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Australia, Fremantle: Jon Sanders Leaves on Historic 11th Circumnavigation
Date Published - November 18, 2019
Jon is sailing to help stop plastic pollution of the oceans (noplasticoceans.org), supported by the OCC Challenge Grant and Mindaroo Foundation. This report by Daria Blackwell for the OCC…. Read More
Last Update - November 18, 2019
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 two AMVER vessels were able to assist the single-handed sailor with food, water and ultimately a tow…. Read More
Last Update - November 16, 2019
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 (805 km) off Virginia Beach. Exactly how has yet to be confirmed, however sadly only two of the three crew were recovered…. Read More
Last Update - November 16, 2019
French Polynesia: Significant Changes to Anchoring Restrictions for Cruising Yachts
Date Published - November 13, 2019
Many common destinations throughout French Polynesia are now being placed under stringent anchoring restrictions, with visiting yachts being made to use mooring balls or forced into marinas…. Read More
Last Update - November 14, 2019
Canary Islands: A Swell Send-off for ARC+
Date Published - November 10, 2019
ARC 2019 has three starts from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The first, ARC+, departed on Sunday 10 November 2019. Leg 1 sails to Mindelo, Sao Vicente in the Cape Verdes and Leg 2 sails from Mindelo to the IGY Rodney Bay Marina in Saint Lucia and Blue Lagoon Marina,… Read More
Last Update - November 10, 2019
Eastern Caribbean: Single Side Band Coconut Telegraph to Resume
Date Published - November 08, 2019
The single side band (SSB) radio’s Coconut Telegraph will resume its cruisers’ net on November 11th. Its main objective is to share active cruiser information in real time and to be a means of communication between cruisers. It is a controlled net, and all are invited to join — no… Read More
Last Update - November 08, 2019
Western Pacific: Super Typhoon Halong Astonishing Meteorologists
Date Published - November 06, 2019
With peak winds at close to 305kmh and a transformation from a Category 2 hurricane to Category 5 overnight, super-typhoon Halong’s intensity makes it the most powerful typhoon so far this year in the Western Pacific, and possibly the most powerful since records began…. Read More
Last Update - November 06, 2019
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. Eddie and Glenn Tuttle of Punta Gorda, Florida accepted the responsibility in July, 2019, and have been busy with a brand new and updated website… Read More
Last Update - November 05, 2019
Singapore: Raffles Marina Receives Official Port of Entry Status
Date Published - November 04, 2019
Raffles Marina, located on the western side of Singapore, has been approved to undertake clearance formalities for yachts arriving or departing from this island nation. This will save boats arriving from the west coast of Thailand and Malaysia a significant amount of time as they no longer have to undertake… Read More
Last Update - November 13, 2019
34th Atlantic Rally for Cruisers prepares to set sail
Date Published - November 01, 2019
The Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) will bring together a diverse group of boats and crews to sail with the historic ocean rally celebrating its 34th edition in 2019. As the rally preparations commence, start dates for the two routes are scheduled for Sunday 10th November for ARC+ and Sunday… Read More
Last Update - November 01, 2019
The OceanCleanUp: New Invention tackles Plastic Pollution from Rivers
Date Published - October 30, 2019
The Ocean Cleanup has unveiled its latest invention, designed to prevent the unrelenting flow of plastic pollution into the world’s oceans by attacking the flow of plastic garbage from rivers.
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Last Update - October 30, 2019
Update for Red Sea Passage and Cochin India (October 2019)
Date Published - October 29, 2019
With the season for a Red Sea passage rapidly approaching, Wade Alarie – Administrator for the Facebook Group “Red Sea Passage” – provides an update on yachts that have transited to date in 2019, the security outlook plus routing and other advice…. Read More
Last Update - October 29, 2019
United Kingdom: The possible effects of a no deal Brexit
Date Published - October 28, 2019
The chances of a no-deal Brexit are becoming less likely now that the UK Government and the EU have reached a deal and it is not the wish of the UK Parliament. However, it is possible that negotiations within the Parliament, the UK Government and the EU could still fail,… Read More
Last Update - October 22, 2019
Caribbean Safety and Security Net: Call for Volunteers
Date Published - October 27, 2019
Help other cruisers enjoy safe cruising in the Caribbean, plus keep this incredible free resource for the cruising community alive. Volunteer for just a handful of hours a week and contribute to maintaining this vital safety information website as a free service…. Read More
Last Update - October 27, 2019
Randall Reeves Solo-Circumnavigates American and Antarctic Continents in One Season
Date Published - October 24, 2019
Last Saturday, 19 October 2019, Randall Reeves completed his Figure 8 Voyage with his 45-foot aluminium sloop, Moli…. Read More
Last Update - October 24, 2019
Noonsite October Product Update
Date Published - October 21, 2019
We are proud to announce this week the latest in a series of ongoing improvements to the new Noonsite…. Read More
Last Update - October 21, 2019
New Zealand: Arriving Vessels Face Fines for Biosecurity Non-Compliance
Date Published - October 21, 2019
Masters or captains of vessels arriving in New Zealand now face fines of up to NZ$800 for exposing the country to risks from harmful diseases and pests if they do not adhere to strict biosecurity requirements.
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Last Update - October 21, 2019
Ascension Island: Soon to be the largest marine protected area in the Atlantic Ocean
Date Published - October 19, 2019
This large-scale Marine Protected Area (MPA) will cover 100% of Ascension’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ), an area of more than 440,000 square km, making it one of the largest MPA’s in the world. … Read More
Last Update - October 19, 2019
Japan, Typhoon Hagibis: One of the strongest in Japan's history
Date Published - October 16, 2019
Typhoon Hagibis made landfall on Saturday evening (12 October) local time on the Izu Peninsula, southwest of Tokyo. It dumped an incredible amount of rain over a large area in central and northern Japan causing major flooding in low-lying areas…. Read More
Last Update - October 16, 2019
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 a sailor. … Read More
Last Update - October 15, 2019
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 from Mauritius. … Read More
Last Update - October 12, 2019
Azores: Damage Assessment After Hurricane Lorenzo
Date Published - October 04, 2019
Hurricane Lorenzo passed through the western and central groups of the Azores archipelago in the early hours of the morning of October 2nd. All the Islands suffered from heavy rain, powerful winds and a huge storm surge with Lajes das Flores, Lajes do Pico and Porto Pim on Faial suffering… Read More
Last Update - October 04, 2019
USA, Annapolis: Ocean Sailing Forum 2019
Date Published - October 02, 2019
Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the Annapolis Hotel. Ticket entry price includes breakfast, ticket to US Sailboat Show, plus a copy of SAIL magazine…. Read More
Last Update - October 02, 2019
Azores Mid-Atlantic: Lonely Lorenzo to bring Hurricane Force Winds Tomorrow
Date Published - September 30, 2019
Lorenzo is an oddity, but a strong one at that, forming uncharacteristically too far east in the Atlantic and maintaining strength as it barrels toward the Azores…. Read More
Last Update - September 30, 2019
Canary Islands, Gran Canaria, Las Palmas Port: Expansion Works in Progress
Date Published - September 30, 2019
New entrance notes for vessels headed to Las Palmas de Gran Canaria…. Read More
Last Update - September 30, 2019
