Cruising Reports
Horn of Africa, Djibouti: Exploring the Gulf of Tadjourah and Ghoubet Al Khareb
Date Published - November 06, 2019
The majority of cruising boats use Djibouti simply as a convenient stopover port on their way through the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden. SV Anthem, however, chose to spend some time cruising the coastline and were unexpectedly surprised at what an interesting and beautiful cruising area it proved to… Read More
Last Update - November 06, 2019
Pacific – List of Radio Nets
Date Published - December 12, 2018
This is a list of all the Pacific Radio Nets, both SSB and HAM, that we know about. Please send us an email if you are using others that you think should be listed, or you have updates to the below information – [email protected]…. Read More
Last Update - November 05, 2019
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
Last Update - September 17, 2019
Panama: Canal Transit Information
Date Published - January 09, 2019
Outline of the procedure for a handline transit of the Panama Canal…. Read More
Last Update - September 12, 2019
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
Last Update - August 21, 2019
Mazatlan Cruiser’s Guide
Date Published - May 31, 2017
George Krakie and his wife Jackie of M/Y Shamrock, first published the very handy Mazatlan Cruiser’s Guide for the cruising community in 2013, having cruised the area for over five years. They have since had to move back to the USA for health reasons…. Read More
Last Update - August 13, 2019
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
Last Update - August 12, 2019
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
Last Update - August 12, 2019
Suez Canal: Transit Information
Date Published - April 28, 2019
By Tom Sampson — Apr 18, 2019
A transit of the Suez Canal requires some planning. There is a lot of paperwork to complete and a pilot is required for the whole transit. In addition, there is an overnight stop at Ismailia and clearance has to be completed once the transit… Read More
Last Update - August 02, 2019
The Intracoastal Waterway and the Great Loop
Date Published - September 23, 2017
While Noonsite predominantly covers only coastal ports, we’ve come to realise via feedback from international cruisers that there is little information out there regarding the ICW & Great Loop specifically for international visitors to the USA. Therefore we have put this report together as an introductory guide and we welcome… Read More
Last Update - July 29, 2019
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
Last Update - July 29, 2019
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
Last Update - July 09, 2019
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
Last Update - July 09, 2019
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
Last Update - July 02, 2019
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
Last Update - July 01, 2019
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
Last Update - July 01, 2019
Okinawa, Naha: A Welcome Arrival at our First Port of Call
Date Published - April 28, 2019
(Apr 06, 2019) – SY Tamm Ha Tamm arrived in Okinawa from Tahiti on 1st March 2019 with a plan to spend up to two years cruising in Japan. Their first report details their arrival and the welcome reception they received from the authorities in Naha…. Read More
Last Update - June 26, 2019
French for Cruisers Book Review
Date Published - July 09, 2010
A particularly helpful book for sailors cruising the Caribbean where French is widely spoken and just as useful for anyone heading for the South Pacific, to French Polynesia and beyond…. Read More
Last Update - June 26, 2019
Wallis Island – A visit in August 2017
Date Published - August 23, 2017
SV Wanderlust V visited Wallis in August 2017 and detailed their experiences in this report…. Read More
Last Update - June 26, 2019
Refilling your gas bottles from a larger container
Date Published - October 16, 2018
In many countries it is not possible to get gas bottles refilled. However, gas, be it propane or butane, is often available in large (30kg or more) canisters. These cruisers have produced easy to follow guides on how to decant gas from a large cylinder into your cooking gas bottles…. Read More
Last Update - June 25, 2019
French Polynesia, Marquesas: Nuku Hiva In Five Days
Date Published - January 22, 2017
Leslie, our two sons (Bryce (14) and Trent (12)), and I arrived in Nuku Hiva aboard Kandu in late June of 2015. Intending to stay only a few weeks, we instead became certified residents of Taiohae, Nuku Hiva, so our sons could attend the local college (secondary school), the first… Read More
Last Update - June 25, 2019
Obtaining a French Polynesian Long Stay Visa
Date Published - May 10, 2018
A very useful guide on how to obtain an LS Visa for French Polynesia, what to do beforehand and what to do on arrival. The main stumbling block seems to be the French Polynesia postal system. Be sure to apply at least 6 weeks beforehand.
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Last Update - June 25, 2019
French Polynesia, Raiatea: Repair Facilities
Date Published - November 27, 2017
We have now been in Raiatea (French Polynesia, Society Islands) for just over a year, and going through postings for repair facilities on Noonsite, I find that an update might be useful…. Read More
Last Update - June 25, 2019
Bora Bora: New Anchoring Restrictions for all Yachts – 2019
Date Published - January 31, 2019
New legislation has been introduced to restrict anchoring inside Bora Bora Island in order to protect the environment and ensure the peaceful coexistence of all users of the waterways…. Read More
Last Update - June 25, 2019
Cruising French Polynesia With Kids
Date Published - November 28, 2018
A family of four documents their exploration of French Polynesia in May, June, and July 2018…. Read More
Last Update - June 25, 2019
