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Boat Maintenance: Preparing for the Cold Months Ahead
As the sailing season draws to a close across the Northern Hemisphere, many boat owners are thinking about lift-out and winterising their boats. ...

Published 2 days ago

Papua New Guinea, Bougainville: Friendly and Welcoming Vibes Everywhere
Long term South Pacific cruisers Birgit Hackl and Christian Feldbauer are currently cruising in Papua New Guinea and in September/October 2025 they ...

Published 4 days ago, updated 3 days ago

Solomon Islands: A Very Enjoyable Six Month Cruise
The Solomon Islands offer a convenient way to bypass Australia when sailing from Vanuatu to South East Asia or vice-versa and is a good option if you ...

Published 1 week ago

Mozambique Channel: Important Considerations
When sailing to South Africa and going down the Mozambique channel there are a few important factors to consider. One is the Agulhas current running ...

Published 2 weeks ago

Guinea Bissau, Bijagos Archipelago: An Unknown Paradise
Why rush to cross the Atlantic for the Caribbean, say Knut Kähler and Bianka Martens of SV Habiby, when there is so much to see on the eastern side? ...

Published 2 weeks ago

South Pacific Crossing: Dealing with “The Dangerous Middle”
Crossing the South Pacific on the Coconut Milk Run takes cruisers through an area known as the "Dangerous Middle" - a zone of unstable weather, ...

Published 1 month ago