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China: Foreign flagged yachts are now permitted to sail more of Hainan
From July 16th, 2019 foreign-flagged yachts will be permitted to sail around Hainan island and the close-by scenic ...

Published 6 years ago

Gulf of Mexico to West Africa: Record-high bloom of Sargassum
TransAtlantic Sailors preparing for departure this Fall should take note of the significantly high coverage of Sargassum weed in the central West ...

Published 6 years ago

Panama: Increased Canal Tolls – Public Consultation Period until July 15
(Published June 17, 2019 - updated July 11, 2019) - The Panama Canal Authorities have announced a proposed change in tolls, bringing the transit rate ...

Published 6 years ago

St. Martin to Colombia: Single-Hander Activated PLB – Alert for All Vessels in the Vicinity
All vessels in the vicinity of the Caribbean Coast of Panama, Costa Rica, Nicaragua are requested to keep a sharp lookout for the trimaran S/V ...

Published 6 years ago

UK – Brexit: RYA Holds Talks with Government Officials on Border Controls
The future border regime between the UK and the EU is one of the most critical Brexit issues for recreational boaters. RYA holds talks with ...

Published 6 years ago

South Africa: Crew Rescued from Storm-Damaged Yacht on Passage to Madagascar – British Crew Member Drowns
A catamaran on passage from South Africa to Madagascar was damaged in a storm earlier this week and the crew had to be rescued by a bulk-carrier. ...

Published 6 years ago