Ancasta presents its diverse fleet Ancasta presents its diverse fleet At all the key boat shows this Spring As the boating community eagerly gears up for the season ahead, the team at Ancasta has an impressive itinerary and line-up for upcoming shows and events across the UK and Europe. by Ancasta Posted 16 Apr 14:08 UTC Jack and Jude: April 2024 update Jack and Jude: April 2024 update Maintaining Banyandah is a labour of love Maintaining Banyandah, the vessel we launched in 1974, has become ingrained in our very being. It's not just about keeping her seaworthy; it's about nurturing a connection that runs deeper than the ocean itself. by Jack and Jude Posted 15 Apr 04:16 UTC Loss of an OCC boat in the Pacific Loss of an OCC boat in the Pacific S/V IdaLina sank earlier this week some 300 miles east of the Marquesas S/V IdaLina, an Arcona 460, sank earlier this week some 300 miles east of the Marquesas. IdaLina was the home of two Swedish OCC Members, Ingmar Ravudd and Katarina Bääth. by Simon Currin Posted 15 Apr 03:33 UTC Rescued Sawfish receiving critical care at Mote Rescued Sawfish receiving critical care at Mote After a member of the public called the sawfish hotline Mote Marine Laboratory and the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission responded to a distressed smalltooth sawfish after a member of the public called the sawfish hotline and reported the animal swimming in circles in Cudjoe Bay. by Mote Marine Laboratory & Aquarium Posted 14 Apr 15:47 UTC Adventures aboard the Jeanneau Yachts 51, Teatime Adventures aboard the Jeanneau Yachts 51, Teatime Getting ready for the departure towards the Great Barrier Reef and Indonesia Teatime and her crew, Domi, Anna, Boróka, and Katalin, embarked on their journey from Croatia in late June 2020. by Jeanneau America Posted 13 Apr 16:53 UTC All sails up for BVI Rendezvous 2024 All sails up for BVI Rendezvous 2024 A sail rally to North Sound, Hobie Cat racing at the Bitter End Yacht Club, a dock-tail contest What started in 2012 continued this year with 13 boats and more than 50 attendees, coming from all over the United States and Canada. by Jeanneau America Posted 12 Apr 17:05 UTC SSCA 3rd Annual Bahamas Gathering SSCA 3rd Annual Bahamas Gathering Filling the harbor for days of cruiser and community fun! We filled the harbor for days of cruiser and community fun! This was a 'come and join us,' no-attendance-fee event. by Seven Seas Cruising Association Posted 12 Apr 16:07 UTC 2024 Jan-Mar IMB Piracy and Armed Robbery report 2024 Jan-Mar IMB Piracy and Armed Robbery report New report highlights continued threat of Somali piracy The ICC International Maritime Bureau (IMB) raises concern on the continued acts of maritime piracy off the coast of Somalia in its first quarter report for 2024, released today. by ICC International Maritime Bureau Posted 12 Apr 16:01 UTC Lyme Regis Boat Building Academy Open Day Lyme Regis Boat Building Academy Open Day Offering visitors the chance to see the latest student-built boats The world-renowned Boat Building Academy (BBA) in Lyme Regis will hold its annual Open Day on Saturday April 27th, offering visitors the chance to see the latest student-built boats, find out about courses on offer and enjoy entertainment and food. by Boat Building Academy Posted 12 Apr 10:45 UTC Unprecedented demand for luxury adventure Unprecedented demand for luxury adventure The Oyster World Rally is a luxury sailing circumnavigation spanning 16 months Following high demand for the Oyster World Rally, the British manufacturer of luxury bluewater sailing yachts is inviting global adventurers to a circumnavigation focused showcase at St Katharine Docks in London from 24-26 April. by Oyster Yachts Posted 12 Apr 06:14 UTC Structural foam integrated into yacht's structure Structural foam integrated into yacht's structure Sunreef Yachts Eco is a comprehensive approach to yachting Sunreef Yachts Eco is a comprehensive approach to yachting, aiming to enhance energy efficiency and sustainability across all aspects of the experience. by Sunreef Yachts Posted 11 Apr 08:29 UTC Ella Hibbert's Arctic Circle circumnavigation news Ella Hibbert's Arctic Circle circumnavigation news Getting ever closer with expedition start date in sight A once unthinkable passage is becoming a reality for 27-year old sailor Ella Hibbert. In her Bruce Roberts 38 Yeva, she will attempt the first solo circumnavigation of the Arctic Circle. by Wave International Posted 10 Apr 17:14 UTC Strong is smart Strong is smart Pin-to-pin load monitoring hits 10 tonnes! Whether your goals are confident cruising or optimised performance, the more you understand about your yacht, the more you can achieve. by Cyclops Marine Posted 10 Apr 13:30 UTC World ARC - A marvellous Marquesan celebration World ARC - A marvellous Marquesan celebration Welcome event hosted by World Cruising Club and Comité du Tourisme de Nuku-Hiva With a 'Welcome to the Marquesas' event being hosted by World Cruising Club and Comité du Tourisme de Nuku-Hiva, the World ARC rally boats congregated in Taiohae Bay, on the island's southern coast. by World Cruising Club Posted 10 Apr 08:25 UTC Exclusive Southampton Boat Show limited time offer Exclusive Southampton Boat Show limited time offer Free ticket for RYA members Southampton International Boat Show, Britain's biggest and best festival of boating, is back and RYA members can take advantage of an exclusive FREE ticket, plus up to two half-price tickets. by RYA Press Office Posted 10 Apr 07:00 UTC SSCA Bahamas Gathering SSCA Bahamas Gathering Bahama Black Point Exuma's Le'Ajah McKenzie Recognized The Seven Seas Cruising Association (SSCA) recognized the first SSCA Outstanding Youth Award winner, Le'Ajah McKenzie, on Saturday March 16th 2024. by Commodore Joan Conover Posted 9 Apr 14:09 UTC Sailing with a Purpose by The Cruising Kiwis Sailing with a Purpose by The Cruising Kiwis Embarking on a journey that spans the world's oceans is more than a mere adventure Embarking on a journey that spans the world's oceans is more than a mere adventure — it's a profound exploration of life's complexities, resilience, and the uncharted territories that define our existence. by Rachel Hamill of The Cruising Kiwis Posted 6 Apr 00:01 UTC Gray Whale population abundance Gray Whale population abundance Eastern North Pacific Gray Whale population increases after observed decline To understand how the eastern North Paci?c gray whale population is responding to changes in the environment following its recovery from low numbers due to commercial whaling, we study changes in abundance over time. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 5 Apr 19:32 UTC Ocean outlook: Atlantic, Caribbean, Mediterranean Ocean outlook: Atlantic, Caribbean, Mediterranean St. Helena Port Control are seeking feedback from any yacht that intended to visit St. Helena The collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore this week after being hit by a cargo ship, has closed one of the USA's major east coast ports to commercial traffic and recreational vessels for the foreseeable future. by Noonsite Posted 5 Apr 14:28 UTC Lagoon presents the brand new Lagoon 43 Lagoon presents the brand new Lagoon 43 Cruising as a couple, with family or with friends, this catamaran will win you over Lagoon is committed to offering you a generous, enjoyable, convenient life on board. The Lagoon 43 is the promise of memorable moments at sea, with a catamaran that adapts to suit all preferences. by Lagoon Catamarans Posted 5 Apr 10:13 UTC