Caribbean Bound? Some Useful Noonsite Articles and Links
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For any cruisers planning a passage to the Caribbean this winter, here is a round-up of some useful articles and links from Noonsite
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This report was revised and updated in September 2019.
Before You Go
Considerations for marine lightning protection – survey results
Citizen Science Programmes for Cruisers
Join a Rally: World Cruising Club Events
Pre-Passage Checks & Preparation
Passage Planning
Atlantic Crossing Reports and Links
Atlantic Ocean West Reports and Links
Caribbean Sea Routing advice and articles
The Atlantic Ocean – The Sargassum Phenomenon is a Serious Issue for Atlantic sailors
2019: Sargassum Coverage Significantly Higher than most years since 2011
Gulf of Mexico to West Africa: Record-high Bloom of Sargassum (July 2019)
Cruising West from Trinidad: Cruisers give their advice
Grab Bag: What should you pack for a long voyage?
Garbage Disposal at Sea and in the Eastern Caribbean
Unknown Crew on the passage? A word of warning…
A sailor’s guide to whales and dolphins
Fishing from yachts for beginners
Publications
A Thinking Mans Guide to Voyages South
Caribbean Free Cruising Guides
Chris Doyle’s Caribbean Sailors Guides
USA: Print-on-demand Imray Caribbean charts now available
Caribbean Compass – Free monthly online boating publication
Three Families on a Caribbean Sabbatical
Voyaging with Kids – A Guide to Family Life Afloat
Arrival
Eastern Caribbean Cruising: Simplified Clearance Procedures Explained
A Guide to Checking in and out of Countries with your Sailboat
Demystifying international clearance for cruisers
Warning if cruising the Caribbean with pets
Communications
Caribbean, Bahamas and USA East Coast: SSCA HF Net is a Valuable Service to Cruisers
Caribbean Cruisers’ Facebook pages
Cruisers Network Online: Caribbean, Mediterranean, Africa, South Pacific
Caribbean Cruising and Cell Phones
Optimizing Iridium GO use on board
Marine Services
eZone: Clearance and delivery of online purchases into the Caribbean, Latin and Central America
Caribbean Boatyard Safety: Good Grounding Saves Lives
Getting work done on your boat whilst long-distance cruising: Cruisers Tips
You, the shipyard and your insurance policy
Weather
Caribbean: National, Regional and Island Weather Websites and Reports
IMO/WMO Worldwide Met-Ocean Information and Warning Service
Marine Weather Center – Caribbean
National Hurricane Center
Concerned boaters can subscribe to the NHC Facebook page and get their Tropical weather information directly.
Weather Resources for the hurricane season
20 tips for surviving strong winds
Preparing a marina bound boat for a tropical storm
Bahamas: Lessons learned from a sudden storm at anchor
Yacht Security
SAR Contacts – Find Rescue Coordination Centres Worldwide
The Caribbean Safety and Security Net (CSSN)
Cyber-Crime Scams Against Yachts in the Caribbean – CSSN Special Report
Caribbean Security for Cruisers: Everyone’s Concern, Everyone’s Responsibility
Caribbean Navigator
Facebook Group supporting all cruisers who wish to share safe sailing, navigation, and boat security information for the Caribbean Sea.
Securing your boat from intruders
Protecting yourself from boat theft
Note: Every Caribbean Country and Port has its own “Security Reports” Section under the Explore/Related Reports tab.
Health
Mosquitos: Chances of a Dengue Fever Outbreak increases in all Caribbean Islands (2019)
Mosquitos: Chikungunya disease in the Caribbean
Bugs: Nine Ways to Keep Bugs at Bay
Dangers of the Manchineel Tree
Environment
Small Caribbean Island’s Waste Management: How Cruisers can Help
Garbage Disposal at Sea and in the Eastern Caribbean
Wider Caribbean’s Marine Protected Areas (CaMPAM)
Caribbean: Expansion to the Coral Reef Early Warning System (CREWS)
End of Season
Choosing a boatyard for the hurricane season
Lessons Learned from the 2017 Hurricane Season
Warning Regarding the International Transport of Yachts
Shipping Your Boat – a Guide for transportation
Helping Others
Northern Bahamas: Hurricane Dorian – How you can Help
School Supplies still needed in Dominica’s Schools
Caribbean Cruiser’s Blogs
Taking a Sabbatical to Sail, Kitesurf and Explore
Around’n Circles – south to the Caribbean and beyond
The voyage of a concrete gaffer
(Editor’s Note: Any updates to the above articles or suggestions of links you have found useful for Caribbean cruising are very welcome. Either register on Noonsite and post a comment at the bottom of this report or send your feedback to [email protected], thank you).
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Update History
- September 2019: Revised and upated
- October 2018: Revised and updated
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