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Vietnam: Only Partially Open for Sailing
Dutch cruiser Eddie Smit flew into Vietnam to pick up his new boat, using an e-visa, which was pretty straightforward. However, once there discovered ...

Published 3 years ago, updated 2 years ago

Malaysia: Competent Repair Services
After a post-COVID refit on their catamaran in Phuket, Thailand, Dominique Cabarroque and Arne Leuhrs sailed for Malaysia, where they undertook more ...

Published 3 years ago

Thailand, Phuket: Anatomy of a Refit in Chalong
When their retirement sailing plans were put on hold due to COVID, Dominque Cabarroque and Arne Leuhrs left their catamaran in Thailand, returning in ...

Published 3 years ago

French Polynesia, Society Islands: The Beauty and Disappointment
Heading west through the South Pacific, Brent Crack and Mary Bevan report from the Society Islands, both beautiful and at times a little ...

Published 3 years ago

Maldives: More Than Just a Stopover
Most sailors visit the Maldives as a stopover on their way from South East Asia to the Red Sea. But it's worth it to stay longer there, according to ...

Published 3 years ago

Long Distance Cruising with Peace of Mind
If the prospect of a long ocean passage causes apprehension and in some cases pure dread, cruising further afield can still be achieved – by ...

Published 3 years ago