Safety and Medical
Safety – Useful Numbers
USCG Integrated Support Command, Miami Florida: (305) 535-4300
USCG Sector Key West Primary Number: (305) 292-8809
USCG Sector Key West Emergency Number: (305) 292-8727
In an emergency, these numbers will put you in direct contact with the professionals who can coordinate rescue or provide medical advice to boaters anywhere in the world.
General
Useful ResourcesChoosing Your Emergency Contact
When you’re off adventuring, or at least on the move, how do you decide who’s your best emergency contact? Picking the right person is critical.... Read More
SAR Contacts
A database of international search and rescue agencies and rescue coordination centers with very good interactive map.
https://sarcontacts.info/... Read More
NewsNew Zealand: Intense Weather System Results in Yachting Tragedy
Date Published - October 14, 2019
An intense low pressure weather system that hit New Zealand this week has tragically led to the loss of a yacht and the death of... Read More
Choosing Your Emergency Contact
When you’re off adventuring, or at least on the move, how do you decide who’s your best emergency contact? Picking the right person is critical.... Read More
SAR Contacts
A database of international search and rescue agencies and rescue coordination centers with very good interactive map.
https://sarcontacts.info/... Read More
New Zealand: Intense Weather System Results in Yachting Tragedy
Date Published - October 14, 2019
An intense low pressure weather system that hit New Zealand this week has tragically led to the loss of a yacht and the death of... Read More
Safety
Noonsite members can grab an exclusive offer from MOBlifesavers. Get 10% off this innovative answer to MOB emergencies with this low-cost attachment for lifejackets. The MOB lifesaver is approved by leading lifejacket manufacturers including brands like Crewsaver, Baltic, Spinlock and Ocean Safety Kru Sport. To find out more watch this video of the MOB lifesaver in action or visit the website.
To become a member of Noonsite just register for free here and find out about all our great member discount offers.
BusinessesMaritime Mobile Network
For Emergencies.
At 14300 - a HAM network.... Read More
Neptune’s Locker – Jordan Series Drogue
Address: The Old Vicarage, Osmington, Weymouth, UK, DT3 6EJ
Ocean Signal
Address: Unit 4 - Ocivan Way, Margate, United Kingdom, CT9 4NN
Ocean Signal Ltd designs and manufactures communications and safety at sea equipment in the UK with retailers all around the world. The SafeSea product range... Read More
Sea Pack
Address: 2102 Whispering Sands Lane, Virginia Beach, VA, USA, 23455
Passive emergency desalination system.... Read More
SSB Safety Channels
These are for initial contact with the Coast Guard in an emergency: 2182, 4125, 6215, 8291, 12290, and 16420 kHz USB.... Read More
Useful ResourcesCreating a Float Plan: What and Why
Writing a float plan is a simple thing to do, maybe critical in the event of an emergency, and is all too easily set aside... Read More
Creating a Passage Plan
A useful site with a downloadable template for creating a passage plan by the USCG.
http://floatplancentral.cgaux.org/... Read More
Failure of Safety Harness Hook
The MAIB report into the loss of a crew member from the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race in November 2017, highlights the importance of... Read More
Float Plan Registry
Developed by part-time sailor and software developer Jim Young. Easy and intuitive way to file a float plan with a secure profile so information only... Read More
Grab Bag: How to prepare an emergency ditch bag
The emergency ditch bag is to cruisers and offshore racers what generators are to land lovers: you invest in it and pray that you never... Read More
Grab Bag: What should you pack for a long voyage?
If you’re planning a long cruise or an ocean crossing, it is essential that you consider your grab bag. What goes in, and what to... Read More
International Boat Watch Network
Glenn and Eddie Tuttle, co-ordinators for the SSCA KPK Net and Cruisers Network Online, manage this group dedicated to assisting Search and Rescue Authorities in... Read More
Lessons from a dinghy crisis averted – always wear the kill cord!
A kill cord should be worn every time the dinghy is used, a simple safety precaution that saves lives but one that is often overlooked.... Read More
Liferaft: Know Your Life Raft Inspection Requirements
Spring is when many sailors have to bite the bullet and have their liferaft inspected, an expense that costs 10 to 30 percent of the... Read More
Liferaft: Selecting and Servicing
A very useful report by long-distance cruisers SY Totem who researched in depth the type and make of liferaft to buy for their circumnavigation, but... Read More
Man Overboard – Could your crew cope?
Following extensive research (including contribution from noonsite readers) plus sea trials with the RLNI, Clive Loughlin in conjunction with Sailing Today (the UK Magazine) tackles... Read More
Man Overboard – Could Your Crew Cope?
Following extensive research (including contribution from noonsite readers) plus sea trials with the RLNI, Clive Loughlin in conjunction with Sailing Today (the UK Magazine) tackles... Read More
Man Overboard app for iPhone
Recommended by Cruising World (2013).
https://www.cruisingworld.com/gear/app-month-man-overboard/... Read More
Pacific: How a Shipwrecked Crew Survived 10 Days Lost at Sea
The story of how three crewmen lived more than a week in the middle of the Pacific in a wrecked sailboat with almost nothing. The... Read More
Rescued from a remote reef in the Indian Ocean
When their yacht ended up on a reef in a remote atoll and was badly damaged, Nick and Kate Whitehead called on the help of... Read More
RYA reminds of the need to wear kill cords
Following the publication of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch's Safety Bulletin 1/2013 on 17 May 2013 the RYA is reminding everyone driving powerboats and RIBs... Read More
Safety At Sea Videos
Free videos to download including MOB procedures and how to deploy a liferaft.
https://www.ukhalsey.com/download.asp... Read More
Safety Concern – Narco Submarines
A report on these dangerous submarines in the Caribbean.
https://www.noonsite.com/report/safety-concern-narco-submarines/... Read More
Salvage & Towage – tips from the RYA
When a boat gets into trouble at sea the priority will always be to look after the people on board, but once you and your... Read More
The Boating Bible Manual of Seamanship
The Manual is six multimedia CDs covering Boat Handling (two disks); Safety and Emergencies; Navigation and Passage Planning; Weathercraft; and Skipper and Crew, Knots and... Read More
The Nautical Knowledge
A downloadable interactive aid to learning the various areas of safety and seamanship.
(what every sailor needs to know to keep safe) ,
See review at
https://www.noonsite.com/the-nautical-knowledge-what-every-sailor-needs-to-know-to-keep-safe/... Read More
The Nautical Knowledge – what every sailor needs to know to keep safe
Title: The Nautical Knowledge
Launched: May 5, 2010
Order the Nautical Knowledge at http://www.theboatingbible.com/NauticalKnowledge.htm
The Boating Bible team has launched another aid to maritime safety – the Nautical... Read More
The Sea Survival Manual
By Frances and Michael Howorth, Published by Adlard Voles Nautical, See details at
https://www.noonsite.com/the-sea-survival-manual/The Sea Survival Manual... Read More
The Sea Survival Manual
The Sea Survival Manual
Frances and Michael Howorth
Adlard Coles Nautical
First edition 2005
UK recommended price £15.99
ISBN 0-7136-7052-5
Frances and Michael Howorth have written a comprehensive manual that covers... Read More
UK South Coast Flare amnesty: Dispose of your out-of-date flares
Hampshire Constabulary Marine Unit in conjunction with Ramora UK, one of the UK’s leading bomb disposal companies and the below marinas are offering "a distress... 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
Worst Boating Accidents of the Past 20 Years
Both commercial and recreational vessels.
https://www.safeboater.com/articles/... Read More
ReportsINSIGHTS: Man Overboard – The Mayday – Episode 4
Date Published - February 18, 2021
A crew member overboard is something we all dread. We all know to hang on tight and not to fall in, but if a crew... 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
INSIGHTS: Man Overboard – Episode 3
Date Published - December 13, 2020
A crew member overboard is something we all dread. We all know to hang on tight and not to fall in, but if a crew... 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
INSIGHTS: Man Overboard – Episode 2
Date Published - July 30, 2020
A crew member overboard is something we all dread. We all know to hang on tight and not to fall in, but if a crew... Read More
INSIGHTS: Man Overboard – Episode 1
Date Published - March 03, 2020
A crew member overboard is something we all dread. We all know to hang on tight and not to fall in, but if a crew... Read More
NewsPuerto Rico: USCG Rescues Danish Flagged Yacht Taking On Water
Date Published - February 26, 2021
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Coast Guard air and surface units assisted a distressed sailing vessel Monday that was taking on water with eight people... Read More
Australia: Solo Sailor Pitched Overboard Survives Eight-Hour Ordeal after Activating PLB
Date Published - January 28, 2021
Nigel Fox was rescued 23km from his yacht in Australia’s Arafura Sea after AMSA responded to Ocean Signal personal locator beacon alert.... Read More
Atlantic: Abandoned Dismasted Yacht Salvaged Eight Months Later
Date Published - January 25, 2021
Having to leave your boat in an emergency is incredibly difficult, however this fortunate skipper never gave up hope and eight months later his yacht... 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
Mid-North Pacific: Massive Cargo Loss
Date Published - December 07, 2020
The containership ONE-Apus, en-route from China to California, lost a significant amount of containers overboard on 30 November.... Read More
Spain, Vigo: Catamaran en-route to ARC start capsizes after hitting submerged object – one crew dead
Date Published - November 13, 2020
The 50 foot TS 5 catamaran “Hallucine”, belonging to well known ocean racer Régis Guillemot, struck a UFO last Friday evening (6 November) en-route to... Read More
USA, North Carolina: Sailors Abandon Yacht off Cape Hatteras
Date Published - November 04, 2020
A 50 foot sailing yacht was abandoned in the Gulf Stream near Cape Hatteras on the afternoon of Monday 2 November. The USCG removed the... Read More
North Atlantic: Navigation Hazard for Blue Water Voyagers
Date Published - October 29, 2020
Boatwatch.org has been alerted to several ocean-going robots, known as Wave Gliders, washing up on beaches around the world. They present a very low profile... Read More
USA: Coastguard Asking for Small Boat Owners’ Feedback
Date Published - October 23, 2020
US east coast cruisers can help the United States Coastguard with their opinions and feedback by completing this survey - deadline 1 November.... Read More
East North Pacific: Yacht Abandoned as Solo Sailor Suffers Massive Stroke
Date Published - September 26, 2020
Possible Hazard to Navigation: SV West Wind II is adrift 500 Nautical Miles WNW of San Francisco, CA. after USCG Alameda coordinated rescue of solo... Read More
French Polynesia, Moorea: Young Cruiser Struck and Killed by Speedboat
Date Published - September 24, 2020
Six weeks ago, a speedboat came too close, too fast to a yacht at anchor, struck and tragically killed a teenage boy who was snorkelling... Read More
Pacific Ocean: Crew Rescued from Sinking Catamaran
Date Published - September 03, 2020
Three crew members aboard the yacht "One Tree Island" were rescued after they hit a whale while bound for New Zealand. This report by Ocean... 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
Indian Ocean: Search Called off for Missing Australian Sailors
Date Published - July 25, 2020
A rescue operation in the Indian Ocean off the Seychelles Islands has failed to find any sign of an Australian couple who are missing after... Read More
Hawaii: Sailors Rescued by Coast Guard and Container Ship Crew
Date Published - July 14, 2020
The US Coast Guard along with crew from the merchant vessel Mahi Mahi rescued three sailors from the disabled 50-foot trimaran “Third Try” 825 miles... Read More
Azores: Sailor Rescued Within Reach of Horta
Date Published - July 05, 2020
Ocean Cruising Club Members Gabriele and Jonathan Lyne rescued a solo sailor whose yacht struck a whale near Horta, Azores.... Read More
Cruisers Rescue Two Bahamian Fishermen Drifting For Three Days
Date Published - June 28, 2020
John and Shelly Roberts aboard their Lagoon 420 have written a dramatic account of their rescue of two Bahamian fishermen earlier this month. This was... Read More
Panama, Linton Bay: US Cruisers Abandon Ship and Lose Boat to Fire
Date Published - June 01, 2020
On their way from San Blas to Linton Bay, liveaboards Liz Lepkowski and Alan Johnson aboard their catamaran Kokopelli were forced to abandon their home... Read More
USA: Coast Guard Using New Tool to Help Distressed Mariners
Date Published - May 08, 2020
First Coast Guard District command center crews, from Maine to Northern New Jersey, have a new tool to help distressed mariners come home to their... Read More
Atlantic: UK Yacht in Trouble – Crew Rescued using AMVER System
Date Published - May 04, 2020
U.S. Coast Guard personnel coordinated the rescue of two British mariners 598 miles off the coast of Bermuda on Friday (May 1) using the Automated... Read More
Ocean Going Vessels Should Have Multiple Sources of Communication Aboard
Date Published - April 17, 2020
Boatwatch.org have been assisting with the search for Bob Peel and his boat since mid-March in the Eastern Caribbean. Could this case have had a... 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
South Pacific, Papua New Guinea: 32 Days Adrift
Date Published - February 14, 2020
During the Christmas holiday period it is common for PNG Islanders to travel between the Islands by boat visiting extended family. Sadly, one such visit... Read More
UK Sailors: Voluntary Safety Information Scheme Replaced with RYASafeTrx
Date Published - February 08, 2020
In July 2020 RYASafeTrx will replace CG66 as the free search and rescue database for UK sailors. ... Read More
Hawaii, Hilo: Yacht on Passage from Los Angeles Runs Aground
Date Published - February 07, 2020
After 34 days at sea on passage from Los Angeles to Hawaii, the 63ft yacht "Midway Island" ran aground on Monday 3 February near Ale... Read More
Jamaica: Missing British Yacht Found Drifting with Deceased Skipper On Board
Date Published - January 30, 2020
SV Avrio, a UK registered yacht reported missing on 16 December 2019, was discovered late on Monday night (27 January, 2020) drifting off the north... Read More
Red Sea: SV Simba Found on Reef and Captain Missing
Date Published - January 10, 2020
SV Simba, a Nauticat 44, owned and skippered by Colin Finnie, has been found wrecked on a reef in the Red Sea near Marsa Alam.... 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
Puerto Rico: Catamaran sinks on passage from the DR to the BVIs
Date Published - December 10, 2019
A 36-foot catamaran with 2 people on board sank Friday night ten miles north of Puerto Rico.... Read More
Indonesia: Super Yacht Asia Sinks Following Collision with an Unidentified Object
Date Published - November 26, 2019
This report was updated a few hours after it was posted with accurate facts from Asia's owners: Yacht Asia, a 29m superyacht, was lost in... Read More
Japan to San Francisco: Single-Hander on Passage Seeks Help from USCG Three Times
Date Published - November 16, 2019
A trans-Pacific passage that was meant to take three months ended up taking five due to light winds and engine failure. Thankfully the USCG and... Read More
USA, Virginia: Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Yachtsman
Date Published - November 16, 2019
Last Wednesday (13 November) in the early hours of the morning three crew from the sailing vessel "In Tune" went overboard more than 500 miles... Read More
Boatwatch.org: A Resource and Service for all Cruisers
Date Published - November 05, 2019
Boatwatch.org, formerly known as International Boat Watch Network, established in 2001 as a public service to the Maritime Community, has new ownership and managers. ... Read More
New Zealand: Intense Weather System Results in Yachting Tragedy
Date Published - October 14, 2019
An intense low pressure weather system that hit New Zealand this week has tragically led to the loss of a yacht and the death of... Read More
Indian Ocean, Cocos Keeling to Mauritius: World ARC Yacht Dismasted
Date Published - October 12, 2019
World ARC yacht Babsea, with a double-handed crew, was dismasted on route from Cocos Keeling to Mauritius on Friday 11 October, approximately 1700 nautical miles... Read More
South Pacific, Niue: Australian Catamaran Runs Aground on East Coast
Date Published - August 10, 2019
In recent weeks the Niue Police Search and Rescue vessel “SAR1” has been deployed a number of times to assist yachts in trouble as they... 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
USA, Virginia: Cruising Great Loses Second Boat
Date Published - June 30, 2017
Jack van Ommen has lost his second Naja 30 cruising boat Fleetwood after a grounding on Mink Island, Virginia, at 4 a.m. on Wednesday.... Read More
Canada: Catamaran sinks off British Columbia with 5 aboard, 2 dead
Date Published - May 01, 2017
An 8.5m power catamaran sinks near Tofino, B.C., off the west coast of Vancouver Island. Five total on board and spent 1.5 hours in the... Read More
BooksNational Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Sailing Directions Enroute include detailed coastal and port approach information, supplementing the largest scale chart of the area. Each publication is subdivided into geographic regions,... Read More
Maritime Mobile Network
For Emergencies.
At 14300 - a HAM network.... Read More
Neptune’s Locker – Jordan Series Drogue
Address: The Old Vicarage, Osmington, Weymouth, UK, DT3 6EJ
Ocean Signal
Address: Unit 4 - Ocivan Way, Margate, United Kingdom, CT9 4NN
Ocean Signal Ltd designs and manufactures communications and safety at sea equipment in the UK with retailers all around the world. The SafeSea product range... Read More
Sea Pack
Address: 2102 Whispering Sands Lane, Virginia Beach, VA, USA, 23455
Passive emergency desalination system.... Read More
SSB Safety Channels
These are for initial contact with the Coast Guard in an emergency: 2182, 4125, 6215, 8291, 12290, and 16420 kHz USB.... Read More
Creating a Float Plan: What and Why
Writing a float plan is a simple thing to do, maybe critical in the event of an emergency, and is all too easily set aside... Read More
Creating a Passage Plan
A useful site with a downloadable template for creating a passage plan by the USCG.
http://floatplancentral.cgaux.org/... Read More
Failure of Safety Harness Hook
The MAIB report into the loss of a crew member from the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race in November 2017, highlights the importance of... Read More
Float Plan Registry
Developed by part-time sailor and software developer Jim Young. Easy and intuitive way to file a float plan with a secure profile so information only... Read More
Grab Bag: How to prepare an emergency ditch bag
The emergency ditch bag is to cruisers and offshore racers what generators are to land lovers: you invest in it and pray that you never... Read More
Grab Bag: What should you pack for a long voyage?
