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Baltic Sea: Sailors Advised to Use Caution
Yachts cruising the Baltic Sea are advised to use caution, stay vigilant, consider avoiding the Russian Economic Exclusion Zone (EEZ), and reminded to report any incidents of concern. Read this bulletin for more information.
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Comment on Cebu Yacht Club
I arrived in Cebu and anchored close by to the Yacht Club. According to sailing forums and Noonsite posts a friendly welcome awaited me, leave the dinghy for a few hours at a small cost and explore...
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Philippines, Davao: Cruisers Advised to Avoid the Area
Due to recent issues with the Bureau of Custom at the Philippines port of Davao, cruisers are strongly advised to avoid visiting the area. Holiday Oceanview Marina, Samal Island is not accepting any new arrivals until the Customs issues are resolved
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Cruising Musings: What Do You Do All Day?
Noonsite Sub-Editor Megan Schwartz continues the monthly series covering cruising topics that are often overlooked, yet a major part of life on board. For the past 8 years, Megan and her family have called their Boreal 47 expedition monohull, SV Zephyros, home. This fourth installment in the series covers some of the day to day aspects of cruising full-time.
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Western Australia, Ningaloo Reef: The World’s Best Kept Secret?
Almost all sailors know about the Great Barrier Reef on the east coast of Australia. However, on the other side of the country there is a similar pristine coral reef that lies only a few miles offshore. Ningaloo Reef is the largest coral fringing reef in the world and a UNESCO Heritage Listed site. In this report, Kim Klaka, author of the Fremantle Sailing Club’s Western Australia Cruising Guide says the abundance of marine life is a major drawcard for the reef.
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Curacao: Clearance & Anchoring Updates
The Curacao Ports Authority have been in contact with Noonsite to clarify designated anchoring areas and rules for visiting yachts, plus with an update on new clearance offices in Spanish Water.
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Spain, Cape Trafalgar: Report on Orca Interaction and Damage
First-hand detailed report from a Jeanneau 57 that was “bumped” by orcas while motorsailing past Cape Trafalgar, northwest of the Strait of Gibraltar, on the way to the Mediterranean from the UK.
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Navigation: Staying Safe when Sailing in Remote Locations
Navigating in some of the world’s more remote areas has it’s challenges, not the least of which is sailing in areas which are either un-surveyed or where electronic charts are inaccurate. Satellite charts are an advantage, but should not be solely relied on, as experienced circumnavigator and regular Noonsite contributor Luc Callebaut outlines in this informative video.
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Fiji: Automatic Identification System (AIS) Now Mandatory
As part of the 2025/26 Fiji Government Budget, new maritime safety and monitoring regulations are now in effect. All vessels operating in Fiji waters must now have their Automatic Identification System (AIS) activated at all times
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Greece: West Aegean Companion Guide
Rod and Lucinda Heikell’s West Aegean is a companion guide which provides details of places that are mentioned only lightly in Greek Waters Pilot. It covers the coasts and islands near Athens, the adjacent islands in the Cyclades and the Eastern Peloponnese to Monemvasia. Also covered is the mainland coast of Greece from Sounion to Volos and the adjacent coast of Evia, and the Northern Sporades including Skíathos and Skópelos.
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