spend more time in Paradise and less time in provisioning hell.
Pantry in Paradise™ tracks your provisions, their exact storage locations and creates your next shopping... Read MorePassageMaker Magazine
A powerboat/trawler targeted magazine but includes a great deal of offshore/bluewater information for all cruising boats.
http://www.passagemaker.com/... Read More
Planning a European Cruise?
A very useful website which aims to compare European cruising areas in order to help relatively novice cruising folk decide where to charter or where... Read More
Plant a Garden on a Cruising Boat
http://www.allatsea.net/plant-a-garden-on-a-cruising-boat/... Read More
Practical Boat Cook
http://practicalboatcook.com/A website by sailors with over 100,000 ocean miles and more than 20 Atlantic Passages in a small sailboat without using refrigeration. How to get... Read More
Practical Sailor
Bi-weekly magazine that evaluates all kind of cruising equipment. Takes no advertising so no bias. Subscription-based - however, there are many free articles on their... Read More
PredictWind.com
Run own weather model globally and at high resolution. iOS and Android weather Apps. Free forecast. Noonsite members can now get 15% off any PredictWind... Read More
Preparing your boat for Ocean Cruising
Meteorologist, navigator and ARC safety inspector Chris Tibbs and his wife, Helen, are going round the world, starting with the ARC. He describes how he... Read More
Re-Open EU
The European Union has set up a new website and a mobile app where you can see if travel is possible to each member state,... Read More
Red Sea Passage: Notes on a Voyage from South Africa to Turkey
Between July and September 2021, SY Pura Vida made passage from South Africa, through the Red Sea and the Suez Canal to their destination in... Read More
Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation (RCCPF)
A charitable organization which does not distribute any profits as these are used to finance new books, new developments, to subsidize those pilots covering areas... Read More
Royal Yachting Association
The International Certificate of Competence can be obtained from them, as it is now required by most countries in Europe.
Email: [email protected]
http://www.rya.org.uk/Cruising
... Read More
Safe Skipper LITE
Free Safety Afloat Tips & Advice on Emergency Procedures for all Sailors and Leisure Boaters, worldwide. For iPad, iPhone & iPod touch.
https://itunes.apple.com/gb/app/safe-skipper-lite-free-safety/id639556470?mt=8
Released 30 April, 2013... Read More
SAIL Magazine
Cruising reports, boat tests, practical advice, blog, online edition and e-newsletter
http://www.sailmagazine.com/cruising/... Read More
Sail SE Asia (Southeast Asia Boat Information Sharing)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/SailSEAsiaGroup/... Read More
Sail World Cruising
Sail World Cruising
http://www.sail-world.com/cruising... Read More
Sail-World Cruising: Founding Editor Nancy Knudsen says farewell
[caption id="attachment_50335" align="alignright" width="150"] New Horizons © Sail-World Cruising[/caption]
See full report by Sail-World at http://www.sail-world.com/index.cfm?nid=124518
After over eight years at the helm, Nancy Knudsen will be... Read More
Sailboat Cruising.com
Great information resource for cruising sailors with free newsletter.
http://www.sailboat-cruising.com/... Read More
Sailing around the world on a budget
Whether you’re planning on sailing around the world or cruising local waters, there are several ways to dramatically cut costs. These young cruisers survive on... Read More
Sailing in Heavy Weather
This article, published in Ocean Navigator magazine, has some sage advice for handling a boat in storm conditions.
Ocean Navigator: Seamanship & Navigation - Heavy Weather... Read More
Sailing Magazine
US sailing magazine - now with online articles and features including boat tests, boat doctor and technical views and advice.
http://sailingmagazine.net/... Read More
Sailors turned Scientists: Be a part of the world’s biggest plankton survey
The Project
This Citizen Science project was launched on the 21st February and the idea came from a study by a team of Canadian marine biologists... Read More
Sails Ocean Sails (SOS)
Sails Ocean Sails (SOS) is a self-funded program that was started in 2005, and since then has helped island fishermen in the Pacific and Indian... Read More
Salty Sailors
A general cruising information website (2015-2019).
http://www.saltysailors.com... Read More
Salty Southeast Cruisers Net
Up-to-date information about cruising southeastern United States and the Bahamas.
http://cruisersnet.net/... Read More
Sea Mercy
The Sea Mercy program is about providing much-needed health care services (medical, dental and eye) to the remote islands in the South Pacific. The program... Read More
Setting Sail: When is the best time to Sail Away?
In this article in Yachting World Magazine, Jeremy Wyatt, Communications Director for World Cruising Club (WCC), passes on his thoughts and experience on some of... Read More
Seven Prep Tips for World Circumnavigation
Catamaran Elcie and her family crew are about to embark on an ambitious 2-year circumnavigation. Here they share their thoughts on the planning involved. From... Read More
Seven Seas Cruising Association
SSCA, a non-profit, international organization with nearly 10,000 members, has been supporting liveaboard cruisers for over fifty years. The goals of the original founders are... Read More
Share Maxsea Track Files
Share tracks with other cruisers. Helpful in determining approaches and anchorages as well as avoiding uncharted low-water areas. Interesting to see how others have approached... Read More
Skippertips.com
Not just navigation articles here, but also engine repair/maintenance, weather, boat handling etc. Some free resources, but very reasonable sign-up fee.
http://www.skippertips.com... Read More
Southern Mediterranean: North African migrant emergency means cruisers should be vigilant
The governor of Sicily has declared a state of
[caption id="attachment_50165" align="alignright" width="200"] Migrant Map: © www.bbc.co.uk[/caption]
emergency because of the large numbers of migrants it is... Read More
Space weather may reduce GPS accuracy
[caption id="attachment_50120" align="alignright" width="200"] Solar Flare: © NOAA[/caption]
Navigation experts are warning about the possibility of decreased GPS accuracy and possible outages over the next months... Read More
SpinSheet
A Chesapeake Bay, US, sailing magazine written by sailors for sailors. Has a cruising, racing, weather, and boats for sale section.
https://www.spinsheet.com/cruising... Read More
Spring Fitting-Out Checklist for your Boat
A useful checklist of tasks to get your sailboat ready for the season by Cruising World magazine.
https://www.cruisingworld.com/spring-fitting-out-checklist-for-your-boat... Read More
Storing Documents on Board
Some useful ideas from Carolyn Shearlock of the Boat Galley.
http://theboatgalley.com/storing-documents-on-a-boat/... Read More
Sunscreens – Choosing one that is “Reef Safe”
With several places banning sunscreens that contain certain ingredients, it's probably a good idea to have a closer look at what is in your sunscreen... Read More
TeamSurv
Community sourcing and sharing of navigational data. TeamSurv is a project where mariners help create better charts of coastal waters, by logging depth and position... Read More
The best apps for Cruising
What are the best apps for sailing? What apps do cruisers actually use on their iPad / Android to make life easier, safer, or more... Read More
The Best Mail Services for Cruisers
What do you do about receiving mail when long-term cruising? Circumnavigators SY Totem has researched what they believe to be the best options out there.
SV... Read More
The Boat Galley
A very useful site on how to get the most out of your on-board cooking facilities - plus loads of other practical advice and tips... Read More
The Cost of Cruising
Links to a variety of blogs, articles, podcasts and videos by liveaboards cruising in different parts of the world (and some circumnavigating) who have addressed... Read More
The global movement of cruising boats – Where do all the boats go?
Since 1987 Jimmy Cornell has conducted every five years a survey of the global movement of cruising yachts. The latest was done in 2016 and... Read More
The Monkey’s Fist
Collecting Cruisers' Perspectives: The Monkey's Fist focuses on topics of interest to cruisers, liveaboards, and soon-to-bees. We connect bloggers with readers and readers with topics.... Read More
The OCC Announces Award Recipients for 2015
This year’s winners represent a diverse group of sailors scattered around the earth’s oceans. They were selected from a rich pool of candidates, indicating that... Read More
The Ocean Cruising Club announces recipients of the 2012 OCC Awards
The Ocean Cruising Club (OCC), the world’s truly global ocean cruising association, has announced the recipients of the OCC Annual Awards. Each year the OCC... Read More
The Ocean Cruising Club Awards for 2016: Noonsite awarded The Geoff Pack Memorial Trophy
The full OCC press release can be read here - this is an edited version.
Award nominations are made by OCC members, but suggestions for consideration... Read More
The Ocean Cruising Club Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Record Gatherings Around the World
In a unique effort to celebrate the 60th anniversary of its founding, the OCC has hosted no fewer than 16 gatherings on 3 continents as... Read More
The Sailing Podcast
David and Carina Anderson, based in Queensland, Australia, have a great series of interviews for sailors and cruisers. Good to listen to on those long... Read More
The Southbound Group
The Southbound Group is used by cruisers on the West Coast of the Americas to share relevant information on areas of interest between San Diego,... Read More
Tidal information
http://www.mobilegeographics.com/tides/index.html... Read More
Trans Ocean eV
Trans Ocean eV was founded in 1968 and aims to promote offshore sailing. Based in Cuxhaven, Germany the club has over 5,000 members. These include... Read More
UK Registration
UK Maritime & Coastguard Agency has information on registering a yacht in the UK.
https://www.gov.uk/register-a-boat/the-uk-ship-register... Read More
UK: Crowdsourced boats to map the seas
TeamSurv wants to harness the hundreds, maybe thousands, of boats out on the water to start collecting up-to-date information about what lies beneath the surface.
TeamSurv... Read More
Unknown Crew on passage? A word of warning…
Just a short note to all those who are intending to take an unknown crew with them when crossing the Atlantic. Before you leave a... Read More
Using Google Maps for planning sailing trips
http://googlemapsgonewild.blogspot.com/... Read More
Using the Internet and New Technologies at Sea
For many years, radio communication was the only option for mariners to communicate with the shore. Now, an increasing number of satellite technologies are available... Read More
VentureFarther: A new website for cruisers to share information
Jon & Heather Turgeon from the sailboat "Evergreen", a Toshiba 40, have been sailing around the world since 1997. Jon started thinking about a website... Read More
Waterborne Magazine
Waterborne (previously Young & Salty) is a sailing community by and for young sailors. The online magazine profiles young seafarers and covers skills of interest... Read More
Waterway Guide Marinas App
This is a free App for iPhone and iPad, with detailed listings for over 3,600 marinas and boatyards.
http://www.bwsailing.com/cc/waterway-guide-releases-marinas-app/... Read More
Watts on Water
Partnering with passionate bluewater sailors to deliver life-changing solar lights to needy and remote coastal communities.
Watts on Water is an incubator of Watts of Love,... Read More
Where should you stow your liferaft?
Where should you stow your liferaft?
Wherever you cruise, you'll most likely want to keep a liferaft on board in case of emergency – but where’s the... Read More
Where to Register your Yacht – A Guide
Where to Register your Yacht Offshore: The Ultimate Guide... Read More
Why and how to help locals when travelling
Whilst this article is aimed at backpackers, it gives some great pointers for all worldwide travellers and food for thought . . .
http://nomadisbeautiful.com/travel-blogs/why-how-help-locals-when-travelling/... Read More
Wider Caribbean’s Marine Protected Areas (CaMPAM)
A useful database of MPAs in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean region. All Marine Parks are MPAs, and therefore if wanting to find out... Read More
Winter Heating & Carbon Monoxide Dangers – Alert to Boat Owners
This is a carbon monoxide warning to boat owners by
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Practical Boat Owner following the recent double tragedy of two deaths... Read More
Wintering: Leave and Return with Peace-of-Mind
A great article by BWS contributing editor John Neal on how to decommission and commission your boat in a foreign port.
http://www.bwsailing.com/cc/leave-and-return-with-peace-of-mind/... Read More
Women and Cruising
Advice, resources and inspiration for women cruisers, including a great deal of information about cruising families and kids.
http://www.womenandcruising.com/... Read More
Women Who Sail Facebook Group
https://www.facebook.com/groups/WomenWhoSail/... Read More
www.marinetraffic.com
Free AIS data for worldwide land-based receiving stations. Simply type in your location and see real-time shipping activity in your area.
