Back in Stock: Henri-Lloyd Elite Jacket and Hi-Fit Back in Stock: Henri-Lloyd Elite Jacket and Hi-Fit Excels in extended conditions, crafted for year-round performance Born from 7 decades of know-how and engineered from ultra-reliable and incredibly durable 3-layer DRI PRO Fabric. The Elite Series has been built for sailing pros and enthusiasts and it excels in extended conditions, crafted for year-round performance. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 5 May 19:00 UTC Restore an Old Sailboat Contest Restore an Old Sailboat Contest Hundreds of old sailboats are lying in wait, or are already undergoing loving restorations The Restore an Old Sailboat Contest is back and you have about two months to share your mad skills! We can't wait to see your projects and the results of your hard work. by Summer Sailstice Posted 5 May 18:16 UTC Pacific Ocean outlook Pacific Ocean outlook It seems that thefts from boats at anchor is an on-going problem Cruiser Melissa White has reported security concerns in La Cruz and Punta Mita, Mexico. It seems that thefts from boats at anchor is an on-going problem in this area, and cruisers should be cautious and lock up when going ashore and at night. by Noonsite Posted 5 May 00:36 UTC DCA has a full programme of rallies for 2024 DCA has a full programme of rallies for 2024 Dinghy cruising around rivers, lakes and estuaries, sometimes with an overnight stop The Dinghy Cruising Association has a full programme of rallies for 2024. There are dozens of get-togethers throughout the British Isles and also in France, The Netherlands, Scandinavia, The South and East Baltic and North America. by Chris Forrest Posted 4 May 18:28 UTC PredictWind unveils the new PredictCurrent app PredictWind unveils the new PredictCurrent app The world's most advanced tidal current app This specialized app grants access to incredibly detailed current data, offering an optimized interface for enhanced usability with a quick-view dashboard showing wind, current, waves and tide height all in one place. by PredictWind Posted 4 May 15:08 UTC Mediterranean Sea outlook Mediterranean Sea outlook Time spent cruising in the Med can often be limited If cruising to the Med is on your voyage plan for this summer, take a look at our collection of useful planning links to articles and resources on Noonsite and elsewhere on the web. by Noonsite Posted 4 May 13:34 UTC Rescued smalltooth sawfish passes away Rescued smalltooth sawfish passes away The distressed smalltooth sawfish that was rescued on April 5 passed away on May 2 The Mote Marine Laboratory family is heartbroken to report the sad news that the distressed smalltooth sawfish that was rescued on April 5 passed away on May 2. by Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium Posted 3 May 23:49 UTC Be prepared for Orca season Be prepared for Orca season How you can best-prepare for a passage around the Atlantic Iberian Peninsula Since the start of 2024 noonsite.com have been publishing guidelines in collaboration with the Cruising Association as to how you can best-prepare for a passage around the Atlantic Iberian Peninsula. by Noonsite Posted 3 May 08:41 UTC Energy Observer makes Boston stopover Energy Observer makes Boston stopover This stop marks the last leg of her Odyssey on the United States East Coast Energy Observer, the first autonomous and zero-emission hydrogen vessel, a pioneer in energy transition and ambassador for the Sustainable Development Goals, is making her 89th stop in Boston. by Energy Observer Posted 2 May 20:23 UTC Caribbean Sea outlook Caribbean Sea outlook There are two types of sailors in the Caribbean After sailing more than 26,000 nautical miles around the world, 17 boats completed their World ARC in April and became circumnavigators when they crossed their outbound tracks in Saint Lucia in the Caribbean. by Noonsite Posted 2 May 17:28 UTC Orca unveils Automatic Rerouting for Sail Routes Orca unveils Automatic Rerouting for Sail Routes Captured the attention of the sailing community for its intuitive planning capabilities Norwegian marine tech startup, Orca, announces the launch of Automatic Rerouting for Sail Routes, a groundbreaking enhancement to its acclaimed Sail Routes feature. by Orca Posted 1 May 17:53 UTC Henri-Lloyd New Arrival: Dri Fast Polo Henri-Lloyd New Arrival: Dri Fast Polo Designed to perform for long days in the sun, on or off shore Created by Henri-Lloyd 30 years ago, the DRI FAST Polo has become an industry staple. Clean and smart, the DRI FAST Polo is an extremely comfortable, quick drying polo, with added UV protection. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 1 May 09:34 UTC Lorient's first Outremer 45, Zoulpi Lorient's first Outremer 45, Zoulpi Outremer celebrates the build Grand Large Yachting and Outremer are proud to announce the launch of the first Outremer 45 built in Lorient, named "Zoulpi". by Outremer Catamarans Posted 1 May 08:59 UTC Outfitting activities on Perini Navi 56m Ketch Outfitting activities on Perini Navi 56m Ketch Great pace and enthusiasm in full compliance with the pre-established timing The activities of the new Perini Navi 56 C. 603 proceed with great pace and enthusiasm in full compliance with the pre-established timing. by The Italian Sea Group Posted 1 May 05:10 UTC Sailing Solo Around The World: on a 27-foot Boat Sailing Solo Around The World: on a 27-foot Boat Navigating the Highs and Lows: The Joys and Challenges of Solo Sailing Sailing solo around the world is not for the faint of heart, but for those who dare to embark on this epic adventure, the rewards are boundless. As a solo sailor, navigating the vast expanse of the ocean, I've not encountered moments of loneliness... by Jacqueline Evers/Sailing Loveworkx Posted 1 May 02:05 UTC Easy Med Mooring with the GHOOK from Boatasy Easy Med Mooring with the GHOOK from Boatasy Mooring astern made simple with Boatasy We all know the sailing world is full of strange terminology, and we are about to introduce a new one – Boatasy GHOOK. by Marine Components International Posted 30 Apr 17:00 UTC 2024 Flagships of the Year 2024 Flagships of the Year Announced by National Historic Ships UK National Historic Ships UK (NHS-UK) has appointed four historic vessels from around the UK to act as its Flagships of the Year for 2024 and 'fly the flag' for maritime heritage. by National Historic Ships UK Posted 30 Apr 11:58 UTC Project Mayflower Project Mayflower Building and sailing a 17th Century replica The origins of Project Mayflower began in the 1950s not with an American, but with a British World War II veteran named Warwick Charlton who had what seemed an impossible dream: to build a historically accurate replica, then sail her across the Atlantic. by Richard A.Stone Posted 29 Apr 21:20 UTC Change of watch at the Cruising Club of America Change of watch at the Cruising Club of America John “Jay” Gowell and Chace Anderson elected Commodore and Vice-Commodore of 102-year-old club The Cruising Club of America (CCA) installed new flag officers and governors at its annual meeting in March. John "Jay" Gowell, of Jamestown, R.I., took the helm as Commodore of the Club, succeeding Chris Otorowski, of Seattle. by Cruising Club of America Posted 29 Apr 14:45 UTC Entangled humpback whale successfully cut free Entangled humpback whale successfully cut free The response took several days and involved a broad array of agencies, organizations, and volunteers A humpback whale was entangled in fishing gear in Iliuliuk Bay, near the Port of Dutch Harbor, Alaska. Due to the efforts of NOAA, partners, and local trained volunteers, it was successfully cut free. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 28 Apr 15:41 UTC