Pandemic presents unexpected opportunities Pandemic presents unexpected opportunities Cruising offers a unique opportunity to meet many people It has been a year and a half since our friends badgered us into escaping the Covid movement restrictions on Mexico's Baja, and cruising over to the less strict San Carlos, Sonora Mexico area. by Greg Yellenik Posted 3 Dec 17:27 UTC Christmas starts now! Christmas starts now! Musto's Christmas story begins years ago Whatever your budget, give the gift of outdoors to your loved ones this Christmas. by Musto Posted 3 Dec 15:09 UTC Cruising to Haida Gwaii in 2022? Cruising to Haida Gwaii in 2022? Parks Canada has scheduled virtual orientation sessions again in the Spring of 2022 As you may already be aware of, all visitors planning to visit Gwaii Haanas who are not travelling with a licensed tour operator must participate in the Orientation Program. by Rosario Passos, Bluewater Cruising Association Posted 2 Dec 23:52 UTC ARC+ 2021 arrives on Grenada's pure shores ARC+ 2021 arrives on Grenada's pure shores Pierre De Saint-Vincent's Outremer 51 Piment Rouge claims line honours Grenada has welcomed the first arrival of ARC+ 2021 as Pierre De Saint-Vincent's Outremer 51 Piment Rouge (FRA) claimed line honours in the second leg of the rally from Mindelo, Cape Verde. by World Cruising Club Posted 2 Dec 12:52 UTC Pegasus 50 Globe Electric launched Pegasus 50 Globe Electric launched The visits to our demo center in Izola and sea trials have kept us so busy over the past few weeks The visits to our demo center in Izola and sea trials have kept us so busy over the past few weeks that we forgot to share the news that we launched our first electric Pegasus 50 in August - or was it back in July? by Pegasus Yachts Posted 2 Dec 10:55 UTC CA releases upgraded CAptain's Mate app CA releases upgraded CAptain's Mate app Digital cruising information in one app The Cruising Association (CA) has released its upgraded CAptain's Mate app. by The Cruising Association Posted 2 Dec 05:42 UTC ARC 2021: Yacht Charlotte Jane III abandoned ARC 2021: Yacht Charlotte Jane III abandoned Catastrophic steering failure left the vessel disabled The five-man British crew of Charlotte Jane III were evacuated onto another ARC yacht today (01 December) after a catastrophic steering failure left the vessel disabled. by World Cruising Club Posted 1 Dec 22:12 UTC Optimize Your Cruising Efficiency Optimize Your Cruising Efficiency Register for our next webinar on December 14th and learn to cruise efficiently Cruising efficiently involves a balance of factors including time, cost, energy consumption, comfort and safety - a unique combination for every mariner. by American Sailing Association Posted 1 Dec 21:16 UTC RYA joins the Diversity in Maritime Charter RYA joins the Diversity in Maritime Charter The RYA is the national governing body for all forms of boating including yacht cruising. Maritime UK, the umbrella body for the maritime sector, has welcomed the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) as the latest organisation to join the Diversity in Maritime Charter. by Emma Cotton Posted 1 Dec 14:09 UTC Elan Yacht's new Highly Anticipated Yacht Elan Yacht's new Highly Anticipated Yacht Revealed to be a 47 ft Elan E6 Recently, Elan Yachts started teasing the world of sailing with a new project. by Elan Yachts Posted 1 Dec 12:00 UTC Grenada ready to welcome the ARC+ fleet Grenada ready to welcome the ARC+ fleet Red carpet for the first edition arrivals On 19 November the ARC+ 2021 fleet left Mindelo, Cape Verde bound for Grenada's shores just over 2000nm miles away. Ten days on, the ARC Yellow Shirts are ready and waiting in Camper & Nicholsons Port Louis Marina. by World Cruising Club Posted 1 Dec 08:08 UTC Ancasta set for the Dusseldorf Boat Show 2022 Ancasta set for the Dusseldorf Boat Show 2022 Representing the largest line-up of sail and powerboats in its history Sixteen halls the size of ExCel London located just a stones-throw from Dusseldorf International Airport and housing the world's largest selection of yachts, indoors, in January! by Ancasta Posted 30 Nov 12:54 UTC SV Red Roo - To Turkey in two hours SV Red Roo - To Turkey in two hours It was just 2 hours – 11 nautical miles to Turkey (Datça) It was just 2 hours - 11 nautical miles to Turkey (Datça), it was within sight the whole time. In fact it had been insight for the last week as we finished the last few islands in Greece which are just off the Turkish coast. by SV Red Roo Posted 30 Nov 09:10 UTC Coral identity crisis Coral identity crisis A new way to distinguish and identify coral species Researchers have found a new way to distinguish and identify coral species—providing crucial information to help manage coral reefs in a warming world. by ARC Centre of Excellence for Coral Reef Studies Posted 30 Nov 06:16 UTC Tragedy at sea aboard ARC yacht Agecanonix Tragedy at sea aboard ARC yacht Agecanonix World Cruising Club are sad to report the death of crew member Max Delannoy World Cruising Club are sad to report the death of crew member Max Delannoy on board the ARC yacht Agecanonix during the night of 26/27 November. by World Cruising Club Posted 29 Nov 19:23 UTC Explore the Lagoon 55 Explore the Lagoon 55 The Lagoon 55 offers living space with multiple possibilities. The latest addition to the Lagoon sailing range is the result of a perfect blend of innovation and seafaring spirit combined with attention to detail and creativity. by Lagoon Posted 29 Nov 18:18 UTC Covid update - Caribbean, Central & South America Covid update - Caribbean, Central & South America El Salvador doesn't require a negative Covid test to enter Some countries have seen an easing of entry requirements for vaccinated travelers this month: Antigua and the Bahamas require just an approved rapid-test; Cayman Islands have removed quarantine and Cuba, Sint Maarten and Honduras are all restriction free. by Noonsite Posted 29 Nov 16:57 UTC The Performance Academy Sailing Scholarship The Performance Academy Sailing Scholarship New from Andrew Simpson Foundation: The Performance Academy Sailing Scholarship For 2022, Andrew Simpson Foundation are launching their Performance Academy Sailing Scholarship, designed to provide pathway sailors subsidised additional training through the Performance Academy programmes. by Andrew Simpson Foundation Posted 29 Nov 16:30 UTC Breezing into week two for the ARC+ and ARC fleets Breezing into week two for the ARC+ and ARC fleets Logs sent in by email from onboard the boats As the second full week at sea begins for the ARC+ and ARC fleets, it's a delight to read how crews are enjoying their time on the ocean in the logs sent in by email from onboard the boats. by World Cruising Club Posted 29 Nov 06:38 UTC Moving out Moving out Pacific cyclone season kicked off at the start of this month The PACIFIC cyclone season kicked off at the start of this month meaning many cruisers in the Pacific islands have been moving out, a slightly easier task than last year with more options now open. by Noonsite Posted 29 Nov 01:46 UTC