Are you ready for Arlene, Bret, Cindy, Don & Emily Are you ready for Arlene, Bret, Cindy, Don & Emily 2023 Atlantic hurricane season begins June 1; get time-tested preparation tips from the experts Arlene, Bret, Cindy, Don and Emily are the first five names NOAA will deploy for incoming storms this Atlantic hurricane season that begins June 1 and runs through November 30. by BoatUS Posted 1 Jun 17:05 UTC RYA raise the flag for Pride RYA raise the flag for Pride Inclusivity and diversity remain a priority for the Royal Yachting Association The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) will be highlighting the power of inclusivity this Pride month (June 2023), by celebrating the voices and lived experiences of members from their LGBTQIA+ Network. by RYA Posted 1 Jun 11:44 UTC Upwind performance test on the Elan E6 Upwind performance test on the Elan E6 Pushing the yacht to the limits with a top team of sailors Testing the Elan E6 in challenging upwind conditions by Elan Yachts Posted 1 Jun 10:30 UTC Major contributions to #ProtectOurBeds Major contributions to #ProtectOurBeds Data from the US, Europe collated and is set to be added in all-in-one navigation app Only three months since launching the #ProtectOurBeds campaign run by not-for-profit, Clean Sailors, the Ocean Conservation Trust and all-in-one boating navigation app, savvy navvy - has seen major contributors come forward expanding its global coverage. by Clean Sailors Posted 1 Jun 09:19 UTC Yachties helping out Yachties helping out Sailors and aid organisations band together to bring much needed supplies The second SSCA Bahamas Gathering in the small community of Black Point, Exumas, was yet again a great success. More than 85 boats joined the three days of festivities raising enough funds in advance of the event to provide host with a Starlink system. by Noonsite Posted 31 May 11:00 UTC Layers for cool summer mornings Layers for cool summer mornings 20% off discount code still valid until 8th June Whether you are getting up early for a walk on the beach, commuting to work or meeting up with friends, our range of knits and technical sweats will help beat those chilly mornings and keep you warm right past sunset. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 31 May 08:00 UTC AquaSpec's marine safety lights gain UK MCA MER AquaSpec's marine safety lights gain UK MCA MER High-performance marine safety lights globally distributed by Ocean Safety Marine safety specialist, Ocean Safety has announced that its principal supplier of marine safety lights, AquaSpec, has received MER (Red Ensign) approval across its entire range of lights. by Ocean Safety Posted 30 May 13:00 UTC North Atlantic SST Anomalies noted North Atlantic SST Anomalies noted The graph from Climateanalyzer shows the temperature anomalies Sea Surface Temperature (SST) and other factors have been noted as deviating from the norms for the North Atlantic in the early months of 2023. by Daria Blackwell Posted 30 May 10:40 UTC A Conservation Challenge A Conservation Challenge Climate-driven changes are affecting the health of marine animals Climate-driven changes such as higher ocean temperatures and extreme weather events are affecting the health of marine animals—and their ability to survive. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 28 May 16:00 UTC Dunkirk Little Ships Commemorative' Cruise Dunkirk Little Ships Commemorative' Cruise Chatham currently hosting 17 unique craft on public view The Association of Dunkirk Little Ships will be commemorating the 83rd anniversary of Operation Dynamo, over the weekend of 26th May to 29th May 2023 at Chatham Maritime Trust Moorings, Chatham Marina, Kent. by Karen Cox Posted 27 May 19:48 UTC RNLI launches lifesaving campaign RNLI launches lifesaving campaign Woman alive today thanks to 'Float to Live' technique tells her story The RNLI today launched a vital water safety campaign ahead of the bank holiday and half term week. Experts at the charity are urging everyone planning to enjoy the coast to remember that if you get into trouble in the water, Float to Live. by RNLI Posted 27 May 18:37 UTC Pininfarina & Elan Yachts showcase latest creation Pininfarina & Elan Yachts showcase latest creation Two exceptional yachts will be on display during the fourth edition of The Venice Boat Show This event promises to be a spectacular celebration of the nautical world. For the occasion, Pininfarina will be joining forces with Elan Yachts to present their latest creations. by Pininfarina Posted 27 May 09:43 UTC 100th Oyster yacht circumnavigates the world 100th Oyster yacht circumnavigates the world The equivalent of travelling ten times to the moon and back Oyster Yachts has confirmed that with the completion of the Oyster World Rally 2022-23, more than 100 Oyster yachts have now circumnavigated the world. by Oyster Yachts Posted 27 May 05:57 UTC Interview with Cure Marine's Director Dave Biggar Interview with Cure Marine's Director Dave Biggar We find out the latest about the Cure 55 performance cruising catamaran Mark Jardine, Managing Editor of Sail-World.com, spoke to Dave Biggar, Director or Cure Marine, in the AIMEX Garden at the Sanctuary Cove International Boat Show 2023. by Mark Jardine & John Curnow Posted 26 May 23:07 UTC World ARC - Niue, at the edge of time! World ARC - Niue, at the edge of time! The needle in the haystack of the South Pacific Niue, UTC -11, the needle in the haystack of the South Pacific. Surrounded by nothing but ocean, the nation state of Niue is the smallest country the World ARC sailors will visit on their voyages. by World Cruising Club Posted 26 May 18:20 UTC Navionics Platinum+ premium marine charts expand Navionics Platinum+ premium marine charts expand Mapping update delivers 120% more relief shading coverage of coastal and inland waters Garmin (NYSE: GRMN), the world's most innovative and recognised marine electronics manufacturer, today announced expanded and enhanced high-resolution relief shading coverage to Navionics® Platinum+™ premium marine charts for compatible chartplotters. by Garmin Posted 26 May 15:36 UTC 37th SSCA Chesapeake Bay GAM/Convention 37th SSCA Chesapeake Bay GAM/Convention The name change reflects the growing number of Chesapeake Bay cruisers Formerly known as the Annapolis GAM, the name change reflects the growing number of Chesapeake Bay cruisers who are either exploring the Chesapeake or plan to congregate in the fall - waiting to head down the ICW or offshore to points east and south. by Seven Seas Cruising Association Posted 25 May 20:08 UTC SEA.AI teams up with X-Yachts Shipyards SEA.AI teams up with X-Yachts Shipyards Strategic alliance to redefine safety and comfort standards in sailing X-Yachts Shipyard, a renowned yacht builder, has teamed up with SEA.AI, the leading maritime machine vision electronic manufacturer, to offer enhanced safety and comfort at sea to their customers. by SEA.AI Posted 25 May 15:04 UTC Boatbuilding Technology Centre Open Days 2023 Boatbuilding Technology Centre Open Days 2023 Guests will be offered a complete tour of the yard As the 2023 launching season has started marking one of the most important periods of the year for Nautor Swan, the Finnish brand is opening the doors of its state-of-the-art facility, the BTC (Boatbuilding Technology Centre) in Pietarsaari. by ClubSwan Racing Posted 25 May 14:06 UTC Updated 'Orca information and reporting' portal Updated 'Orca information and reporting' portal Launched by the Cruising Association The Cruising Association (CA) has launched an updated online portal and web pages for orca information and reporting, the result of a year-long effort to gather and analyse data on orca interactions. by The Cruising Association Posted 25 May 09:08 UTC