If you’re planning a long cruise or an ocean crossing, it is essential that you consider your grab bag. What goes in, and what to... Read More
International Boat Watch Network
Glenn and Eddie Tuttle, co-ordinators for the SSCA KPK Net and Cruisers Network Online, manage this group dedicated to assisting Search and Rescue Authorities in... Read More
Lessons from a dinghy crisis averted – always wear the kill cord!
A kill cord should be worn every time the dinghy is used, a simple safety precaution that saves lives but one that is often overlooked.... Read More
Liferaft: Know Your Life Raft Inspection Requirements
Spring is when many sailors have to bite the bullet and have their liferaft inspected, an expense that costs 10 to 30 percent of the... Read More
Liferaft: Selecting and Servicing
A very useful report by long-distance cruisers SY Totem who researched in depth the type and make of liferaft to buy for their circumnavigation, but... Read More
Man Overboard – Could your crew cope?
Following extensive research (including contribution from noonsite readers) plus sea trials with the RLNI, Clive Loughlin in conjunction with Sailing Today (the UK Magazine) tackles... Read More
Man Overboard – Could Your Crew Cope?
Following extensive research (including contribution from noonsite readers) plus sea trials with the RLNI, Clive Loughlin in conjunction with Sailing Today (the UK Magazine) tackles... Read More
Man Overboard app for iPhone
Recommended by Cruising World (2013).
https://www.cruisingworld.com/gear/app-month-man-overboard/... Read More
Pacific: How a Shipwrecked Crew Survived 10 Days Lost at Sea
The story of how three crewmen lived more than a week in the middle of the Pacific in a wrecked sailboat with almost nothing. The... Read More
Rescued from a remote reef in the Indian Ocean
When their yacht ended up on a reef in a remote atoll and was badly damaged, Nick and Kate Whitehead called on the help of... Read More
RYA reminds of the need to wear kill cords
Following the publication of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch's Safety Bulletin 1/2013 on 17 May 2013 the RYA is reminding everyone driving powerboats and RIBs... Read More
Safety At Sea Videos
Free videos to download including MOB procedures and how to deploy a liferaft.
https://www.ukhalsey.com/download.asp... Read More
Safety Concern – Narco Submarines
A report on these dangerous submarines in the Caribbean.
https://www.noonsite.com/report/safety-concern-narco-submarines/... Read More
Salvage & Towage – tips from the RYA
When a boat gets into trouble at sea the priority will always be to look after the people on board, but once you and your... Read More
The Boating Bible Manual of Seamanship
The Manual is six multimedia CDs covering Boat Handling (two disks); Safety and Emergencies; Navigation and Passage Planning; Weathercraft; and Skipper and Crew, Knots and... Read More
The Nautical Knowledge
A downloadable interactive aid to learning the various areas of safety and seamanship.
(what every sailor needs to know to keep safe) ,
See review athttps://www.noonsite.com/the-nautical-knowledge-what-every-sailor-needs-to-know-to-keep-safe/... Read More
The Nautical Knowledge – what every sailor needs to know to keep safe
Title: The Nautical Knowledge
Launched: May 5, 2010
Order the Nautical Knowledge at http://www.theboatingbible.com/NauticalKnowledge.htmThe Boating Bible team has launched another aid to maritime safety – the Nautical... Read More
The Sea Survival Manual
By Frances and Michael Howorth, Published by Adlard Voles Nautical, See details at
https://www.noonsite.com/the-sea-survival-manual/The Sea Survival Manual... Read More
The Sea Survival Manual
The Sea Survival Manual
Frances and Michael Howorth
Adlard Coles Nautical
First edition 2005
UK recommended price £15.99
ISBN 0-7136-7052-5
Frances and Michael Howorth have written a comprehensive manual that covers... Read More
UK South Coast Flare amnesty: Dispose of your out-of-date flares
Hampshire Constabulary Marine Unit in conjunction with Ramora UK, one of the UK’s leading bomb disposal companies and the below marinas are offering "a distress... 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
Worst Boating Accidents of the Past 20 Years
Both commercial and recreational vessels.
https://www.safeboater.com/articles/... Read More
ReportsINSIGHTS: Man Overboard – The Mayday – Episode 4
Date Published - February 18, 2021
A crew member overboard is something we all dread. We all know to hang on tight and not to fall in, but if a crew... 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
INSIGHTS: Man Overboard – Episode 3
Date Published - December 13, 2020
A crew member overboard is something we all dread. We all know to hang on tight and not to fall in, but if a crew... 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
INSIGHTS: Man Overboard – Episode 2
Date Published - July 30, 2020
A crew member overboard is something we all dread. We all know to hang on tight and not to fall in, but if a crew... Read More
INSIGHTS: Man Overboard – Episode 1
Date Published - March 03, 2020
A crew member overboard is something we all dread. We all know to hang on tight and not to fall in, but if a crew... Read More
NewsPuerto Rico: USCG Rescues Danish Flagged Yacht Taking On Water
Date Published - February 26, 2021
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Coast Guard air and surface units assisted a distressed sailing vessel Monday that was taking on water with eight people... Read More
Australia: Solo Sailor Pitched Overboard Survives Eight-Hour Ordeal after Activating PLB
Date Published - January 28, 2021
Nigel Fox was rescued 23km from his yacht in Australia’s Arafura Sea after AMSA responded to Ocean Signal personal locator beacon alert.... Read More
Atlantic: Abandoned Dismasted Yacht Salvaged Eight Months Later
Date Published - January 25, 2021
Having to leave your boat in an emergency is incredibly difficult, however this fortunate skipper never gave up hope and eight months later his yacht... 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
Mid-North Pacific: Massive Cargo Loss
Date Published - December 07, 2020
The containership ONE-Apus, en-route from China to California, lost a significant amount of containers overboard on 30 November.... Read More
Spain, Vigo: Catamaran en-route to ARC start capsizes after hitting submerged object – one crew dead
Date Published - November 13, 2020
The 50 foot TS 5 catamaran “Hallucine”, belonging to well known ocean racer Régis Guillemot, struck a UFO last Friday evening (6 November) en-route to... Read More
USA, North Carolina: Sailors Abandon Yacht off Cape Hatteras
Date Published - November 04, 2020
A 50 foot sailing yacht was abandoned in the Gulf Stream near Cape Hatteras on the afternoon of Monday 2 November. The USCG removed the... Read More
North Atlantic: Navigation Hazard for Blue Water Voyagers
Date Published - October 29, 2020
Boatwatch.org has been alerted to several ocean-going robots, known as Wave Gliders, washing up on beaches around the world. They present a very low profile... Read More
USA: Coastguard Asking for Small Boat Owners’ Feedback
Date Published - October 23, 2020
US east coast cruisers can help the United States Coastguard with their opinions and feedback by completing this survey - deadline 1 November.... Read More
East North Pacific: Yacht Abandoned as Solo Sailor Suffers Massive Stroke
Date Published - September 26, 2020
Possible Hazard to Navigation: SV West Wind II is adrift 500 Nautical Miles WNW of San Francisco, CA. after USCG Alameda coordinated rescue of solo... Read More
French Polynesia, Moorea: Young Cruiser Struck and Killed by Speedboat
Date Published - September 24, 2020
Six weeks ago, a speedboat came too close, too fast to a yacht at anchor, struck and tragically killed a teenage boy who was snorkelling... Read More
Pacific Ocean: Crew Rescued from Sinking Catamaran
Date Published - September 03, 2020
Three crew members aboard the yacht "One Tree Island" were rescued after they hit a whale while bound for New Zealand. This report by Ocean... 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
Indian Ocean: Search Called off for Missing Australian Sailors
Date Published - July 25, 2020
A rescue operation in the Indian Ocean off the Seychelles Islands has failed to find any sign of an Australian couple who are missing after... Read More
Hawaii: Sailors Rescued by Coast Guard and Container Ship Crew
Date Published - July 14, 2020
The US Coast Guard along with crew from the merchant vessel Mahi Mahi rescued three sailors from the disabled 50-foot trimaran “Third Try” 825 miles... Read More
Azores: Sailor Rescued Within Reach of Horta
Date Published - July 05, 2020
Ocean Cruising Club Members Gabriele and Jonathan Lyne rescued a solo sailor whose yacht struck a whale near Horta, Azores.... Read More
Cruisers Rescue Two Bahamian Fishermen Drifting For Three Days
Date Published - June 28, 2020
John and Shelly Roberts aboard their Lagoon 420 have written a dramatic account of their rescue of two Bahamian fishermen earlier this month. This was... Read More
Panama, Linton Bay: US Cruisers Abandon Ship and Lose Boat to Fire
Date Published - June 01, 2020
On their way from San Blas to Linton Bay, liveaboards Liz Lepkowski and Alan Johnson aboard their catamaran Kokopelli were forced to abandon their home... Read More
USA: Coast Guard Using New Tool to Help Distressed Mariners
Date Published - May 08, 2020
First Coast Guard District command center crews, from Maine to Northern New Jersey, have a new tool to help distressed mariners come home to their... Read More
Atlantic: UK Yacht in Trouble – Crew Rescued using AMVER System
Date Published - May 04, 2020
U.S. Coast Guard personnel coordinated the rescue of two British mariners 598 miles off the coast of Bermuda on Friday (May 1) using the Automated... Read More
Ocean Going Vessels Should Have Multiple Sources of Communication Aboard
Date Published - April 17, 2020
Boatwatch.org have been assisting with the search for Bob Peel and his boat since mid-March in the Eastern Caribbean. Could this case have had a... 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
South Pacific, Papua New Guinea: 32 Days Adrift
Date Published - February 14, 2020
During the Christmas holiday period it is common for PNG Islanders to travel between the Islands by boat visiting extended family. Sadly, one such visit... Read More
UK Sailors: Voluntary Safety Information Scheme Replaced with RYASafeTrx
Date Published - February 08, 2020
In July 2020 RYASafeTrx will replace CG66 as the free search and rescue database for UK sailors. ... Read More
Hawaii, Hilo: Yacht on Passage from Los Angeles Runs Aground
Date Published - February 07, 2020
After 34 days at sea on passage from Los Angeles to Hawaii, the 63ft yacht "Midway Island" ran aground on Monday 3 February near Ale... Read More
Jamaica: Missing British Yacht Found Drifting with Deceased Skipper On Board
Date Published - January 30, 2020
SV Avrio, a UK registered yacht reported missing on 16 December 2019, was discovered late on Monday night (27 January, 2020) drifting off the north... Read More
Red Sea: SV Simba Found on Reef and Captain Missing
Date Published - January 10, 2020
SV Simba, a Nauticat 44, owned and skippered by Colin Finnie, has been found wrecked on a reef in the Red Sea near Marsa Alam.... 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
Puerto Rico: Catamaran sinks on passage from the DR to the BVIs
Date Published - December 10, 2019
A 36-foot catamaran with 2 people on board sank Friday night ten miles north of Puerto Rico.... Read More
Indonesia: Super Yacht Asia Sinks Following Collision with an Unidentified Object
Date Published - November 26, 2019
This report was updated a few hours after it was posted with accurate facts from Asia's owners: Yacht Asia, a 29m superyacht, was lost in... Read More
Japan to San Francisco: Single-Hander on Passage Seeks Help from USCG Three Times
Date Published - November 16, 2019
A trans-Pacific passage that was meant to take three months ended up taking five due to light winds and engine failure. Thankfully the USCG and... Read More
USA, Virginia: Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Yachtsman
Date Published - November 16, 2019
Last Wednesday (13 November) in the early hours of the morning three crew from the sailing vessel "In Tune" went overboard more than 500 miles... Read More
Boatwatch.org: A Resource and Service for all Cruisers
Date Published - November 05, 2019
Boatwatch.org, formerly known as International Boat Watch Network, established in 2001 as a public service to the Maritime Community, has new ownership and managers. ... Read More
New Zealand: Intense Weather System Results in Yachting Tragedy
Date Published - October 14, 2019
An intense low pressure weather system that hit New Zealand this week has tragically led to the loss of a yacht and the death of... Read More
Indian Ocean, Cocos Keeling to Mauritius: World ARC Yacht Dismasted
Date Published - October 12, 2019
World ARC yacht Babsea, with a double-handed crew, was dismasted on route from Cocos Keeling to Mauritius on Friday 11 October, approximately 1700 nautical miles... Read More
South Pacific, Niue: Australian Catamaran Runs Aground on East Coast
Date Published - August 10, 2019
In recent weeks the Niue Police Search and Rescue vessel “SAR1” has been deployed a number of times to assist yachts in trouble as they... 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
USA, Virginia: Cruising Great Loses Second Boat
Date Published - June 30, 2017
Jack van Ommen has lost his second Naja 30 cruising boat Fleetwood after a grounding on Mink Island, Virginia, at 4 a.m. on Wednesday.... Read More
Canada: Catamaran sinks off British Columbia with 5 aboard, 2 dead
Date Published - May 01, 2017
An 8.5m power catamaran sinks near Tofino, B.C., off the west coast of Vancouver Island. Five total on board and spent 1.5 hours in the... Read More
BooksNational Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Sailing Directions Enroute include detailed coastal and port approach information, supplementing the largest scale chart of the area. Each publication is subdivided into geographic regions,... Read More
INSIGHTS: Man Overboard – The Mayday – Episode 4
Date Published - February 18, 2021
A crew member overboard is something we all dread. We all know to hang on tight and not to fall in, but if a crew... 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
INSIGHTS: Man Overboard – Episode 3
Date Published - December 13, 2020
A crew member overboard is something we all dread. We all know to hang on tight and not to fall in, but if a crew... 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
INSIGHTS: Man Overboard – Episode 2
Date Published - July 30, 2020
A crew member overboard is something we all dread. We all know to hang on tight and not to fall in, but if a crew... Read More
INSIGHTS: Man Overboard – Episode 1
Date Published - March 03, 2020
A crew member overboard is something we all dread. We all know to hang on tight and not to fall in, but if a crew... Read More
Puerto Rico: USCG Rescues Danish Flagged Yacht Taking On Water
Date Published - February 26, 2021
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Coast Guard air and surface units assisted a distressed sailing vessel Monday that was taking on water with eight people... Read More
Australia: Solo Sailor Pitched Overboard Survives Eight-Hour Ordeal after Activating PLB
Date Published - January 28, 2021
Nigel Fox was rescued 23km from his yacht in Australia’s Arafura Sea after AMSA responded to Ocean Signal personal locator beacon alert.... Read More
Atlantic: Abandoned Dismasted Yacht Salvaged Eight Months Later
Date Published - January 25, 2021
Having to leave your boat in an emergency is incredibly difficult, however this fortunate skipper never gave up hope and eight months later his yacht... 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
Mid-North Pacific: Massive Cargo Loss
Date Published - December 07, 2020
The containership ONE-Apus, en-route from China to California, lost a significant amount of containers overboard on 30 November.... Read More
Spain, Vigo: Catamaran en-route to ARC start capsizes after hitting submerged object – one crew dead
Date Published - November 13, 2020
The 50 foot TS 5 catamaran “Hallucine”, belonging to well known ocean racer Régis Guillemot, struck a UFO last Friday evening (6 November) en-route to... Read More
USA, North Carolina: Sailors Abandon Yacht off Cape Hatteras
Date Published - November 04, 2020
A 50 foot sailing yacht was abandoned in the Gulf Stream near Cape Hatteras on the afternoon of Monday 2 November. The USCG removed the... Read More
North Atlantic: Navigation Hazard for Blue Water Voyagers
Date Published - October 29, 2020
Boatwatch.org has been alerted to several ocean-going robots, known as Wave Gliders, washing up on beaches around the world. They present a very low profile... Read More
USA: Coastguard Asking for Small Boat Owners’ Feedback
Date Published - October 23, 2020
US east coast cruisers can help the United States Coastguard with their opinions and feedback by completing this survey - deadline 1 November.... Read More
East North Pacific: Yacht Abandoned as Solo Sailor Suffers Massive Stroke
Date Published - September 26, 2020
Possible Hazard to Navigation: SV West Wind II is adrift 500 Nautical Miles WNW of San Francisco, CA. after USCG Alameda coordinated rescue of solo... Read More
French Polynesia, Moorea: Young Cruiser Struck and Killed by Speedboat
Date Published - September 24, 2020
Six weeks ago, a speedboat came too close, too fast to a yacht at anchor, struck and tragically killed a teenage boy who was snorkelling... Read More
Pacific Ocean: Crew Rescued from Sinking Catamaran
Date Published - September 03, 2020
Three crew members aboard the yacht "One Tree Island" were rescued after they hit a whale while bound for New Zealand. This report by Ocean... 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
Indian Ocean: Search Called off for Missing Australian Sailors
Date Published - July 25, 2020
A rescue operation in the Indian Ocean off the Seychelles Islands has failed to find any sign of an Australian couple who are missing after... Read More
Hawaii: Sailors Rescued by Coast Guard and Container Ship Crew
Date Published - July 14, 2020
The US Coast Guard along with crew from the merchant vessel Mahi Mahi rescued three sailors from the disabled 50-foot trimaran “Third Try” 825 miles... Read More
Azores: Sailor Rescued Within Reach of Horta
Date Published - July 05, 2020
Ocean Cruising Club Members Gabriele and Jonathan Lyne rescued a solo sailor whose yacht struck a whale near Horta, Azores.... Read More
Cruisers Rescue Two Bahamian Fishermen Drifting For Three Days
Date Published - June 28, 2020
John and Shelly Roberts aboard their Lagoon 420 have written a dramatic account of their rescue of two Bahamian fishermen earlier this month. This was... Read More
Panama, Linton Bay: US Cruisers Abandon Ship and Lose Boat to Fire
Date Published - June 01, 2020
On their way from San Blas to Linton Bay, liveaboards Liz Lepkowski and Alan Johnson aboard their catamaran Kokopelli were forced to abandon their home... Read More
USA: Coast Guard Using New Tool to Help Distressed Mariners
Date Published - May 08, 2020
First Coast Guard District command center crews, from Maine to Northern New Jersey, have a new tool to help distressed mariners come home to their... Read More
