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Tonga, Neiafu, Vava’u: FAD and navigational channel marker locations
If on passage to Tonga, be aware that Vava’u has 3 FADS (Fish Aggregating Devices). These are in the middle of nowhere, non-reflective and are a ...

Published 11 years ago, updated 7 years ago

Australia to New Zealand: Four planes and a container ship rescue yacht
On September 4th a solo yachtsman sailing from Brisbane to New Zealand was plucked from rough seas in a dramatic seven-hour rescue involving four ...

Published 11 years ago, updated 6 years ago

The Ocean Cruising Club Celebrates 60th Anniversary with Record Gatherings Around the World
London, UK – Unlike other sailing clubs that hold one annual cruise, the Ocean Cruising Club (OCC) has been celebrating its 60th Anniversary ...

Published 11 years ago, updated 6 years ago

FSM: Fees for Kosrae Increased Again
The increase in the fees for entering Kosrae have again been increased but at a much more modest level than that applied in ...

Published 11 years ago, updated 7 years ago

Gulf of Aden: EU Naval Force Flagship ITS Doria and Frigate ESPS Navarra Assist Yacht in Distress
On Tuesday 12 August, 2014, while conducting counter-piracy patrols in the Gulf of Aden, the EU Naval Force flagship and Italian Navy destroyer, ITS ...

Published 11 years ago, updated 7 years ago

Vanuatu to Queensland: How concrete/cement saved a yacht from sinking
Back in June, three boats were involved in a mayday situation as they travelled together from Port Villa, Vanuatu to Cairns, far north Queensland, ...

Published 11 years ago, updated 6 years ago