http://www.marinetraffic.com/... Read More
YachtAid Global
Dedicated to delivering humanitarian, developmental and conservation aid onboard yachts to isolated as well as underprivileged coastal communities worldwide. In times of natural disasters, YachtAid... Read More
Young & Salty
Young & Salty is a sailing community by and for young sailors. We profile young seafarers and swabbies, windjammers and wanderers. We cover the salty... Read More
Reports
Galapagos: An Unforgettable Visit to a Unique Group of Islands
Date Published - January 13, 2022
After being stuck in Colon, Panama for 21 months due to the Corona Virus restrictions, German sailor Peter Kraus finally made it to the Galapagos... Read More
Oman: Updates from Port Salalah
Date Published - December 14, 2021
Cruisers Lane and Kay Finley recently spent a month in Port Salalah, Oman, having been forced to make an emergency stop there due to engine... Read More
Venezuela, Los Roques: A Trip Worth the Effort
Date Published - November 30, 2021
Florian and Vicki Grassl of SY Ibex had always wanted to visit Los Roques, a group of islands about 120NM off the coast of Venezuela,... Read More
Mozambique and South Africa: Dealing with Formalities
Date Published - November 23, 2021
For anyone interested in cruising the east coast of Africa, Robin Lavery of SV SeaScape shares two totally different experiences when he and his sailing... Read More
NW Spain, Finisterre: Speedy Repairs after Orca Damage
Date Published - November 14, 2021
Orcas have been interacting with yachts off the western Iberian Peninsula for some time now, widely reported on Noonsite and the web. SY Carissa was... Read More
US: Buying a Boat Privately – A Kiwi Couple’s Experience
Date Published - November 01, 2021
New Zealand sailors Craig and Karen Bishop-Everett have just been through the process of purchasing a boat direct from the sellers in the United States,... Read More
Canada, Nunavut: Wintering a Boat Above the Arctic Circle
Date Published - October 17, 2021
During the High Arctic Summer, Eric Brossier and partner France Pinczon du Sel host scientific expeditions aboard their polar yacht Vagabond. When winter approaches Vagabond... 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,... 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... Read More
Greece: Update from Evia after the Fires
Date Published - August 30, 2021
While the northern part of the Greek island of Evia was devastated by fire in July, cruisers have reported that all anchorages and services are... Read More
Tahiti: Coping with an Emergency in Paradise
Date Published - August 17, 2021
After 20 years of cruising full-time, Australians David Frost and Kris Adams of SY Taipan experienced every cruiser’s nightmare. An unexpected medical emergency in Tahiti... Read More
Australia: The Bureaucratic Red-Tape of Re-Importing a Boat
Date Published - August 16, 2021
Gemma Ross and her husband Andi recently returned to Australia on their catamaran SV Paws after being separated from their floating home in 2020 due... Read More
INSIGHTS: Checking the Checklist
Date Published - August 09, 2021
There is nothing worse than being miles from anywhere on a boat and realizing you have forgotten something. Especially if it is something simple but... Read More
UK: Navigating the COVID-19 Traffic Light System
Date Published - July 26, 2021
Sailing back to the UK from Portugal in June was straightforward for Guy and Rhonda Taylor on board Saving Grace II - that is until... Read More
Tunisia: A Five-Star Schengen Bolthole
Date Published - June 29, 2021
British sailors Mark Prior and Pamela Jeen recently discovered that Tunisia is not only a friendly and cheap country with an amazing cultural heritage, but... Read More
Turkey, Marmaris: Surviving a Winter Storm
Date Published - June 18, 2021
American born sailor Duane Heil set sail from Turgutreis, Turkey, for a Mediterranean winter sailing expedition aboard his yacht "Grateful". Despite encountering the notorious... Read More
Mediterranean: Bureaucrats and Clear Waters
Date Published - June 12, 2021
After being tied to the dock for three months in Greece, the catamaran “Water Dogs” and her Canadian family finally sailed north to Croatia as... Read More
INSIGHTS: Helping Your Friends and Family Help You
Date Published - June 04, 2021
When you are out sailing in the middle of the ocean, it is so good knowing that you have got people back home who are... Read More
Pacific Passage Northbound: Mexico to Hawaii
Date Published - June 01, 2021
Steve Olson and his girlfriend Chelsea recently completed a 26 day voyage from Mexico to Hawaii aboard their 35 ft Lord Nelson monohull named Jean... Read More
INSIGHTS: Choosing Crew
Date Published - May 03, 2021
Boats sailing around the world or on smaller coastal passages often take on extra crew as another pair of hands to help out along the... Read More
Azores: A Warm Welcome and a Chance to Explore
Date Published - April 27, 2021
After a 6000 mile passage from South Africa to the Azores, seasoned sailor Kia Koropp reflects on taking the time to explore one of the... Read More
INSIGHTS: Provisioning for a Long Offshore Passage
Date Published - April 05, 2021
Provisioning for a long voyage is all about careful planning, storage space, dietary requirements and that extra "what if" scenario. Nicola Rodriguez, author and long-distance... Read More
Medical Insurance for Caribbean Cruisers
Date Published - March 12, 2021
This article by David Lyman was published in Caribbean Compass Magazine in January 2021. Experienced cruiser David shares what he learnt about medical insurance options... Read More
Ya: The Yacht that Sailed the World Fossil Fuel Free
Date Published - March 10, 2021
Between September 2016 and the summer of 2018, the sustainable yacht "Ya" crewed by Peter Hoefnagels and various guests, sailed around the world without using... Read More
South Pacific Cruising in 2021
Date Published - February 04, 2021
Behan Gifford and family chose not to cross the Pacific last year and remained in Mexico. Frustrated by the number of cruising boats planning on... Read More
INSIGHTS: How I Realized my Dream to Sail around the World – Part 1
Date Published - January 24, 2021
Now more than half way through his circumnavigation, having set sail on his Beneateu 44cc SV Cajucito from Cork in the south of Ireland in... Read More
Fiji: Sea Mercy Supporting the Villages on the Outlying Islands
Date Published - January 19, 2021
OCC member Jonathan Robinson of Sea Mercy put together a fleet of 7 yachts to go to the aid of some of the more remote... Read More
Retreat from Paradise
Date Published - December 28, 2020
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 created unprecedented chaos for coastal and ocean cruisers worldwide. Daria Blackwell reports on how the Ocean... Read More
Lessons Learned from Providing Shore-Support during the 2020 west-to-east Atlantic crossing
Date Published - December 26, 2020
A useful report by Alex Blackwell, OCC Regional Rear Commodore, on lessons learnt from providing shore-support for over 200 cruising yachts during the 2020 west-to-east... Read More
Bluewater Cruising: Family Boat Shares Top Tips
Date Published - November 17, 2020
Taking part in their first ARC in 2020, Kean and Nyree Chung purchased Kaizen, an Oyster 49 in 2017 and will be sailing with their... Read More
INSIGHTS: Cruising Kindly 3 – How to Stay Healthy While Cruising
Date Published - October 25, 2020
Part 3 of Richard Chesher’s series of articles for INSIGHTS on Cruising Kindly. Part 1 in February focused on ways cruisers can be kind to... Read More
INSIGHTS: Boatschooling – Ages 4 to 12
Date Published - September 19, 2020
Author Kate Laird has sailed with her husband and children aboard their yacht SEAL since 2004, from Greenland to Antarctica to Alaska. She has home-schooled... Read More
Long-Distance Cruisers Helping Locals: With the Lockdown comes Hunger
Date Published - August 25, 2020
Locked down in Santa Marta Colombia, it was evident to long distance cruisers confined within the marina that a great many locals were without basic... Read More
INSIGHTS: Floating Studio – Working On Board Efficiently
Date Published - August 23, 2020
Rekka Bell and partner have been operating their traveling studio,off-the-grid, for nearly 5 years as they circumnavigate the Pacific. Here they share the lessons they... Read More
Safety: The Importance Of A Float Plan
Date Published - August 08, 2020
This article by Glen Tuttle of Boatwatch.org demonstrates the necessity of having a Float Plan filed with a friend familiar with you and your boat... Read More
Covid-19: Example Protocol for Passage Preparation and Quarantine Aboard
Date Published - August 04, 2020
With quarantine aboard on arrival becoming standard practice in many countries, the OCC have produced a sample protocol to help yachts prepare accordingly. Noonsite has... Read More
Red Sea: Passage Report on a Successful Trip from SV Joana
Date Published - July 13, 2020
A successful passage through the Red Sea requires preparation, according to Wade Alarie, moderator of the Red Sea Passage Facebook Page who sailed the route... Read More
COVID-19 Field Report: 4,200kms through the Med
Date Published - July 04, 2020
Johan and Tove on board SY Bird of Passage left Port Ghalib, Egypt on 18 April and arrived in Gibraltar on 27 May after 4200... Read More
Hope for the best but prepare for the worst
Date Published - June 03, 2020
Forecasts are calling for a very active Atlantic hurricane season and an average Pacific one. With three named storms already and huge insurance losses from... Read More
Keeping your Yacht in Greece after Brexit: A Simplified View
Date Published - June 01, 2020
Chris Robb of the Cruising Association (CA) simplifies the rules for UK nationals who want to keep their boat in Greece post-Brexit.... Read More
INSIGHTS: Cruising Kindly 2 – Be Kind to the Local People
Date Published - May 19, 2020
Part 2 of Richard Chesher's series of articles for INSIGHTS on Cruising Kindly. Part 1 in February focused on ways cruisers can be kind to... Read More
Crossing the Atlantic to Europe: Where Can I Stop?
Date Published - April 30, 2020
THIS DOCUMENT WAS UPDATED FOR THE FINAL TIME ON 5 JUNE, 2020. SEE ALL OPEN PORTS AT A GLANCE USING THE NOONSITE MAP. FURTHER UPDATES... Read More
INSIGHTS: Living Off Grid
Date Published - April 23, 2020
Rekka Bell and partner purchased their sailboat "Pino" in 2016 with plans to rely on the grid as little as possible. During the following 4... Read More
The Current Cruising Dilemma
Date Published - April 11, 2020
Cruising Mum Stephanie gives her take on the current cruising dilemma so many liveaboard families are finding themselves in due to COVID-19 restrictions worldwide. Stephanie's... Read More
Sint Maarten: Covid19 Field Report
Date Published - March 27, 2020
In the space of a week, these cruisers have gone from cruising about the Caribbean to lockdown in Sint Maarten, confined on board their boat.... Read More
Puerto Rico: Covid19 Field Report
Date Published - March 25, 2020
Sam and Adrian Wood of SY Neva arrived in Puerto Rico in late February, just as the COVID-19 health emergency and associated port closures started... Read More
French Polynesia: Covid19 Field Report
Date Published - March 23, 2020
Having left their boat "Lady Jane" in French Polynesia while returning to the UK for six weeks, Maria and Allen Wadsworth returned to FP at... Read More
Panama: Covid19 Field Report
Date Published - March 23, 2020
The crew of Avant arrived in Panama from Vancouver, BC, with the intention to refit the boat and store it in Panama over the rainy... Read More
Atlantic Spain and Portugal: Covid19 Field Report
Date Published - March 22, 2020
German cruisers Dörte & Jens of SV Tendrel-Aurelie have been cruising the Atlantic coast of Spain and Portugal for the last 2 weeks. Anchored off... Read More
Indian Ocean: Covid19 Field Report
Date Published - March 20, 2020
Andrew and Leslie Godfrey, on passage from Sri Lanka to the Maldives as COVID-19 restrictions stepped up a gear this week, describe their experience and... Read More
INSIGHTS: Cruising Kindly 1 – Be Kind to the Sea
Date Published - February 17, 2020
INSIGHTS continues with a two-part article from Richard Chesher, marine scientist and author of the Rocket Guides for New Caledonia and Vanuatu, on how to... Read More
INSIGHTS: Sailing Away – Top 10 Tips
Date Published - January 21, 2020
Welcome to INSIGHTS – Noonsite’s new feature for 2020 where we share a variety of viewpoints on nautical-related topics. Guest contributors will share their cruising... Read More
A Dedication to Long-Distance Cruiser Jerry Flint of “Jolini”
Date Published - October 24, 2019
After a four month battle against cancer, Jerry Flint of yacht “Jolini” (and earlier “Mandarina”) passed away in Agios Nikolaos, Crete, Greece, on Monday October... Read More
Taking your Teenager to Sea – Two Perspectives
Date Published - August 15, 2019
Is it fair to take your teenager to sea, long-distance cruising? Mum Melissa Beit did just that when her daughter was 13 on their 42... Read More
Important Safety Considerations when Offshore Cruising
Date Published - July 15, 2019
Recently, two single-handed sailors have been lost in the Caribbean Sea, in spite of their activation of an EPIRB or PLB. Technology has changed and... Read More
A Guide to Checking in and out of Countries with your Sailboat
Date Published - June 28, 2019
(June 15, 2019) - Liz Cleere, Jamie Furlong and rescue cat Millie on SY Esper have cruised through 14 countries from Turkey to Indonesia. Based... Read More
France, Netherlands, Germany: Useful Information on The Inland Waterways of Europe
Date Published - April 28, 2019
(April 11, 2019) - Many cruisers choose to travel from coast to coast via the canal network or take some time out on the calmer... Read More
France, Belgium, Netherlands: Essential Knowledge on Ports of Entry
Date Published - April 28, 2019
By Val Ellis - Apr 16, 2019
With Brexit likely to happen in the near future, UK Skippers planning on visiting European waters this season need... Read More
Wintering in the Mediterranean
Date Published - April 15, 2019
If you are currently cruising the Mediterranean and considering where to winter your boat, these comments from the cruising community - accumulated over the last... Read More
Pacific Planning Advice
Date Published - March 26, 2019
Useful and informative planning advice for anyone undertaking a Pacific crossing.... Read More
Bora Bora: New Anchoring Restrictions for all Yachts – 2019
Date Published - January 31, 2019
New legislation has been introduced to restrict anchoring inside Bora Bora Island in order to protect the environment and ensure the peaceful coexistence of all... Read More
Peru, Callao: 5 months and $6000 to clear in!
