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Fiji: Changing Formalities for Visiting Yachts

Crew Joining the Boat in Fiji – Facilitation Letter Crew or guests joining a vessel in Fiji and arriving on one-way air tickets are advised to travel with a “Facilitation...

Published 2 years ago
, Updated 2 weeks ago

Mana Island, Fiji: Making It Through the Reef Pass

Facing a Daunting Entry At first glance this pass into the lagoon on Mana Island looks a little daunting. And it is. We’ve been sailing our Lagoon 380 from French...

Published 2 months ago
, Updated 2 months ago

South Pacific, Fiji: Drug Bricks Found Washed Ashore on Islands in the Lau Group

Update: July 2026 Source: Australian Broadcasting Corporation Drugs Wash Ashore on Lomo Island in Lau Group Dozens of cocaine and methamphetamine bricks have been discovered washing ashore on remote Fijian...

Published 3 months ago
, Updated 2 months ago

After the Sails Are Furled - Part 3: That was then and this is now

Different Groups of Cruising Sailors The following recounts my impressions of cruising sailors which I have gained from reading about and meeting offshore cruisers. I have met cruising sailors while...

Published 9 months ago
, Updated 4 months ago

Australia: New Biofouling Management Requirements Come into Force

Source: Australian Government – Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) Biofouling Management Options The new Australian biofouling management options for yachts entering Australia will commence from 17 June 2026....

Published 4 months ago
, Updated 4 months ago

New Zealand: New Import Standards for Cats and Dogs

New Rules Start 1 July – 2026 Source: Ministry of Primary Industries New Zealand New Zealand’s Ministry for Primary Industries(MPI) has issued a new Import Health Standard for bringing cats...

Published 4 months ago

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