The World ARC 2022-23 enjoying Grenada The World ARC 2022-23 enjoying Grenada A glorious lazy day on the stretch popularly known as BBC Beach Popularly known as BBC Beach, this amazingly calm bay of 400 yards of white sand, played backdrop to our glorious lazy beach day. We dined on delicious chicken roti and jerk fish tacos all washed down with ice cold Carib. by World Cruising Club Posted 24 Mar 22:18 UTC Jeanneau Underway episode #13 Jeanneau Underway episode #13 Join John Tilley and Kristina Costalos from Kristina's Travels Join John Tilley and Kristina Costalos from Kristina's Travels, who, at the height of the global pandemic, decided to seize the day by buying a boat and sailing up the coast of Australia. by Jeanneau Posted 24 Mar 18:46 UTC Why rent a house when you can charter a yacht? Why rent a house when you can charter a yacht? Dream Yacht Worldwide's wide range of Charter Yachts Dream Yacht Worldwide https://www.dreamyachtcharter.com/ (DYW), one of the world's leading ocean tourism companies, is making sailing and sea travel accessible to all around the globe. by Dream Yacht Worldwide Posted 24 Mar 14:00 UTC Planet-friendlier summer watersports gear Planet-friendlier summer watersports gear The newly launched Spring 2023 collection from Zhik The newly launched Spring 2023 collection from Zhik introduces more environmentally friendly water sports and shoreside gear, leading with new ranges of shorts and polo shirts for warm weather activities. by Zhik Posted 24 Mar 12:00 UTC Call for 2023 Cape Horn Hall of Fame nominations Call for 2023 Cape Horn Hall of Fame nominations To join the names of 28 famous sailors inaugurated last year The International Association of Cape Horners (IACH) is calling for nominations to be included in the 2023 Cape Horn Hall of Fame to join the names of 28 famous sailors inaugurated last year at a ceremony held in Les Sables d'Olonne, France. by International Association of Cape Horners Posted 24 Mar 08:59 UTC World ARC 2023-24 - Land Ho! World ARC 2023-24 - Land Ho! Twenty boats arrive in the anchorage of Hiva Oa Twenty boats out of 25 taking part on World ARC 2023-24 have arrived in the anchorage of Hiva Oa. by World Cruising Club Posted 24 Mar 08:28 UTC Medical emergency onboard World ARC yacht CEPA Medical emergency onboard World ARC yacht CEPA Crew member now at medical facility on Nuku Hiva, in the Marquesas Islands At the start of the sixteenth day at sea, one of the crew members of the German-flagged catamaran CEPA, was experiencing some very uncomfortable symptoms, including an intense headache and the loss of movement is some of his body. by World Cruising Club Posted 24 Mar 07:15 UTC RNLI calls on public to take part in Mayday Mile RNLI calls on public to take part in Mayday Mile After charity's volunteer lifeboat crews launched over 9,000 times last year The Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) has released its operational figures for 2022, revealing its lifeboat crews and lifeguards saved a total of 506 lives last year. That's more than one life saved every single day of the year. by RNLI Posted 23 Mar 15:45 UTC Roving Rear Commodore Report from the Atlantic Roving Rear Commodore Report from the Atlantic Zora was ready to cross the Atlantic and start her Caribbean adventures Five years after we bought her hull, Zora was ready to cross the Atlantic and start her Caribbean adventures. by Rhys Walters Posted 23 Mar 14:17 UTC Kestin Hare joins Henri-Lloyd as Creative Director Kestin Hare joins Henri-Lloyd as Creative Director A significant step change for the iconic British Heritage Brand Henri-Lloyd announces Kestin Hare, founder and creative director of Scottish-based menswear brand, KESTIN, will join as Creative Director. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 23 Mar 14:15 UTC Top Tips on How to Prep Your Boat for Spring Top Tips on How to Prep Your Boat for Spring 10 jobs that could easily be overlooked but are potentially critical Spring is approaching and we start to think about getting our boats ready for the coming season. Here is my list of ten jobs that could easily be overlooked but are potentially critical for you to enjoy a safe season ahead. by Dave Proctor Posted 23 Mar 09:00 UTC Nyumba: A study in functional elegance Nyumba: A study in functional elegance Nauta Design give more detail on the new Southern Wind SW96 Following the launch of the SW96 Nyumba, Massimo Gino of Nauta Design explores in more detail the yacht's design that was specially tailored to meet the client's wishes in line with Southern Wind Shipyard's 'Smart Custom' philosophy. by Nauta Design Posted 22 Mar 13:24 UTC United Nations reach accord to protect marine life United Nations reach accord to protect marine life After almost 20 years of talks, United Nations member states agreed on a legal framework After almost 20 years of talks, United Nations member states agreed on a legal framework for parts of the ocean outside national boundaries in the historic High Seas Treaty. by Daria Blackwell Posted 21 Mar 13:33 UTC Sir Michael Arthur appointed as RYA Chair Sir Michael Arthur appointed as RYA Chair An experienced racing and cruising sailor and accomplished British academic The Royal Yachting Association (RYA) has today announced the appointment of Professor Sir Michael Arthur, an experienced racing and cruising sailor and accomplished British academic, as the new Chair of its Board. by RYA Posted 21 Mar 12:36 UTC Henri-Lloyd's best-selling shorts just got longer Henri-Lloyd's best-selling shorts just got longer Exceptional functionality and an elegant look Henri-Lloyd have taken all the features that you loved about the Explorer shorts and incorporated them into the new Explorer Trousers. These trousers are not only environmentally friendly but also provide exceptional functionality and an elegant look. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 20 Mar 18:00 UTC Ancasta Group acquires Spencer Rigging Ancasta Group acquires Spencer Rigging Further bolstering its portfolio of yacht services provided worldwide Ancasta Group has announced the acquisition of Cowes-based Spencer Rigging to further bolster its portfolio of yacht services provided worldwide. by Ancasta Group Posted 20 Mar 12:00 UTC The Reverend Bob Shepton sails up the Thames The Reverend Bob Shepton sails up the Thames An eye-opening voyage he had never experienced Honorary OCC Member Bob Shepton has sailed far but had never experienced a sail up the Thames. As Patron of the Novara Project, he jumped at the chance to join as crew on this eye-opening voyage. by Rev Bob Shepton Posted 20 Mar 08:43 UTC The rescue of Raindancer crew – non-World ARC boat The rescue of Raindancer crew – non-World ARC boat The crew of four had evacuated to their dinghy and liferaft Sailing around the world is a dream for many and each year a large number of boats set off on journeys - some planning a circumnavigation, others crossing the Atlantic or travelling through the Pacific. by World Cruising Club Posted 19 Mar 08:09 UTC Ontario Province Anchoring Rights changes update Ontario Province Anchoring Rights changes update Ontario Sailing, Boating Ontario and other partners has been very active on this issue In late February, the MNRF announced a series of proposed changes that would affect 'camping on the water'. by Ontario Sailing Posted 19 Mar 00:06 UTC Briand's new 60m ketch concept KAZE Briand's new 60m ketch concept KAZE Comfort under sail and huge volumes below deck are the mainstays of the design Comfort under sail and huge volumes below deck are the mainstays of the design, which aims to deliver a fabulous quality of life aboard. Renderings just released show the sleek, balanced lines and low-profile coachroof of a modern-looking yacht. by Philippe Briand Posted 16 Mar 18:33 UTC