Date Published - January 19, 2019
We entered Peru based on comments made on noonsite and accepted it might cost us in the region of $2000 to clear in as the... Read More
Mediterranean Anchoring Restrictions
Date Published - January 04, 2019
As the Mediterranean sailing season is now in full swing, it might be timely to remind all cruising boats of the anchoring restrictions that are... Read More
Australia: New Information on the Temporary Import of Goods on Smallcraft
Date Published - December 27, 2018
A guideline for the temporary importation of goods into Australia, as published by the Australian Border Force.... Read More
Pacific – List of Radio Nets
Date Published - December 12, 2018
A comprehensive list of all the Pacific Radio Nets, both SSB and HAM. ... Read More
A Dedication to Karsten Staffeldt – a great friend to the cruising community
Date Published - December 10, 2018
Friend to cruisers, weather router, the source of local knowledge - Karsten provided invaluable advice to thousands of sailors and will be greatly missed.... Read More
Chile: Anchorages in East Patagonia
Date Published - November 12, 2018
An interesting report from our regular contributor, Dan Stroud, who has made the challenging voyage to Patagonia single-handed.... Read More
The Voyage of yacht Sharlyn: From the end of the Danube to the end of the Volga
Date Published - November 07, 2018
This is the ground-breaking story of the first British sailing yacht to enter the Crimea by sailing down the Danube and the Volga since it... Read More
Viti Levu, Vuda Point Marina: Feedback from Cruisers
Date Published - November 05, 2018
Cruisers give feedback on their experiences at this Fijian marina.... Read More
School Supplies still needed in Dominca’s Schools
Date Published - October 29, 2018
Following Hurricanes Irma and Maria in September 2017, school supplies are needed here more than ever.
... Read MoreClearing into the USA West Coast with Animals on board
Date Published - October 17, 2018
If arriving with animals aboard as we did, (1 x dog, 2 x cats), then the only place to clear in if you are coming... Read More
Refilling your gas bottles from a larger container
Date Published - October 16, 2018
In many countries it is not possible to get gas bottles refilled. However, gas, be it propane or butane, is often available in large (30kg... Read More
Andaman Islands Cruising
Date Published - October 06, 2018
Tips for entry and immigration procedures into Port Blair Harbour, as well as anchorages around the Andaman Islands.... Read More
Difficulties Entering Mumbai
Date Published - October 05, 2018
Clearance and anchoring difficulties experience by a cruising yacht in Cochin, India. ... Read More
Heading to the Malvinas/Falklands – Applying for “Permiso”
Date Published - September 12, 2018
September 2018: Latest updates from cruisers sharing their experiences in obtaining permission to visit the Falklands (Las Malvinas).... Read More
Vanuatu, Ambae Island: Information for cruisers
Date Published - August 20, 2018
SY Honey cruised through Vanuatu first in 2015, and again, most recently in April 2017. Since September 2017 this remote island has suffered with volcanic... Read More
Vanuatu, Tanna: More than just a stopover to visit Mt Yasur
Date Published - August 07, 2018
Simon Penlington has visited Vanuatu three times and on each occasion has found new and beautiful experiences. He wants to encourage cruisers to spend more... Read More
Beveridge Reef – Between the Cook Islands and Niue
Date Published - August 01, 2018
In July 2018 MV Starlet stopped at Beveridge Reef en route from the Cook Islands to Niue, leaving waypoints of the perimeter of the reef.... Read More
Cuba: A two week cruise along the West Coast
Date Published - July 26, 2018
US citizens are only allowed to stay in Cuba for two weeks. Craig and Joanna Pollak of SV Rambunctious made full use of that time... Read More
Cruising Regulations: Obtaining an International Certificate of Competence (ICC)
Date Published - July 18, 2018
Even if a skipper's home country does not require any evidence of competency, officials in many countries expect one. Having an ICC will satisfy this... Read More
Clearing into Hawaii
Date Published - June 25, 2018
Clearing in at Barber's Point
As always in the US, rules & regulations (or at least interpretations of them) seem to vary between regions and ports. ... Read More
Seychelles – Probable costs
Date Published - June 09, 2018
Tony and Connie provide a summary of expenses for cruisers visiting the Seychelles. ... Read More
Cook Islands: Palmerston Atoll – Feedback from Cruisers
Date Published - May 25, 2018
Palmerston Atoll is in the southern group of the Cook Islands and should not be missed if the weather is favorable for a stopover.... Read More
Seychelles, big storm, lee shore: We learned about sailing from this!
Date Published - May 18, 2018
Robbie & Bev Collins of sy Mersoleil were lucky enough to survive a horrific storm on a lee shore just after arriving in Seychelles and... Read More
Maldives Bill 2018
Date Published - April 06, 2018
This invoice details the breakdown of fees associated with a one, two and three-month stay in the Maldives, issued by agent Real Seahawks... Read More
Northern Marianas: Updates for 2018
Date Published - March 13, 2018
Belinda and Ken sailed through the Northern Marianas in February/March 2018 and have provided entrance updates and information on the ports/anchorages/towns they visited during their... Read More
PNG: Five months sailing the outer islands
Date Published - February 09, 2018
Papua New Guinea can be challenging in some areas primarily due to safety. There are places where cruisers are just not safe, and we decided... Read More
Uruguay: Useful Notes for Cruisers on Formalities
Date Published - February 08, 2018
These useful notes have been compiled by a cruiser who visited the country at the end of 2017.
... Read MoreAlaska to Mexico 2017: Foreign flagged vessels in San Diego
Date Published - January 15, 2018
If planning to visit San Diego, be aware that anchoring restrictions are enforced here and the system by which foreign vessels are supposed to reserve... Read More
Dominica – What To Expect Now
Date Published - December 20, 2017
This update on services for visiting cruisers from local Hubert Winston of the Dominica Marine Center.
... Read MoreFrench Polynesia, Raiatea: Repair Facilities
Date Published - November 27, 2017
We have now been in Raiatea (French Polynesia, Society Islands) for just over a year, and going through postings for repair facilities on Noonsite, I... Read More
Vanuatu: Port Vila Boatyard
Date Published - November 11, 2017
Lisa Ford from SV Champagne reports on their experiences hauling out at the Port Vila Boat Yard in June 2017.... Read More
Vanuatu, Tanna: Clearing at Port Resolution and the Yasur Volcano
Date Published - November 04, 2017
This very useful report is taken from the blog of US yacht "Starry Horizons".... Read More
Cook Islands, Aitutaki : Updates from Cruisers
Date Published - September 30, 2017
Two cruiser reports that provide information on the entrance to the lagoon and tips while visiting. ... Read More
FSM: Kosrae re-visited 14 years later
Date Published - September 25, 2017
I had sailed into Kosrae Harbour 14 years ago and found the island delightful. Nearly 15 years later, I was planning another cruise in the... Read More
The Intracoastal Waterway and the Great Loop
Date Published - September 23, 2017
While Noonsite predominantly covers only coastal ports, we've come to realise via feedback from international cruisers that there is little information out there regarding the... Read More
Vanuatu to Australia: Cruisers comment on a stop-over at Chesterfield Reef.
Date Published - September 20, 2017
Chesterfield Reef makes for a perfect stop-over for those on passage from Vanuatu to Australia in settled weather. However, permission must be requested at... Read More
Clearing in and out of the Solomon Islands
Date Published - September 15, 2017
Clearance, anchorage and travel tips provided by Michael Foote.... Read More
Fiji, Rotuma: Cruising Notes
Date Published - August 31, 2017
Useful cruising information for this part of Fiji from a variety of cruisers.... Read More
Handling rough conditions in port
Date Published - August 02, 2017
Rupert Holmes describes the course of action he pursued – and the lessons learned – when storm conditions threatened to cause damage to his moored... Read More
The Maldives: A wonderful cruising destination but careful planning required
Date Published - June 16, 2017
A personal report of a two-month transit through the Maldives. ... Read More
After the cyclone: Vanuatu two years after Pam
Date Published - May 31, 2017
Sheltered anchorages plus safe deep harbours plus tropical clear waters equals a perfect destination for cruisers.
... Read MoreMazatlan Cruiser’s Guide
Date Published - May 31, 2017
George Krakie and his wife Jackie of M/Y Shamrock, first published the very handy Mazatlan Cruiser’s Guide for the cruising community in 2013, having cruised... Read More
Fiji, Savusavu: An update for yachts clearing-in here
Date Published - April 24, 2017
There no longer appears to be any problems with limited moorings in Savusavu. The removal of moorings has now been postponed until November due to... Read More
Warning for transport company “Seven Seas Yacht Transport”
Date Published - March 23, 2017
We are a Swedish family, with 2 children, who after four years of sailing suddenly have been forced to give up our sailing adventure because... Read More
Getting work done on your boat whilst long distance cruising: Cruisers Tips
Date Published - March 05, 2017
This report is aimed to help cruisers thinking about getting work done on their boats by boatyards and companies in less developed countries. Whilst much... Read More
Notes on a trip from Sorong , West Papua, Indonesia to Subic Bay, Philippines
Date Published - February 20, 2017
An account of one cruiser's trip through the Basilan Strait from Sorong to Subic Bay.... Read More
Medical Sailing Ministries: Volunteer now for the MSM Vanuatu Mission 2017
Date Published - January 11, 2017
The work of MSM involves meeting medical volunteers at pre-arranged locations and then transporting them, plus their gear, supplies and equipment, to remote islands, where... Read More
Singapore to Penang through the Straits of Malacca (Selat Melaka)
Date Published - December 09, 2016
The Malacca Straits has a history that is far from cruisey. This article from mysailing.com.au gives a good insight into what to expect from this... Read More
Cruising Europe: ICC Course Now Available to All (A Clarification)
Date Published - November 28, 2016
For those cruisers who need to obtain evidence of sailing competency when in European waters, it is now possible for anyone to obtain an International... Read More
SV JOANA’S Refit Experiences in North Island NZ (November 2015 to September 2016)
Date Published - October 16, 2016
My wife and I built our own steel hull Roberts 53 “JOANA” in Canada and left to go cruising in May 2009. After crossing the... Read More
Trading Goods in the South Pacific
Date Published - May 25, 2016
SY Adina found that trading was a great way to engage with the local people living on many of the islands in the South Pacific.... Read More
Start of the cruising season in Vanuatu: Advice and recommendations
Date Published - May 01, 2016
Ex-cruisers Pete & Sue Wederell run Total Marine Solutions in Port Vila. After 5 years of living in Vanuatu, the past 12 months have been... Read More
Tobago, Store Bay: Unsavoury Individual – February 2013
Date Published - April 28, 2016
I have sailed to Tobago on and off for the last couple of years and although generally, I have a trouble free stay on the... Read More
Namibia Clearance & Cruising Information
Date Published - March 22, 2016
The following port clearance and cruising information is provided by SY YOLO to help sailors visiting Namibia. This information is based on two U.S.A. citizens... Read More
Transiting the Panama Canal without an Agent: Cruisers’ Report
Date Published - February 10, 2016
Don't miss more comments from cruisers posted at the bottom of this report - most recent March 2018.... Read More
Cruising Equipment – What’s your most valuable list?
Date Published - January 20, 2016
What equipment could you simply not do without? Please send noonsite your list, or link to your blog article on this subject.
15 Years of Liveaboard... Read More
Clearance Formalities Worldwide: How Experiences Vary
Date Published - October 12, 2015
Kicking off this report is circumnavigator Paul D., who is keen to share both the positive and negative treatment he has received from officials in... Read More
Passage Planning: From the SW Pacific to NZ
Date Published - October 02, 2015
With the 2015 Tropical Cruising season coming to an end, many skippers are starting to look at the weather and what’s likely for the passage... Read More
China: Xiamen to Phuket Thailand
Date Published - September 23, 2015
September 2015: An interesting report highlighting the difficulties of Chinese bureaucracy and the stress of sailing in congested waters.... Read More
Mediterranean Migrant Crisis Deepens
Date Published - June 23, 2015
The number of migrants arriving in Europe via the Mediterranean has passed 103,000 in the first five months of the year. This interesting report courtesy... Read More
South Pacific Cyclone Season in the tropics: Calculated risks
Date Published - June 15, 2015
Despite the obvious danger, the idea of spending the South Pacific cyclone season in the tropics is tempting. Many of us who cruise in the... Read More
Cienfuegos Cruising Report – May 2015
Date Published - June 11, 2015
Update on Cienfuegos for Noonsite May 2015 - Yacht ‘Wapiti’
Formalities and Fees:
There is plenty of room to anchor off the marina and the entrance channel... Read More
Refugees/Immigrants – People Smuggling in the Mediterranean could be the Tip of the Iceberg
Date Published - May 21, 2015
It is only a matter of time before we start to see crime and piracy off the North African coast in the form of attacks... Read More
Vanuatu: Clearing in at Port Resolution
Date Published - May 11, 2015
This information about Lenakel and Port Resolution on the island of Tanna was sent to Noonsite by the RCC Pilotage Foundation.... Read More
Vanuatu: Report on a Visit by MV Pendana
Date Published - May 10, 2015
Pendana is a 68-foot motor yacht, designed for ocean travel.... Read More
Caribbean: Cruisers’ Facebook Groups
Date Published - March 29, 2015
A round-up of some of the most-used Caribbean Cruisers Facebook Pages. Useful places to get real-time advice, recommendations and information from cruisers like you in... Read More
Thailand, Phuket: Clearing In and Out January 2015
Date Published - February 10, 2015
A very comprehensive report covering actions and paperwork involved when clearing in and out of Thailand at Phuket, plus useful notes and updates for services... Read More
Pre-Passage Checks & Preparation
Date Published - February 02, 2015
Prior to departing on passage across the Indian Ocean, SV Totem posted this useful checklist of pre-departure checks carried out;
Preparing for passage making - Behan... Read More
Ordering spares whilst cruising the Eastern Mediterranean
Date Published - January 19, 2015
We are currently outside the USA boating around the eastern Med (Turkey currently).
