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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 of 13 years when attempts to extinguish a fire failed…. Read More
Last Update - June 01, 2020
Pandemic in Paradise: A Chronicle of the Pandemic Response Among Cruisers
Date Published - June 01, 2020
These reports (part 1 and 2) by Daria Blackwell of the Ocean Cruising Club give an excellent overview of what has been going on around the world within the cruising community during the covid-19 crisis and give the bigger picture of how so many cruisers have been affected…. Read More
Last Update - June 01, 2020
Maldives: Costs and Restrictions Eased for Small Cruising Yachts
Date Published - May 27, 2020
At last what was hoped for, then delayed due to Covid-19, has now been implemented and cruising yachts can enjoy more cost-effective cruising and easier formalities in the Maldives once borders re-open…. Read More
Last Update - May 27, 2020
Caribbean, Antigua: Ellen Tischbin's Tragic Death Demonstrates the Danger of Crowded Anchorages
Date Published - May 27, 2020
Sailors in Falmouth Harbor, Antigua, blasted their boat horns in tribute to Ellen Tischbin, SSCA Commodore, who died after a tragic accident on Friday 22 May, and the local health care workers who battled to save her. Ellen and her husband Rob, from New Jersey, were staying in Antigua on… Read More
Last Update - May 26, 2020
Busy Atlantic hurricane season predicted for 2020
Date Published - May 22, 2020
An above-normal 2020 Atlantic hurricane season is expected, according to forecasters with NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center, a division of the National Weather Service. The outlook predicts a 60% chance of an above-normal season, a 30% chance of a near-normal season and only a 10% chance of a below-normal season. The… Read More
Last Update - May 22, 2020
Noonsite Needs You!
Date Published - May 15, 2020
We are dedicated to continuing to bring you information that will inspire and facilitate your cruising plans, but want to remind you how you can get involved and support Noonsite too…. Read More
Last Update - May 15, 2020
French Polynesia: Cruisers Economic Impact Survey
Date Published - May 14, 2020
Following a succession of hostile acts and aggression toward the cruising community in certain French Polynesian Islands, L’Association des Voiliers en Polynésie have set up a survey to allow them to precisely calculate the economic impact of boating in Polynesia. If you have sailed to FP in the past, are… Read More
Last Update - May 14, 2020
Covid-19: Advice for Non-EU Sailors Stuck in the EU
Date Published - May 12, 2020
Whether you left your yacht in Europe while returning home for the winter, or you are still on board and stuck in lockdown in an EU country, it’s a worrying time if your visa expiration date, or visa-free period is running out, and/or you have a non-VAT paid boat getting… Read More
Last Update - May 12, 2020
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 families after being out to sea. The i911 program allows for watchstanders to use a mariner’s cellphone number to assist in finding their location for… Read More
Last Update - May 08, 2020
Indian Ocean Lockdown
Date Published - May 07, 2020
Where’s open and where’s not? A quick guide for Indian Ocean Passagemakers. … Read More
Last Update - June 02, 2020