Atlantic: UK Yacht in Trouble – Crew Rescued using AMVER System
Date Published - May 04, 2020
U.S. Coast Guard personnel coordinated the rescue of two British mariners 598 miles off the coast of Bermuda on Friday (May 1) using the Automated... Read More
Ocean Going Vessels Should Have Multiple Sources of Communication Aboard
Date Published - April 17, 2020
Boatwatch.org have been assisting with the search for Bob Peel and his boat since mid-March in the Eastern Caribbean. Could this case have had a... 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
South Pacific, Papua New Guinea: 32 Days Adrift
Date Published - February 14, 2020
During the Christmas holiday period it is common for PNG Islanders to travel between the Islands by boat visiting extended family. Sadly, one such visit... Read More
UK Sailors: Voluntary Safety Information Scheme Replaced with RYASafeTrx
Date Published - February 08, 2020
In July 2020 RYASafeTrx will replace CG66 as the free search and rescue database for UK sailors. ... Read More
Hawaii, Hilo: Yacht on Passage from Los Angeles Runs Aground
Date Published - February 07, 2020
After 34 days at sea on passage from Los Angeles to Hawaii, the 63ft yacht "Midway Island" ran aground on Monday 3 February near Ale... Read More
Jamaica: Missing British Yacht Found Drifting with Deceased Skipper On Board
Date Published - January 30, 2020
SV Avrio, a UK registered yacht reported missing on 16 December 2019, was discovered late on Monday night (27 January, 2020) drifting off the north... Read More
Red Sea: SV Simba Found on Reef and Captain Missing
Date Published - January 10, 2020
SV Simba, a Nauticat 44, owned and skippered by Colin Finnie, has been found wrecked on a reef in the Red Sea near Marsa Alam.... 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
Puerto Rico: Catamaran sinks on passage from the DR to the BVIs
Date Published - December 10, 2019
A 36-foot catamaran with 2 people on board sank Friday night ten miles north of Puerto Rico.... Read More
Indonesia: Super Yacht Asia Sinks Following Collision with an Unidentified Object
Date Published - November 26, 2019
This report was updated a few hours after it was posted with accurate facts from Asia's owners: Yacht Asia, a 29m superyacht, was lost in... Read More
Japan to San Francisco: Single-Hander on Passage Seeks Help from USCG Three Times
Date Published - November 16, 2019
A trans-Pacific passage that was meant to take three months ended up taking five due to light winds and engine failure. Thankfully the USCG and... Read More
USA, Virginia: Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Yachtsman
Date Published - November 16, 2019
Last Wednesday (13 November) in the early hours of the morning three crew from the sailing vessel "In Tune" went overboard more than 500 miles... Read More
Boatwatch.org: A Resource and Service for all Cruisers
Date Published - November 05, 2019
Boatwatch.org, formerly known as International Boat Watch Network, established in 2001 as a public service to the Maritime Community, has new ownership and managers. ... Read More
New Zealand: Intense Weather System Results in Yachting Tragedy
Date Published - October 14, 2019
An intense low pressure weather system that hit New Zealand this week has tragically led to the loss of a yacht and the death of... Read More
Indian Ocean, Cocos Keeling to Mauritius: World ARC Yacht Dismasted
Date Published - October 12, 2019
World ARC yacht Babsea, with a double-handed crew, was dismasted on route from Cocos Keeling to Mauritius on Friday 11 October, approximately 1700 nautical miles... Read More
South Pacific, Niue: Australian Catamaran Runs Aground on East Coast
Date Published - August 10, 2019
In recent weeks the Niue Police Search and Rescue vessel “SAR1” has been deployed a number of times to assist yachts in trouble as they... 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
USA, Virginia: Cruising Great Loses Second Boat
Date Published - June 30, 2017
Jack van Ommen has lost his second Naja 30 cruising boat Fleetwood after a grounding on Mink Island, Virginia, at 4 a.m. on Wednesday.... Read More
Canada: Catamaran sinks off British Columbia with 5 aboard, 2 dead
Date Published - May 01, 2017
An 8.5m power catamaran sinks near Tofino, B.C., off the west coast of Vancouver Island. Five total on board and spent 1.5 hours in the... Read More
BooksNational Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Sailing Directions Enroute include detailed coastal and port approach information, supplementing the largest scale chart of the area. Each publication is subdivided into geographic regions,... Read More
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Sailing Directions Enroute include detailed coastal and port approach information, supplementing the largest scale chart of the area. Each publication is subdivided into geographic regions,... Read More
Medical
BusinessesInternational SOS
Address: Amsterdam, North Sea, Netherlands,
Worldwide provider of medical assistance, security, and evacuation services, with offices in 76 countries.... Read More
Useful ResourcesA comprehensive guide to Marine Medicine
“A comprehensive guide to Marine Medicine” by Drs Eric Weiss and Michael Jacobs. Reviewed by Jimmy Cornell.
Possibly the most serious concern for anyone setting off... Read More
A First Aid List
Details of a kit list for the first aid box.
https://www.noonsite.com/first-aid-kit/First Aid Kit... Read More
Adventure Medical Kits
Discussed on numerous cruiser forums. Have several different marine kits of different sizes depending on the number of people on your boat and the type... Read More
Advice on Dealing with Malaria
Read these useful tips on preventing bites and dealing with malaria if you develop it.
https://www.noonsite.com/?p=78961&preview=true... Read More
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel... Read More
Ciguatera – How do you tell if a fish has it?
Useful information from Cruiser Carolyn Shearlock to help you make an informed decision about eating fish.
https://theboatgalley.com/ciguatera-poisoning/
Posted July 2016.... Read More
Ciguatera Fish Poisoning
Ciguatera is a toxin passed from smaller fish to larger fish and then if the fish is consumed by humans the toxin is then stored... Read More
Dealing with seasickness in children
After nearly 14 years of raising their children aboard, here is a good list of things that have worked for this family to avoid the... Read More
Emergency Evacuation Services While Cruising
What are the most important questions that need to be resolved prior to purchasing a medical evacuation plan? Whilst this article by Bluewater Cruising relates... Read More
Family Healthcare while cruising
In this article US cruising family SV Totem mid-circumnavigation report on how they deal with healthcare on board and in all the various countries they... Read More
Fast Seasickness Relief
A possible non-drug solution. Worth checking out!
https://www.noonsite.com/fast-seasickness-relief/... Read More
Fast Seasickness Relief!
MotionEaze is a safe and effective, simple to use 100% natural oil, which you simply apply behind each ear to eliminate motion sickness.
It is different... Read More
First Aid Kit
A basic first aid kit should include the following:
Cotton wool and sterile gauze
Waterproof adhesive dressings in various sizes
Butterfly sutures, Steristrips or plasters that pull the... Read More
Health Precautions Worldwide
A useful article on the various health hazards around the world.
https://www.noonsite.com/?p=78972&preview=true... Read More
Health Precautions Worldwide
It is expected that every cruising boat will carry a comprehensive medical kit to deal with a wide range of accidents and possible illnesses, as... Read More
How Many First Aid Boxes?
Useful article by Carolyn Shearlock of the Boat Galley on how to find everything you want when you need it.
https://theboatgalley.com/how-many-first-aid-boxes/... Read More
Malaria
Received From: Juan Dario Zea
Message: I lived for 2 years on the Pacific Colombia coast with malaria everywhere. There are several types of malaria but... Read More
Malaria – a Simple Cure
Read this report on a possible solution
https://www.noonsite.com/malaria-a-simple-cure/... Read More
Malaria – a simple cure
Miracle Mineral Supplement (MMS) [BROKEN LINK]
According to reports from cruisers, this simple, inexpensive cure might be the answer for those cruising in countries where malaria... Read More
Medical Supplies
A list of suggested supplies to include in the ship's medical bag.
https://www.noonsite.com/?p=78981&preview=true... Read More
Medical Supply List
Peter Noble, MA, MD, FRCP
The list of medication that could be carried on an offshore cruising yacht is almost endless. The following information is intended... Read More
MedicalOfficer.Net Ltd.
We offer a variety of training courses for wilderness travelers, including cruising sailors.
http://www.medofficer.net/... Read More
Medivac Services
Feb 2014: Practical Sailor took a look at a handful of global companies that offer telemedical and medical evacuation services for those sailing the less-developed... Read More
Medivac Services
Feb 2014: Practical Sailor took a look at a handful of global companies that offer telemedical and medical evacuation services for those sailing the less-developed... Read More
Mosquitos: Chikungunya and Lysine
This feedback is untested and unsubstantiated and cruisers should always seek advice from a qualified physician.
As reported by Persephone: Over the counter, L-lysine is only... Read More
Mosquitos: Chikungunya disease in the Caribbean
The first case of the disease in the Caribbean was reported on the French island of St. Martin in 2013. Since then it has spread... Read More
Mosquitos: Zika Virus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has detailed information about the mosquito-borne Zika virus. The most common symptoms are fever, rash, joint pain,... Read More
SeaMedic
First Aid & Medical Kits for Ocean Going Yachts. Website has useful lists of all the medication and supplies that go into the kits, useful... Read More
Ship Captain’s Medical Guide
British Maritime and Coastguard Agency website where the full and latest version of the Ship Captain's Medical Guide can be downloaded for free in Adobe... Read More
The Manchineel Tree – Hippomane mancinella
[caption id="attachment_81461" align="alignleft" width="300"] Hippomane Mancinella fruit (c) Wikipedia[/caption]
This tree is native to North and South America and is found a lot in the Caribbean... Read More
The Ship’s Medical Chest and Medical Aid at Sea
A large PDF file produced by the US Department of Health (2003 edn.) generally aimed at large ocean-going commercial vessels.
https://fas.org/irp/doddir/milmed/ships.pdf... Read More
World Health Organisation Information For Travellers
Up to date news and downloadable booklet on International Travel and Health.
https://www.who.int/ith/en/... Read More
ReportsINSIGHTS: 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
NewsA 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
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
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
Pacific Islands Measles Outbreak: Immunisation Status Required to Clear-In
Date Published - November 21, 2019
A number of Pacific Islands including Samoa, Tonga and Fiji, are currently suffering a measles outbreak with surrounding islands preparing for the same. Cruisers who... Read More
BooksA comprehensive guide to Marine Medicine
This small-format book is packed with useful information and covers any eventuality, from broken bones to cardiac arrest. The book is extremely user-friendly and gives... Read More
Doctor On Board
A Practical Guide to Medical Emergencies at Sea. Written specifically for the layman, this book shows the medical novice exactly how to tackle a wide... Read More
First Aid at Sea
This fully updated new edition of First Aid at Sea provides an easy-to-access instant guide to emergency first aid for all seafarers:
- Color coded thumb... Read More
The Ultimate Survival Manual
Your Go-To Guide For Surviving Anything!
By Rich Johnson,
Published by Bloomsbury Publishing (March 2013),
See more details at
https://www.noonsite.com/report/the-ultimate-survival-manual/... Read More
International SOS
Address: Amsterdam, North Sea, Netherlands,
Worldwide provider of medical assistance, security, and evacuation services, with offices in 76 countries.... Read More
A comprehensive guide to Marine Medicine
“A comprehensive guide to Marine Medicine” by Drs Eric Weiss and Michael Jacobs. Reviewed by Jimmy Cornell.
Possibly the most serious concern for anyone setting off... Read More
A First Aid List
Details of a kit list for the first aid box.
https://www.noonsite.com/first-aid-kit/First Aid Kit... Read More
Adventure Medical Kits
Discussed on numerous cruiser forums. Have several different marine kits of different sizes depending on the number of people on your boat and the type... Read More
Advice on Dealing with Malaria
Read these useful tips on preventing bites and dealing with malaria if you develop it.
https://www.noonsite.com/?p=78961&preview=true... Read More
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel... Read More
Ciguatera – How do you tell if a fish has it?
Useful information from Cruiser Carolyn Shearlock to help you make an informed decision about eating fish.
https://theboatgalley.com/ciguatera-poisoning/
Posted July 2016.... Read More
Ciguatera Fish Poisoning
Ciguatera is a toxin passed from smaller fish to larger fish and then if the fish is consumed by humans the toxin is then stored... Read More
Dealing with seasickness in children
After nearly 14 years of raising their children aboard, here is a good list of things that have worked for this family to avoid the... Read More
Emergency Evacuation Services While Cruising
What are the most important questions that need to be resolved prior to purchasing a medical evacuation plan? Whilst this article by Bluewater Cruising relates... Read More
Family Healthcare while cruising
In this article US cruising family SV Totem mid-circumnavigation report on how they deal with healthcare on board and in all the various countries they... Read More
Fast Seasickness Relief
A possible non-drug solution. Worth checking out!
https://www.noonsite.com/fast-seasickness-relief/... Read More
Fast Seasickness Relief!
MotionEaze is a safe and effective, simple to use 100% natural oil, which you simply apply behind each ear to eliminate motion sickness.
It is different... Read More
First Aid Kit
A basic first aid kit should include the following:
Cotton wool and sterile gauze
Waterproof adhesive dressings in various sizes
Butterfly sutures, Steristrips or plasters that pull the... Read More
Health Precautions Worldwide
A useful article on the various health hazards around the world.
https://www.noonsite.com/?p=78972&preview=true... Read More
Health Precautions Worldwide
It is expected that every cruising boat will carry a comprehensive medical kit to deal with a wide range of accidents and possible illnesses, as... Read More
How Many First Aid Boxes?
Useful article by Carolyn Shearlock of the Boat Galley on how to find everything you want when you need it.
https://theboatgalley.com/how-many-first-aid-boxes/... Read More
Malaria
Received From: Juan Dario Zea
Message: I lived for 2 years on the Pacific Colombia coast with malaria everywhere. There are several types of malaria but... Read More
Malaria – a Simple Cure
Read this report on a possible solution
https://www.noonsite.com/malaria-a-simple-cure/... Read More
Malaria – a simple cure
Miracle Mineral Supplement (MMS) [BROKEN LINK]
According to reports from cruisers, this simple, inexpensive cure might be the answer for those cruising in countries where malaria... Read More
Medical Supplies
A list of suggested supplies to include in the ship's medical bag.
https://www.noonsite.com/?p=78981&preview=true... Read More
Medical Supply List
Peter Noble, MA, MD, FRCP
The list of medication that could be carried on an offshore cruising yacht is almost endless. The following information is intended... Read More
MedicalOfficer.Net Ltd.
We offer a variety of training courses for wilderness travelers, including cruising sailors.
http://www.medofficer.net/... Read More
Medivac Services
Feb 2014: Practical Sailor took a look at a handful of global companies that offer telemedical and medical evacuation services for those sailing the less-developed... Read More
Medivac Services
Feb 2014: Practical Sailor took a look at a handful of global companies that offer telemedical and medical evacuation services for those sailing the less-developed... Read More
Mosquitos: Chikungunya and Lysine
This feedback is untested and unsubstantiated and cruisers should always seek advice from a qualified physician.
As reported by Persephone: Over the counter, L-lysine is only... Read MoreMosquitos: Chikungunya disease in the Caribbean
The first case of the disease in the Caribbean was reported on the French island of St. Martin in 2013. Since then it has spread... Read More
Mosquitos: Zika Virus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has detailed information about the mosquito-borne Zika virus. The most common symptoms are fever, rash, joint pain,... Read More
SeaMedic
First Aid & Medical Kits for Ocean Going Yachts. Website has useful lists of all the medication and supplies that go into the kits, useful... Read More
Ship Captain’s Medical Guide
British Maritime and Coastguard Agency website where the full and latest version of the Ship Captain's Medical Guide can be downloaded for free in Adobe... Read More
The Manchineel Tree – Hippomane mancinella
[caption id="attachment_81461" align="alignleft" width="300"] Hippomane Mancinella fruit (c) Wikipedia[/caption]
This tree is native to North and South America and is found a lot in the Caribbean... Read More
The Ship’s Medical Chest and Medical Aid at Sea
A large PDF file produced by the US Department of Health (2003 edn.) generally aimed at large ocean-going commercial vessels.
https://fas.org/irp/doddir/milmed/ships.pdf... Read More
World Health Organisation Information For Travellers
Up to date news and downloadable booklet on International Travel and Health.
https://www.who.int/ith/en/... Read More
ReportsINSIGHTS: 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
NewsA 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
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
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
Pacific Islands Measles Outbreak: Immunisation Status Required to Clear-In
Date Published - November 21, 2019
A number of Pacific Islands including Samoa, Tonga and Fiji, are currently suffering a measles outbreak with surrounding islands preparing for the same. Cruisers who... Read More
BooksA comprehensive guide to Marine Medicine
This small-format book is packed with useful information and covers any eventuality, from broken bones to cardiac arrest. The book is extremely user-friendly and gives... Read More
Doctor On Board
A Practical Guide to Medical Emergencies at Sea. Written specifically for the layman, this book shows the medical novice exactly how to tackle a wide... Read More
First Aid at Sea
This fully updated new edition of First Aid at Sea provides an easy-to-access instant guide to emergency first aid for all seafarers:
- Color coded thumb... Read More
The Ultimate Survival Manual
Your Go-To Guide For Surviving Anything!