In the winter, we order and receive our spares parts.
Some go to a... Read More
Weather: New App for Predicting Wind
Date Published - November 28, 2014
The new application from PredictWind for Mac and PC is revolutionary for accessing weather data when offshore.... Read More
A Visit to the Line Islands
Date Published - November 17, 2014
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Christmas Island
A good tip is to anchor in front of the “copra” harbor and call our friends Timei... Read More
Missing on-board pet causes problems with Fiji Bio-Security
Date Published - September 21, 2014
Missing cat in Fiji leads to serious legal complications for the owners of SY Cursus Tempus.... Read More
The Comoros: Visiting Anjouan Island in September 2014
Date Published - September 06, 2014
7 September, 2014
From Rose Carlyle, SV Smoke
We visited Anjouan Island in Comoros last week. We thought other cruisers might be interested in an update as... Read More
Fiji: Difficulties Encountered Changing Money when Leaving the Country
Date Published - August 31, 2014
The requirement to be able to produce certain documents which the Fiji bank needs before allowing you to change your Fiji dollars into another currency... Read More
Australian Long Distance Cruisers: Useful Services that are hard to find
Date Published - August 13, 2014
This information is only relevant to Australian cruisers. Since we began cruising 12 months ago for the first time we have been using two services... Read More
Mexico Cruising: Views from Cruisers
Date Published - July 31, 2014
Posted 26 July, 2014 by Hans Lehmann
After 2 years of cruising, I have come to land and will stay for some time. Here are some... Read More
Enjoying Guyana
Date Published - June 26, 2014
June 2014: If you are thinking of stopping off at Guyana, either on your way up from Brazil or as your destination after crossing... Read More
Eastern Caribbean Cruising: Simplified Clearance Procedures Explained
Date Published - June 15, 2014
Advance notification systems SailClear explained. See comments at bottom of the report from cruisers who were early users of the system.... Read More
Marina Trinidad, Casilda, Cuba – update April 2014
Date Published - June 10, 2014
The new cruising guide to CUBA by Cheryl Barr (2013) has the following information about the Marina Trinidad in Cuba. My comments and updates relating... Read More
Seven Seas Cruising Association
Date Published - June 10, 2014
If you’re an active cruiser or planning to be, imagine sailing into an unfamiliar port, whether it is in the South Pacific, the Caribbean, on... Read More
Tobago Update
Date Published - May 08, 2014
We visited Tobago 13 APR - 20 APR 2014 and here is an update.
We arrived at Charlotteville at the weekend and had to pay overtime... Read More
Securing your boat from intruders
Date Published - April 10, 2014
These ideas for how best to keep potential thieves and attackers from getting into your boat, deter them and prevent your valuables being stolen, were... Read More
EU: Move to end ‘visa’ limits to non-EU sailors
Date Published - April 07, 2014
Eurocrats are considering ending the draconian 'visa' restrictions on yachtsmen who aren't from EU countries, which in many cases has landed sailors with outrageous fines,... Read More
eZone: Clearance and delivery of online purchases into the Caribbean, Latin and Central America
Date Published - March 26, 2014
I’ve just had a GOOD experience with eZone and I thought I’d write to tell you about it.
My wife and I have been in the... Read More
Tropical South Pacific weather resources
Date Published - March 17, 2014
A useful list of - www - weather resources for the western South Pacific compiled by Rory Garland of SY Streetcar. Of interest for those... Read More
Circumnavigating Europe: 11 years of great cruising
Date Published - February 07, 2014
February 2014: US cruiser Bob Kinnier has spent the last 11 years visiting 35 countries on his mission to circumnavigate Europe. Here he reports... Read More
Unknown Crew on passage? A word of warning…
Date Published - January 31, 2014
Just a short note to all those who are intending to take an unknown crew with them when crossing the Atlantic. Before you leave a... Read More
Cruising the South Pacific with Pets on board – hassle in Fiji
Date Published - January 15, 2014
Here is our experience about having Pets on board while crossing the South Pacific. By Danish cruiser Jan Klintegaard of S/Y Anaconda.... Read More
Is Satellite Imagery The Future Of Search-And-Rescue Operations?
Date Published - November 26, 2013
The search for the schooner, Niña, missing in the Tasman Sea, is breaking new ground in the use of satellite images to locate mariners. Report... Read More
Garbage Disposal at Sea and in the Eastern Caribbean
Date Published - November 20, 2013
The Eastern Caribbean is in the middle of a solid waste disposal crisis. Cruisers arriving in the Islands after a long offshore passage can help... Read More
Electrics: Tips from an unplanned re-wiring
Date Published - November 20, 2013
SV Totem have a useful blog post
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with tips and tricks to help make it easier and safer to manage... Read More
Caribbean Boatyard Safety: Good Grounding Saves Lives
Date Published - November 13, 2013
If you have a boat with a European type 220 volt AC system, this report by the Caribbean Security & Safety Net could just help... Read More
Courtesy Flags for the South Pacific
Date Published - October 13, 2013
Tips and advice have taken from the Yahoo group "Pacific Puddle Jump"... Read More
Buying the ideal boat for you
Date Published - October 09, 2013
Whether you are buying new, second-hand, for blue water cruising or northern latitudes, the following reports offer some great advice and tips.... Read More
Cruising Cuba: Trying to go ashore when there’s no marina
Date Published - September 01, 2013
Visit Cuba armed with a great deal of patience. Here, Peter Jespersen describes their first visit to Cuba in May 2013.... Read More
Vanuatu, Banks Islands, Vureas Bay: The 2013 Vanua Lava Arts Festival
Date Published - August 07, 2013
The festival is to be held from 1st to 4th September 2013 at Vureas Bay.... Read More
Demystifying international clearance for cruisers
Date Published - July 03, 2013
One of the most common questions by cruisers new to extended cruising is details of clearing into countries. How does it work? What do you... Read More
Pacific Cyclone Season: North instead of South
Date Published - July 03, 2013
Rory Garland & Kate Mackay of S/Y Streetcar have written a very informative report about their time spent during cyclone season in Tuvalu, Kiribati &... Read More
Port Vila Notes from a resident sailor
Date Published - June 26, 2013
Eric Leroux is a French resident and lives on board his yacht Musique in Port Vila. He is a sailmaker and charter skipper and has... Read More
Puerto Morelos, Yucatan: Expensive for Clearance
Date Published - June 07, 2013
Posted June, 2013
Clearing in/out of Puerto Morelos, Mexico
We arrived at El Cid Marina in Puerto Morelos Mexico on May 13, 2013 (we were planning to... Read More
Atlantic South America: Dealing with the Authorities
Date Published - June 05, 2013
Having visited the Atlantic side of South America, cruiser Paul Heiney shares his thoughts on the best approach when dealing with the authorities in these... Read More
Malaysia: Dealing with the death of a loved one whilst cruising
Date Published - May 22, 2013
Whilst this is a topic that no one particularly likes to talk about, it is something that all cruisers should consider, particularly when cruising a... Read More
Overland trucking to avoid the Red Sea
Date Published - May 20, 2013
From Aqaba in Jordan to UAE
This route was pioneered in early 2011 by Brian and Deborah Taylor-Searle with their yacht ‘Chinook of Canada’. They recorded... Read More
Transiting the Panama Canal 2012/13: Cruisers Report
Date Published - April 30, 2013
These reports are by boats that transited the Panama Canal late 2012 to 2013. See links at the bottom to previous reports from cruisers who... Read More
FSM, Lamotrek: Interesting Information about the Island
Date Published - April 15, 2013
Our thanks to Desiré Welgemoed for sending us a report about this remote island.... Read More
West Sumatra: Notes from seven weeks cruising
Date Published - April 12, 2013
Anchorages West Coast of Sumatra
The following are notes of our anchorages that we visited during our cruise of West Sumatra during December and January 2013... Read More
Cochin (India) to the Maldives
Date Published - March 25, 2013
Cruising information on the Maldives and marina in Kochi, India, as reported by Michael Barzam of SV Two Oceans.... Read More
Panama, Shelter Bay Marina: Boatyard Manager Vacancy
Date Published - March 18, 2013
Communication skills in both English and Spanish necessary as well as an understanding of Panamanian culture.... Read More
USA: NOAA and U.S. Power Squadrons Renew Cooperative Charting Program
Date Published - February 21, 2013
As reported by www.bwsailing.com. NOAA and the U.S. Power Squadrons renew a 50-year commitment to a cooperative charting program that helps to update the nation’s... Read More
Rescue at Sea: What Happens When the Freighter Arrives
Date Published - February 21, 2013
Should you ever request a “ship-assisted rescue,” prior planning and clear communications will be the keys to a successful operation.... Read More
The Populated Islands of Yap State, FSM
Date Published - February 18, 2013
Chris and Des of SY Trigger sent extra information about Woleai Atoll 13 February, 2013.
WW2 Historical interest at Woleai Atoll FSM Yap
(7° 22.217'N 143° 54.541'E)
We... Read More
The Costs of Cruising
Date Published - January 25, 2013
The crew of Estrellita has a great blog with lots of resources.
One interesting collection is a list of cruising websites they have sourced by cruisers... Read More
How to Extend Zinc-Anode Life
Date Published - January 25, 2013
Our thanks to Finike Yachting Agency for forwarding this report to noonsite.... Read More
Vanuatu Clearance & Cruising Information
Date Published - November 13, 2012
The crew of SV Yolo have been contributing to noonsite with cruising reports since 2010. This useful report summarises in a readable format exactly what... Read More
Spain and the Canary Islands: Anchoring Restrictions
Date Published - October 11, 2012
If planning to anchor in Tenerife, La Gomera, La Palma & Hierro, yachts should ask for permission in advance at the Capitania of Santa Cruz... Read More
Penang marinas and anchorages update
Date Published - October 11, 2012
A quick update on the marina situation here in Penang, Malaysia for those boats heading this way in the next few months.... Read More
Shops and services guide to port Les Minimes, La Rochelle
Date Published - October 05, 2012
Deyan reports on where he believes cruisers should spend their time and money wisely in this port having spent several months there in 2012 preparing... Read More
Eastern Turkey: Mersin Marina Update
Date Published - October 04, 2012
Graham Smith spent 2 weeks in Mersin Marina in September 2012. He reports on what facilities are now available for visiting yachts at this newly... Read More
Red Frog Beach Marina Joins the IGY Marinas Network
Date Published - October 03, 2012
IGY Marinas is pleased to announce its most recent addition to its network, Red Frog Beach Marina in Bocas del Toro, Panama.... Read More
Belitung Indonesia – Helpful resource
Date Published - October 03, 2012
Cruiser Recommendation... Read More
Indonesia – Useful Cruising Information
Date Published - September 08, 2012
Posted 09 September 2012
Our thanks to Gini of SV Marquesa for these tips.
We cleared into Indonesia at Jayapura and came down through Indonesian Papua, Raja... Read More
Five bits of gear I wish I’d known about before I left to go cruising
Date Published - June 21, 2012
"Here are the five top items of gear that I wish someone had told me about before we went long-range cruising"
Read this excellent report by... Read More
Croatia: Recognised Certificates of Competence
Date Published - June 21, 2012
The report is a link to a website giving a list of certificates of competency, by various countries and recognised in Croatia... Read More
Catamarans now more popular for long distance cruising
Date Published - June 16, 2012
Mainstream, normal, typical? However you describe it, the rapidly growing entries in World Cruising Club rallies prove it; sailing a catamaran offshore is no longer... Read More
A Guide to Getting Work Done on your Boat in Thailand
Date Published - January 31, 2012
A list of services and recommendations provided for getting boat maintenance done in Phuket, Thailand.... Read More
Isla Isabel – between Mazatlan and Puerto Vallarta
Date Published - January 16, 2012
Isla Isabel is part of a series of islands and is a National Park. In the current cruising guides, there is an anchorage identified on... Read More
Proof of Competency for European Countries
Date Published - November 04, 2011
Updated January 2015 - Frequently asked questions.... Read More
Re-Galvanizing ground tackle in Australia
Date Published - May 05, 2011
Ahoy Yawl!
I've just learned a new trick and thought I'd share it with you... my fellow sailors.
