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Somalia: EU's Anti-Piracy Operation gets extension

Date Published - August 10, 2018

On July 30, the European Council decided to extend the mandate of EU NAVFOR Somalia’s operation until December 31, 2020…. Read More

Overland trucking to avoid the Red Sea

Date Published - May 20, 2013

From Aqaba in Jordan to UAE

This route was pioneered in early 2011 by Brian and Deborah Taylor-Searle with their yacht ‘Chinook of Canada’. They recorded their experience at http://www.chinookofcanada1.blogspot.com/ as well as writing a detailed report for noonsite (see Desert Sailing).

After a number of ridiculous shipping quotes, I met with… Read More

Useful Contact in Dubai

Date Published - July 01, 2009

My name is Michael Johnson, a South African Ex-pat in Dubai. I have been here for three years and know my way around geographically and socially.

I am the technical manager of a yacht brokerage company which has the franchise for a major European Yacht manufacturer. We do maintenance, antifouling and… Read More

UAE and Qatar Cruising Report

Date Published - December 11, 2007

Qatar

Clearance is made at the main port – wooden boat clearance – a few marinas are available – most not very helpful and not welcoming – during an emergency – lost steering we were requested to pay QR 10,000/night for a berth at one hotel marina – we did not!… Read More