ARC Portugal 2021 underway ARC Portugal 2021 underway The yachts have 550 miles to enjoy ahead of them After a day of final preparations at Mayflower Marina on Saturday, busy provisioning and settling in new crew, the afternoon ended with the skippers briefing for the first leg of the rally to Bayona. by World Cruising Club Posted 28 Jul 08:36 UTC Style and performance meet here Style and performance meet here Soft and comfortable with a performance twist from Musto The LPX Stretch Midlayer Jacket features an innovative body mapped design, that enables optimum breathability, stretch and insulation in the areas you need them most. by Musto Posted 26 Jul 16:00 UTC NOAA biologists return to protect Hawaii wildlife NOAA biologists return to protect Hawaii wildlife Field teams take extra safety precautions and work hard to make up for a lost year in the field A team of biologists from NOAA's Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center is setting off for a field season in the remote islands of the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 25 Jul 19:41 UTC Speeding vessels exposed, threatening right whales Speeding vessels exposed, threatening right whales Critically endangered North Atlantic right whales need your voice today A new Oceana report found that most vessels are exceeding speed limits in areas designated to protect critically endangered North Atlantic right whales along the U.S. Atlantic Coast. by Sailors for the Sea Posted 24 Jul 19:44 UTC Wooden Boat Festival - One of the great stories Wooden Boat Festival - One of the great stories Incredibly inspiring are the boats that were found in complete disrepair, saved, and restored Behind every boat is a story, and each year as the applications to participate in the festival come in, we are swept up in the amazing and inspiring stories behind the boats—the histories, the rebuilds, the families that have owned boats for decades. by Northwest Maritime Center Posted 24 Jul 16:08 UTC Complimentary SIBS tickets for RYA members Complimentary SIBS tickets for RYA members Southampton International Boat Show 2021 tickets exclusively for RYA members The Southampton International Boat Show is back and the RYA is delighted to announce that once again its 100,000 plus members can take advantage of a complimentary ticket to the Show. by Emma Slater, RYA Posted 24 Jul 15:00 UTC Tickets now on sale for Southampton Boat Show Tickets now on sale for Southampton Boat Show It's been a while and we've missed you, but the wait is over! We're delighted to announce that tickets are now on sale for Southampton International Boat Show 2021 and we're giving you, our loyal visitors, exclusive access to them before anyone else! by Southamampton International Boat Show Posted 24 Jul 12:53 UTC ARC Portugal 2021 gathers in Plymouth ARC Portugal 2021 gathers in Plymouth After a week of blistering heat the weather has started to turn After a week of blistering heat the weather has started to turn here in Plymouth where the ARC Portugal 2021 yachts are now gathered at Mayflower Marina in preparation for their departure on Sunday morning. by World Cruising Club Posted 24 Jul 07:12 UTC Stay afloat with Nautical ID Stay afloat with Nautical ID Did you know that nearly 70% of boats that sink are tied up to their mooring or on a dock? Did you know that nearly 70% of boats that sink are tied up to their mooring or on a dock? Why not relax and let Nautical ID help you keep watch on your boat? by Nautical ID Posted 23 Jul 11:00 UTC Gold Award for LALIZAS Gold Award for LALIZAS In the Sales Excellence Awards 2021 For the ninth consecutive year, the Sales Excellence Awards 2021 highlighted and rewarded the best practices within the Sales sector, in a year of great challenges and opportunities. by Lalizas Posted 23 Jul 09:05 UTC Norwegian Cruising Guide updated volume 2 Norwegian Cruising Guide updated volume 2 Ready to order at Datema Amsterdam We last wrote a month ago when we published a huge update to Volume 2. We are now pleased to report that the updated Volume 2, along with the other four volumes, are ready to order at Datema Amsterdam. by Norwegian Cruising Guide Posted 22 Jul 16:19 UTC Introducing the Spinlock Deckvest Range Introducing the Spinlock Deckvest Range Compact, comfortable to wear and unobtrusive says upffront.com When it comes to safety, we know you want the best for yourself and your crew. Just launched in the upffront.com website 'Safety' category are Spinlock Deckvests: the world-renowned go-to lifejacket for hobby sailors, offshore cruisers and racers alike. by Kerri Robson Posted 22 Jul 16:00 UTC Energy Observer sails over 40,000 nautical miles Energy Observer sails over 40,000 nautical miles A 7-year round-the-world odyssey that will continue until 2024 Arriving in New Caledonia on 16 July, the ship already sailed over 40 000 nautical miles, made 68 stopovers - 15 of which with its educational exhibition - and visited 30 countries. by Energy Observer Posted 21 Jul 12:25 UTC News of Canadian border re-opening News of Canadian border re-opening There are reports of the Canadian border reopening for US citizens As you may have seen in the news today, there are reports of the Canadian border reopening for US citizens and permanent residents of the US on August 9, 2021! What great news! by Recreational Boating Association of Washington Posted 20 Jul 01:30 UTC The big end of town The big end of town That would be 60 to 100 in the old language, so that means feet... That would be 60 to 100 in the old language. So that means feet, and whilst some will be 20-30 tons, quite a few will be double that or more. How come? by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-World AUS Posted 18 Jul 22:00 UTC The Top Five Best-Sellers from Henri-Lloyd The Top Five Best-Sellers from Henri-Lloyd Incredibly comfortable stretch polos to timeless swim shorts From incredibly comfortable stretch polos to timeless swim shorts, take a look at the top five best-sellers from the last seven days and get ready for the season ahead. by Henri-Lloyd Posted 18 Jul 16:00 UTC 45th Wooden Boat Festival - What's in store 45th Wooden Boat Festival - What's in store The excitement is building... You can feel it in the air... The excitement is building... You can feel it in the air... The Wooden Boat Festival is coming... The Harbor is almost full, the presentations are lined up, plus a fun new layout. by Northwest Maritime Center Posted 18 Jul 15:15 UTC ARC Portugal - Steady as she goes ARC Portugal - Steady as she goes The rally is still scheduled for its revised August dates Despite recent changes to rules affecting travellers returning from Portugal to the UK, the rally is still scheduled for its revised August dates. by World Cruising Club Posted 18 Jul 14:56 UTC PowerUP's first-ever hydrogen fuel cell generator PowerUP's first-ever hydrogen fuel cell generator The UP400 is ideal for catering to the power needs of campervans, sailing boats, and off-grid homes Cleantech start-up, PowerUP Energy Technologies, has unveiled their 400W portable hydrogen fuel cell generator today. Their fuel cell-based generator is portable yet durable. by Taarini Atal Posted 18 Jul 07:14 UTC Marina de Lagos ready to welcome you Marina de Lagos ready to welcome you Offering unmatched protection and hospitality At the corner of Europe, open to the Atlantic and the Mediterranean, Marina de Lagos offers unmatched protection and hospitality. by World Cruising Club Posted 18 Jul 06:18 UTC