If you are planning on cruising the Mediterranean these links to articles and resources on Noonsite and elsewhere on the web, will help with your planning and preparation.
Before You Go
Documents Required when Cruising Abroad
Managing Essential Paperwork whilst Cruising
Managing Money whilst cruising
Long term cruising in the Mediterranean
Turkey: Applying for a Short Term Residency Permit
The European Union: Schengen Area, Import Duty, VAT etc. and associated news
Tunisia: A Five-Star Schengen Bolthole
Cruising after Brexit and sailing in Europe
Mediterranean sailing: Lessons learned from 2 years exploring Europe’s great sea
Proof of Competency for European Countries
Join a Rally: World Cruising Club Events
Everything you need to know about sailing rallies and cruising in company
Passage Planning
Grab Bag: What should you pack for a long voyage?
Unknown Crew on the passage? A word of warning…
Netherlands to Turkey via the European Canals and Rivers
Netherlands to Greece: Inland Route
Navigating the French Canals and Rivers in a Small Yacht
France, Netherlands, Germany: Useful Information on The Inland Waterways of Europe
Peters & May: Guide to Mediterranean Yachting Destinations
Greece: Corinth Canal Closure Continues
Publications
The Adlard Coles Book of Mediterranean Cruising
Mediterranean Imray Digital Charts available on Raymarine Chartplotters
Free Imray Podcasts: Informative and Inspiring Cruising Information
Voyaging with Kids – A Guide to Family Life Afloat
See each Mediterranean country / Publications, for a list of recommended cruising guides and related titles (for example: https://www.noonsite.com/place/italy/general-info/view/related-books).
Arrival
Demystifying International Clearance for Cruisers
Movement of Pets within the EU
Mediterranean Anchoring Restrictions
How to do Med Mooring (Distant Shores TV)
Marinas: Boaters adopt new habits with digital reservations
Life on Board
Living Aboard a Yacht in the Med – The Ups and Downs
Bugs: Nine Ways to Keep Bugs at Bay
How to Stay Cool on a Sailboat
Communications
Cruising Radio Nets – Mediterranean
Cruisers Network Online: Caribbean, Mediterranean, Africa, South Pacific
Optimizing Iridium GO use on Board
Cruising Europe: EU scraps mobile roaming charges
Marine Services
Ordering Spares whilst cruising the Eastern Med
Yacht Transportation and Delivery
You, the Shipyard and your Insurance Policy
Weather
IMO/WMO Worldwide Met-Ocean Information and Warning Service
Mediterranean Wave Forecast (WAM)
20 Tips for Surviving Strong Winds
Handling Rough Weather in Port
Spain, Balearics: Meteotsunami (rissaga) floods islands of Mallorca and Menorca
Turkey, Marmaris: Damaging waterspout overturns yachts in Yat Marina
Greece: Ionian Islands Devastated by “Medicane”
Safety and Security
Helping Your Friends and Family Help You
The Migrant Crisis – Tragedy and Treachery
SAR Contacts – Find Rescue Coordination Centres Worldwide
Securing your Boat from Intruders
Protecting Yourself from Boat Theft
Noonsite’s Piracy and Security Pages
Health
Keep an eye on the World Health Organisation website to check for any health alerts in the countries you are planning to visit so you can prepare you and your crew accordingly. It may be that certain vaccinations are required and certificates carried, or that restrictions are in place at ports of entry if coming from a country with an epidemic and further health paperwork needs to be carried by all crew.
See the current list of countries with COVID-19 restrictions in place at ports of entry to help with your planning.
To be on the safe side, the following documents should be kept on board should they be needed:
- Past itinerary and previous ports of call (up to 14 days prior)
- Recent crew member and passenger travel history
- Health clearance from the last port
- Crew medical records
- Crew immunization cards
Bugs: Nine Ways to Keep Bugs at Bay
Family Healthcare while cruising
Environment
European Black & Grey Water Regulations
We can all help Clean up the Med
Citizen Science Programmes for Cruisers
Balearic Islands: Be Aware of the Posidonia LIFE Project if wanting to anchor.
End of Season
Warning Regarding the International Transport of Yachts
Shipping Your Boat – a Guide for Transportation
Wintering in the Mediterranean
Keeping your Yacht in Greece Post-Brexit
Mediterranean Cruisers’ Blogs
Low budget cruisers: UK to Mediterranean
Lizatrix – Sailing the Mediterranean
WanderbySail – Guide to the Mediterranean
Two Years for the Caribbean & Med
(Editor’s Note: Any updates to the above articles or suggestions of links you have found useful for Mediterranean cruising are very welcome. Register on Noonsite (top right) and post a comment at the bottom of this report or send your feedback to [email protected], thank you).