Our ground tackle has been in hard use across... Read More
Re-Filling LPG Cylinders Worldwide
Date Published - April 20, 2011
In Europe, US, Canada and Australia (and in many other countries around the world) it is illegal to re-fill cylinders which are over 10 years... Read More
Useful Advice on Keeping Personal Information Safe on the Internet
Date Published - February 18, 2011
The best advice we were given (after PayPal was hijacked and access denied, though we didn't actually lose anything) was to follow six simple rules.
... Read More
Cruising Notes from Buenos Aires, Argentina to Trinidad, West Indies
Date Published - August 17, 2010
Cruising notes from San Fernando, Argentina to Natal, Brazil calling at Punta Del Este, Uruguay, and Rio Grande, Porto Belo, Niteroi (Rio), Buzios, Vitoria, Salvador,... Read More
Buying a second hand yacht in the USA to export
Date Published - April 06, 2010
30 April 2008
Buying a second-hand yacht in the USA to export
Hi, can you tell me what the USA customs requirements are for buying and exporting... Read More
US SAILING creates International Proficiency Certificate for Bareboat Chartering
Date Published - March 01, 2010
Original report posted in October 2005.
In order to make it easier for cruising sailors from the U.S. to charter sailboats in the European Union, US... Read More
Cruising Brazil to Argentina
Date Published - January 06, 2010
On deciding that we would cross (the Atlantic) to the Brazilian coast rather than the Caribbean, we spent some time trying to find some up-to-date... Read More
The Fuel Hose Trick
Date Published - January 01, 2010
I have an experience that may be of interest to noonsite readers. I call it "The Fuel Hose Trick". I wonder if others are aware... Read More
Kava – Southern Pacific way of life
Date Published - May 20, 2009
Again, our thanks to Rune Kr. Ellingsen for a most interesting article.
PORT VILA, VANUATU: Forget khat. Forget marihuana. In the desolate jungle areas on the... Read More
Cruising notes on Chile and Argentina
Date Published - April 24, 2009
A comprehensive report from Miles Thompson of SV Lonestar on cruising Chile and Argentina.... Read More
How To Be Sure Your Anchor Is Set
Date Published - May 26, 2005
My wife, Sandra, and I have sailed around the US and Latin America for several years and cruised Mexico for 12 months in our 46'... Read More
Possible advice on avoiding Propane issues
Date Published - February 12, 2005
I offer the following information in the hopes that it is of benefit to some of your readers.
For anyone fitting out a boat for long... Read More
News
Bahamas: Tanker Sinks after Collision with Super Yacht
Date Published - December 31, 2021
The M/T Tropic Breeze, a 160-foot tanker that was en-route to Great Stirrup Cay in the Bahamas has sunk after it was rear-ended by a... Read More
Colombia, Cartagena: Changes to Local Navigation Rules
Date Published - December 14, 2021
Colombia's General Maritime Directorate (DIMAR) has introduced new requirements for local navigation in Cartagena that will impact the cruising community.... Read More
Imray Launches Free Series of Nautical Themed Podcasts
Date Published - November 27, 2021
Nautical publishers Imray have teamed up with podcaster Ceri Hurford-Jones to offer a new series of free podcasts, covering navigation, pilotage, tides, winds and the... Read More
Mexico: Manta Ray Citizen Science for Sailors
Date Published - November 23, 2021
Bruce Balan and Alene D. Rice of the Cross 46’ Trimaran “Migration” have been working with the Pacific Manta Research Group to create a citizen... Read More
Eastern Caribbean: SSB Coconut Telegraph Back on Air
Date Published - November 17, 2021
The SSB (Single Side Band) Coconut Telegraph has resumed its cruisers net covering the Eastern Caribbean Island Chain, with the aim of sharing active cruiser... Read More
Canary Islands: Watch out for WACS Submarine Cable
Date Published - October 17, 2021
Yachts arriving in Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands either in preparation for an Atlantic Crossing or just to cruise the islands, are being asked... Read More
French Polynesia: New Restrictions on Mo’orea Anchorages
Date Published - October 09, 2021
The French Polynesian Government has announced updates to the Lagoon Management Plan which will see several anchorages closed on the island of Mo'orea and a... Read 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,... Read More
World Cruising Club: Updates from the latest WCC E-News
Date Published - September 07, 2021
While the World still hangs under the cloud of COVID-19, World Cruising Club has been busy making plans for a safe 2021 ARC and preparing... Read More
France, Brittany and Normandy: Entry Guide for Non-EU Yachts
Date Published - August 14, 2021
A new process to allow entry into Normandy and Brittany for non-Schengen citizens (or Schengen citizens coming from a third country) is now in place.... 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.... Read More
SW Spain, Gulf of Cadiz: Exclusion Zone between Cabo de Trafalgar and Punta Paloma
Date Published - August 06, 2021
An exclusion zone for (sailing and motor) vessels up to 15 metres has been established by the Marina Mercante off the coast of SW Spain... Read More
Update on EU and UK Tariffs on US Cruising Yachts
Date Published - July 27, 2021
Both the UK and the EU continue to impose a 25% customs tariff on the import of US-origin yachts, according to news from the Cruising... Read More
Turkey: Sea Snot Clean-Up underway in Aegean and Black Seas
Date Published - June 27, 2021
Turkey has launched a massive cleanup effort to combat a Marine Mucilage, or "Sea Snot" bloom, that is affecting adjoining areas of the Aegean and... Read More
Spain: RYA Certificates of Competence to be Reinstated
Date Published - June 01, 2021
UK Royal Yachting Association (RYA) issued certificates, including the International Certificate of Competence (ICC), are to be recognised in Spanish waters for those wanting to... Read More
RCC Pilotage Foundation Enhances Search Functionality for Cruising Notes Database
Date Published - May 20, 2021
Recent improvements by the Royal Cruising Club Pilotage Foundation to their Cruising Notes Database, makes it much easier for users to access and search this... Read More
Greece: Corinth Canal Closure Continues
Date Published - May 17, 2021
The Corinth Canal, one of the most important infrastructure works of modern Greece and regularly used by small cruising boats, is to remain closed to... Read More
UK: New Entry Process for Boats Visiting France
Date Published - May 13, 2021
The French government has announced a new process that will allow UK boats to enter France at any French port, rather than one of the... Read More
St. Vincent & The Grenadines: Emergency Solar Light Campaign Underway
Date Published - May 06, 2021
On April 9th, 2021, the popular cruising grounds of St. Vincent and The Grenadines were rocked by a massive volcanic eruption which dumped well over... Read More
Seven Seas Cruising Association Launches YouTube Channel
Date Published - May 03, 2021
The Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) supports the liveaboard cruising lifestyle by sharing cruising information and as a part of their outreach, is now featuring... Read More
Virtual ARC Bluewater Rendezvous Announced
Date Published - April 28, 2021
Aspiring bluewater cruisers are invited to join in a "virtual cockpit chat" with previous ARC skippers and industry experts, to help get their own adventure... Read More
UK: New Online Reporting System for Arriving and Departing Sailors
Date Published - April 15, 2021
A new online reporting system for all sailors leaving and returning to the UK should go live later this year. It is designed to... Read More
World Cruising Club: Latest News
Date Published - April 12, 2021
World Cruising Club is continuing to plan and adapt events to be COVID-secure, including ARC Europe, ARC 2021 and ARC January.... Read More
South Africa: New Organisation to Help Cruising Yachts Visit the Country
Date Published - March 25, 2021
A new organisation has been formed in South Africa to work as a liaison between the offshore and coastal cruising community and the Government.... Read More
Ocean Cruising Club Announces Awards for 2020
Date Published - March 14, 2021
Despite a pandemic raging throughout 2020, the Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) Awards Subcommittee has found numerous achievements to recognize in the cruising world.... Read More
Greece: Important Post-Brexit Regulations
Date Published - February 19, 2021
The Cruising Association is in the middle of negotiations on the most important areas of Regulations on behalf of UK yachts in Greece, those being... Read More
Fiji: Sea Mercy Responds to Cyclone Yasa
Date Published - February 17, 2021
As with Cyclone Winston in 2016, Sea Mercy's fleet of volunteer vessels, crews and disaster response leadership team in Fiji have been assisting the NDMO... Read More
Cruising Europe: UK Boat Owners Caught in a “Perfect Storm”
Date Published - February 11, 2021
Robin Baron, chairman of the Cruising Association’s RATS committee, told Marine Industry News that UK cruisers are in the middle of ‘a perfect storm’. His... Read More
Cruising Club of America: Randall Reeves Awarded Blue Water Medal
Date Published - January 28, 2021
Randall Reeves has been named winner of the 2020 Blue Water Medal by the Cruising Club of America (CCA) for sailing his 45-foot aluminum cutter,... Read More
Guatemala and Honduras: The Disaster Continues Post-Hurricane
Date Published - January 26, 2021
Hurricane Iota swept over Central America from 16 November, 2020, causing fatalities and widespread damage. Iota came just 2 weeks after the destructive Hurricane Eta,... Read More
New Free Imray Podcasts: Informative and Inspiring Cruising Information
Date Published - January 18, 2021
On behalf of Imray, Ceri Hurford-Jones meets up with sailors to explore their favourite cruising grounds and waterways, as they share moments and places that... Read More
SSCA Free Cruising Webinars: Update on COVID in the Caribbean
Date Published - January 08, 2021
The Seven Seas Cruising Association continue with their popular free cruising webinars, this month focusing on the COVID situation in the Caribbean for cruising yachts... Read More
Becalmed Yacht on Transatlantic Voyage Receives Aid from Oil Tanker
Date Published - January 07, 2021
On passage from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria SV Eriu found themselves becalmed and low on fuel and water 1400 miles from St. Lucia. Boatwatch.org... Read More
Biofouling Management in the Recreational Boating Sector: Survey
Date Published - December 27, 2020
This international survey needs to hear about current practices by recreational sailors worldwide for preventing and managing biofouling on the hulls of their boats. Give... Read More
Free Webinar for Yachts Sailing Australia to the SW Pacific Islands
Date Published - October 20, 2020
This Down Under Rally webinar is free and open to anyone planning to sail from Australia to the SW Pacific Islands - scheduled for November... Read More
Western Mexico to Panama: Free SSCA Webinar
Date Published - September 29, 2020
Join SSCA for a free, interactive session with their Cruising Station Hosts (CSH) of the Western Caribbean and East Pacific. This is one of a... Read More
Atlantic and Caribbean Cruising: Free SSCA Webinar
Date Published - September 04, 2020
Join SSCA for a free, interactive session with their Cruising Station Hosts (CSH) of the Caribbean as well as Canary Islands. This is the second... Read More
Educational Project Needs Assistance to Launch Miniature Sailboat
Date Published - August 31, 2020
Students from Harbor View Elementary School in Charleston, South Carolina, USA (pictured) are hoping to relaunch their educational miniature sailboat, the HVES Cruiser, and need... Read More
The Cruising Network Help Single-Hander Transatlantic Sailor in Trouble
Date Published - August 19, 2020
Ship to Shore Mail Forwarding service never thought they would be involved in helping assist a vessel in distress mid Atlantic, but when British single-hander... Read More
SSCA Webinars to Help Prepare for the Cruising Season Ahead
Date Published - August 18, 2020
Seven Seas Cruising Association announces a new monthly SSCA Webinar series featuring their worldwide Cruising Station Hosts as panelists, open to both members and non-members.... Read More
Three OCC Challenge Grants Awarded for 2020
Date Published - August 12, 2020
The Ocean Cruising Club began to support challenging ocean endeavours in 2019 by awarding grants to individuals and their projects which seek the betterment of... Read More
UK: The RYA asks recreational boaters for input on Schengen discussions
Date Published - August 12, 2020
The RYA is launching an online survey to gauge the impact of the Schengen agreement on UK recreational boaters and aims to gather reliable and... Read More
Scotland: Marine Industry Calls on Boaters to Respect Rural and Island Destinations
Date Published - July 10, 2020
As the COVID-19 lockdown eases across Scotland, marine tourism and sports groups are asking boaters and water users to have full consideration and respect for... Read More
French Polynesia: Council of Ministers Reduces Exemption Period for Yachts
Date Published - July 09, 2020
French Polynesia's Council of Ministers has reduced the maximum length of admission for exemption from duties and taxes for foreign pleasure vessels from 36 months... Read More
A Dedication to Patrick Childress – Cruising Legend
Date Published - June 09, 2020