By Rich Johnson,
Published by Bloomsbury Publishing (March 2013),
See more details at
https://www.noonsite.com/report/the-ultimate-survival-manual/... 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
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
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
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
Pacific Islands Measles Outbreak: Immunisation Status Required to Clear-In
Date Published - November 21, 2019
A number of Pacific Islands including Samoa, Tonga and Fiji, are currently suffering a measles outbreak with surrounding islands preparing for the same. Cruisers who... Read More
BooksA comprehensive guide to Marine Medicine
This small-format book is packed with useful information and covers any eventuality, from broken bones to cardiac arrest. The book is extremely user-friendly and gives... Read More
Doctor On Board
A Practical Guide to Medical Emergencies at Sea. Written specifically for the layman, this book shows the medical novice exactly how to tackle a wide... Read More
First Aid at Sea
This fully updated new edition of First Aid at Sea provides an easy-to-access instant guide to emergency first aid for all seafarers:
- Color coded thumb... Read More
The Ultimate Survival Manual
Your Go-To Guide For Surviving Anything!
By Rich Johnson,
Published by Bloomsbury Publishing (March 2013),
See more details at
https://www.noonsite.com/report/the-ultimate-survival-manual/... Read More
A comprehensive guide to Marine Medicine
This small-format book is packed with useful information and covers any eventuality, from broken bones to cardiac arrest. The book is extremely user-friendly and gives... Read More
Doctor On Board
A Practical Guide to Medical Emergencies at Sea. Written specifically for the layman, this book shows the medical novice exactly how to tackle a wide... Read More
First Aid at Sea
This fully updated new edition of First Aid at Sea provides an easy-to-access instant guide to emergency first aid for all seafarers:
- Color coded thumb... Read More
The Ultimate Survival Manual
Your Go-To Guide For Surviving Anything!
By Rich Johnson,
Published by Bloomsbury Publishing (March 2013),
See more details at
https://www.noonsite.com/report/the-ultimate-survival-manual/... Read More
Incident Reports
Useful ResourcesFailure of Safety Harness Hook
The MAIB report into the loss of a crew member from the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race in November 2017, highlights the importance of... Read More
Lessons from a dinghy crisis averted – always wear the kill cord!
A kill cord should be worn every time the dinghy is used, a simple safety precaution that saves lives but one that is often overlooked.... Read More
Pacific: How a Shipwrecked Crew Survived 10 Days Lost at Sea
The story of how three crewmen lived more than a week in the middle of the Pacific in a wrecked sailboat with almost nothing. The... Read More
Rescued from a remote reef in the Indian Ocean
When their yacht ended up on a reef in a remote atoll and was badly damaged, Nick and Kate Whitehead called on the help of... Read More
RYA reminds of the need to wear kill cords
Following the publication of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch's Safety Bulletin 1/2013 on 17 May 2013 the RYA is reminding everyone driving powerboats and RIBs... Read More
Safety Concern – Narco Submarines
A report on these dangerous submarines in the Caribbean.
https://www.noonsite.com/report/safety-concern-narco-submarines/... Read More
NewsPuerto Rico: USCG Rescues Danish Flagged Yacht Taking On Water
Date Published - February 26, 2021
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Coast Guard air and surface units assisted a distressed sailing vessel Monday that was taking on water with eight people... Read More
Australia: Solo Sailor Pitched Overboard Survives Eight-Hour Ordeal after Activating PLB
Date Published - January 28, 2021
Nigel Fox was rescued 23km from his yacht in Australia’s Arafura Sea after AMSA responded to Ocean Signal personal locator beacon alert.... Read More
Atlantic: Abandoned Dismasted Yacht Salvaged Eight Months Later
Date Published - January 25, 2021
Having to leave your boat in an emergency is incredibly difficult, however this fortunate skipper never gave up hope and eight months later his yacht... 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
Mid-North Pacific: Massive Cargo Loss
Date Published - December 07, 2020
The containership ONE-Apus, en-route from China to California, lost a significant amount of containers overboard on 30 November.... Read More
Spain, Vigo: Catamaran en-route to ARC start capsizes after hitting submerged object – one crew dead
Date Published - November 13, 2020
The 50 foot TS 5 catamaran “Hallucine”, belonging to well known ocean racer Régis Guillemot, struck a UFO last Friday evening (6 November) en-route to... Read More
USA, North Carolina: Sailors Abandon Yacht off Cape Hatteras
Date Published - November 04, 2020
A 50 foot sailing yacht was abandoned in the Gulf Stream near Cape Hatteras on the afternoon of Monday 2 November. The USCG removed the... Read More
East North Pacific: Yacht Abandoned as Solo Sailor Suffers Massive Stroke
Date Published - September 26, 2020
Possible Hazard to Navigation: SV West Wind II is adrift 500 Nautical Miles WNW of San Francisco, CA. after USCG Alameda coordinated rescue of solo... Read More
French Polynesia, Moorea: Young Cruiser Struck and Killed by Speedboat
Date Published - September 24, 2020
Six weeks ago, a speedboat came too close, too fast to a yacht at anchor, struck and tragically killed a teenage boy who was snorkelling... Read More
Pacific Ocean: Crew Rescued from Sinking Catamaran
Date Published - September 03, 2020
Three crew members aboard the yacht "One Tree Island" were rescued after they hit a whale while bound for New Zealand. This report by Ocean... 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
Indian Ocean: Search Called off for Missing Australian Sailors
Date Published - July 25, 2020
A rescue operation in the Indian Ocean off the Seychelles Islands has failed to find any sign of an Australian couple who are missing after... Read More
Hawaii: Sailors Rescued by Coast Guard and Container Ship Crew
Date Published - July 14, 2020
The US Coast Guard along with crew from the merchant vessel Mahi Mahi rescued three sailors from the disabled 50-foot trimaran “Third Try” 825 miles... Read More
Azores: Sailor Rescued Within Reach of Horta
Date Published - July 05, 2020
Ocean Cruising Club Members Gabriele and Jonathan Lyne rescued a solo sailor whose yacht struck a whale near Horta, Azores.... Read More
Cruisers Rescue Two Bahamian Fishermen Drifting For Three Days
Date Published - June 28, 2020
John and Shelly Roberts aboard their Lagoon 420 have written a dramatic account of their rescue of two Bahamian fishermen earlier this month. This was... Read More
Panama, Linton Bay: US Cruisers Abandon Ship and Lose Boat to Fire
Date Published - June 01, 2020
On their way from San Blas to Linton Bay, liveaboards Liz Lepkowski and Alan Johnson aboard their catamaran Kokopelli were forced to abandon their home... Read More
Atlantic: UK Yacht in Trouble – Crew Rescued using AMVER System
Date Published - May 04, 2020
U.S. Coast Guard personnel coordinated the rescue of two British mariners 598 miles off the coast of Bermuda on Friday (May 1) using the Automated... Read More
Ocean Going Vessels Should Have Multiple Sources of Communication Aboard
Date Published - April 17, 2020
Boatwatch.org have been assisting with the search for Bob Peel and his boat since mid-March in the Eastern Caribbean. Could this case have had a... Read More
South Pacific, Papua New Guinea: 32 Days Adrift
Date Published - February 14, 2020
During the Christmas holiday period it is common for PNG Islanders to travel between the Islands by boat visiting extended family. Sadly, one such visit... Read More
Hawaii, Hilo: Yacht on Passage from Los Angeles Runs Aground
Date Published - February 07, 2020
After 34 days at sea on passage from Los Angeles to Hawaii, the 63ft yacht "Midway Island" ran aground on Monday 3 February near Ale... Read More
Jamaica: Missing British Yacht Found Drifting with Deceased Skipper On Board
Date Published - January 30, 2020
SV Avrio, a UK registered yacht reported missing on 16 December 2019, was discovered late on Monday night (27 January, 2020) drifting off the north... Read More
Red Sea: SV Simba Found on Reef and Captain Missing
Date Published - January 10, 2020
SV Simba, a Nauticat 44, owned and skippered by Colin Finnie, has been found wrecked on a reef in the Red Sea near Marsa Alam.... Read More
Puerto Rico: Catamaran sinks on passage from the DR to the BVIs
Date Published - December 10, 2019
A 36-foot catamaran with 2 people on board sank Friday night ten miles north of Puerto Rico.... Read More
Indonesia: Super Yacht Asia Sinks Following Collision with an Unidentified Object
Date Published - November 26, 2019
This report was updated a few hours after it was posted with accurate facts from Asia's owners: Yacht Asia, a 29m superyacht, was lost in... Read More
Japan to San Francisco: Single-Hander on Passage Seeks Help from USCG Three Times
Date Published - November 16, 2019
A trans-Pacific passage that was meant to take three months ended up taking five due to light winds and engine failure. Thankfully the USCG and... Read More
USA, Virginia: Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Yachtsman
Date Published - November 16, 2019
Last Wednesday (13 November) in the early hours of the morning three crew from the sailing vessel "In Tune" went overboard more than 500 miles... Read More
New Zealand: Intense Weather System Results in Yachting Tragedy
Date Published - October 14, 2019
An intense low pressure weather system that hit New Zealand this week has tragically led to the loss of a yacht and the death of... Read More
Indian Ocean, Cocos Keeling to Mauritius: World ARC Yacht Dismasted
Date Published - October 12, 2019
World ARC yacht Babsea, with a double-handed crew, was dismasted on route from Cocos Keeling to Mauritius on Friday 11 October, approximately 1700 nautical miles... Read More
South Pacific, Niue: Australian Catamaran Runs Aground on East Coast
Date Published - August 10, 2019
In recent weeks the Niue Police Search and Rescue vessel “SAR1” has been deployed a number of times to assist yachts in trouble as they... Read More
USA, Virginia: Cruising Great Loses Second Boat
Date Published - June 30, 2017
Jack van Ommen has lost his second Naja 30 cruising boat Fleetwood after a grounding on Mink Island, Virginia, at 4 a.m. on Wednesday.... Read More
Canada: Catamaran sinks off British Columbia with 5 aboard, 2 dead
Date Published - May 01, 2017
An 8.5m power catamaran sinks near Tofino, B.C., off the west coast of Vancouver Island. Five total on board and spent 1.5 hours in the... Read More
Failure of Safety Harness Hook
The MAIB report into the loss of a crew member from the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race in November 2017, highlights the importance of... Read More
Lessons from a dinghy crisis averted – always wear the kill cord!
A kill cord should be worn every time the dinghy is used, a simple safety precaution that saves lives but one that is often overlooked.... Read More
Pacific: How a Shipwrecked Crew Survived 10 Days Lost at Sea
The story of how three crewmen lived more than a week in the middle of the Pacific in a wrecked sailboat with almost nothing. The... Read More
Rescued from a remote reef in the Indian Ocean
When their yacht ended up on a reef in a remote atoll and was badly damaged, Nick and Kate Whitehead called on the help of... Read More
RYA reminds of the need to wear kill cords
Following the publication of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch's Safety Bulletin 1/2013 on 17 May 2013 the RYA is reminding everyone driving powerboats and RIBs... Read More
Safety Concern – Narco Submarines
A report on these dangerous submarines in the Caribbean.
https://www.noonsite.com/report/safety-concern-narco-submarines/... Read More
Puerto Rico: USCG Rescues Danish Flagged Yacht Taking On Water
Date Published - February 26, 2021
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Coast Guard air and surface units assisted a distressed sailing vessel Monday that was taking on water with eight people... Read More
Australia: Solo Sailor Pitched Overboard Survives Eight-Hour Ordeal after Activating PLB
Date Published - January 28, 2021
Nigel Fox was rescued 23km from his yacht in Australia’s Arafura Sea after AMSA responded to Ocean Signal personal locator beacon alert.... Read More
Atlantic: Abandoned Dismasted Yacht Salvaged Eight Months Later
Date Published - January 25, 2021
Having to leave your boat in an emergency is incredibly difficult, however this fortunate skipper never gave up hope and eight months later his yacht... 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
Mid-North Pacific: Massive Cargo Loss
Date Published - December 07, 2020
The containership ONE-Apus, en-route from China to California, lost a significant amount of containers overboard on 30 November.... Read More
Spain, Vigo: Catamaran en-route to ARC start capsizes after hitting submerged object – one crew dead
Date Published - November 13, 2020
The 50 foot TS 5 catamaran “Hallucine”, belonging to well known ocean racer Régis Guillemot, struck a UFO last Friday evening (6 November) en-route to... Read More
USA, North Carolina: Sailors Abandon Yacht off Cape Hatteras
Date Published - November 04, 2020
A 50 foot sailing yacht was abandoned in the Gulf Stream near Cape Hatteras on the afternoon of Monday 2 November. The USCG removed the... Read More
East North Pacific: Yacht Abandoned as Solo Sailor Suffers Massive Stroke
Date Published - September 26, 2020
Possible Hazard to Navigation: SV West Wind II is adrift 500 Nautical Miles WNW of San Francisco, CA. after USCG Alameda coordinated rescue of solo... Read More
French Polynesia, Moorea: Young Cruiser Struck and Killed by Speedboat
Date Published - September 24, 2020
Six weeks ago, a speedboat came too close, too fast to a yacht at anchor, struck and tragically killed a teenage boy who was snorkelling... Read More
Pacific Ocean: Crew Rescued from Sinking Catamaran
Date Published - September 03, 2020
Three crew members aboard the yacht "One Tree Island" were rescued after they hit a whale while bound for New Zealand. This report by Ocean... 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
Indian Ocean: Search Called off for Missing Australian Sailors
Date Published - July 25, 2020
A rescue operation in the Indian Ocean off the Seychelles Islands has failed to find any sign of an Australian couple who are missing after... Read More
Hawaii: Sailors Rescued by Coast Guard and Container Ship Crew
Date Published - July 14, 2020
The US Coast Guard along with crew from the merchant vessel Mahi Mahi rescued three sailors from the disabled 50-foot trimaran “Third Try” 825 miles... Read More
Azores: Sailor Rescued Within Reach of Horta
Date Published - July 05, 2020
Ocean Cruising Club Members Gabriele and Jonathan Lyne rescued a solo sailor whose yacht struck a whale near Horta, Azores.... Read More
Cruisers Rescue Two Bahamian Fishermen Drifting For Three Days
Date Published - June 28, 2020
John and Shelly Roberts aboard their Lagoon 420 have written a dramatic account of their rescue of two Bahamian fishermen earlier this month. This was... Read More
Panama, Linton Bay: US Cruisers Abandon Ship and Lose Boat to Fire
Date Published - June 01, 2020
On their way from San Blas to Linton Bay, liveaboards Liz Lepkowski and Alan Johnson aboard their catamaran Kokopelli were forced to abandon their home... Read More
Atlantic: UK Yacht in Trouble – Crew Rescued using AMVER System
Date Published - May 04, 2020
U.S. Coast Guard personnel coordinated the rescue of two British mariners 598 miles off the coast of Bermuda on Friday (May 1) using the Automated... Read More
Ocean Going Vessels Should Have Multiple Sources of Communication Aboard
Date Published - April 17, 2020
Boatwatch.org have been assisting with the search for Bob Peel and his boat since mid-March in the Eastern Caribbean. Could this case have had a... Read More
South Pacific, Papua New Guinea: 32 Days Adrift
Date Published - February 14, 2020
During the Christmas holiday period it is common for PNG Islanders to travel between the Islands by boat visiting extended family. Sadly, one such visit... Read More
Hawaii, Hilo: Yacht on Passage from Los Angeles Runs Aground
Date Published - February 07, 2020
After 34 days at sea on passage from Los Angeles to Hawaii, the 63ft yacht "Midway Island" ran aground on Monday 3 February near Ale... Read More
Jamaica: Missing British Yacht Found Drifting with Deceased Skipper On Board
Date Published - January 30, 2020
SV Avrio, a UK registered yacht reported missing on 16 December 2019, was discovered late on Monday night (27 January, 2020) drifting off the north... Read More
Red Sea: SV Simba Found on Reef and Captain Missing
Date Published - January 10, 2020
SV Simba, a Nauticat 44, owned and skippered by Colin Finnie, has been found wrecked on a reef in the Red Sea near Marsa Alam.... Read More
Puerto Rico: Catamaran sinks on passage from the DR to the BVIs
Date Published - December 10, 2019
A 36-foot catamaran with 2 people on board sank Friday night ten miles north of Puerto Rico.... Read More
Indonesia: Super Yacht Asia Sinks Following Collision with an Unidentified Object
Date Published - November 26, 2019
This report was updated a few hours after it was posted with accurate facts from Asia's owners: Yacht Asia, a 29m superyacht, was lost in... Read More
Japan to San Francisco: Single-Hander on Passage Seeks Help from USCG Three Times
Date Published - November 16, 2019
A trans-Pacific passage that was meant to take three months ended up taking five due to light winds and engine failure. Thankfully the USCG and... Read More
USA, Virginia: Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Yachtsman
Date Published - November 16, 2019
Last Wednesday (13 November) in the early hours of the morning three crew from the sailing vessel "In Tune" went overboard more than 500 miles... Read More
New Zealand: Intense Weather System Results in Yachting Tragedy
Date Published - October 14, 2019
An intense low pressure weather system that hit New Zealand this week has tragically led to the loss of a yacht and the death of... Read More
Indian Ocean, Cocos Keeling to Mauritius: World ARC Yacht Dismasted
Date Published - October 12, 2019
World ARC yacht Babsea, with a double-handed crew, was dismasted on route from Cocos Keeling to Mauritius on Friday 11 October, approximately 1700 nautical miles... Read More
South Pacific, Niue: Australian Catamaran Runs Aground on East Coast
Date Published - August 10, 2019
In recent weeks the Niue Police Search and Rescue vessel “SAR1” has been deployed a number of times to assist yachts in trouble as they... Read More
USA, Virginia: Cruising Great Loses Second Boat
Date Published - June 30, 2017
Jack van Ommen has lost his second Naja 30 cruising boat Fleetwood after a grounding on Mink Island, Virginia, at 4 a.m. on Wednesday.... Read More
Canada: Catamaran sinks off British Columbia with 5 aboard, 2 dead
Date Published - May 01, 2017
An 8.5m power catamaran sinks near Tofino, B.C., off the west coast of Vancouver Island. Five total on board and spent 1.5 hours in the... Read More
Services and Equipment
BusinessesMaritime Mobile Network
For Emergencies.
