Spinlock introduces GlowSpot® Spinlock introduces GlowSpot® Another innovative feature to its DURO range Spinlock is pleased to announce that it will be introducing yet another innovative feature to its DURO range of commercial marine lifejackets in the form of a new bladder that uses Glowspot® retro-reflection technology. by Spinlock Posted 17 Dec 12:00 UTC Ten ways we can help monk seals Ten ways we can help monk seals Veterinarian & field teams work to rescue seal pups, treat injuries, and sometimes even remove eels! Hawaiian monk seals often find themselves in difficult situations, and our staff works hard to prevent and reduce threats to this highly-endangered species. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 17 Dec 10:27 UTC The sun sets on a sucessfull ARC+ St. Vincent The sun sets on a sucessfull ARC+ St. Vincent The small group pioneering the first edition formed great friendships The first edition of ARC+ St. Vincent came to an end last night at Hotel Alexandrina in St. Vincent, a very fitting venue for the finale of such a successful pioneering event. by World Cruising Club Posted 17 Dec 09:34 UTC Structural Furling Forestays Structural Furling Forestays An increasingly popular, lightweight alternative Continuous line furlers, together with a torsional cable, is an alternative furling system for the main structural forestay. This is an increasingly popular, lightweight choice for both racing and cruising sailors. by Phil Anniss Posted 17 Dec 09:00 UTC How NOAA supports post-storm coral restoration How NOAA supports post-storm coral restoration The future of coral reefs looks bleaker than ever before With rising temperatures comes an increase in mass coral bleaching events, infectious disease outbreaks, and the process known as ocean acidification. by Alyssa Dillon Posted 16 Dec 14:39 UTC Follow Sailing Uma as they travel the world Follow Sailing Uma as they travel the world B&G® pleased to announce their support Selling everything they owned, leaving the rat race behind, follow the journey of a young couple as they navigate the world. by Dulcie Allen Posted 16 Dec 14:00 UTC Troubleshooting Electronics & Electrical Systems Troubleshooting Electronics & Electrical Systems Part II of the "In Preparation for Cruising" series with instructor Jeff Cote Part II of the "In Preparation for Cruising" series with instructor Jeff Cote of Pacific Yacht Systems will cover troubleshooting electrical and electronics systems. by Bluewater Cruising Association Posted 16 Dec 12:22 UTC S/V Nereida sails around the world - Day 72 S/V Nereida sails around the world - Day 72 Jeanne Socrates is attempting to complete a non-stop, solo and unassisted circumnavigation Jeanne Socrates is 76 years of age and is attempting to complete a non-stop, solo and unassisted circumnavigation as the oldest sailor. She left Victoria, British Columbia on October 3, 2018. by Jeanne Socrates Posted 15 Dec 20:56 UTC Visit the pearl of the Andaman Visit the pearl of the Andaman Read Sunsail's Thailand sailing guide See winter differently in Thailand and enjoy 10% off when you book before the 20 December to uncover hidden lagoons, traditional fishing villages and ancient island temples. by Sunsail Posted 15 Dec 17:00 UTC Coral Larvae use sound to find a home on the reef Coral Larvae use sound to find a home on the reef Choosing a place to call home is one of the most consequential choices a coral can make Choosing a place to call home is one of the most consequential choices a coral can make. In the animal's larval stage, it floats freely in the ocean—but once it settles down, it anchors itself permanently to the rocky substrate of a reef by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Posted 15 Dec 11:13 UTC Weymouth RNLI 150th anniversary celebrations Weymouth RNLI 150th anniversary celebrations A host of events to mark the momentous occasion Weymouth RNLI is celebrating 150 years of lifesaving in 2019 with a host of events to mark the momentous occasion. by Ken Francis Posted 15 Dec 10:05 UTC British yacht in distress uses alert for rescue British yacht in distress uses alert for rescue Two people have been rescued after their Personal Locator Beacon alerted HM Coastguard Two people have been rescued after their Personal Locator Beacon alerted HM Coastguard to the fact their yacht was in trouble off the Solomon Islands. by Heather Skull Posted 15 Dec 08:36 UTC Casting Off: Breaking Free on the Home Front Casting Off: Breaking Free on the Home Front Thinking of casting off and heading for exotic anchorages? Thinking of casting off and heading for exotic anchorages? What about everything and everyone that you're leaving behind? by Bluewater Cruising Association Posted 15 Dec 08:07 UTC Perhaps we need to… Perhaps we need to… Looking at Lombok, Indonesia in more detail In 'They'd all been there' a few weeks ago, we looked at how Lombok, Indonesia, was rapidly becoming a bit of an epicentre for cruising activity. by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-WorldCruising.com Posted 14 Dec 23:00 UTC Learn about deep sea corals through story maps Learn about deep sea corals through story maps Visit a series of story maps exploring deep-sea coral Most people are surprised to learn that deep-sea corals exist at all, let alone that they live in waters of every region of the United States. Deep-sea corals appear in all kinds of shapes, sizes, colors, and depth ranges. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 14 Dec 17:42 UTC Join Ancasta at the Dusseldorf Boat Show 2019 Join Ancasta at the Dusseldorf Boat Show 2019 The largest indoor boatshow on the planet is now only six weeks away! The largest indoor boatshow on the planet is now only six weeks away and with no London Boat Show this year, our appointment book for Dusseldorf viewings is filling up fast! by Ancasta International Posted 14 Dec 14:00 UTC ARC+ 2018 wraps up in Saint Lucia ARC+ 2018 wraps up in Saint Lucia Crews from ARC+ gathered to mark the end of their Atlantic adventure In Rodney Bay, Saint Lucia last night crews from ARC+ route of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers gathered on the green of IGY Marina to mark the end of their Atlantic adventure that began in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. by World Cruising Club Posted 14 Dec 06:20 UTC Watch out for whales around Cape Cod Watch out for whales around Cape Cod New voluntary vessel speed restriction zone established around Cape Cod Bay to protect right whales A voluntary vessel speed restriction zone (Dynamic Management Area - DMA) has been established around Cape Cod Bay to protect an aggregation of six right whales sighted in this area. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 13 Dec 17:20 UTC SNSM reveals its bespoke Crewsaver lifejacket SNSM reveals its bespoke Crewsaver lifejacket SOLAS approved custom-made ErgoFit 3D Twin Chamber lifejacket Crewsaver designers worked closely with SNSM in the design and trial phases to develop the SOLAS approved custom-made ErgoFit 3D Twin Chamber lifejacket. Supplied in two colourways – one for operation and one for training purposes. by Mike Shepherd Posted 13 Dec 10:00 UTC Turning climate change to positive action Turning climate change to positive action Climate change must no longer be viewed as a "tragedy of the commons" December marks the 50th anniversary of the paper that popularized the concept of tragedy of the commons: it argued that individuals will always take advantage of a common resource and so degrade it. by coralcoe.org.au Posted 12 Dec 11:26 UTC