North Carolina Living Shoreline Projects North Carolina Living Shoreline Projects NOAA and North Carolina Coastal Federation worked together to promote the use of living shorelines A partnership between NOAA and the North Carolina Coastal Federation to build living shorelines has helped restore and protect more than 6,200 feet of shoreline. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 4 Apr 12:08 UTC How Energy Observer is adapting to COVID-19 crisis How Energy Observer is adapting to COVID-19 crisis Doing everything possible to carry out their missions in complete safety Like all Europeans today, Energy Observer does everything possible to ensure that the women and men working within and alongside the project are protected and can carry out their missions in complete safety. by Joséphine Guinard Posted 4 Apr 10:43 UTC B&G® announces new C-MAP chart campaign B&G® announces new C-MAP chart campaign Combine a C-MAP chart with selected chartplotter and save up to £300 B&G®, the world's leading sailing navigation and instrument specialist, announced today the launch of its new campaign which offers consumers up to a £300 discount on selected charplotters when purchased with a C-MAP MAX N+ chart. by Dulcie Allen Posted 3 Apr 15:30 UTC Seventeen World ARC yachts now in Papeete Seventeen World ARC yachts now in Papeete French Polynesia is in strict lock down Seventeen of the World ARC yachts are now in Papeete, all being ones that completed the passage from Galapagos to Tahiti without a stop. Three of those that stopped in Hiva Oa and Nuka Hiva are now on passage to Papeete by World Cruising Club Posted 3 Apr 11:47 UTC Complete series of Jeanneau Underway Complete series of Jeanneau Underway Everyone has their own Jeanneau story to tell Whether your are sailing around the world, racing to Bermuda, or exploring the Pacific Northwest, everyone has their own Jeanneau story to tell. And guess what?! We brought it to you in one place. by Jeanneau America Posted 2 Apr 18:53 UTC Business Grants & Rates Packages for Sailing Clubs Business Grants & Rates Packages for Sailing Clubs Benefit from the £22 billion grant and business rates package announced by the Chancellor As of yesterday (1 April), sailing clubs up and down the country are already beginning to benefit from the £22 billion grant and business rates package recently announced by the Chancellor. by Emma Cotton Posted 2 Apr 15:30 UTC Plan Your Next Cruising Adventure Plan Your Next Cruising Adventure With the North Sails Cruising Sailors Tool Kit Whether you are leaving land behind or looking forward to spending time with friends and family, the North Sails Cruising Tool Kit will help you prepare for your next trip. by North Sails Posted 2 Apr 13:39 UTC State of Emergency: 24hr Curfew Guidelines State of Emergency: 24hr Curfew Guidelines The mandatory seven-day curfew starts from Thursday As part of measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the twin-island state, the Government of Antigua & Barbuda has imposed a 24-hour curfew. by Antigua Nice Ltd. Posted 2 Apr 10:39 UTC "Ask me anything": Dee Caffari's Facebook forum "Ask me anything": Dee Caffari's Facebook forum Open to your questions 2-5 April 2020 Here at Ocean Safety, the marine safety experts, we are offering our followers the chance to get some first-hand advice, tips, and knowledge from one of sailing's most prolific and famous athletes - our Ambassador, Dee Caffari! by Marina Johnson Posted 2 Apr 09:37 UTC Intelligent Adapter corrects shore power mismatch Intelligent Adapter corrects shore power mismatch The YQ100PLUS adapter from Hubbell Marine offers a solution While a growing number of boats operate on 100A electrical systems, many marinas are still in the process of upgrading power pedestals to accommodate them. The YQ100PLUS adapter from Hubbell Marine offers a solution. by Martin Flory Group Posted 1 Apr 14:14 UTC Join upffront.com on the Foredeck Join upffront.com on the Foredeck Get a free 50 Euro voucher when you join this exclusive club With the launch of the all-new upffront.com website we are also pleased to present the Foredeck Club, exclusively for boat owners who are serious about their sailing. by Phil Anniss Posted 1 Apr 11:00 UTC ARC Portugal 2020 Rally update ARC Portugal 2020 Rally update The global spread of COVID-19 has impacted the cruising plans Over recent weeks, the global spread of COVID-19 has impacted the cruising plans of many and the rapidly evolving situation leading to regular changes to long-held intentions. by World Cruising Club Posted 1 Apr 09:35 UTC Connecting cruisers in the time of Covid 19 Connecting cruisers in the time of Covid 19 Ocean Cruising Club is opening some of its Facebook groups Cruisers contemplating crossing the Atlantic back to Europe or remaining in the Caribbean or US East Coast will now have access to OCC Facebook Groups. by Phil Heaton Posted 1 Apr 05:34 UTC Building a Wharram Tiki 26 catamaran Building a Wharram Tiki 26 catamaran A beautifully hand-crafted (and blogged) boat is emerging in Belize Don Squier contacted Sail-World from Belize to tell us about the Wharram Tiki 26 catamaran he is building. It is shaping up to be a stunning craft. by Don Squier Posted 31 Mar 19:15 UTC Covid-19 Restrictions on Cruising - CA RATS Advice Covid-19 Restrictions on Cruising - CA RATS Advice Regulations and Technical Services group publishing online advice to members and the public Worldwide Covid-19 restrictions effectively mean that most, if not all, cruising, is currently prohibited or severely restricted. The situation and the measures being taken by various governments are fast moving. by Peta Stuart-Hunt Posted 31 Mar 11:55 UTC RYA encourages support of boating networks RYA encourages support of boating networks How we can support one another during these challenging times From sailing clubs and marinas to class associations and training centres, the RYA is encouraging all boaters to continue to support their local boating networks where possible during the Coronavirus pandemic. by Susie Nation-Grainer Posted 30 Mar 10:42 UTC What does sailing mean to you? What does sailing mean to you? We'll be publishing the most inspiring stories to help weather the storm Things feel pretty strange at the moment. We're going through unprecedented and tough times. Haven't we all dreamed about getting on a boat and sailing away from it all? Sailing is what keeps us going! by The YachtsandYachting.com & Sail-World.com team Posted 30 Mar 10:24 UTC World ARC 2020/21 update World ARC 2020/21 update A total of seventeen yachts have made landfall in Nuku Hiva and Tahiti The yachts of World ARC 2020/21 continue to steadily make landfall in Nuku Hiva and Tahiti, with their arrivals coordinated by the La Direction polynésienne des affaires maritimes (DPAM) together with JRCC Tahiti. by World Cruising Club Posted 30 Mar 06:16 UTC Pleasure craft banned from Antigua & Barbuda entry Pleasure craft banned from Antigua & Barbuda entry Cruising permits only valid for Antigua The ABMA website is being updated as we get the latest on travel advisories. The Latest travel advisory has been received and was effective March 28th, 2020, 11.59 pm. by Antigua and Barbuda Marine Association Posted 30 Mar 06:14 UTC Ultimate Virtual Tour of Herreshoff Marine Museum Ultimate Virtual Tour of Herreshoff Marine Museum With historian Maynard Bray and Halsey Herreshoff Today, we're bringing you on the ultimate insider tour at the Herreshoff Marine Museum with historian Maynard Bray and Halsey Herreshoff (in a video by our friends at Off Center Harbor). by Herreshoff Marine Museum Posted 29 Mar 18:46 UTC