Sailors delight in visiting the BVIs again Sailors delight in visiting the BVIs again Ferry transportation resumes for Road Town Jetty on Tortola Sailors delight in the gracious hospitality of the people of the Caribbean Islands, and are loving the uncrowded, approved mooring fields and anchorages. by Offshore Sailing School Posted 17 Apr 16:06 UTC Seismic activity pattern at La Soufriere changed Seismic activity pattern at La Soufriere changed The Seismic Research Centre has released their 6pm 15th April Scientific Update. The Seismic Research Centre has released their 6pm 15th April Scientific Update. NEMO's Soufriere Bulletin 64, containing similar information, has also just been made available. by Daria Blackwell Posted 17 Apr 13:25 UTC North Atlantic right whales are in trouble North Atlantic right whales are in trouble 17 new North Atlantic right whale calves have been spotted, offering us some hope Recently, a critically endangered North Atlantic right whale calf was struck by a vessel off the coast of Florida and washed up dead. The calf had deep propeller cuts on its back and head, broken bones and a cracked skull. by Sailors for the Sea Posted 17 Apr 11:31 UTC USCG changes Certificate of Documentation to 5yrs USCG changes Certificate of Documentation to 5yrs New rule will spare some boaters an annual task Of the nation's nearly 12 million registered recreational boats, those owners who federally document their vessels, or about 165,000 boats, will be spared the hassle of renewing their U.S. Coast Guard Certificate of Documentation every year by Scott Croft Posted 16 Apr 14:41 UTC Northern Star Coral study could help protect coral Northern Star Coral study could help protect coral Rhode Island considers naming the local coral as a State Emblem Researchers are finding that studying this local creature's recovery from a laboratory-induced stressor could help better understand how to protect endangered tropical corals. by The Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Posted 15 Apr 16:02 UTC Horizontal, Vertical or Compact Motor? Horizontal, Vertical or Compact Motor? Electric sailboat winch options examined by upffront.com You've chosen to upgrade from a manual winch to an electric winch. Now, you need to decide on motor placement. This is a critical design decision which largely depends on your boat's available space below deck. by Kerri Robson Posted 15 Apr 11:00 UTC Gulf of Guinea remains world's piracy hotspot Gulf of Guinea remains world's piracy hotspot According to IMB's latest figures The Gulf of Guinea accounted for nearly half (43%) of all reported piracy incidents in the first three months of 2021, according to the latest figures from the ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB). by ICC International Maritime Bureau Posted 15 Apr 10:02 UTC Panama Canal increases fees Panama Canal increases fees Transit reservation and OMS fees to reflect growing demand Increases were announced but until now were never quantified. Transit service fees increase for yachts. by Erick Gálvez Posted 15 Apr 09:56 UTC Immediate needs list - St Vincent & the Grenadines Immediate needs list - St Vincent & the Grenadines Caribbean island of St Vincent was rocked by multiple explosive eruptions of La Soufrière volcano The Caribbean island of St Vincent was rocked by multiple explosive eruptions of La Soufrière volcano. National Emergency Management Organisation (NEMO) posted an immediate needs list. by Daria Blackwell Posted 15 Apr 07:22 UTC The Perfect Spring Jacket from Henri-Lloyd The Perfect Spring Jacket from Henri-Lloyd MAV HL Liner jacket will become your new go-to this season We talk about our MAV HL Liner jackets a lot, there is a reason for this. We believe that our liner is the perfect jacket for Spring. Don't just take our word for it, see below why it will become your new go-to this season... by Henri-Lloyd Posted 15 Apr 06:07 UTC Drop Nose Pins Drop Nose Pins What are they and why use them? A drop nose pin is a pin that can be used for securing or attaching components. They can be used in a number of places around a boat, but why would you use a drop nose pin instead on a clevis pin or bolt? by Daniel Henderson, Sea Sure Posted 14 Apr 14:43 UTC Lusben completes the refit of "Morning Glory" Lusben completes the refit of "Morning Glory" 48 meter Perini Navi sailing superyacht Last week, Lusben concluded the refit of "Morning Glory", Perini Navi's 48-meter sailing superyacht, famous for having the Australian telecommunications magnate Rupert Murdoch as a previous owner. by Lusben Posted 14 Apr 07:24 UTC German Frers designed Swan 58 maiden sail German Frers designed Swan 58 maiden sail Welcome to the new Swan Bluewater Concept Bluewater cruising is a concept that immediately brings dreams of travelling around the world, visiting remote paradises and meeting native welcoming people. by Nautor's Swan Posted 14 Apr 07:09 UTC Typhoon International launches Harlyn Tech Polo Typhoon International launches Harlyn Tech Polo Sustainable clothing range made of a lightweight and quick dry technical fabric Typhoon International has just unveiled its eagerly awaited Harlyn Tech Polo Shirt, the ultimate in comfort and style due to its advanced design and innovative fabric. by Marina Johnson Posted 13 Apr 15:29 UTC Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season Forecast published Atlantic Basin Hurricane Season Forecast published Above-normal activity anticipated "We anticipate that the 2021 Atlantic basin hurricane season will have above-normal activity." Colorado State University (CSU) released its first formal forecast for the 2021 Atlantic hurricane season on Thursday, 8 April. by Daria Blackwell Posted 12 Apr 18:39 UTC Dockwa partnership launches savvy navvy into USA Dockwa partnership launches savvy navvy into USA Collaboration with marina reservation app and boater relationship platform Marine navigation company savvy navvy has announced a new partnership with Dockwa, a marina reservation app and boater relationship platform. by Hannah Cotterell, savvy navvy Posted 12 Apr 12:44 UTC Marine energy project to produce clean electricity Marine energy project to produce clean electricity ÉireComposites & ORPC announce initiative to harness tidal energy ÉireComposites, global marine renewable energy solutions company, ORPC and National University of Ireland Galway (NUI Galway) today launched a new project by ÉireComposites Posted 11 Apr 09:57 UTC How and when to reef How and when to reef The sailing season is upon us! Air temps are coming up, the water is warming up and you haven't put on a pair of long-pants for at least six weeks. Well, some of us have not. by American Sailing Association Posted 10 Apr 16:11 UTC Coast Guard warns of cold water hazards Coast Guard warns of cold water hazards Following rescue in Hampton, NH The Coast Guard and Hampton Fire Department responded to a disabled and adrift jet ski off of Hampton Beach, Wednesday evening. by U.S. Coast Guard 1st District Northeast Posted 10 Apr 12:33 UTC Stornoway Port more than doubles yacht berths Stornoway Port more than doubles yacht berths Latest development following £11 million investment As part of the wider £11 million Newton Basin/Goat Island development, the Newton Marina will allow Stornoway to welcome more visiting yachts than ever before. by Stornoway Port Authority Posted 10 Apr 09:44 UTC