It is with great sadness we report that Patrick Childress, circumnavigator, DIY specialist, sailing ambassador and inspiration to so many, has passed away in a... Read More
How To Use The Noonsite Mapping Feature
Date Published - June 04, 2020
We are very excited to now have a mapping feature on Noonsite and frequent visitors to the site may have already noticed the small blue... Read More
Pandemic in Paradise: A Chronicle of the Pandemic Response Among Cruisers
Date Published - June 01, 2020
These reports (part 1 and 2) by Daria Blackwell of the Ocean Cruising Club give an excellent overview of what has been going on around... Read More
Bahamas, Rock Sound: Cruisers Raise Funds for the Local Community
Date Published - May 05, 2020
Keen to encourage more cruisers to support the local community wherever they are, Kristi Black has shared what a group of cruising boats in Rock... Read More
NZ and Australia for Cyclone Season: OCC Working on Solutions
Date Published - April 28, 2020
The Ocean Cruising Club is compiling a list of yachts who are hoping to cross the South Pacific this year. The particular focus is on... Read More
Transatlantic Support for All Cruisers in 2020
Date Published - April 27, 2020
The season for crossing back from the Caribbean to Europe is almost upon us, however, this is no normal Transatlantic season and yachts undertaking this... Read More
Vanuatu: Sea Mercy lands first container of disaster relief supplies post Cyclone Harold amidst COVID travel restrictions
Date Published - April 21, 2020
Humanitarian group Sea Mercy has landed its first container of essential supplies for water treatment, shelter and clean up following the devastation caused by Category... Read More
Caribbean Marine Associations Helping Cruisers
Date Published - April 07, 2020
Marine associations in Antigua, Grenada and Trinidad, started efforts in April, 2020 to open their borders for cruising boats needing safe refuge for hurricane season.... Read More
Connecting cruisers in the time of Covid 19
Date Published - April 01, 2020
Cruisers contemplating crossing the Atlantic back to Europe or remaining in the Caribbean or US East Coast will now have access to OCC Facebook Groups.... Read More
Caribbean to USA: Salty Dawgs Announce the Homeward Bound Flotilla
Date Published - March 27, 2020
The uncertainty of cruising the Caribbean has made it difficult for cruisers and crew. Many people are finding themselves unable to have crew meet them... Read More
COVID-19 Coronavirus: Situation Changing Daily in Many Countries
Date Published - March 15, 2020
With the spread of respiratory illness caused by the novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-19) that is occurring globally, many countries are instituting severe travel restrictions and... Read More
Multihull Owners: Recall issued for Goiot escape hatches
Date Published - March 05, 2020
If you are sailing a Lagoon, Fountaine Pajot, Catana-Bali, or Nautitech multihull contact your dealer or manufacturer immediately to find out if this escape hatch... Read More
French Polynesia: “EcOcean” Code of Good Conduct for Sailors
Date Published - March 03, 2020
A new “EcOcean” Code of Good Conduct has been developed by the Association Des Voiliers En Polynesie (AVP - The Association of Sailboats in Polynesia)... Read More
Coronavirus (COVID-19): Special Procedures Being Introduced in Ports of Entry Worldwide
Date Published - February 12, 2020
This document has tracked since the beginning of March 2020 the progress of countries worldwide as one by one they went into lockdown, closed their... Read More
Colombia, Cartagena: The Caribbean Cruising Network Helps a Single-Hander in Trouble
Date Published - January 28, 2020
Many cruisers out on the water may not realise what goes on behind the scenes, with cruising volunteers manning some incredible organisations that are there... Read More
Australia, Darwin: New Biosecurity Requirements affect International Yacht Arrivals
Date Published - January 03, 2020
As a result of changes to Australian biosecurity requirements which came into effect on December 16, 2019, all non-commercial vessels including international yachts wanting to... Read More
Pacific and Indian Oceans: Recycling Sails to Save Lives
Date Published - December 20, 2019
Since the Second World War fisherman and locals from many island nations in the Pacific and Indian Oceans have lost much of their sailing traditions,... Read More
Caribbean Safety and Security Net: Call for Volunteers
Date Published - October 27, 2019
Help other cruisers enjoy safe cruising in the Caribbean, plus keep this incredible free resource for the cruising community alive. Volunteer for just a handful... Read More
Randall Reeves Solo-Circumnavigates American and Antarctic Continents in One Season
Date Published - October 24, 2019
Last Saturday, 19 October 2019, Randall Reeves completed his Figure 8 Voyage with his 45-foot aluminium sloop, Moli.... Read More
Noonsite October Product Update
Date Published - October 21, 2019
We are proud to announce this week the latest in a series of ongoing improvements to the new Noonsite.... Read More
USA, Annapolis: Ocean Sailing Forum 2019
Date Published - October 02, 2019
Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the Annapolis Hotel. Ticket entry price includes breakfast, ticket to US Sailboat Show, plus a copy of SAIL magazine.... Read More
Sri Lanka: Planned Marina Development Needs Your Feedback
Date Published - September 27, 2019
If you have been to Sri Lanka on your yacht, or are planning on visiting, please take time to complete this short online survey.... Read More
Panama Canal: Toll Increase Approved as of 1st of January 2020
Date Published - September 12, 2019
After seven years of no increase and a public consultation period that ended on July 15th, Panama's Cabinet Council have approved the modified Panama Canal... Read More
World Cruising Club eNews: USA Boat Show Edition
Date Published - September 03, 2019
The US Sailboat Show takes place from October 10-14, in Annapolis MD. World Cruising Club will be there - find out what activities they are... Read More
South Pacific, Tonga to Fiji: Navigation Alert – Dangerous Slick of Volcanic Rubble
Date Published - August 20, 2019
A large field of volcanic rocks (Pumice) completely covering the ocean surface has been reported between Vava’u in Northern Tonga and Fiji. Cruisers encountering... Read More
Ocean Cruising Club Challenge Grant: Now Accepting Applications
Date Published - August 15, 2019
The Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) has established a Challenge Grant to encourage ambitious expeditions for environmental conservation or challenging oceangoing adventures and is now accepting... Read More
International Boat Watch Network: New Management and Facebook Group
Date Published - July 25, 2019
Glenn and Eddie Tuttle, co-ordinators for the SSCA KPK Net and Cruisers Network Online, have taken over the management of the International Boat Watch Network... Read More
Gulf of Mexico to West Africa: Record-high bloom of Sargassum
Date Published - July 15, 2019
TransAtlantic Sailors preparing for departure this Fall should take note of the significantly high coverage of Sargassum weed in the central West Atlantic this year.... Read More
A Dedication to Jim Baerselman – JimB Sail
Date Published - June 27, 2019
Jim Baerselman, who shared his knowledge of European cruising through his popular website JimB Sail, sadly died on 12th April, aged 82, at home with... Read More
Cuba: New Travel Restrictions for US Citizens and US Recreational Vessels
Date Published - June 06, 2019
(June 6, 2019) - After enjoying a few years of legal cruising to Cuba from the US, it is now no longer possible for US... Read More
Vall Ellis, Noonsite Site Researcher, Retires after 19 Years with Noonsite
Date Published - June 06, 2019
At the end of April 2019, we said a very fond farewell to the longest-standing team member with Noonsite, Val Ellis (Site Researcher, holiday cover... Read More
Summer 2019 eNews from World Cruising Club!
Date Published - May 30, 2019
(May 30, 2019) - Featured in this edition are details of the 2019 Bluewater Weekend, results of the ARC Survey in Yachting World Magazine, World... Read More
Channel Islands, Guernsey: Problem in Hevelet Bay
Date Published - April 28, 2019
By Val Ellis — Mar 02, 2019
The winter storms have caused severe damage to the slipway in Hevelet Bay which will cause difficulties for crew... Read More
New Caledonia: New Health Insurance Requirement
Date Published - April 28, 2019
By Val Ellis - Mar 28, 2019
Contributors - Audrey of Noumea Yacht ServicesWithout Health Insurance which includes repatriation for every member of the crew,... Read More
Greece: Cruising Tax Update
Date Published - April 26, 2019
By Cruising Association —Mar 19, 2019 08:59 AM
After much talk of this new tax due to come into force in January 2014, it still has... Read More
Greece: TEPAI (New Cruising Tax) Official Information
Date Published - April 26, 2019
By Sue Richards — last modified Mar 29, 2019 10:10 PM
If your boat is in Greek waters or you are planning on cruising to Greece... Read More
Caribbean, Trinidad Hibiscus Oil Platform: Pirates fire shots at sailboat – April 2019
Date Published - April 25, 2019
By CSSN & YSATT
A sail boat positioned about 15NM NE of the Hibiscus oil platform was approached by a group of eight Venezuelans in an... Read More
Egypt: New Restrictions on Health Certificate Requirements
Date Published - April 25, 2019
New restrictions have come into force which require all crew entering Egypt on board private vessels to have a health certificate when arriving from a... Read More
Tonga: Clearance Process now requires Advance Notice of Arrival
Date Published - April 25, 2019
As of April 2019, Tonga has changed their clearance process. The Head of Tonga Customs has confirmed that all visiting yachts must submit an advance... Read More
World Cruising Club: Latest News
Date Published - April 09, 2019
Extracts from the latest World Cruising Club E-News.... Read More
USVI: Clarification of Short-term Anchoring Restrictions
Date Published - March 25, 2019
The Department of Planning and Natural Resources confirm short-term anchoring restrictions are in place in designated anchorages.... Read More
South Atlantic: Two Sailors Lost at Sea when Yacht Capsizes
Date Published - March 22, 2019
By Tom Sampson
SY Paradise was en route from South Georgia to The Falkland Islands when she capsized in heavy seas on 5th March, 2019.... Read More
Greece: New Cruising Tax – 19 days and counting . . .
Date Published - March 14, 2019
By Sue Richards — Apr 17, 2019 12:24 PM
Contributors: Cruising Association - Chris RobbWith only 19 days to go, the Greek Finance Ministry have still... Read More
Solomon Islands: Major Fee Increase for Visiting Yachts
Date Published - February 26, 2019
A hefty increase in customs and clearance fees for yachts visiting the Solomons has some cruisers considering changing their travel plans.... Read More
Venezuela: Closing of Sea Border Adds Risk to Southern Caribbean
Date Published - February 22, 2019
Published: Feb 27, 2019 03:59 PM
Contributors: Mary Stone & Alejandro LinaresVenezuela closes border to Aruba, Bonaire and Curaçao.... Read More
UK: The OCC Announces Awards for 2018
Date Published - February 12, 2019
The Ocean Cruising Club (OCC), the Worldwide Community for Adventure Sailing Since 1954, has announced the recipients of awards that recognize achievements in blue water... Read More
World Cruising Club e-News
Date Published - February 07, 2019
Spring Seminars on both the USA East and West coasts and in Northern Europe; Registration open for the 2019 ARC route from Gran Canaria to... Read More
French Polynesia, Bora Bora: New Anchoring Restrictions for 2019
Date Published - January 30, 2019
New legislation has been introduced to restrict anchoring inside Bora Bora Island in order to protect the environment and ensure the peaceful coexistence of all... Read More
Small Caribbean Island’s Waste Management: How Cruisers can Help
Date Published - January 22, 2019
Waste management is a problem for all the small islands in the Caribbean, one that only gets worse during the sailing season as hundreds of... Read More
USA: How does the Government shutdown affect the cruising community?
Date Published - January 20, 2019
The U.S. Coast Guard and Customs and Border Protection provide services to pleasure boat users - find out what's different during this period of Government... Read More
Magnetic North Pole: Shifting Rapidly and Unpredictably
Date Published - January 12, 2019
The Earth’s north magnetic pole is shifting so rapidly that steps are being taken to ensure it doesn't impact navigation in the Arctic.... Read More
Indonesia: Government recommends boats stay clear of the Sunda Strait
Date Published - December 27, 2018
Following the December 23 tsunami in Indonesia’s Sunda Strait between Java and Sumatra and the resulting devastation along the coasts of both islands, the Indonesian... Read More
A Dedication to Karsten Staffeldt – a great friend to the cruising community
Date Published - December 10, 2018
Friend to cruisers, weather router, the source of local knowledge - Karsten provided invaluable advice to thousands of sailors and will be greatly missed.
... Read MoreNew Caledonia & Vanuatu: Tsunami warning after 7.6 magnitude earthquake
Date Published - December 05, 2018
Authorities order the ‘immediate evacuation’ of people to refuge areas, saying tsunami waves could reach up to three metres.... Read More
Fiji: Yachting Study Results Are In
Date Published - November 19, 2018
A new study reveals $59 million economic contributions by yachting industry - higher than average spend per visitor compared to other segments.