At 14300 - a HAM network.... Read More
Neptune’s Locker – Jordan Series Drogue
Address: The Old Vicarage, Osmington, Weymouth, UK, DT3 6EJ
Ocean Signal
Address: Unit 4 - Ocivan Way, Margate, United Kingdom, CT9 4NN
Ocean Signal Ltd designs and manufactures communications and safety at sea equipment in the UK with retailers all around the world. The SafeSea product range... Read More
Sea Pack
Address: 2102 Whispering Sands Lane, Virginia Beach, VA, USA, 23455
Passive emergency desalination system.... Read More
SSB Safety Channels
These are for initial contact with the Coast Guard in an emergency: 2182, 4125, 6215, 8291, 12290, and 16420 kHz USB.... Read More
Useful ResourcesGrab Bag: How to prepare an emergency ditch bag
The emergency ditch bag is to cruisers and offshore racers what generators are to land lovers: you invest in it and pray that you never... Read More
Grab Bag: What should you pack for a long voyage?
If you’re planning a long cruise or an ocean crossing, it is essential that you consider your grab bag. What goes in, and what to... Read More
Liferaft: Know Your Life Raft Inspection Requirements
Spring is when many sailors have to bite the bullet and have their liferaft inspected, an expense that costs 10 to 30 percent of the... Read More
Liferaft: Selecting and Servicing
A very useful report by long-distance cruisers SY Totem who researched in depth the type and make of liferaft to buy for their circumnavigation, but... Read More
UK South Coast Flare amnesty: Dispose of your out-of-date flares
Hampshire Constabulary Marine Unit in conjunction with Ramora UK, one of the UK’s leading bomb disposal companies and the below marinas are offering "a distress... 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: Man Overboard – Episode 2
Date Published - July 30, 2020
A crew member overboard is something we all dread. We all know to hang on tight and not to fall in, but if a crew... Read More
INSIGHTS: Man Overboard – Episode 1
Date Published - March 03, 2020
A crew member overboard is something we all dread. We all know to hang on tight and not to fall in, but if a crew... Read More
NewsOcean Going Vessels Should Have Multiple Sources of Communication Aboard
Date Published - April 17, 2020
Boatwatch.org have been assisting with the search for Bob Peel and his boat since mid-March in the Eastern Caribbean. Could this case have had a... Read More
Maritime Mobile Network
For Emergencies.
At 14300 - a HAM network.... Read More
Neptune’s Locker – Jordan Series Drogue
Address: The Old Vicarage, Osmington, Weymouth, UK, DT3 6EJ
Ocean Signal
Address: Unit 4 - Ocivan Way, Margate, United Kingdom, CT9 4NN
Ocean Signal Ltd designs and manufactures communications and safety at sea equipment in the UK with retailers all around the world. The SafeSea product range... Read More
Sea Pack
Address: 2102 Whispering Sands Lane, Virginia Beach, VA, USA, 23455
Passive emergency desalination system.... Read More
SSB Safety Channels
These are for initial contact with the Coast Guard in an emergency: 2182, 4125, 6215, 8291, 12290, and 16420 kHz USB.... Read More
Grab Bag: How to prepare an emergency ditch bag
The emergency ditch bag is to cruisers and offshore racers what generators are to land lovers: you invest in it and pray that you never... Read More
Grab Bag: What should you pack for a long voyage?
If you’re planning a long cruise or an ocean crossing, it is essential that you consider your grab bag. What goes in, and what to... Read More
Liferaft: Know Your Life Raft Inspection Requirements
Spring is when many sailors have to bite the bullet and have their liferaft inspected, an expense that costs 10 to 30 percent of the... Read More
Liferaft: Selecting and Servicing
A very useful report by long-distance cruisers SY Totem who researched in depth the type and make of liferaft to buy for their circumnavigation, but... Read More
UK South Coast Flare amnesty: Dispose of your out-of-date flares
Hampshire Constabulary Marine Unit in conjunction with Ramora UK, one of the UK’s leading bomb disposal companies and the below marinas are offering "a distress... 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: Man Overboard – Episode 2
Date Published - July 30, 2020
A crew member overboard is something we all dread. We all know to hang on tight and not to fall in, but if a crew... Read More
INSIGHTS: Man Overboard – Episode 1
Date Published - March 03, 2020
A crew member overboard is something we all dread. We all know to hang on tight and not to fall in, but if a crew... Read More
NewsOcean Going Vessels Should Have Multiple Sources of Communication Aboard
Date Published - April 17, 2020
Boatwatch.org have been assisting with the search for Bob Peel and his boat since mid-March in the Eastern Caribbean. Could this case have had a... Read More
INSIGHTS: Man Overboard – Episode 2
Date Published - July 30, 2020
A crew member overboard is something we all dread. We all know to hang on tight and not to fall in, but if a crew... Read More
INSIGHTS: Man Overboard – Episode 1
Date Published - March 03, 2020
A crew member overboard is something we all dread. We all know to hang on tight and not to fall in, but if a crew... Read More
Ocean Going Vessels Should Have Multiple Sources of Communication Aboard
Date Published - April 17, 2020
Boatwatch.org have been assisting with the search for Bob Peel and his boat since mid-March in the Eastern Caribbean. Could this case have had a... Read More
Books, DVDs/CDs, Apps and Articles
Useful ResourcesCreating a Float Plan: What and Why
Writing a float plan is a simple thing to do, maybe critical in the event of an emergency, and is all too easily set aside... Read More
Man Overboard – Could your crew cope?
Following extensive research (including contribution from noonsite readers) plus sea trials with the RLNI, Clive Loughlin in conjunction with Sailing Today (the UK Magazine) tackles... Read More
Man Overboard – Could Your Crew Cope?
Following extensive research (including contribution from noonsite readers) plus sea trials with the RLNI, Clive Loughlin in conjunction with Sailing Today (the UK Magazine) tackles... Read More
Man Overboard app for iPhone
Recommended by Cruising World (2013).
https://www.cruisingworld.com/gear/app-month-man-overboard/... Read More
Safety At Sea Videos
Free videos to download including MOB procedures and how to deploy a liferaft.
https://www.ukhalsey.com/download.asp... Read More
Salvage & Towage – tips from the RYA
When a boat gets into trouble at sea the priority will always be to look after the people on board, but once you and your... Read More
The Boating Bible Manual of Seamanship
The Manual is six multimedia CDs covering Boat Handling (two disks); Safety and Emergencies; Navigation and Passage Planning; Weathercraft; and Skipper and Crew, Knots and... Read More
The Nautical Knowledge
A downloadable interactive aid to learning the various areas of safety and seamanship.
(what every sailor needs to know to keep safe) ,
See review at
https://www.noonsite.com/the-nautical-knowledge-what-every-sailor-needs-to-know-to-keep-safe/... Read More
The Nautical Knowledge – what every sailor needs to know to keep safe
Title: The Nautical Knowledge
Launched: May 5, 2010
Order the Nautical Knowledge at http://www.theboatingbible.com/NauticalKnowledge.htm
The Boating Bible team has launched another aid to maritime safety – the Nautical... Read More
The Sea Survival Manual
By Frances and Michael Howorth, Published by Adlard Voles Nautical, See details at
https://www.noonsite.com/the-sea-survival-manual/The Sea Survival Manual... Read More
The Sea Survival Manual
The Sea Survival Manual
Frances and Michael Howorth
Adlard Coles Nautical
First edition 2005
UK recommended price £15.99
ISBN 0-7136-7052-5
Frances and Michael Howorth have written a comprehensive manual that covers... Read More
Worst Boating Accidents of the Past 20 Years
Both commercial and recreational vessels.
https://www.safeboater.com/articles/... Read More
Creating a Float Plan: What and Why
Writing a float plan is a simple thing to do, maybe critical in the event of an emergency, and is all too easily set aside... Read More
Man Overboard – Could your crew cope?
Following extensive research (including contribution from noonsite readers) plus sea trials with the RLNI, Clive Loughlin in conjunction with Sailing Today (the UK Magazine) tackles... Read More
Man Overboard – Could Your Crew Cope?
Following extensive research (including contribution from noonsite readers) plus sea trials with the RLNI, Clive Loughlin in conjunction with Sailing Today (the UK Magazine) tackles... Read More
Man Overboard app for iPhone
Recommended by Cruising World (2013).
https://www.cruisingworld.com/gear/app-month-man-overboard/... Read More
Safety At Sea Videos
Free videos to download including MOB procedures and how to deploy a liferaft.
https://www.ukhalsey.com/download.asp... Read More
Salvage & Towage – tips from the RYA
When a boat gets into trouble at sea the priority will always be to look after the people on board, but once you and your... Read More
The Boating Bible Manual of Seamanship
The Manual is six multimedia CDs covering Boat Handling (two disks); Safety and Emergencies; Navigation and Passage Planning; Weathercraft; and Skipper and Crew, Knots and... Read More
The Nautical Knowledge
A downloadable interactive aid to learning the various areas of safety and seamanship.
(what every sailor needs to know to keep safe) ,
See review at
https://www.noonsite.com/the-nautical-knowledge-what-every-sailor-needs-to-know-to-keep-safe/... Read More
The Nautical Knowledge – what every sailor needs to know to keep safe
Title: The Nautical Knowledge
Launched: May 5, 2010
Order the Nautical Knowledge at http://www.theboatingbible.com/NauticalKnowledge.htm
The Boating Bible team has launched another aid to maritime safety – the Nautical... Read More
The Sea Survival Manual
By Frances and Michael Howorth, Published by Adlard Voles Nautical, See details at
https://www.noonsite.com/the-sea-survival-manual/The Sea Survival Manual... Read More
The Sea Survival Manual
The Sea Survival Manual
Frances and Michael Howorth
Adlard Coles Nautical
First edition 2005
UK recommended price £15.99
ISBN 0-7136-7052-5
Frances and Michael Howorth have written a comprehensive manual that covers... Read More
Worst Boating Accidents of the Past 20 Years
Both commercial and recreational vessels.
https://www.safeboater.com/articles/... Read More
Links to Useful Sites
Demystifying your life raft — or, getting to know it step by step
Interesting and useful article by Ocean Navigator – October 2014 – with plenty of tips from cruisers.
Useful ResourcesCreating a Passage Plan
A useful site with a downloadable template for creating a passage plan by the USCG.
http://floatplancentral.cgaux.org/... Read More
Float Plan Registry
Developed by part-time sailor and software developer Jim Young. Easy and intuitive way to file a float plan with a secure profile so information only... Read More
International Boat Watch Network
Glenn and Eddie Tuttle, co-ordinators for the SSCA KPK Net and Cruisers Network Online, manage this group dedicated to assisting Search and Rescue Authorities in... Read More
NewsUK Sailors: Voluntary Safety Information Scheme Replaced with RYASafeTrx
Date Published - February 08, 2020
In July 2020 RYASafeTrx will replace CG66 as the free search and rescue database for UK sailors. ... 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
Boatwatch.org: A Resource and Service for all Cruisers
Date Published - November 05, 2019
Boatwatch.org, formerly known as International Boat Watch Network, established in 2001 as a public service to the Maritime Community, has new ownership and managers. ... Read More
Creating a Passage Plan
A useful site with a downloadable template for creating a passage plan by the USCG.
http://floatplancentral.cgaux.org/... Read More
Float Plan Registry
Developed by part-time sailor and software developer Jim Young. Easy and intuitive way to file a float plan with a secure profile so information only... Read More
International Boat Watch Network
Glenn and Eddie Tuttle, co-ordinators for the SSCA KPK Net and Cruisers Network Online, manage this group dedicated to assisting Search and Rescue Authorities in... Read More
UK Sailors: Voluntary Safety Information Scheme Replaced with RYASafeTrx
Date Published - February 08, 2020
In July 2020 RYASafeTrx will replace CG66 as the free search and rescue database for UK sailors. ... 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
Boatwatch.org: A Resource and Service for all Cruisers
Date Published - November 05, 2019
Boatwatch.org, formerly known as International Boat Watch Network, established in 2001 as a public service to the Maritime Community, has new ownership and managers. ... Read More
Links to Travel Advice
If you are over 60 or have other health issues that make having a yellow fever vaccination unadvisable, then obtaining a “Certificate of Medical Contraindication to Vaccination” form is a useful precaution when planning to visit a country where a yellow fever certificate is required.
Certain other categories of people are also usually exempt from the vaccination requirement, such as infants under the age of one, pregnant women, and anyone allergic to eggs.
Some cruisers recommend waiting until you get to the country before having inoculations, as they are either free/cheap or not really necessary.
Useful ResourcesCenter for Disease Control and Prevention
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel... Read More
MedicalOfficer.Net Ltd.
We offer a variety of training courses for wilderness travelers, including cruising sailors.
http://www.medofficer.net/... Read More
NewsCoronavirus (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
Pacific Islands Measles Outbreak: Immunisation Status Required to Clear-In
Date Published - November 21, 2019
A number of Pacific Islands including Samoa, Tonga and Fiji, are currently suffering a measles outbreak with surrounding islands preparing for the same. Cruisers who... Read More
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel... Read More
MedicalOfficer.Net Ltd.
We offer a variety of training courses for wilderness travelers, including cruising sailors.
http://www.medofficer.net/... 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
Pacific Islands Measles Outbreak: Immunisation Status Required to Clear-In
Date Published - November 21, 2019
A number of Pacific Islands including Samoa, Tonga and Fiji, are currently suffering a measles outbreak with surrounding islands preparing for the same. Cruisers who... Read More
Medivac Services
BusinessesInternational SOS
Address: Amsterdam, North Sea, Netherlands,
Worldwide provider of medical assistance, security, and evacuation services, with offices in 76 countries.... Read More
Useful ResourcesEmergency Evacuation Services While Cruising
What are the most important questions that need to be resolved prior to purchasing a medical evacuation plan? Whilst this article by Bluewater Cruising relates... Read More
Medivac Services
Feb 2014: Practical Sailor took a look at a handful of global companies that offer telemedical and medical evacuation services for those sailing the less-developed... Read More
Medivac Services
Feb 2014: Practical Sailor took a look at a handful of global companies that offer telemedical and medical evacuation services for those sailing the less-developed... Read More
International SOS
Address: Amsterdam, North Sea, Netherlands,
Worldwide provider of medical assistance, security, and evacuation services, with offices in 76 countries.... Read More
Emergency Evacuation Services While Cruising
What are the most important questions that need to be resolved prior to purchasing a medical evacuation plan? Whilst this article by Bluewater Cruising relates... Read More
Medivac Services
Feb 2014: Practical Sailor took a look at a handful of global companies that offer telemedical and medical evacuation services for those sailing the less-developed... Read More
Medivac Services
Feb 2014: Practical Sailor took a look at a handful of global companies that offer telemedical and medical evacuation services for those sailing the less-developed... Read More
Equipment
Useful ResourcesAdventure Medical Kits
Discussed on numerous cruiser forums. Have several different marine kits of different sizes depending on the number of people on your boat and the type... Read More
How Many First Aid Boxes?
Useful article by Carolyn Shearlock of the Boat Galley on how to find everything you want when you need it.
https://theboatgalley.com/how-many-first-aid-boxes/... Read More
SeaMedic
First Aid & Medical Kits for Ocean Going Yachts. Website has useful lists of all the medication and supplies that go into the kits, useful... Read More
Adventure Medical Kits
Discussed on numerous cruiser forums. Have several different marine kits of different sizes depending on the number of people on your boat and the type... Read More
How Many First Aid Boxes?
Useful article by Carolyn Shearlock of the Boat Galley on how to find everything you want when you need it.
https://theboatgalley.com/how-many-first-aid-boxes/... Read More
SeaMedic
First Aid & Medical Kits for Ocean Going Yachts. Website has useful lists of all the medication and supplies that go into the kits, useful... Read More
Books and Articles
Useful ResourcesA comprehensive guide to Marine Medicine
“A comprehensive guide to Marine Medicine” by Drs Eric Weiss and Michael Jacobs. Reviewed by Jimmy Cornell.
