Excess Owners Stories - Cathy and John B Excess Owners Stories - Cathy and John B Sharing their enthusiasm for this first edition of the Excess catamaran training course Cathy and John B. share their first impressions with us during the Excess Campus 2023. by Excess Catamarans Posted 9 Dec 23:02 UTC 2024 Bahamas Gathering at Black Point, Bahamas 2024 Bahamas Gathering at Black Point, Bahamas SSCA announces the 3rd year of this event SSCA announces the 3rd year of this event, the 2024 Bahamas Gathering at Black Point, Bahamas. This event will also have an associated rally for boats coming from the eastern USA, in partnership with other groups. by Seven Seas Cruising Association Posted 9 Dec 14:52 UTC Explore the latest Y9 Pilot House Explore the latest Y9 Pilot House Serving as a symbol of individuality Our Y9 serves as a symbol of individuality where each vessel has its unique charm. The allure of the Y9 lies in its adaptability, enabling personalized layouts and equipment. by YYachts Posted 9 Dec 09:31 UTC Award winners and show debuts on display at boot Award winners and show debuts on display at boot Ancasta will once again be presenting a standout selection in Düsseldorf Ancasta International Boat Sales will once again be presenting a standout selection of debuts and award-winning yachts from some of the best names in the industry at the 2024 boot Düsseldorf boat show (20-28 January 2024). by Ancasta Posted 9 Dec 09:00 UTC Next phase of Global FinPrint Next phase of Global FinPrint Seeking to improve protection of reef sharks worldwide With reef shark populations in crisis, Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium and partners from across the globe are updating the seminal shark survey, Global FinPrint, and applying their findings to the design of new marine protected areas (MPAs). by Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium Posted 9 Dec 02:50 UTC Autonomous vehicles powered by ocean waves Autonomous vehicles powered by ocean waves Researchers are using surface vehicles to assess ocean ecosystem health Researchers are using wave-powered autonomous surface vehicles to assess ocean ecosystem health around the Hawaiian Islands. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 8 Dec 23:14 UTC Celebrating ARC+ achievements in Grenada Celebrating ARC+ achievements in Grenada Recognition for sailing, seamanship and spirit of the rally Bringing to a close the 11th edition of World Cruising Club's ARC+ cruising rally, over 400 participants celebrated their transatlantic achievement at a spectacular prize-giving ceremony held at Prickly Bay Marina, Grenada. by World Cruising Club Posted 8 Dec 20:30 UTC Celebrations in Grenada as ARC+ draws to close Celebrations in Grenada as ARC+ draws to close A spectacular prize-giving ceremony held at Prickly Bay Marina, Grenada Bringing to a close the 11th edition of ARC+ cruising rally, over 400 participants, from a record breaking 95 boats and 24 different nationalities, celebrated their transatlantic achievement at a spectacular prize-giving ceremony by World Cruising Club Posted 8 Dec 19:03 UTC 2023 China Yunnan Youth Regatta on Fuxian Lake 2023 China Yunnan Youth Regatta on Fuxian Lake First youth regatta for FD Yachts held on Fuxian Lake in China 2023 China Yunnan Youth Regatta on Fuxian Lake by FD Yachts Posted 8 Dec 11:05 UTC Super catamarans on the rise Super catamarans on the rise Two Sunreef 100 Eco commissioned Sunreef Yachts was recently commissioned to build two Sunreef 100 Eco superyachts. Both of these catamarans were ordered by repeated customers. by Sunreef Yachts Posted 8 Dec 10:34 UTC Sport and film join forces to protect nature Sport and film join forces to protect nature Hannah Mills OBE attends Youth and Education Day at COP28 The two most successful Olympic sailors in the world, Sir Ben Ainslie and Hannah Mills OBE are taking action to protect nature, people and the planet. by GBR SailGP Team Posted 8 Dec 09:47 UTC Keeping a constant eye on wide blue ocean horizons Keeping a constant eye on wide blue ocean horizons An overview of the role of the Centre for Search Watch & Response The following article is excerpted from SAMSA's 25-Year Anniversary: Section Two by Sicelo Fayo in Mail & Guardian Partner Content / 1 December 2023 by Daria Blackwell Posted 7 Dec 21:10 UTC Discover the Musto Christmas gift guide Discover the Musto Christmas gift guide From Polartec gloves to fleece-lined waterproof sailing gear From Polartec gloves to fleece-lined waterproof sailing gear, the Musto Christmas gift guide has something for everyone. Delve into our top picks below and get ready to explore in style this festive season. by Musto Posted 7 Dec 16:00 UTC Race for Water unveils the new Odyssey Race for Water unveils the new Odyssey Celebrating 13 years of ocean conservation with the launch The Race for Water Foundation celebrates 13 years of ocean conservation with the launch of a new Odyssey. by Race for Water Foundation Posted 7 Dec 10:57 UTC ARC Plus fleet safely docks in Grenada ARC Plus fleet safely docks in Grenada Smooth sailing and island adventures After 2300 nautical miles the ARC+ fleet have now safely arrived in Port Louis Marina, Grenada. Thomas Christoffel and crew aboard Paikea crossed the finish line at 06:55 7 December, arriving just ahead the prize-giving which takes place this evening by World Cruising Club Posted 7 Dec 10:07 UTC Barbara, one hundred years of sailing Barbara, one hundred years of sailing A sailing tour celebrating the yacht's centenary has concluded Launched in 1923 in England, the Camper & Nicholsons yacht was the protagonist of an enthralling season of events and regattas in the Mediterranean, offering the rare opportunity for a first-hand testimony to the glorious history of world yachting. by Alessandro Bagno Posted 7 Dec 07:24 UTC ARC+ update - Kids Fun Day - Doublehanders ARC+ update - Kids Fun Day - Doublehanders Buzz the social media favourite arrives! Since sunset on Monday, 4 December, four more ARC+ boats have crossed the finish line in Grenada: The doublehanded Swedish couples; Roger & Maria Seger on their Arcona 40 Aurora, followed by Kent & Gunilla Haglund on Aliara, a Malo 36. by World Cruising Club Posted 5 Dec 19:03 UTC First finishers in ARC 2023 First finishers in ARC 2023 A lucky thirteen years after claiming line honours, Marco Rodolfi is again first to the finish A lucky thirteen years after claiming line honours in ARC 2010, Marco Rodolfi is again first to the finish, this time in 12 days 13 hours 54 minutes and 34 seconds with Swan 90 Berenice Cube (GBR). by World Cruising Club Posted 5 Dec 08:59 UTC Japan - A hot cruising destination Japan - A hot cruising destination More and more cruisers are looking at this country as a place they want to visit For many years, Japan was "terra incognita" on the world cruising map. Few cruisers came to Japan and those who did typically passed through quickly, south to north, on their way to Alaska/British Columbia. by Noonsite Posted 4 Dec 21:23 UTC Study on offshore wind areas Study on offshore wind areas Finding them a biologically important habitat for whales and dolphins Scientists use passive acoustic monitoring to create a baseline soundscape off the southern New England coast to help evaluate the potential impacts of offshore wind development on cetacean species. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 4 Dec 18:13 UTC