Please select your home edition
Edition
Noble Marine 2022 SW - LEADERBOARD

Noonsite Atlantic Ocean outlook

by Noonsite 2 Jun 2024 12:41 UTC
Atlantic Ocean outlook © noonsite.com

Hurricanes: NOAA's outlook for the 2024 Atlantic hurricane season has been released with a predicted total of 17 to 25 named storms (winds of 39 mph or higher).

USA: Entry clearance is still possible using the ROAM app, however, it currently can't be used for reporting while domestic cruising. Find out alternative methods at USA Formalities. Starting 1 August, dogs entering or returning must meet new specific requirements.

Scotland: John Neal of Mahina Expeditions, regularly spends the summers in NW Scotland and Islands running ocean expeditions. In his opinion Scotland is one of the finest venues in the world for this type of sail-training "because of the volatile weather conditions, lack of crowds, fabulous history and natural beauty." Read his report on Scottish harbours and anchorages.

Cape Verdes: A Turkey-flagged product tanker was boarded and robbed southwest of Nova Sintra, Cape Verde this month, in a significant escalation in terms of the way pirates treat seafarers off West Africa. While this was commercial shipping that were targeted, yachts should be aware when sailing in the vicinity.

Atlantic Rallies: The ARC Europe rally left Bermuda last week for the 1800NM voyage to Faial in the Azores. ARC Portugal will start from Plymouth (UK) in nine days time, taking rally boats across the Bay of Biscay and down the coast of Portugal.

Bluewater Open Days are run by WCC in association with Berthon International and are for sailors who are aiming at going offshore cruising and want to know what to look for when choosing a bluewater cruising boat. Pre-register for Stockholm on 15 June and Lymington, UK, on 22 June.

Flotsam and Jetsam: A discarded trawl net which wrapped around the propeller, rudder and keel of a cruising yacht off the southern coast of Ireland, was the "root cause" of the vessel's grounding and subsequent loss, say Ireland's Marine Casualty Investigation Board (MCIB).

This article has been provided by the courtesy of noonsite.com.

Related Articles

Noonsite DAFF survey announcement
Have you sailed to Australia in the last 3 years? The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry (DAFF) are currently developing biofouling management options for international non-commercial vessels, so that yacht owners can manage the risks before coming to Australia. Posted on 7 Feb
Mediterranean Sea outlook - January update
The season is well and truly mothballed, noonsite world love to get your feedback Help us expand our Wintering in the Mediterranean report with details of where you have chosen to keep your boat in the off season. Posted on 5 Feb
Atlantic Ocean outlook - January update
How risky is crossing the Atlantic? Planning on cruising the Iberian Peninsula or Biscay next season? Don't miss this free CA webinar, "Understanding the threat of Orcas when sailing", on 11 February at 1930 hrs GMT. Posted on 2 Feb
Formalities Worldwide
What's new for yacht arrivals this month? The Australian DAFF are working towards improving guidance for visiting yachts on Biofouling Management (i.e. what's growing below your waterline) so that yacht owners can manage the risks before coming to Australia. Posted on 1 Feb
Caribbean Sea outlook - December update
The digital ED card system in the BVIs entered an introductory pilot phase on 1 October 2024 Did you know that you can participate in Digital Online Embarkation/Disembarkation (ED) Card Systems to replace the paper arrival / departure cards that travelers file when clearing in and out in some countries? Posted on 3 Jan
Atlantic Ocean outlook - December update
The South Atlantic island of Fernando de Noronha is a convenient first port of entry into Brazil The South Atlantic island of Fernando de Noronha is a convenient first port of entry into Brazil for many yachts crossing the Atlantic from South Africa to the Caribbean. Posted on 2 Jan
Mediterranean Sea outlook - December update
Three months of sailing in Europe can make for a summer to remember Whether you need to fit your Med cruising around work, school, or Schengen zone requirements, three months of sailing in Europe can make for a summer to remember. Posted on 2 Jan
Caribbean Sea outlook - November update
Don't miss the free Doyle Guides App if you are planning on exploring the Caribbean Weather: Caribbean Compass have put together a handy list of updated Caribbean weather websites, nets and services for the 2014/15 season. Posted on 5 Dec 2024
Planning on Cruising in Mexico?
If buying second hand, check for Temporary Import Permit (TIP) registered in that boat's history If you are buying a second hand boat and planning to cruise Mexico, be very careful to check first if Mexico still has a Temporary Import Permit (TIP) registered in that boat's history. Posted on 3 Dec 2024
Mediterranean Sea outlook - November update
The amount of rainfall in the Med this month has been unprecedented Spain: The amount of rainfall in the Med this month has been unprecedented. Posted on 2 Dec 2024
Henri-Lloyd - For the ObsessedNoble Marine 2022 SW - FOOTERPantaenius 2022 - SAIL & POWER 2 FOOTER ROW