Possibly the most serious concern for anyone setting off... Read More
A First Aid List
Details of a kit list for the first aid box.
https://www.noonsite.com/first-aid-kit/First Aid Kit... Read More
Advice on Dealing with Malaria
Read these useful tips on preventing bites and dealing with malaria if you develop it.
https://www.noonsite.com/?p=78961&preview=true... Read More
Ciguatera – How do you tell if a fish has it?
Useful information from Cruiser Carolyn Shearlock to help you make an informed decision about eating fish.
https://theboatgalley.com/ciguatera-poisoning/
Posted July 2016.... Read More
Dealing with seasickness in children
After nearly 14 years of raising their children aboard, here is a good list of things that have worked for this family to avoid the... Read More
Family Healthcare while cruising
In this article US cruising family SV Totem mid-circumnavigation report on how they deal with healthcare on board and in all the various countries they... Read More
Fast Seasickness Relief
A possible non-drug solution. Worth checking out!
https://www.noonsite.com/fast-seasickness-relief/... Read More
Fast Seasickness Relief!
MotionEaze is a safe and effective, simple to use 100% natural oil, which you simply apply behind each ear to eliminate motion sickness.
It is different... Read More
First Aid Kit
A basic first aid kit should include the following:
Cotton wool and sterile gauze
Waterproof adhesive dressings in various sizes
Butterfly sutures, Steristrips or plasters that pull the... Read More
Health Precautions Worldwide
A useful article on the various health hazards around the world.
https://www.noonsite.com/?p=78972&preview=true... Read More
Health Precautions Worldwide
It is expected that every cruising boat will carry a comprehensive medical kit to deal with a wide range of accidents and possible illnesses, as... Read More
Malaria
Received From: Juan Dario Zea
Message: I lived for 2 years on the Pacific Colombia coast with malaria everywhere. There are several types of malaria but... Read More
Malaria – a Simple Cure
Read this report on a possible solution
https://www.noonsite.com/malaria-a-simple-cure/... Read More
Malaria – a simple cure
Miracle Mineral Supplement (MMS) [BROKEN LINK]
According to reports from cruisers, this simple, inexpensive cure might be the answer for those cruising in countries where malaria... Read More
Medical Supplies
A list of suggested supplies to include in the ship's medical bag.
https://www.noonsite.com/?p=78981&preview=true... Read More
Medical Supply List
Peter Noble, MA, MD, FRCP
The list of medication that could be carried on an offshore cruising yacht is almost endless. The following information is intended... Read More
Mosquitos: Chikungunya and Lysine
This feedback is untested and unsubstantiated and cruisers should always seek advice from a qualified physician.
As reported by Persephone: Over the counter, L-lysine is only... Read More
Mosquitos: Chikungunya disease in the Caribbean
The first case of the disease in the Caribbean was reported on the French island of St. Martin in 2013. Since then it has spread... Read More
Mosquitos: Zika Virus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has detailed information about the mosquito-borne Zika virus. The most common symptoms are fever, rash, joint pain,... Read More
Ship Captain’s Medical Guide
British Maritime and Coastguard Agency website where the full and latest version of the Ship Captain's Medical Guide can be downloaded for free in Adobe... Read More
The Manchineel Tree – Hippomane mancinella
[caption id="attachment_81461" align="alignleft" width="300"] Hippomane Mancinella fruit (c) Wikipedia[/caption]
This tree is native to North and South America and is found a lot in the Caribbean... Read More
The Ship’s Medical Chest and Medical Aid at Sea
A large PDF file produced by the US Department of Health (2003 edn.) generally aimed at large ocean-going commercial vessels.
https://fas.org/irp/doddir/milmed/ships.pdf... Read More
World Health Organisation Information For Travellers
Up to date news and downloadable booklet on International Travel and Health.
https://www.who.int/ith/en/... Read More
BooksA comprehensive guide to Marine Medicine
This small-format book is packed with useful information and covers any eventuality, from broken bones to cardiac arrest. The book is extremely user-friendly and gives... Read More
A comprehensive guide to Marine Medicine
“A comprehensive guide to Marine Medicine” by Drs Eric Weiss and Michael Jacobs. Reviewed by Jimmy Cornell.
Possibly the most serious concern for anyone setting off... Read More
A First Aid List
Details of a kit list for the first aid box.
https://www.noonsite.com/first-aid-kit/First Aid Kit... Read More
Advice on Dealing with Malaria
Read these useful tips on preventing bites and dealing with malaria if you develop it.
https://www.noonsite.com/?p=78961&preview=true... Read More
Ciguatera – How do you tell if a fish has it?
Useful information from Cruiser Carolyn Shearlock to help you make an informed decision about eating fish.
https://theboatgalley.com/ciguatera-poisoning/
Posted July 2016.... Read More
Dealing with seasickness in children
After nearly 14 years of raising their children aboard, here is a good list of things that have worked for this family to avoid the... Read More
Family Healthcare while cruising
In this article US cruising family SV Totem mid-circumnavigation report on how they deal with healthcare on board and in all the various countries they... Read More
Fast Seasickness Relief
A possible non-drug solution. Worth checking out!
https://www.noonsite.com/fast-seasickness-relief/... Read More
Fast Seasickness Relief!
MotionEaze is a safe and effective, simple to use 100% natural oil, which you simply apply behind each ear to eliminate motion sickness.
It is different... Read More
First Aid Kit
A basic first aid kit should include the following:
Cotton wool and sterile gauze
Waterproof adhesive dressings in various sizes
Butterfly sutures, Steristrips or plasters that pull the... Read More
Health Precautions Worldwide
A useful article on the various health hazards around the world.
https://www.noonsite.com/?p=78972&preview=true... Read More
Health Precautions Worldwide
It is expected that every cruising boat will carry a comprehensive medical kit to deal with a wide range of accidents and possible illnesses, as... Read More
Malaria
Received From: Juan Dario Zea
Message: I lived for 2 years on the Pacific Colombia coast with malaria everywhere. There are several types of malaria but... Read More
Malaria – a Simple Cure
Read this report on a possible solution
https://www.noonsite.com/malaria-a-simple-cure/... Read More
Malaria – a simple cure
Miracle Mineral Supplement (MMS) [BROKEN LINK]
According to reports from cruisers, this simple, inexpensive cure might be the answer for those cruising in countries where malaria... Read More
Medical Supplies
A list of suggested supplies to include in the ship's medical bag.
https://www.noonsite.com/?p=78981&preview=true... Read More
Medical Supply List
Peter Noble, MA, MD, FRCP
The list of medication that could be carried on an offshore cruising yacht is almost endless. The following information is intended... Read More
Mosquitos: Chikungunya and Lysine
This feedback is untested and unsubstantiated and cruisers should always seek advice from a qualified physician.
As reported by Persephone: Over the counter, L-lysine is only... Read More
Mosquitos: Chikungunya disease in the Caribbean
The first case of the disease in the Caribbean was reported on the French island of St. Martin in 2013. Since then it has spread... Read More
Mosquitos: Zika Virus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has detailed information about the mosquito-borne Zika virus. The most common symptoms are fever, rash, joint pain,... Read More
Ship Captain’s Medical Guide
British Maritime and Coastguard Agency website where the full and latest version of the Ship Captain's Medical Guide can be downloaded for free in Adobe... Read More
The Manchineel Tree – Hippomane mancinella
[caption id="attachment_81461" align="alignleft" width="300"] Hippomane Mancinella fruit (c) Wikipedia[/caption]
This tree is native to North and South America and is found a lot in the Caribbean... Read More
The Ship’s Medical Chest and Medical Aid at Sea
A large PDF file produced by the US Department of Health (2003 edn.) generally aimed at large ocean-going commercial vessels.
https://fas.org/irp/doddir/milmed/ships.pdf... Read More
World Health Organisation Information For Travellers
Up to date news and downloadable booklet on International Travel and Health.
https://www.who.int/ith/en/... Read More
A comprehensive guide to Marine Medicine
This small-format book is packed with useful information and covers any eventuality, from broken bones to cardiac arrest. The book is extremely user-friendly and gives... Read More
Businesses
International SOS
Address: Amsterdam, North Sea, Netherlands,
Worldwide provider of medical assistance, security, and evacuation services, with offices in 76 countries.... Read More
Maritime Mobile Network
For Emergencies.
At 14300 - a HAM network.... Read More
Neptune’s Locker – Jordan Series Drogue
Address: The Old Vicarage, Osmington, Weymouth, UK, DT3 6EJ
Ocean Signal
Address: Unit 4 - Ocivan Way, Margate, United Kingdom, CT9 4NN
Ocean Signal Ltd designs and manufactures communications and safety at sea equipment in the UK with retailers all around the world. The SafeSea product range... Read More
Savusavu Public Hospital
Address: Nabauto Road, Savusavu, Fiji,
Sea Pack
Address: 2102 Whispering Sands Lane, Virginia Beach, VA, USA, 23455
Passive emergency desalination system.... Read More
SSB Safety Channels
These are for initial contact with the Coast Guard in an emergency: 2182, 4125, 6215, 8291, 12290, and 16420 kHz USB.... Read More
Useful Resources
A comprehensive guide to Marine Medicine
“A comprehensive guide to Marine Medicine” by Drs Eric Weiss and Michael Jacobs. Reviewed by Jimmy Cornell.
Possibly the most serious concern for anyone setting off... Read More
A First Aid List
Details of a kit list for the first aid box.
https://www.noonsite.com/first-aid-kit/First Aid Kit... Read More
Adventure Medical Kits
Discussed on numerous cruiser forums. Have several different marine kits of different sizes depending on the number of people on your boat and the type... Read More
Advice on Dealing with Malaria
Read these useful tips on preventing bites and dealing with malaria if you develop it.
https://www.noonsite.com/?p=78961&preview=true... 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
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
Center for Disease Control and Prevention
https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel... Read More
Choosing Your Emergency Contact
When you’re off adventuring, or at least on the move, how do you decide who’s your best emergency contact? Picking the right person is critical.... Read More
Ciguatera – How do you tell if a fish has it?
Useful information from Cruiser Carolyn Shearlock to help you make an informed decision about eating fish.
https://theboatgalley.com/ciguatera-poisoning/
Posted July 2016.... Read More
Ciguatera Fish Poisoning
Ciguatera is a toxin passed from smaller fish to larger fish and then if the fish is consumed by humans the toxin is then stored... Read More
Considerations for marine lightning protection – survey results
This survey, undertaken by Marie Dufour of MY Domino
[caption id="attachment_47732" align="alignright" width="200"] Panama © Marie Dufour[/caption]
and published July 2013, gathered information about lightning strikes from... Read More
Creating a Float Plan: What and Why
Writing a float plan is a simple thing to do, maybe critical in the event of an emergency, and is all too easily set aside... Read More
Creating a Passage Plan
A useful site with a downloadable template for creating a passage plan by the USCG.
http://floatplancentral.cgaux.org/... Read More
Dealing with seasickness in children
After nearly 14 years of raising their children aboard, here is a good list of things that have worked for this family to avoid the... Read More
Emergency Evacuation Services While Cruising
What are the most important questions that need to be resolved prior to purchasing a medical evacuation plan? Whilst this article by Bluewater Cruising relates... Read More
Failure of Safety Harness Hook
The MAIB report into the loss of a crew member from the Clipper Round the World Yacht Race in November 2017, highlights the importance of... Read More
Family Healthcare while cruising
In this article US cruising family SV Totem mid-circumnavigation report on how they deal with healthcare on board and in all the various countries they... Read More
FAQ: Do you worry about ciguatera fish poisoning?
This write up by SY Nine of Cups (sourced via the Yahoo group Cruisers_Network_Online) sums up well everything you need to know about ciguatera.
https://www.sailblogs.com/member/nineofcups/278168... Read More
Fast Seasickness Relief
A possible non-drug solution. Worth checking out!
https://www.noonsite.com/fast-seasickness-relief/... Read More
Fast Seasickness Relief!
MotionEaze is a safe and effective, simple to use 100% natural oil, which you simply apply behind each ear to eliminate motion sickness.
It is different... Read More
First Aid Kit
A basic first aid kit should include the following:
Cotton wool and sterile gauze
Waterproof adhesive dressings in various sizes
Butterfly sutures, Steristrips or plasters that pull the... Read More
Float Plan Registry
Developed by part-time sailor and software developer Jim Young. Easy and intuitive way to file a float plan with a secure profile so information only... Read More
Floating Doctors
An all-volunteer, non-profit medical relief team dedicated to reducing the present and future burden of disease in the developing world. Since May 2010 have voyaged... Read More
Grab Bag: How to prepare an emergency ditch bag
The emergency ditch bag is to cruisers and offshore racers what generators are to land lovers: you invest in it and pray that you never... Read More
Grab Bag: What should you pack for a long voyage?
If you’re planning a long cruise or an ocean crossing, it is essential that you consider your grab bag. What goes in, and what to... Read More
Health Precautions Worldwide
A useful article on the various health hazards around the world.
https://www.noonsite.com/?p=78972&preview=true... Read More
Health Precautions Worldwide
It is expected that every cruising boat will carry a comprehensive medical kit to deal with a wide range of accidents and possible illnesses, as... Read More
How Many First Aid Boxes?
Useful article by Carolyn Shearlock of the Boat Galley on how to find everything you want when you need it.
https://theboatgalley.com/how-many-first-aid-boxes/... Read More
International Boat Watch Network
Glenn and Eddie Tuttle, co-ordinators for the SSCA KPK Net and Cruisers Network Online, manage this group dedicated to assisting Search and Rescue Authorities in... Read More
Lessons from a dinghy crisis averted – always wear the kill cord!
A kill cord should be worn every time the dinghy is used, a simple safety precaution that saves lives but one that is often overlooked.... Read More
Liferaft: Know Your Life Raft Inspection Requirements
Spring is when many sailors have to bite the bullet and have their liferaft inspected, an expense that costs 10 to 30 percent of the... Read More
Liferaft: Selecting and Servicing
A very useful report by long-distance cruisers SY Totem who researched in depth the type and make of liferaft to buy for their circumnavigation, but... Read More
Malaria
Received From: Juan Dario Zea
Message: I lived for 2 years on the Pacific Colombia coast with malaria everywhere. There are several types of malaria but... Read More
Malaria – a Simple Cure
Read this report on a possible solution
https://www.noonsite.com/malaria-a-simple-cure/... Read More
Malaria – a simple cure
Miracle Mineral Supplement (MMS) [BROKEN LINK]
According to reports from cruisers, this simple, inexpensive cure might be the answer for those cruising in countries where malaria... Read More
Man Overboard – Could your crew cope?
Following extensive research (including contribution from noonsite readers) plus sea trials with the RLNI, Clive Loughlin in conjunction with Sailing Today (the UK Magazine) tackles... Read More
Man Overboard – Could Your Crew Cope?
Following extensive research (including contribution from noonsite readers) plus sea trials with the RLNI, Clive Loughlin in conjunction with Sailing Today (the UK Magazine) tackles... Read More
Man Overboard app for iPhone
Recommended by Cruising World (2013).
https://www.cruisingworld.com/gear/app-month-man-overboard/... 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
Medical Supplies
A list of suggested supplies to include in the ship's medical bag.
https://www.noonsite.com/?p=78981&preview=true... Read More
Medical Supply List
Peter Noble, MA, MD, FRCP
The list of medication that could be carried on an offshore cruising yacht is almost endless. The following information is intended... Read More
MedicalOfficer.Net Ltd.
We offer a variety of training courses for wilderness travelers, including cruising sailors.
http://www.medofficer.net/... Read More
Medivac Services
Feb 2014: Practical Sailor took a look at a handful of global companies that offer telemedical and medical evacuation services for those sailing the less-developed... Read More
Medivac Services
Feb 2014: Practical Sailor took a look at a handful of global companies that offer telemedical and medical evacuation services for those sailing the less-developed... Read More
Mosquitos: Chikungunya and Lysine
This feedback is untested and unsubstantiated and cruisers should always seek advice from a qualified physician.