... Read MoreCaribbean Bound? Some Useful Noonsite Articles and Links
Date Published - November 16, 2018
For any cruisers planning a passage to the Caribbean this winter, here is a round-up of some useful articles, advice and links from Noonsite.... Read More
Mediterranean and Red Sea: GPS interference reported
Date Published - November 14, 2018
U.S. Maritime Advisory 2018-014 informs of a continued GPS interference by vessels and aircraft operating in the Eastern Mediterranean Sea. This kind of interference is... Read More
Portrait of a Cruiser – Chuck Houlihan & Linda Edeiken
Date Published - October 17, 2018
Chuck Houlihan & Linda Edeiken left San Diego on 2005 and spent 7 years cruising Mexico. In 2013 they headed south to explore Central &... Read More
Papua New Guinea: Visas on arrival suspended during November
Date Published - October 16, 2018
For boats planning an arrival in PNG during November, take note that visas will need to be applied for in advance as PNG is suspending... Read More
New Forum for Travelling Families
Date Published - October 16, 2018
Cruising Families is a map-based platform for all traveling families to help them find each other and connect.... Read More
Greek Cruising Tax Update
Date Published - October 09, 2018
After much talk of this new tax due to come into force in January 2014, it still has not been signed off by the Greek... Read More
Australia: Brisbane inner city boat moorings to go
Date Published - September 03, 2018
More than 20 long-term boat moorings at Gardens Point Boat Harbour will be removed to make way for Brisbane City Council’s on-water development plans. The... Read More
SW Pacific, Indonesia, Raja Ampat Islands: Outbreak of Crown of Thorns (CoTs) Starfish
Date Published - July 19, 2018
There is a currently an outbreak of the Crown of Thorns (CoTs) starfish (Acanthaster Planci) in the Raja Ampat islands, eastern Indonesia. CoTs eat coral... Read More
UK: Bluewater Weekend set to inspire offshore sailors
Date Published - April 14, 2018
Rally organisers World Cruising Club, best known for the annual ARC - Atlantic Rally for Cruisers have joined together once again with leading offshore yacht... Read More
OpenSeaMap has added new charts for OpenCPN
Date Published - March 15, 2018
5 March 2018 update includes 12 collections of KAP raster navigational charts.... Read More
Three Caribbean restoration & repair projects benefit from first round of Sail Aid UK grants
Date Published - March 08, 2018
The Trustees of Sail Aid UK (SAUK) are delighted to announce approval of the charity's first three grants, totaling GBP £15,000, to the Anguilla Sailing... Read More
Mexico: Changes in how cruisers get a Tourist Visa
Date Published - January 24, 2018
Tourist visas must now be purchased at the first port of entry from Immigration. Online visas are no longer permitted.
... Read MoreAwards for the ocean cruising community: The OCC Award goes to David Register for OpenCPN
Date Published - January 23, 2018
David Register, developer of OpenCPN navigation and planning software used by thousands of sailors free of charge.... Read More
After the Hurricanes: Sailors Lend a Hand
Date Published - January 13, 2018
In the days after Irma, a loose group of cruisers based out of Puerto Rico wanted to help their island neighbors to the east.
A... Read More
Help transport Disaster Relief Cargo if you are headed to the Caribbean
Date Published - November 27, 2017
For boats sailing from the US (Florida or Washington DC area) to Puerto Rico, BVI or Dominica.... Read More
Caribbean cruising after hurricanes Irma and Maria
Date Published - November 19, 2017
Circumnavigator Behan, of SV Totem, is currently passing through the Caribbean and has put together a very well written report on the current situation there... Read More
Volunteer Boatlifts Help Storm-Battered Dominica
Date Published - November 09, 2017
Cruisers from the southern Caribbean to the East Coast of the US became riveted to weather reports as early as August 30th, 2017, when Hurricane... Read More
Noonsite nominated for Maritime Media Awards 2017
Date Published - September 22, 2017
World Cruising Club has been nominated for the First Sea Lord’s Digital Media Award this year for its Noonsite web-based services, social media communications, and... Read More
USA Sailors: a warning about renewing USCG documentation early via Pay.Gov
Date Published - July 28, 2017
The USCG National Vessel Documentation Center is implementing a new automated online system for filing vessel documentation and renewals, but the system still has a... Read More
Malaysia: Working towards improved security for yachts
Date Published - July 09, 2017
The Royal Malaysian Navy has released what could be a very useful app for cruising yachts in this region.... Read More
Cuba: President Trump changes Cuba policies again
Date Published - June 25, 2017
After the 16th of June announcement by President Trump, many cruisers and travelers with upcoming plans to travel to Cuba began to scramble to figure... Read More
RCC Pilotage Foundation: Navionics Webinar Pacific Crossing
Date Published - June 12, 2017
On Friday, June 16, 2017 1:30 PM BST, lead author Kitty Van Hagen will address some big questions facing anyone considering crossing the Pacific in... Read More
Active Captain acquired by Garmin
Date Published - May 12, 2017
The popular USA-based cruising guide and database has been acquired by the Garmin Corporation, the company announced on 11 May.... Read More
UK: Noonsite Team presented with the OCC Geoff Pack Memorial Award
Date Published - April 19, 2017
Through their Annual Awards, the OCC recognises exceptional sailing achievement inside and outside the Club. The OCC Awards are presented to recipients at the time... Read More
NOAA invites public comment on draft National Charting Plan
Date Published - March 25, 2017
The National Charting Plan is a strategy to improve nautical chart coverage, products, and distribution, and NOAA has invited cruisers, sailors, and navigators to comment... Read More
Vanuatu, Port Vila: Town and Port Upgrades for 2017
Date Published - March 22, 2017
Port Vila on Efate, the hub of yachting activity in Vanuatu, is undergoing a makeover. Improvements include rebuilding the sea wall, a new container and... Read More
Noonsite.com Editorial Team recognised with the 2016 Ocean Cruising Club Geoff Pack Memorial Trophy
Date Published - February 14, 2017
Our editorial team has been awarded the 2016 Ocean Cruising Club Geoff Pack Memorial Trophy, recognizing "the writers who have done the most to foster... Read More
The Ocean Cruising Club Awards for 2016: Noonsite awarded The Geoff Pack Memorial Trophy
Date Published - February 10, 2017
Each year, the Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) recognises the outstanding achievements of blue water sailors and brings them to the attention of the sailing community.... Read More
Changes in St. Helena
Date Published - January 04, 2017
The formerly isolated outpost has big changes coming, opening St. Helena to cruisers willing to make the trek.... Read More
Europe’s version of GPS reaches operational milestone
Date Published - December 16, 2016
On December 15, the European Space Agency (ESA) officially announced that the Galileo satellite navigation system, the European version of the U.S.'s GPS, is now... Read More
Fiji: Sea Mercy’s work in the Lau Group after Cyclone Winston.
Date Published - October 26, 2016
Named the Exploring Isles by a U.S survey expedition in 1840, the closest of the islands in Fiji’s Lau Group lies over 100nm. to windward... Read More
Mauritius & Rodrigues: An Outbreak of Foot And Mouth Disease
Date Published - September 07, 2016
An outbreak of Foot and Mouth Disease in Rodrigues and Mauritius has resulted in a strict ban on certain products being exported from these islands... Read More
UK & Med: Imray Digital Charts now available on Raymarine chartplotters
Date Published - July 05, 2016
Designed and published in England for nearly 200 years, Imray charts feature popular, carefully edited and award-winning cartography. Having worked with Johnson Outdoors Canada Inc.... Read More
UK, USA & Germany: Ocean cruising experts share their sailing knowledge at Boat Show Forums
Date Published - June 28, 2016
Sailing rally organizers World Cruising Club will be hosting a series of forums this Autumn set to inspire sailors to extend their offshore cruising boundaries.
World... Read More
Increasing Safety at Sea for Cruisers: Worldwide DSC calling strategy for recreational vessels
Date Published - February 25, 2016
Realising there were countless cruisers who were not utilising the DSC capabilities of modern marine radios, Alan Riches of Brunei Radio and Terry Sparkes of... Read More
Cyber-Crime Scams Against Yachts in the Caribbean – CSSN Special Report
Date Published - February 17, 2016
During 2015, CSSN received reports of internet scammers who were preying on cruisers by intercepting marina reservations and bookings communications and luring cruisers to the... Read More
The OCC Announces Award Recipients for 2015
Date Published - February 11, 2016
Each year, the Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) recognizes the outstanding achievements of blue water sailors and brings those achievements to the attention of the sailing... Read More
USA: New Requirement for ALL Foreign-Flagged Boats
Date Published - January 13, 2016
From January 2016, all foreign boats are required to apply for a Cruising Licence.... Read More
Chile: New Strict Quarantine Laws
Date Published - January 12, 2016
From January 2016, Chile is implementing strict quarantine rules to prevent the introduction of alien pests and diseases into the country.... Read More
Guyana: French-flagged yacht found adrift with dead man and dead dog on board
Date Published - January 07, 2016
January 2016: A joint operation involving the Guyana Defence Force Coastguard, the Maritime Administration Department (MARAD) and the Guyana Police Force is currently underway... Read More
UK, London Boat Show: ARC Bluewater Cruisers Question Time
Date Published - December 26, 2015
Saturday 9 January at the FOX Bar, EXCEL, LONDON E16 1DR. Free with advanced registration. Coffee from 09:30, Forum from 10:00-12:00.
... Read MoreGarbage Disposal at Sea and in the Eastern Caribbean
Date Published - November 13, 2015
The Eastern Caribbean is in the middle of a solid waste disposal crisis. Cruisers arriving in the Islands after a long offshore passage can help... Read More
Adventurous Cruising: Meet Pilotage experts at the Southampton Boat Show, UK
Date Published - September 06, 2015
The RCC Pilotage Foundation (RCCPF), who author so many famous and much-used Pilots, familiar to most cruising sailors, will be available at the Southampton Boat... Read More
You can now give something back to noonsite
Date Published - July 13, 2015
Noonsite is a free to use website; an ethos that we know our users support and appreciate.... Read More
Cook Islands have increased their fee schedule for visiting yachts
Date Published - May 22, 2015
The Cook Islands have increased their fee schedule up to and over 1000% for yachts. The fee for anchoring in the lagoon at Penrhyn and... Read More
UK, Falmouth: 2018 Golden Globe Race announced
Date Published - April 21, 2015
50th anniversary celebrated with a re-run of the race in similar low-tech boats. A race where adventure takes precedence over winning at all costs, and... Read More
VentureFarther: A new website for cruisers to share information
Date Published - April 13, 2015
Circumnavigator Jon Turgeon has developed a useful website for cruisers through which a multitude of information can be shared: anchorages; scuba spots; routes; waypoints; tracks.... Read More
Micronesia: Books for Schools – how you can help
Date Published - March 25, 2015
In Micronesia, oral stories have always been a focal point of traditional culture, though books themselves have not. Many of the students on the island... Read More
Cruising Europe: ICC Course Now Available to All (A Clarification)
Date Published - November 28, 2014
For those cruisers who need to obtain evidence of sailing competency when in European waters, it is now possible for anyone to obtain an International... Read More
The Ocean Cruising Club Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Record Gatherings Around the World
Date Published - September 08, 2014
London, UK – Unlike other sailing clubs that hold one annual cruise, the Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) has been celebrating its 60th Anniversary literally all... Read More
Vanuatu: Yacht penalized for calling into Port Resolution unannounced
Date Published - August 12, 2014
The skipper of a yacht of French national was penalised by Lenakel Customs for calling into the undeclared port of Port Resolution on the island... Read More
TV Network looking for cruisers: this time first time expectant parents
Date Published - August 07, 2014
Magilla Entertainment, a TV production company based in NYC, is currently in development of a docu-series in which they are aiming to document first time... Read More
Vanuatu Customs standardize operating procedures for small craft controls – further clarification from Customs
Date Published - August 04, 2014
This report was first posted last month, compiled by B. J. Skane. Since then, noonsite has been contacted by Vanuatu Customs with updates (in bold)... Read More
Sail-World Cruising: Founding Editor Nancy Knudsen says farewell
Date Published - July 16, 2014
New Horizons - time to depart. Sail-World Cruising's founding editor is moving on from the cruising website and weekly e-Magazine that she began in 2005.... Read More
Imray Nautical App
Date Published - June 29, 2014
Imray has just launched a new book app for iPad – Imray Nautical – available to download from the App Store. Download the app for... Read More
Life on the Hook: Hunting for Larger than Life Characters
Date Published - June 17, 2014
I am a development TV producer always on the hunt for new shows and larger than life characters. Currently, I am working for a large... Read More
Australia Customs: Move to make pleasure craft reporting and clearance totally electronic
Date Published - May 12, 2014
Australian Customs and Border Protection are going to introduce a system of Electronic Reporting for international yacht arrivals and departures beginning in September of this... Read More
Greek Tax (TPP); Relaxation of Port Police Procedures (as at 28 April 2014)
Date Published - May 05, 2014
The new Greek Tax, often referred to as TPP, will not be collected until procedures are fully defined. This will take place at some point... Read More
EU: Move to end ‘visa’ limits to non-EU sailors
Date Published - April 07, 2014
Eurocrats are considering ending the draconian 'visa' restrictions on yachtsmen who aren't from EU countries, which in many cases has landed sailors with outrageous fines,... Read More
UK South Coast Flare amnesty: Dispose of your out-of-date flares
Date Published - March 30, 2014
Hampshire Constabulary Marine Unit, Ramora Ltd and four south coast marinas are offering a flare disposal service on select dates. As reported by the RYA.
... Read MoreNorway: Norwegian Pilot Guide currently free to download
Date Published - March 11, 2014
The Norwegian Pilot Guide consists of sailing directions for the Norwegian coast, Svalbard and Jan Mayen, and is a supplement to the nautical charts.... Read More
UK: Crowdsourced boats to map the seas
Date Published - March 03, 2014
Large areas of sea around the UK have not had their depth measured for more than a century. In many countries, including the UK, the... Read More
Winter Heating & Carbon Monoxide Dangers – Alert to Boat Owners
Date Published - February 27, 2014
If you use gas bottles for winter heating or for cooking and heating water, then read the following links to make sure your system is... Read More
Yacht Transport: DYT Yacht Transport and Sevenstar Yacht Transport Partnership
Date Published - February 19, 2014
Now that the partnership between leading yacht transport companies DYT Yacht Transport and Sevenstar Yacht Transport has been finalized, it’s great news for yacht owners... Read More
NOAA Releases Interactive Chart Catalogue
Date Published - February 17, 2014
As reported by Cruising Compass.... Read More
Ocean Cruising Club announce annual 2013 Awards
Date Published - January 13, 2014
The Ocean Cruising Club (The OCC) has announced the recipients of the OCC Awards for 2013. Each year the OCC recognizes the achievements of ordinary... Read More
Practical preparation for an offshore passage from the experts at World Cruising Club UK and USA
Date Published - December 16, 2013
Ocean cruising experts share their sailing knowledge in both the UK and USA.
