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World ARC: Fleet Sets Sail for Epic Adventure across the Indian Ocean

The World ARC 2026-27 fleet departed Darwin, Australia at the beginning of September to begin the first leg of the second half of their epic circumnavigation of the globe. This...

Published 2 days ago

French Polynesia: Reduction in Temporary Admission Period for Foreign Vessels

Cruisers planning a circumnavigation or South Pacific cruise, to include the islands of French Polynesia, should be aware that a Customs Decree from the Ministry of the Economy, Budget and...

Published 3 weeks ago
, Updated 2 weeks ago

Pacific Planning Advice

Planning Advice for Crossing the Pacific Having passed through that symbolic gateway – the Panama Canal – the whole Pacific Ocean is suddenly beckoning, a vast area that covers one-third...

Published 2 years ago
, Updated 3 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 4 weeks ago
, Updated 4 weeks ago

French Polynesia: Statement from AVP on Anchoring in Moorea

Source: AVP (Original Message in French Below) Meeting to Understand Concerns Last week, members of the Association des voiliers de Polynésie (AVP) met with members of the A Paruru i...

Published 1 month ago
, Updated 4 weeks ago

Pacific Ocean: Polynesia Voyaging Society Extends Moananuiākea Voyage

Source: Big Island Now Delay Due to El Niño Weather Risks The Polynesian Voyaging Society is revising the Western Pacific portion of the Moananuiākea Voyage in response to confirmed elevated...

Published 4 weeks ago

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