As reported by Persephone: Over the counter, L-lysine is only... Read MoreMosquitos: Chikungunya disease in the Caribbean
The first case of the disease in the Caribbean was reported on the French island of St. Martin in 2013. Since then it has spread... Read More
Mosquitos: Zika Virus
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has detailed information about the mosquito-borne Zika virus. The most common symptoms are fever, rash, joint pain,... Read More
Pacific: How a Shipwrecked Crew Survived 10 Days Lost at Sea
The story of how three crewmen lived more than a week in the middle of the Pacific in a wrecked sailboat with almost nothing. The... Read More
Rescued from a remote reef in the Indian Ocean
When their yacht ended up on a reef in a remote atoll and was badly damaged, Nick and Kate Whitehead called on the help of... Read More
RYA reminds of the need to wear kill cords
Following the publication of the Marine Accident Investigation Branch's Safety Bulletin 1/2013 on 17 May 2013 the RYA is reminding everyone driving powerboats and RIBs... Read More
Safety At Sea Videos
Free videos to download including MOB procedures and how to deploy a liferaft.
https://www.ukhalsey.com/download.asp... Read More
Safety Concern – Narco Submarines
A report on these dangerous submarines in the Caribbean.
https://www.noonsite.com/report/safety-concern-narco-submarines/... Read More
Salvage & Towage – tips from the RYA
When a boat gets into trouble at sea the priority will always be to look after the people on board, but once you and your... Read More
SAR Contacts
A database of international search and rescue agencies and rescue coordination centers with very good interactive map.
https://sarcontacts.info/... Read More
SeaMedic
First Aid & Medical Kits for Ocean Going Yachts. Website has useful lists of all the medication and supplies that go into the kits, useful... Read More
Ship Captain’s Medical Guide
British Maritime and Coastguard Agency website where the full and latest version of the Ship Captain's Medical Guide can be downloaded for free in Adobe... Read More
Testing Drogues and Sea Anchors
Yachting World Magazine test a Jordan Series drogue and a ParaAnchor (September 2015).
https://www.yachtingworld.com/yachts-and-gear/drogues-and-sea-anchors-we-test-a-jordan-series-drogue-and-a-paraanchor-67260... Read More
The Boating Bible Manual of Seamanship
The Manual is six multimedia CDs covering Boat Handling (two disks); Safety and Emergencies; Navigation and Passage Planning; Weathercraft; and Skipper and Crew, Knots and... Read More
The Manchineel Tree – Hippomane mancinella
[caption id="attachment_81461" align="alignleft" width="300"] Hippomane Mancinella fruit (c) Wikipedia[/caption]
This tree is native to North and South America and is found a lot in the Caribbean... Read More
The Nautical Knowledge
A downloadable interactive aid to learning the various areas of safety and seamanship.
(what every sailor needs to know to keep safe) ,
See review athttps://www.noonsite.com/the-nautical-knowledge-what-every-sailor-needs-to-know-to-keep-safe/... Read More
The Nautical Knowledge – what every sailor needs to know to keep safe
Title: The Nautical Knowledge
Launched: May 5, 2010
Order the Nautical Knowledge at http://www.theboatingbible.com/NauticalKnowledge.htmThe Boating Bible team has launched another aid to maritime safety – the Nautical... Read More
The Sea Survival Manual
By Frances and Michael Howorth, Published by Adlard Voles Nautical, See details at
https://www.noonsite.com/the-sea-survival-manual/The Sea Survival Manual... Read More
The Sea Survival Manual
The Sea Survival Manual
Frances and Michael Howorth
Adlard Coles Nautical
First edition 2005
UK recommended price £15.99
ISBN 0-7136-7052-5
Frances and Michael Howorth have written a comprehensive manual that covers... Read More
The Ship’s Medical Chest and Medical Aid at Sea
A large PDF file produced by the US Department of Health (2003 edn.) generally aimed at large ocean-going commercial vessels.
https://fas.org/irp/doddir/milmed/ships.pdf... Read More
UK South Coast Flare amnesty: Dispose of your out-of-date flares
Hampshire Constabulary Marine Unit in conjunction with Ramora UK, one of the UK’s leading bomb disposal companies and the below marinas are offering "a distress... 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
World Health Organisation Information For Travellers
Up to date news and downloadable booklet on International Travel and Health.
https://www.who.int/ith/en/... Read More
Worst Boating Accidents of the Past 20 Years
Both commercial and recreational vessels.
https://www.safeboater.com/articles/... Read More
Reports
INSIGHTS: Man Overboard – The Mayday – Episode 4
Date Published - February 18, 2021
A crew member overboard is something we all dread. We all know to hang on tight and not to fall in, but if a crew... 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
INSIGHTS: Man Overboard – Episode 3
Date Published - December 13, 2020
A crew member overboard is something we all dread. We all know to hang on tight and not to fall in, but if a crew... 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
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
INSIGHTS: Man Overboard – Episode 2
Date Published - July 30, 2020
A crew member overboard is something we all dread. We all know to hang on tight and not to fall in, but if a crew... Read More
INSIGHTS: Man Overboard – Episode 1
Date Published - March 03, 2020
A crew member overboard is something we all dread. We all know to hang on tight and not to fall in, but if a crew... 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
Medical: Is Your Medical Kit Up to the Job?
Date Published - June 10, 2016
A useful report from Cruising Compass providing a thorough review of what you should consider when putting together your medical kit.... Read More
San Blas, Porvenir: Aground and holed on a reef
Date Published - April 12, 2015
(December 4, 2015) – For the first time in 9 years of cruising, these experienced cruisers entered an unfamiliar harbour without proven waypoints or sufficient... Read More
Malaysia, Penang: Liferaft Servicing
Date Published - November 13, 2014
We have a Viking Liferaft, selected both as a result of their reputation, and for their servicing centres throughout the world.... Read More
Liferaft Service in Panama City: A Warning
Date Published - May 13, 2014
Gente de Mar and Panama Marine have been contacted for comment in relation to this report, however, both companies have failed to give any response.... 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
Considerations for marine lightning protection – survey results
Date Published - July 11, 2013
This survey, undertaken by Marie Dufour of MY Domino and published July 2013, gathered information about lightning strikes from a number of cruisers on the... 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
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
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
Exchanging Gas Cylinders – Be Cautious
Date Published - April 28, 2012
POTENTIAL GAS BOMB!
We recently swopped an empty Camping Gas cylinder for a full one at a shop in Corfu town. The shop front was smart... Read More
New Handheld Laser Flare
Date Published - November 11, 2011
As reported by superyachtnews.com
The improved version of the Odeo Flare, the Mkll Odeo Flare, will be launched at METS 2011.
The new version is equipped with... Read More
CPR – Different & Simpler Method
Date Published - November 11, 2011
Courtesy of Cruisers Network Online
This information about a simpler CPR is not new, but still worth spreading around.
This is a news station video link about... Read More
Atlantic: Swiss yacht hit by one cargo ship and rescued by another
Date Published - September 09, 2010
Article from Sail-World.com
Monnerat Cedric, 31, a Swiss boat builder, and Josiane Guillemette, 25, who had never been to sea before, were sailing south from Cape... Read More
News
Puerto Rico: USCG Rescues Danish Flagged Yacht Taking On Water
Date Published - February 26, 2021
SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico – Coast Guard air and surface units assisted a distressed sailing vessel Monday that was taking on water with eight people... Read More
Australia: Solo Sailor Pitched Overboard Survives Eight-Hour Ordeal after Activating PLB
Date Published - January 28, 2021
Nigel Fox was rescued 23km from his yacht in Australia’s Arafura Sea after AMSA responded to Ocean Signal personal locator beacon alert.... Read More
Atlantic: Abandoned Dismasted Yacht Salvaged Eight Months Later
Date Published - January 25, 2021
Having to leave your boat in an emergency is incredibly difficult, however this fortunate skipper never gave up hope and eight months later his yacht... 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
Mid-North Pacific: Massive Cargo Loss
Date Published - December 07, 2020
The containership ONE-Apus, en-route from China to California, lost a significant amount of containers overboard on 30 November.... Read More
Spain, Vigo: Catamaran en-route to ARC start capsizes after hitting submerged object – one crew dead
Date Published - November 13, 2020
The 50 foot TS 5 catamaran “Hallucine”, belonging to well known ocean racer Régis Guillemot, struck a UFO last Friday evening (6 November) en-route to... Read More
USA, North Carolina: Sailors Abandon Yacht off Cape Hatteras
Date Published - November 04, 2020
A 50 foot sailing yacht was abandoned in the Gulf Stream near Cape Hatteras on the afternoon of Monday 2 November. The USCG removed the... Read More
North Atlantic: Navigation Hazard for Blue Water Voyagers
Date Published - October 29, 2020
Boatwatch.org has been alerted to several ocean-going robots, known as Wave Gliders, washing up on beaches around the world. They present a very low profile... Read More
USA: Coastguard Asking for Small Boat Owners’ Feedback
Date Published - October 23, 2020
US east coast cruisers can help the United States Coastguard with their opinions and feedback by completing this survey - deadline 1 November.... Read More
East North Pacific: Yacht Abandoned as Solo Sailor Suffers Massive Stroke
Date Published - September 26, 2020
Possible Hazard to Navigation: SV West Wind II is adrift 500 Nautical Miles WNW of San Francisco, CA. after USCG Alameda coordinated rescue of solo... Read More
French Polynesia, Moorea: Young Cruiser Struck and Killed by Speedboat
Date Published - September 24, 2020
Six weeks ago, a speedboat came too close, too fast to a yacht at anchor, struck and tragically killed a teenage boy who was snorkelling... Read More
Pacific Ocean: Crew Rescued from Sinking Catamaran
Date Published - September 03, 2020
Three crew members aboard the yacht "One Tree Island" were rescued after they hit a whale while bound for New Zealand. This report by Ocean... 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
Indian Ocean: Search Called off for Missing Australian Sailors
Date Published - July 25, 2020
A rescue operation in the Indian Ocean off the Seychelles Islands has failed to find any sign of an Australian couple who are missing after... Read More
Hawaii: Sailors Rescued by Coast Guard and Container Ship Crew
Date Published - July 14, 2020
The US Coast Guard along with crew from the merchant vessel Mahi Mahi rescued three sailors from the disabled 50-foot trimaran “Third Try” 825 miles... Read More
Azores: Sailor Rescued Within Reach of Horta
Date Published - July 05, 2020
Ocean Cruising Club Members Gabriele and Jonathan Lyne rescued a solo sailor whose yacht struck a whale near Horta, Azores.... Read More
Cruisers Rescue Two Bahamian Fishermen Drifting For Three Days
Date Published - June 28, 2020
John and Shelly Roberts aboard their Lagoon 420 have written a dramatic account of their rescue of two Bahamian fishermen earlier this month. This was... 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
Panama, Linton Bay: US Cruisers Abandon Ship and Lose Boat to Fire
Date Published - June 01, 2020
On their way from San Blas to Linton Bay, liveaboards Liz Lepkowski and Alan Johnson aboard their catamaran Kokopelli were forced to abandon their home... Read More
USA: Coast Guard Using New Tool to Help Distressed Mariners
Date Published - May 08, 2020
First Coast Guard District command center crews, from Maine to Northern New Jersey, have a new tool to help distressed mariners come home to their... Read More
Atlantic: UK Yacht in Trouble – Crew Rescued using AMVER System
Date Published - May 04, 2020
U.S. Coast Guard personnel coordinated the rescue of two British mariners 598 miles off the coast of Bermuda on Friday (May 1) using the Automated... Read More
Ocean Going Vessels Should Have Multiple Sources of Communication Aboard
Date Published - April 17, 2020
Boatwatch.org have been assisting with the search for Bob Peel and his boat since mid-March in the Eastern Caribbean. Could this case have had a... 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
South Pacific, Papua New Guinea: 32 Days Adrift
Date Published - February 14, 2020
During the Christmas holiday period it is common for PNG Islanders to travel between the Islands by boat visiting extended family. Sadly, one such visit... 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
UK Sailors: Voluntary Safety Information Scheme Replaced with RYASafeTrx
Date Published - February 08, 2020
In July 2020 RYASafeTrx will replace CG66 as the free search and rescue database for UK sailors. ... Read More
Hawaii, Hilo: Yacht on Passage from Los Angeles Runs Aground
Date Published - February 07, 2020
After 34 days at sea on passage from Los Angeles to Hawaii, the 63ft yacht "Midway Island" ran aground on Monday 3 February near Ale... Read More
Jamaica: Missing British Yacht Found Drifting with Deceased Skipper On Board
Date Published - January 30, 2020
SV Avrio, a UK registered yacht reported missing on 16 December 2019, was discovered late on Monday night (27 January, 2020) drifting off the north... Read More
Red Sea: SV Simba Found on Reef and Captain Missing
Date Published - January 10, 2020
SV Simba, a Nauticat 44, owned and skippered by Colin Finnie, has been found wrecked on a reef in the Red Sea near Marsa Alam.... 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
Puerto Rico: Catamaran sinks on passage from the DR to the BVIs
Date Published - December 10, 2019
A 36-foot catamaran with 2 people on board sank Friday night ten miles north of Puerto Rico.... Read More
Indonesia: Super Yacht Asia Sinks Following Collision with an Unidentified Object
Date Published - November 26, 2019
This report was updated a few hours after it was posted with accurate facts from Asia's owners: Yacht Asia, a 29m superyacht, was lost in... Read More
Pacific Islands Measles Outbreak: Immunisation Status Required to Clear-In
Date Published - November 21, 2019
A number of Pacific Islands including Samoa, Tonga and Fiji, are currently suffering a measles outbreak with surrounding islands preparing for the same. Cruisers who... Read More
Japan to San Francisco: Single-Hander on Passage Seeks Help from USCG Three Times
Date Published - November 16, 2019
A trans-Pacific passage that was meant to take three months ended up taking five due to light winds and engine failure. Thankfully the USCG and... Read More
USA, Virginia: Coast Guard Suspends Search for Missing Yachtsman
Date Published - November 16, 2019
Last Wednesday (13 November) in the early hours of the morning three crew from the sailing vessel "In Tune" went overboard more than 500 miles... Read More
Boatwatch.org: A Resource and Service for all Cruisers
Date Published - November 05, 2019
Boatwatch.org, formerly known as International Boat Watch Network, established in 2001 as a public service to the Maritime Community, has new ownership and managers. ... Read More
New Zealand: Intense Weather System Results in Yachting Tragedy
Date Published - October 14, 2019
An intense low pressure weather system that hit New Zealand this week has tragically led to the loss of a yacht and the death of... Read More
Indian Ocean, Cocos Keeling to Mauritius: World ARC Yacht Dismasted
Date Published - October 12, 2019
World ARC yacht Babsea, with a double-handed crew, was dismasted on route from Cocos Keeling to Mauritius on Friday 11 October, approximately 1700 nautical miles... Read More
South Pacific, Niue: Australian Catamaran Runs Aground on East Coast
Date Published - August 10, 2019
In recent weeks the Niue Police Search and Rescue vessel “SAR1” has been deployed a number of times to assist yachts in trouble as they... 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
St. Martin to Colombia: Single-Hander Activated PLB – Alert for All Vessels in the Vicinity
Date Published - July 06, 2019
All vessels in the vicinity of the Caribbean Coast of Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua are requested to keep a sharp lookout for the trimaran S/V... Read More
South Africa: Crew Rescued from Storm-Damaged Yacht on Passage to Madagascar – British Crew Member Drowns
Date Published - July 04, 2019
A catamaran on passage from South Africa to Madagascar was damaged in a storm earlier this week and the crew had to be rescued by... Read More
USA: Coast Guard, partner agencies preparing for Operation Dry Water
Date Published - July 02, 2019
U.S. Coast Guard bulletin 07/02/2019 08:43 AM EDT: Operation Dry Water, the national campaign to prevent boating under the influence, will begin July 4, 2019... Read More
New Zealand to Tonga: Rig Failure Leads Crew to Abandon Yacht
Date Published - June 17, 2019
(June 17, 2019) - Having departed Opua on June 9th for Tonga, yacht Squander suffered major mast rig failure three days into the passage. Turning... Read More
USA, Atlantic City: Cruising Couple Rescued as Boat Sinks after Microburst Hits
Date Published - May 31, 2019
(May 31, 2019) - Peter Bailey and Heidi Snyder lost their home on May 29, 2019, on the last leg of their circumnavigation, when they... 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
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
Honduras, Bay Islands: Vessel Wrecked on Roatan Reef
Date Published - February 12, 2019
(February 12, 2019) - SV "Fred Again" was wrecked on a reef near the Fantasy Island Hotel.... Read More
Caribbean: Chances of a Dengue Fever Outbreak increases in all Caribbean Islands
Date Published - January 29, 2019
Dengue Fever has been on the Increase in Southern America for many years and in 2018 there was a significant increase in confirmed cases in... Read More
USA: Coast Guard to Improve Response to On-Water 911 Calls
Date Published - January 15, 2019
A large number of recreational boaters use cell phones to call 911, even if the call might not be routed to the coast guard.... Read More
Mexico: Large fire at Club de Yates de Acapulco.
Date Published - January 05, 2019
An explosion when a yacht was refuelling leads to a large fire.
... Read MoreWarning: Failure of Safety Harness Tether Hook
Date Published - September 08, 2018
The MAIB report into the loss of a crew member from the Volvo Round the World Race in November 2017, highlights the importance of ensuring... Read More
MAIB Safety Bulletin: Failure of a Throw Bag Rescue Line
Date Published - June 12, 2018
Urgent safety lessons issued after the failure of a throw bag rescue line during a boat capsize rescue drill.... Read More
Caribbean Sea, Puerto Rico: US family rescued transiting from Turks and Caicos to the Dominican Republic
Date Published - June 04, 2018
Coast Guard brings to Puerto Rico 3 survivors of capsized vessel rescued in the Atlantic Ocean by the M/V Jacamar Arrow.... Read More
USS Ashland Assists Distressed Mariners in Pacific Ocean – Updated
Date Published - February 14, 2018
The yacht, SV Sea Nymph, originally abandoned in October 2017, has now been seen drifting 360 miles east of Guam on February 13, 2018, by... Read More
Australia, Tasmania, Flinders Island: Sunfish blamed for loss of racing yacht
Date Published - January 15, 2018
Jan 15, 2018. Ray Roberts' Farr 55 Hollywood Boulevard sank in icy waters 150km east of Flinders Island on Sunday night. She was being delivered... Read More
Keel Failure off the Canary Islands
Date Published - December 19, 2017
The Royal Artillery Yacht Club (RAYC), which aims to encourage sailing and seamanship among its members and to promote sailing in the Royal Artillery, got... Read More
Planned 4 year circumnavigation ends in the Atlantic when Skipper lost overboard
Date Published - November 30, 2017
Stanislaw and Elisabeth Dabrowna were just at the start of their 4-year circumnavigation, having left the Canary Islands for Barbados in early November. Sadly 180nm... Read More
More Than 40 Million Kidde Fire Extinguishers Recalled for Safety Hazard
Date Published - November 05, 2017
More than 40 million fire extinguishers sold over a four-decade period have been recalled because they may not work to put out fires, according to... Read More
USA: FCC Approve Icom M802 Waiver
Date Published - October 20, 2017
Earlier this year the FCC invited Icom to submit a waiver to allow the M802 not to be modified to meet the new GMDSS requirements.... Read More
South Pacific, Beveridge Reef: British cruising family rescued from remote reef
Date Published - August 28, 2017
Beveridge Reef is a submerged atoll located in the Exclusive Economic Zone of Niue, approximately 130 miles (209 km) from Niue and 600 miles (966... Read More
North Atlantic Mayday: Dismasted 230nm southwest of Iceland
Date Published - August 01, 2017
A retired teacher and two others were rescued by the Icelandic Coast Guard after a storm rolled their sailboat in near-freezing temperatures near Iceland.... Read More
UK: Coastguard medevacs crew from yacht 200 miles off Scilly
Date Published - July 05, 2017
UK Coastguard and Irish military join forces to rescue sailor at the edge of the helicopter's operating range.
