Cruising Reports
French Polynesia: Cruising Niku Hiva
Date Published - September 17, 2019
Regular Noonsite contributor Maria Wadsworth provided this useful report on cruising Nuku Hiva in the Marquesas Archipelago of French Polynesia…. Read More
Eight Weeks Cruising the Maldives
Date Published - September 02, 2019
The crew of Starry Horizons (a US-flagged 44-foot catamaran) cruised the Maldives from the end of March to the end of May 2019 arriving there from Sri Lanka. The expense of clearing and permits meant they chose to stay two months to get the maximum for their money. … Read More
Over the Edge of the World- Magellan’s Terrifying Circumnavigation of the Globe
Date Published - September 01, 2019
Five hundred years ago Ferdinand Magellan set sail with a fleet of five ships on what became the first circumnavigation of the world. Meticulously researched this account of the voyage reveals a story of political intrigue, nepotism, mutiny, murder and more. … Read More
Madeira: Cruising the largest two islands – Porto Santo and Madeira
Date Published - August 22, 2019
The Zerbinati family on their Stadtship 54, have cruised both Madiera and Porto Santo, the two largest islands in the archipelago. This is their report on the ports, anchorages. marinas and town services…. Read More
Portrait of a Cruiser: Lisa Dorenfest
Date Published - August 22, 2019
Circumnavigator Lisa Dorenfest had always wanted to escape to sea, but the time never seemed quite right. Surviving cancer threw life into perspective and encouraged her to complete her sailing dream…. Read More
Belize, San Pedro: Unexpected Clearance Fees
Date Published - August 21, 2019
I am cruising the Caribbean with my wife and kids aboard a Catamaran. I would like to provide some more details regarding our recent experience clearing in and out of San Pedro, Belize, where there were a number of unexpected charges during the clearing in and out process…. Read More
Venezuela, Los Roques: Cruising Los Roques – Fears Unfounded
Date Published - August 21, 2019
In recent years the Venezuelan archipelago of Los Roques has rarely seen any visiting yachts due to fluctuating clearance fees and security issues. Klaus and Elgard of SY September sailed to Los Roques in mid-2019 on passage from Saint Lucia to Bonaire, and found the experience rewarding and worthy of… Read More
Taking your Teenager to Sea – Two Perspectives
Date Published - August 15, 2019
Is it fair to take your teenager to sea, long-distance cruising? Mum Melissa Beit did just that when her daughter was 13 on their 42 foot Brewer ketch, Pandion. Here she and her teenage daughter Reminy Holmes give their thoughts on the meaning of casting off the dock lines in… Read More
Three Days in La Graciosa
Date Published - August 12, 2019
A good update for berthing and facilities at Caleta de Sebo, La Graciosa…. Read More
Thailand, Satun: Logistics for checking in and out of this tidal port of entry
Date Published - August 11, 2019
On a charter vacation from Langkawi in August 2018, this yacht charter crew chose to go through Satun for clearance into and out of Thailand. The logistics, however, were somewhat complex given that Satun is tidal and navigation marks for the approach sporadic. Some useful tips here for yachts considering… Read More
Western Indonesia, Batam to Belitung: Cruising the Riau Islands
Date Published - August 01, 2019
Long-term cruisers in SE Asia, as well as long-term contributors to Noonsite, Sue and John Woods spent 2 months cruising the Southern Riau Islands in Western Indonesia in early 2019. Their route took them down the west coast of most islands and then back up the east coasts on their… Read More
Important Safety Considerations when Offshore Cruising
Date Published - July 15, 2019
Recently, two single-handed sailors have been lost in the Caribbean Sea, in spite of their activation of an EPIRB or PLB. Technology has changed and improved and it’s no longer necessary to just rely on your EPIRB as your safety net. Glen Tuttle, moderator of the SSCA HF Radio Service… Read More
Malaysia, Pulau Langkawi: Clearing-in at Kuah
Date Published - July 15, 2019
Regular contributor Anthony Swanston reports on clearing in without an agent at Kuah with no difficulties, at the end of June, 2019…. Read More
New Zealand: Applying for a Visa Extension
Date Published - July 11, 2019
Patricia from Gulf Harbour Radio explains how to apply for a visa extension if you need to stay longer than planned in New Zealand…. Read More
Vanuatu, Aneityum: How to clear-in at Anelcauhat
Date Published - July 09, 2019
If you are coming from New Zealand to Vanuatu it is useful to be able to clear into Vanuatu at Aneityum. (Also called Anatom if you have French charts). Not an official port of entry, Patricia of Gulf Harbour Radio explains how two yachts (SY Meccetroy and SY Elysium)… Read More
Argentina: Clearance and Prefectura Experiences
Date Published - July 02, 2019
Floris and Ivar cruised Argentina in early 2019 before heading to Patagonia. While the paperwork and reporting system can be tedious, they report that overall they found officials to be helpful and courteous…. Read More
Book Review: Sail Away – How to escape the rat race and live the dream
Date Published - July 01, 2019
If buying a boat and embarking on some long-distance voyaging is a dream for the future, then this book by Nicola Rodriguez could just be the guide you are looking for…. Read More
A Guide to Checking in and out of Countries with your Sailboat
Date Published - June 28, 2019
(June 15, 2019) – Liz Cleere, Jamie Furlong and rescue cat Millie on SY Esper have cruised through 14 countries from Turkey to Indonesia. Based on their experiences, they have put together a useful guide to checking in and out across borders with your sailboat. … Read More
A Circumnavigation Under Power
Date Published - May 22, 2019
Robert Burn fulfilled a circumnavigation from 2016 to 2018 in his 16.7m Bermudan ketch rigged motor sailer. Wai-O-Tira.The complete voyage was carried out under power and this report contains extensive details of all the fuelling aspects of doing so. … Read More
Andaman Islands, Port Blair: Guideline for Entry and Travel around the Islands
Date Published - May 07, 2019
Regular Contributor Anthony Swanston visited the remote Andaman Islands with the Sail Andamans Carnival Rally 2019. This report details some essential requirements for clearance into the country, as well as a list of suggestions and tips for preparation and travel within the region…. Read More
An update on Fees for Egypt (2019)
Date Published - May 06, 2019
Yacht Miyagi Moon has visited Egypt several times over the last 7 years. This is their latest update on fees charged by agencies in Egypt for the various different ports, and what costs you can expect if wishing to transit the Suez Canal…. Read More
New Zealand, Stewart Island: Cruising the East Coast of Remote Stewart Island
Date Published - May 03, 2019
This is a report from Maryanne and Kyle Webb of SV Begonia details cruising suggestions and recommendations for yachts visiting Stewart Island, a remote island off the southern tip of New Zealand’s South Island. … Read More
New Zealand, Fiordlands: Harsh Facts and Memorable Recollections
Date Published - May 03, 2019
This is report from Maryanne and Kyle Webb of SV Begonia details cruising suggestions and recommendations for yachts visiting the Fiordlands in New Zealand’s South Island. … Read More
Gambia, Banjul: The Anchorage at Lamin Lodge
Date Published - April 28, 2019
By Marti Rijken — Mar 20, 2019
The opinions expressed in this article are the author’s own and do not reflect the view of noonsite.com or the World Cruising Club.
Marti Rijken offers a good insight in to the anchorage at Lamin Lodge, near Banjul, and the attractions to be found… Read More
Fiji: Cultural Protocols for Visiting Yachts
Date Published - April 28, 2019
Fiji has a rich cultural history and many of their ancient traditions are alive and well today particularly in some of the farther-flung islands where cruisers like to explore.
By Georgia Gremore — Mar 29, 2019… Read More
