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Palmyra, Line Islands
We had heard that a French sailor, Roger Lextrait, had settled on this island, which is privately owned by a family from Hawaii. The owners have in ...

Published 21 years ago, updated 7 years ago

January 2004: Djibouti Visit A Disappointment
I have just sailed from The Maldives to Djibouti in a 38ft Catamaran. We only had minor problems across the Arabian Sea.
  • Caught in Nets ...

Published 21 years ago, updated 7 years ago

Useful Tips on Cruising Norway
I have a couple of comments on your entry for Norway. You wrote: The majestic fjords are less suited for cruising as the anchorages are ...

Published 21 years ago, updated 7 years ago

Christmas Island Still A Good Destination
We stayed in Christmas Island from Nov 10 - 21 and had no problems with customs or immigration. We were welcomed by all the islanders we met. There ...

Published 22 years ago, updated 7 years ago

The Galapagos Are Special
The Galapagos Islands are special. This condition is what offers us advantages, but at the same time demands more responsibilities. Among the ...

Published 22 years ago, updated 6 years ago

Spending the Cyclone Season in New Zealand
Q: I have started looking into the various marinas where I could leave my boat for a few months. Someone suggested Bayswater marina in Auckland ...

Published 22 years ago, updated 6 years ago