... Read MoreMalta to Greece: Collision at night on the Ionian Sea
Date Published - July 05, 2017
A cruising yacht was struck and dismasted by an unlit boat at night off the coast of Greece.... Read More
USA, Virginia: Cruising Great Loses Second Boat
Date Published - June 30, 2017
Jack van Ommen has lost his second Naja 30 cruising boat Fleetwood after a grounding on Mink Island, Virginia, at 4 a.m. on Wednesday.... Read More
Cruising Remote Western Australia: SOS Rock Mystery
Date Published - June 15, 2017
Warning from stranded cruiser when cruising this remote part of Australia - always carry an EPIRB or satellite phone at all times when going ashore.... Read More
North Atlantic Storm: Yachts dismasted and sunk in the OSTAR and TWOSTAR shorthanded transaltantic race
Date Published - June 09, 2017
One yacht has sunk, another has been dismasted and two crews have been rescued in the North Atlantic after crews in the OSTAR and OSTAR... Read More
Approaching the Azores: Yacht starts to sink after striking Whale
Date Published - June 09, 2017
After a tough Atlantic crossing just 350 miles from the Azores, skipper David Bowes and his two crew members had to abandon ship after a... Read More
Canada: Catamaran sinks off British Columbia with 5 aboard, 2 dead
Date Published - May 01, 2017
An 8.5m power catamaran sinks near Tofino, B.C., off the west coast of Vancouver Island. Five total on board and spent 1.5 hours in the... Read More
NZ, Chatham Islands: Solo Polish Yachtsman Rescued
Date Published - April 19, 2017
A Polish yachtsman rescued 2700 kilometres east of New Zealand had to be convinced of "the gravity of the situation".
... Read MoreLisa Blair: Dismasted in the Southern Ocean
Date Published - April 05, 2017
Lisa Blair was aiming to circumnavigate Antarctica: solo, non-stop and unassisted. Sadly her record attempt came to an end three days ago when she was... Read More
McMurdo EPIRB Bulletin: Top Dome Cracking
Date Published - March 24, 2017
Products affected: McMurdo SmartFind EPIRB – All Versions and Kannad Marine EPIRB, Sport/Sport Pro/Sport Pro +.... Read More
Southern Indian Ocean Rescue: Yacht dismasted
Date Published - March 19, 2017
Three South African nationals have been rescued from their stricken yacht in the southern Indian Ocean by Royal Australian Navy warship HMAS Parramatta yesterday evening,... Read More
NZ to Australia: Sailors rescued in rough seas off Sydney
Date Published - March 09, 2017
Two sailors have been rescued from their stricken yacht in treacherous conditions north-east of Sydney.
... Read MoreAzores to UK: Clyde Challenger dismasted – crew rescued
Date Published - February 16, 2017
The Clyde Challenger had been en route to the UK from the Azores after a four-month trip when it was damaged. A Royal Navy warship... Read More
Atlantic Rescue: Coast Guard Rescues Austrian Boater From Life Raft
Date Published - February 08, 2017
The crew of a Coast Guard HH-60 Jayhawk helicopter from Air Station Cape Cod rescued an Austrian boater from a life raft in the Atlantic... Read More
USA: FCC Mandate changing Cruiser Communications
Date Published - February 01, 2017
This informative report about a change in HF SSB communications by Terry Sparks.... Read More
New long range point of contact for UK Coastguard
Date Published - January 26, 2017
From 1 February 2017, there will be new UK Coastguard emergency numbers for long-range search and rescue
... Read MoreCaribbean, BVIs: Search for Cruising Family’s Abandoned Yacht
Date Published - January 18, 2017
On December 21st, 2016, cruising yacht "Dove II", owned and loved by the Coombes family from the UK, had to be abandoned near the end... Read More
Chesapeake Bay to St. Maarten: Atlantic 57 Catamaran capsizes
Date Published - December 05, 2016
In late November on passage from the USA to St. Maarten, the Atlantic 57 Catamaran "Leopard" was capsized about 400NM north of the Dominican Republic.... Read More
Atlantic Crossing: Evacuation of five crew from ARC yacht NOAH
Date Published - November 25, 2016
The five crew members of the yacht NOAH have been successfully evacuated from the BM39 yacht after it started to take on water three days... Read More
Medium-altitude Earth Orbit Search and Rescue System Comes on Stream
Date Published - September 12, 2016
MEOSAR, the new Medium-altitude Earth Orbit Search and Rescue system, is now coming on-stream. The new system promises much faster response to Personal Locator Beacon... 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
MEOSAR: New Search & Rescue System
Date Published - July 07, 2016
On June 29, McMurdo, a leading company in emergency readiness and response, launched a web-based MEOSAR knowledge center.... Read More
New Zealand death and MOB double tragedy on 65-footer Platino
Date Published - June 14, 2016
Double tragedy on board 65-footer Platino en-route to Fiji, as a well-known boatbuilder is killed and another crew member swept overboard. This report by Yachting... Read More
Kannad Marine issues SAFELINK EPIRB recall
Date Published - May 24, 2016
Kannad Marine issued a recall for all SAFELINK EPIRB’s Monday, April 25, 2016, due to a possible defect that could result in the beacon not... Read More
UK, West Sussex Coast: Man describes dramatic sea rescue after being swept off yacht
Date Published - February 29, 2016
A MAN who was swept off his yacht by a freak wave has praised the ‘awesome’ Shoreham lifeboat and rescue crews who saved his life.... Read More
Cruise liner carries out mid-Atlantic yacht rescue
Date Published - January 26, 2016
Fred. Olsen Cruise Lines‘ ship Braemar came to the aid of a sailing yacht which had been adrift in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean... Read More
UK Coastguard warning after two American yachtsmen spark multiple rescues
Date Published - January 22, 2016
It’s not of role the UK Coastguard, which is an emergency service, to arrange a vessel’s repairs or to move a vessel to a location... Read More
Caribbean Rescue: Five days adrift off the coast of the Bahamas
Date Published - January 15, 2016
Montreal Sailor Éric Valois overcame pirates in Haiti and suffered a punctured hull and gale-force winds before being rescued just in time before his yacht... Read More
Alaska to San Diego: French Single-Hander with cat rescued
Date Published - October 21, 2015
A lone French sailor saved himself and his cat when his 30-foot yacht lost its rudder and rigging in rough waters off the coast of... Read More
Important Product Recall From Mustang Survival
Date Published - October 15, 2015
MUSTANG SURVIVAL HAS ISSUED A RECALL ON MD315X INFLATABLE PERSONAL FLOTATION DEVICES. CHECK TO ENSURE YOUR PFD IS SAFE TO USE. THIS REPORT BY CRUISING... Read More
North Sea: Rescued yacht “Harrier of Down” sinks during towing
Date Published - October 13, 2015
Julian Mustoe is an 82-year-old yachtsman who recently completed a round-the-world voyage in his 25ft yacht, "Harrier of Down". On October 6th 2015, Julian and... Read More
NZDF to the aid of a yacht in the north Tasman
Date Published - September 10, 2015
The frigate HMNZS TE KAHA went to the aid of a yacht in the north Tasman Sea.
... Read MoreCrew member dies in Clipper Round The World yacht race
Date Published - September 05, 2015
A paramedic from south-east London has died taking part in the Clipper Round The World Yacht Race. As reported by BBC News.... Read More
Cheeki Rafiki Accident Report Points to Keel Detachment
Date Published - April 30, 2015
Official accident report concludes that previous groundings and repairs to keel may have a weakened structure of yacht which capsized with the loss of four... Read More
UK Channel: Dismasted yacht gets a helping hand from Brittany Ferries
Date Published - April 16, 2015
A dismasted yacht in the Channel had a bit of luck on Sunday after passengers on board a Brittany Ferries ship noticed the vessel was... Read More
North Pacific, Kiribati: Cruise ship rescues sailors from yacht stranded on reef
Date Published - April 16, 2015
Two sailors are safe after their 37-foot sailing vessel sustained severe damage when it ran aground, stranding them on a small remote island near Malden... Read More
Florida to Bahamas: Family Rescued after catamaran breaks in half
Date Published - January 28, 2015
Arranging to fly his family home to Queensland, Australia, was not how Alf Meads was supposed to spend his Thursday. He was supposed to be... Read More
Indonesia, West Kalimantan, Penebangan: Cruising couple lose their yacht but find kindness from local villagers
Date Published - January 13, 2015
Here a more up to date report from the couple themselves, following an unfortunate incident in Indonesia that resulted in them losing their yacht but... Read More
Indian Ocean: Volvo Ocean Race – how could a yacht bristling with technology hit a known reef?
Date Published - December 03, 2014
The wrecking of the Volvo Ocean Race crew Team Vestas Wind on a remote Mauritian reef is a reminder of the chief danger of modern... Read More
UK: Man rescued from trimaran off Portland after 11-hour search
Date Published - October 06, 2014
A SAILOR was rescued from a dismasted trimaran following an 11-hour-search. Report by the Dorset Echo.
... Read MoreAustralia to New Zealand: Four planes and a container ship rescue yacht
Date Published - September 14, 2014
On September 4th a solo yachtsman sailing from Brisbane to New Zealand was plucked from rough seas in a dramatic seven-hour rescue involving four planes... Read More
Vanuatu to Queensland: How concrete/cement saved a yacht from sinking
Date Published - August 17, 2014
Back in June, three boats were involved in a mayday situation as they travelled together from Port Villa, Vanuatu to Cairns, far north Queensland, which... Read More
UK: National Coastwatch Institution Issued Dedicated VHF Channel
Date Published - August 14, 2014
The National Coastwatch Institution (NCI), an entirely voluntary organization keeping a visual watch along UK shores, has been allocated a national license by OFCOM for... Read More
Philippines: Yacht Destroyed at the Entrance to Bonbonon
Date Published - August 07, 2014
Bonbonon is one of the principal hurricane holes in the Philippines. It is located at the tip of Negros Island, in the Visayan Group.... Read More
Missing yacht: Search called off for British sailors after US Navy finds Cheeki Rafiki’s life raft was not used
Date Published - May 23, 2014
The US Coast Guard has called off its search for the four missing British sailors after the wreck of the yacht Cheeki Rafiki was found... 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 MoreTimor Sea, 80nm from Darwin: Sunken yacht discovered by trawler
Date Published - March 27, 2014
ABC radio Darwin Australia reports that a trawler snagged a sunken yacht about 80 miles out of Darwin in 80-90 metres of water. After 6... Read More
Atlantic: Swedish Sailors Rescued
Date Published - March 12, 2014
The two Swedish sailors were a little more than a week into what was to be a three-month voyage from Florida back to Sweden.
As reported... 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
Cruisers Network Online: Caribbean, Mediterranean, Africa, South Pacific
Date Published - February 07, 2014
This group has really grown over the past several years, and many well-respected professionals in the boating industry are members. The group has proven very... Read More
AIS concern – serious vulnerability to hacking
Date Published - October 22, 2013
That AIS system you have such faith in may not be so secure after all. Hundreds of thousands of vessels, including many sailing boats worldwide,... 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
Tasman Sea: Searchers for yacht Nina find a new satellite image
Date Published - September 12, 2013
Never-say-die family and friends searching for the crew of the missing schooner Nina want New Zealand Search and Rescue to investigate a new satellite image,... Read More
USA: Yacht abandoned near Bermuda washes up on Martha’s Vineyard 54 days later
Date Published - July 21, 2013
The appropriately named "Running Free" landed on the south side of the island of Martha's Vineyard relatively unscathed after 54 days adrift. As reported by... Read More
Tasman Sea: Family plead for missing schooner search to continue
Date Published - July 01, 2013
In spite of fading hopes for the seven crew members of the vintage yacht Nina, missing in the Tasman Sea since June 04 and thought... Read More
Tasmania: Police puzzled after experienced yachtsman found dead off Flinders Island
Date Published - June 06, 2013
Police say it is unclear how an experienced solo yachtsman who drowned off Tasmania's north-east coast got into trouble. As reported by ABC News.... Read More
Cargo Ship Rescues Australian Sailor in the Pacific Ocean
Date Published - May 16, 2013
An exhausted Australian sailor has been rescued in the middle of the Pacific Ocean. A cargo ship picked up Juan Dario Zea Restrepo about 425... Read More
Rescued at sea for the second time in four months
Date Published - March 27, 2013
Loss of their rudder in November last year meant their boat "Viewfinder" had to be towed to Madeira. At the end of February this year,... Read More
Australia, Queensland: Notices to Mariners on Google Earth
Date Published - February 11, 2013
Free service, run by volunteers for the benefit of fellow boaties.... Read More
South of Tasmania: French Single Hander Rescued after 3 Days in a Liferaft
Date Published - January 24, 2013
Alain Delord, French solo sailor attempting a circumnavigation in his A35 yacht Tchouk Tchouk Nougat, was dismasted some 400 nm south of Tasmania in the... Read More
Atlantic, Canary Islands: Abandoned Yacht last seen 700 miles WSW of the Canary Islands
Date Published - January 02, 2013
Abandoned Yacht last seen 700 miles WSW
Date Published - January 02, 2013
This yacht is possibly a shipping hazard as when it was abandoned it was in a watertight condition.... Read More
Australia: Air Canada crew & passengers help locate stranded yacht
Date Published - October 17, 2012
Single-handed yacht dismasted 275nm from Sydney - two flights en-route to Sydney asked by AMSA to assist with their search.... Read More
En Route from Antigua to UK: Skipper of Missing Catamaran “Gutted” to be Rescued
Date Published - June 13, 2012
As reported by BBC News
Skipper of missing Orinoco Flo "gutted" to be rescued
The skipper of a catamaran which disappeared for more than a week during... Read More
Transat boat sinks after hitting ‘metal object’ mid-Atlantic
Date Published - October 27, 2011
As reported by Sail-World.com
Was it a whale? No, the skipper didn't think so. Was it a runaway container? We all thought they had perforations that... Read More
Safety Alert for Hammar Hydrostatic Inflator on Lifejackets Made Prior to 2006
Date Published - September 15, 2011
As reported by www.cruisingcompass.com
Be sure to check your lifejacket carefully — you may have one with one of these defective pieces.
The Hammar Hydrostatic Inflator is... Read More
Australia: Queensland to tighten boating safety regulations
Date Published - August 03, 2011
From ibinews.com
The state will require additional safety training and introduce a license class for boats 12m and above.
The Queensland government said it plans to overhaul... Read More
Can Anyone Rescue the UK Coastguard?
Date Published - May 23, 2011
From the Guardian.co.uk
HM Coastguard is used by mariners the world over and has saved countless lives at sea. So why is the UK government intent... Read More
Lewmar Safety Notice
Date Published - April 27, 2011
On 5 March 2011, an accident occurred aboard a 2006 Amel 54 in Jolly Harbour Marina, Antigua while carrying out the lifting operation of a... Read More
Are Sharks Colour Blind? Why NOT to Wear Black Swim Gear
Date Published - January 25, 2011
Sharks are unable to distinguish colors, even though their close relatives rays and chimeras have some colour vision, according to new research by Dr. Nathan... Read More
Life Jacket Safety Warning
Date Published - January 01, 2011
Sun, 26 Dec 2010
A Marine Safety Alert has been issued warning about a number of Type I (Offshore) PFD's (Personal Flotation Devices) manufactured by Kent,... Read More
Books
A comprehensive guide to Marine Medicine
This small-format book is packed with useful information and covers any eventuality, from broken bones to cardiac arrest. The book is extremely user-friendly and gives... 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
Doctor On Board
A Practical Guide to Medical Emergencies at Sea. Written specifically for the layman, this book shows the medical novice exactly how to tackle a wide... Read More
First Aid at Sea
This fully updated new edition of First Aid at Sea provides an easy-to-access instant guide to emergency first aid for all seafarers:
- Color coded thumb... Read More
National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Sailing Directions Enroute include detailed coastal and port approach information, supplementing the largest scale chart of the area. Each publication is subdivided into geographic regions,... Read More
The Ultimate Survival Manual
Your Go-To Guide For Surviving Anything!
By Rich Johnson,
Published by Bloomsbury Publishing (March 2013),
See more details athttps://www.noonsite.com/report/the-ultimate-survival-manual/... Read More