... Read MoreCaribbean: St Vincent Coast Guard Security Advice to Yacht Owners
Date Published - November 28, 2013
Whilst this advice dates from 2008, it still stands today, not only for St. Vincent but for all the Caribbean islands.... Read More
Looking for Liveaboards for New TV Show
Date Published - November 15, 2013
Atlas Media in Los Angeles, USA, are currently casting a new TV show.... Read More
Canaries, Lanzarote: Women & Cruising Forum at Puerto Calero
Date Published - November 08, 2013
Join us for a lively talk and open discussion about women and cruising.... Read More
Caribbean Security for Cruisers: Everyone’s Concern, Everyone’s Responsibility
Date Published - November 01, 2013
This report by the Caribbean Safety and Security Net (CSSN), helping cruisers enjoy safer cruising in the Caribbean.... Read More
NOAA Print on Demand Charts
Date Published - October 31, 2013
Since last week’s announcement that NOAA will no longer be printing paper charts, there has been some confusion on where to get Print-On-Demand charts (POD).... Read More
NOAA announces end of traditional paper nautical charts
Date Published - October 22, 2013
NOAA-certified Print-on-Demand partners will continue to sell up-to-date paper nautical charts... Read More
USA: NOAA Announces End of Traditional Paper Nautical Charts
Date Published - October 22, 2013
Is this the new way to go? Are paper charts becoming obsolete? Will the publishers of charts from other countries take the same route.... Read More
Southern Mediterranean: North African migrant emergency means cruisers should be vigilant
Date Published - October 15, 2013
If cruising the waters bordered by southern Sicily, Malta, Tunisia, and Libya, be aware that because of an influx of migrants attempting to leave from... Read More
Ocean Cruising Club and SeaBC Announce Cooperative Effort to Record and Report Sea Bird Sightings
Date Published - October 06, 2013
The SeaBC Sea Bird Count is a citizen science project organized by a volunteer group of nine long-distance birding sailors from around the world. The... Read More
UK: Red Diesel Update
Date Published - July 29, 2013
RED DIESEL: RYA and BMF have welcomed the news that the Government has decided to challenge the European Commission's position over the use of red... Read More
Mediterranean Anchoring Restrictions
Date Published - July 22, 2013
As the Mediterranean sailing season is now in full swing, it might be timely to remind all cruising boats of the anchoring restrictions that are... Read More
Philippines, Mindanao, Davao: The final passage of Ellen Lee Kwen (SV Wiskun)
Date Published - June 26, 2013
Ellen has contributed to Noonsite for many years and her volunteer cruising station was of great help to all cruisers in the Philippines.... Read More
Croatia: Sailing magnet now, but what after she joins the EU in July?
Date Published - June 24, 2013
Croatia is a drawcard for cruising sailors from all over the world. They float around from other European ports, they arrive as circumnavigators with Croatia... Read More
New Features on noonsite: Adding Comments
Date Published - June 20, 2013
New features have just been added to enhance the community, making it easier to share knowledge with other sailors via noonsite.com... Read More
Space weather may reduce GPS accuracy
Date Published - June 19, 2013
A dramatic example of the effects of space weather occurred in March 1989 when a solar storm knocked out power in Quebec, leaving 6 million... Read More
Nicaragua Congress approves ocean-to-ocean canal plan
Date Published - June 16, 2013
(July 8, 2014) - The Nicaraguan Congress has approved a proposal to have a canal built linking the Pacific and the Atlantic Oceans.... Read More
South Pacific, New Zealand: Russell Radio Discontinues SSB Service
Date Published - May 07, 2013
SSB service now offered by Far North Radio. Russell Radio continues on VHF Ch. 63 for advance notice for Customs in Opua.
Russell Radio is no... Read More
Sailors turned Scientists: Be a part of the world’s biggest plankton survey
Date Published - April 16, 2013
A recent study has suggested that the phytoplankton in the oceans that underpin the whole marine food chain has declined by 40% since the 1950s... Read More
Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) Announces Two Openings in Youth Blue Water Cruising Programme for 2013 Season
Date Published - April 04, 2013
London, England – The Ocean Cruising Club has introduced a bursary (scholarship or grant) programme, the aim of which is to foster the development of... Read More
Panama, Shelter Bay Marina: Boatyard Manager Vacancy
Date Published - March 18, 2013
Communication skills in both English and Spanish necessary as well as an understanding of Panamanian culture.... Read More
USA: NOAA and U.S. Power Squadrons Renew Cooperative Charting Program
Date Published - January 25, 2013
As reported by www.bwsailing.com. NOAA and the U.S. Power Squadrons renew a 50-year commitment to a cooperative charting program that helps to update the nation’s... Read More
The Ocean Cruising Club announces recipients of the 2012 OCC Awards
Date Published - January 23, 2013
The Ocean Cruising Club (OCC), the world’s truly global ocean cruising association, has announced the recipients of the OCC Annual Awards. Each year the OCC... Read More
Australia: Marine Imray Charts App just released for iPad
Date Published - January 23, 2013
Update 2.20 for the Marine Imray Charts App. There are lots of new features and in the Chart Store coverage has been extended with Australian... Read More
Cruising Association (CA) Launches North Sea Section
Date Published - January 09, 2013
The Cruising Association has more than 4300 members worldwide.... Read More
Honduras, Roatan: Foreign Cruisers Disrespect Local Marine Park Laws
Date Published - December 26, 2012
On Thursday, December 20th, 2012, the Director of the Marine Park in Roatan boarded a Canadian boat named “La Pointe Gaspesienne” in West End. The... Read More
Ocean Crew Link: New Online Directory to connect Boat Owners with Offshore sailing crew.
Date Published - December 17, 2012
Specializing purely in ocean sailing opportunities, OceanCrewLink.com is a new online directory of sailors and opportunities, which aims to connect boat owners with the offshore... Read More
New Show looking for People who live their lives at Sea
Date Published - October 16, 2012
Have you given up the Rat Race for a life cruising the world's oceans?... Read More
Sailing Today Magazine App now FREE
Date Published - April 27, 2012
Smartphone and tablet device users will now be able to download the Sailing Today application free of charge. Following an overhaul of Sailing Today’s digital... Read More
RCC Pilotage Foundation – New Forum
Date Published - November 28, 2011
The RCC Pilotage Foundation website has recently been updated with a new feedback and questions forum [BROKEN LINK].
The RCCPF has always encouraged users of their... Read More
Foreign yachts fined in Europe for “wrong” fuel
Date Published - August 18, 2011
The warning is clear for all cruising sailors headed for Europe after being in America, even for a short time. Two megayachts have been boarded... Read More
Dispute As To Facts Of Kiribati Yacht Arrest
Date Published - May 31, 2008
Several concerned sailors have contacted Noonsite regarding a news item we published in April regarding the arrest of the crew of German yacht Atlantis in... Read More
Authorities are tightening regulations in Patagonia
Date Published - February 11, 2008
Noonsite has received the following communication from Skip Novak, who has been chartering in Southern Chile and Antarctica for the past 15 years. Anyone planning... Read More
Seahorse Marine: One of China’s best kept secrets
Date Published - December 11, 2007
On a recent visit to China, Jimmy Cornell visited the Seahorse Marine boatyard in Zhuhai, close to Hong Kong. The yard produces a range of... Read More
Procedures Required For Visiting Libya
Date Published - January 21, 2007
This information has kindly been provided for us by Salem Altoaish of United Tours, Libya.
Private Yachts calling Libyan Ports for tourism are welcome in Libya,... Read More
Books
Adlard Coles Heavy Weather Sailing
The latest edition of this classic book.
Edited by Peter Bruce, 6th Edition (2008), Published by Adlard Coles Nautical.
See book review here... Read More
Atlantic: The Atlantic Crossing Guide
The Atlantic Crossing Guide, expanded and refreshed in its 7th edition for a new generation of Atlantic cruisers, is the well-established and definitive reference, relied... Read More
Bahamas: Explorer Chartbooks
www.explorercharts.com
Edited by Monty and Sara Lewis and updated on average every 3rd year.
1. Near Bahamas (including Abacos) - 8th Edition (2017)
2. Exumas (including Ragged Islands)... Read MoreBritish and US Virgin Island: Virgin Anchorages
Excellent companion to the Cruising Guide to the Virgin Islands, featuring stunning, color, aerial photography, it captures 46 of the most popular anchorages in the... Read More
Canada: Exploring the South Coast of British Columbia: Gulf Islands and Desolation Sound to Port Hardy and Blunden Harbour
By Don Douglass and Reanne Hemingway Douglass
Publisher: Fine Edge Productions; 3rd edition (August 26, 2009)
ISBN-13: 978-1932310238... Read MoreCaribbean: Leeward Anchorages
Depicts 43 anchorages and harbors throughout the islands of Anguilla, Sint Maarten/Saint Martin, Saint Barts, Saba, Statia, Saint Kitts, Nevis, Barbuda, Antigua, Guadeloupe, Marie Galante,... Read More
Caribbean: Windward Anchorages
Windward Anchorages graphically, and through spectacular aerial photography, depicts 47 anchorages and harbors throughout the islands of Martinique, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Grenadines and Grenada,... Read More
Cruisers’ AA
Contains over 1,800 tips, tricks, advice, and ideas on cruising – interspersed with color pictures and shorts stories. Available in paperback or as an ebook.... Read More
Guyana, Venezuela: Around The Next Bend
Bernie and Yvonne Katchor have been adventuring and exploring for 44 years aboard their sailboats. 'Around the next Bend' is the beguiling story of their... Read More
How to Battle Seasickness: 100 Tips to Help You Get Your Sea Legs
Michelle Segrest has experienced epic battles with seasickness while sailing the world on a 43-foot steel ketch with only a two-person crew. She has learned... Read More
Norway, Sweden: Norwegian Cruising Guide- Vol. 1 (General Cruising Information)
A mariners complete guide to the coasts of Norway, Svalbard (Spitsbergen), and the west coast of Sweden.
Everyone cruising the area covered by the guide will... Read More
Norway: Norwegian Cruising Guide- Vol. 2 (Swedish Border to Bergen)
A guide for mariners from the Swedish border to and including Bergen. The volume 2 of this book is newly updated with 264 pages.
2021 Update:... Read More
Norway: Norwegian Cruising Guide- Vol. 3 (Bergen to Bodø)
A mariners guide to the west coast of Norway, from Bergen up to and including Bodø. It has 252 pages with up-to-date information to help... Read More
Norway: Norwegian Cruising Guide- Vol. 4 (Bodø to the Russian Border)
The updated Volume 4 of this book has 254 pages that covers the west and north coasts of Norway, from Bodø to the Russian border,... Read More
Norway: Norwegian Cruising Guide- Vol. 5 (Svalbard and Jan Mayen)
A mariners complete guide to the coasts of Norway, Svalbard (Spitsbergen), and Jan Mayen.
Continuously updated since 1978. It has over 900 pages in five volumes... Read More
Ocean Sailing
A practical guide to long-distance ocean sailing covering the most important issues facing the aspiring ocean cruiser illustrated by passages from “those who have done... Read More
Sail Away: How to escape the rat race and live the dream
Written by a yachting journalist who has sailed away for 8 years, together with the contributions of 100 other blue-water cruisers. There is a practical... Read More
Surviving the Storm: Coastal and Offshore Tactics
Steve Dashew has produced a really useful addition to the blue water cruising library with a comprehensive and gripping book about storm preparation, gear, and... Read More
The Boatyard Book
The Boatyard Book is a practical, comprehensive reference manual that provides sensible, accessible advice for boatowners on planning and carrying out annual maintenance, repairs, upgrades and... Read More
The Care and Feeding of Sailing Crew, 4th Edition
The Care and Feeding of Sailing Crew
By Lin and Larry PardeyDespite the title, this is hardly a cookbook; rather it s a primer on successful... Read More
The Voyager’s Handbook: The Essential Guide to Blue Water Cruising
This exquisitely detailed guide helps you master the skills you’ll need to handle a boat at sea with a small crew, including weather forecasting, passage... Read More
U.K. and Ireland Circumnavigator’s Guide
A valuable guide for anyone planning all or part of such a cruise.
For more details, see here.
By Sam Steel
Published by Adlard Coles Nautical (March 2011,... Read MoreVoyaging with Kids
An incredible resource for parents with kids on board and for all those families thinking about taking their children voyaging who want their questions answered.
A... Read More
