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Atlantic Hurricane Season 2025: Above Normal Activity Predicted
The Atlantic hurricane season officially runs from June 1 to November 30 each year, with a long-term average (based on the past three decades) of roughly 14 named storms, seven hurricanes,and three major hurricanes. However, climate experts warn that 2025 could exceed these figures, mirroring or surpassing recent seasons that produced multiple high-intensity cyclones.
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France: Clearance by E-mail in Channel and Atlantic Ports
In 2024 the French Government approved a new, more convenient, entry/exit system for yachts arriving in France (Channel and Atlantic coasts) from outside the EU/Schengen – using e-mail. This system continues in 2025 with more ports co-operating in the scheme and means that arriving in a port of entry is no longer necessary.
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Cruising Greece: What to watch out for in 2025
A number of reports from cruisers clearing into Greece have been received over the last few weeks, all highlighting problems that are occurring this year and may take some time to be resolved. Yachts planning to head to Greece should be aware of what paperwork and documents they need to have on board and the procedures that must be actioned prior to arrival in order to ensure a smooth clearance process.
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Cruising Musings: Finding Balance
The first of a series of articles by Noonsite Sub-Editor, Megan Schwartz, about life as a liveaboard cruiser. Megan and her family have been living on board their Boreal 47, aluminium, expedition monohull SV Zephyros for 8 years. In the series, Megan will cover topics that are often overlooked, yet a major part of life on board. In this first article, Megan talks about how they search for balance between continual cruising and stopping for extended periods of time and how cruising goals can evolve and change.
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Norway: New Yacht Reporting Requirements
Cruisers planning to visit Norway this season on vessels over 15 meters (50ft) must ensure they comply with new reporting requirements which came into effect on January 1, 2025. The changes are part of Norway’s efforts to enhance maritime security and improve situational awareness.
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Croatia: New Maritime Regulations from April 2025
Any cruisers planning on sailing in Croatian waters during 2025 need to be aware that from April this year, authorities have implemented new regulations for anchoring and mooring along the coastline as well as for the use of dinghies, tenders and other personal water craft.
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Crossing the Pacific: Discovering What Lies North of the Equator
While there is a well-known cruising path through the South Pacific Ocean below the equator, there is another world of discovery lying in wait north of the equator. In this article, Francis Hawkings – author of the latest edition of the Pacific Crossing Guide – outlines all the possibilities in the North Pacific, routing, weather and the variety of countries that can be reached.
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Port Takola has now lifted our Lagoon 470 twice without incident using their tractor on our keels, not the bridge deck...
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Yacht Transport: The Nuts and Bolts of Yacht Transport Insurance
Crossing an ocean is the dream for many blue-water sailors and long distance cruisers, but if you decide to transport your yacht home, then transport insurance is a good idea to protect your yacht when it’s out of your hands. In this article, Sevenstar Yacht Transport outline what to look out for, how to ask the right questions and what to expect from your transport provider
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Australia: Western Australia Cruising Guide
The Western Australian Cruising Guide is regarded as the coastal cruising bible for WA, covering the coast from Darwin to Eucla, including the Christmas and Cocos Islands. The latest edition (Version 5.5), published in February 2025 contains more than 100 changes and updates since version 5.4 was issued in February 2023. This guide is a definite “must have”, especially for cruising the remote Kimberley region of Australia's West Coast, with over 650 pages, 230 chartlets and many interesting colour photos.
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