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 Henri-Lloyd partners with explorer Jim McNeill Henri-Lloyd partners with explorer Jim McNeill Supporting Ocean Warrior Project's vital research on 'the pulse of the planet' Iconic performance brand Henri-Lloyd announces an exciting new partnership with British explorer Jim McNeill, who will represent the brand as a Global Ambassador through his role leading the Ocean Warrior Project. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 16 Mar 13:26 UTC New Perini Navi fleet presented New Perini Navi fleet presented By The Italian Sea Group, one year after the Brand acquisition The Italian Sea Group, global operator in luxury yachting, today unveiled the new and innovative Perini Navi fleet, one year after the Brand acquisition. by The Italian Sea Group Posted 16 Mar 10:53 UTC Fiddle Blocks for a low-profile purchase system Fiddle Blocks for a low-profile purchase system The pros and cons of fiddle blocks and where they can be put to use A fiddle or violin block is a twin-sheave block with a difference. Typically cheaper than a standard double block of equivalent size, its low profile makes it ideal for on-deck purchase systems. by Calanach Finlayson Posted 16 Mar 09:00 UTC Outstanding Mid-Layer Performance Outstanding Mid-Layer Performance Made Responsibly by Henri-Lloyd Henri-Lloyd are proud to introduce the Smart Therm Hi-Performance mid-layer. Engineered through advanced body mapping for exceptional warming performance. Whenever, wherever you need it. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 15 Mar 16:32 UTC Outremer 52 - A splash under the snow Outremer 52 - A splash under the snow The very first Outremer 52 touched water on February 27 The very first Outremer 52 touched water on February 27. Despite the cold and the snow (exceptional for the South of France!), a good part of the 250 collaborators who worked on the project gathered for the occasion. by Outremer Catamarans Posted 15 Mar 06:17 UTC Discover the Barton range of Winches Discover the Barton range of Winches And the unique Wincher Winches make handling large loads through halyards, sheets and control lines far, far easier than the alternative of hauling them in by hand. by Barton Marine Posted 14 Mar 17:01 UTC Unsettled Pacific Ocean offers surprises Unsettled Pacific Ocean offers surprises New Ecosystem Status Report cites shakeup of familiar ecological relationships Ecological relationships across the Pacific Coast that once guided annual expectations such as salmon returns are evolving as climate change disrupts long-standing connections. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 13 Mar 01:27 UTC Last call to join Ocean Cruising Seminar Last call to join Ocean Cruising Seminar Lecturers have been chosen specifically for knowledge and practical experience The programme features in-depth lectures on all things for outfitting for ocean cruising - from safety to communications, weather to power management, auto-pilots to watermakers and an all-important timeline to departure. by World Cruising Club Posted 12 Mar 13:50 UTC Province proposes changes to Anchoring Rights Province proposes changes to Anchoring Rights Ontario proposes to define vessels with accommodation as “liveaboards” and “houseboats” At the Ontario Regional Boating Advisory Council Meeting held in mid-January, members heard about an issue regarding the construction of "sea cans" on a barge unit being then considered a vessel. by Ontario Sailing Posted 12 Mar 03:27 UTC World ARC: The start of the adventure World ARC: The start of the adventure Truly the adventure of a lifetime sailing the oceans in the company of like-minded cruisers World ARC is truly the adventure of a lifetime sailing the oceans in the company of like-minded cruisers and with a dedicated rally team to make the most of time ashore and provide peace of mind at sea. by World Cruising Club Posted 11 Mar 18:25 UTC Southern residents work harder for prey Southern residents work harder for prey Researchers compared foraging of two resident killer whale populations Resident killer whales such as the Southern Residents set themselves apart from other killer whales by behavior more than appearance. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 11 Mar 17:38 UTC January: Reflections on a Pandemic Escape January: Reflections on a Pandemic Escape The Sars-Covid pandemic had again eluded all the attempts to stop it altogether As the festive season proceeded through the last days of December and the hoary Old Man gave over his powers to the bright shiny Newborn of 2022, we on Traversay III shared the very same, strangely inexorable feelings of powerlessness. by Mary Anne Unrau Posted 11 Mar 15:42 UTC Tyonek's 5-year anniversary at the Park Tyonek's 5-year anniversary at the Park The success story involved several agencies and a 4,000-mile journey On September 30, 2017, then-NOAA Enforcement Officer Noah Meisenheimer spotted a 1-month-old beluga while conducting an aerial enforcement patrol with an Alaska State trooper helicopter pilot. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 10 Mar 14:37 UTC First hull of the new wallywind110 sold First hull of the new wallywind110 sold "Wally's sailing heritage is legendary and the brand is redoubling its efforts on the sail side." Wally is proud to announce the sale of the first hull of the new wallywind110 sailing yacht to a passionate loyal client, member of the Wally family for a long time. by Wally Yachts Posted 10 Mar 14:08 UTC International Multihull Show set for April International Multihull Show set for April 2022 will go down as the most successful edition and a real shot in the arm for the organisers 2022 will go down as the most successful edition and a real shot in the arm for us as organisers. The Multihull Show returned completely invigorated allowing this fantastic adventure to continue. by The International Multihull Show Posted 10 Mar 14:07 UTC