Passage season from Panama across the Pacific Passage season from Panama across the Pacific Some important changes to note this year Passage season from Panama across the Pacific is upon us with the Galapagos, French Polynesia and Pacific islands gearing up for the seasonal influx of yachts. by noonsite.com Posted 27 Feb 17:13 UTC Three critical things before getting a boat loan Three critical things before getting a boat loan It's high season for shopping for a loan to finance a recreational boat purchase It's high season for shopping for a loan to finance a recreational boat purchase, according Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS). by Scott Croft Posted 27 Feb 16:52 UTC BlackCat Superyachts introduces 30m catamaran BlackCat Superyachts introduces 30m catamaran Presents the new high-performance luxury model This will be the third model of the BlackCat range since the high-performance luxury superyacht catamarans brand was launched in 2016 by champion Australian yachtsman Mitch Booth together with Malcolm McKeon. by Blackcat Superyachts Posted 27 Feb 10:08 UTC Gotifreddi Maffioli cruising lines explained Gotifreddi Maffioli cruising lines explained A vast range of very specialist cores and covers Family run, Italian rope makers, Gottifredi Maffioli, have an international reputation as one of the leading brands across the full spectrum of yachting lines from Olympic class dinghies, grand-prix TP52s and mini-maxis to the largest superyachts. by Prinal Shah Posted 27 Feb 09:00 UTC McConaghy builder of choice for BlackCat 30 McConaghy builder of choice for BlackCat 30 Selected to join this exclusive alliance of partners McConaghy have been selected to join this exclusive alliance of partners due to our specialist knowledge and experience in the build of midsize carbon fibre multihulls and advanced composite construction methods. by McConaghy Boats Posted 26 Feb 21:48 UTC YJA MS Amlin Gala Awards Dinner returns in 2020 YJA MS Amlin Gala Awards Dinner returns in 2020 You Could Be There! MS Amlin Boat Insurance are delighted to continue as title sponsor of the Yachting Journalists' Association's Yachtsman of the Year, Young Sailor of the Year and Young Blogger of the Year awards for 2020. by Chris Jones Posted 25 Feb 19:00 UTC CA applauds the scrapping of the DEKPA CA applauds the scrapping of the DEKPA Greece has announced the scrapping of the difficult cruising permit Greece has announced the scrapping of the DEKPA cruising permit in a draft bill for which consultations close on 27 February 2020. The bill will be voted on shortly afterwards and becomes law within one month of being officially published. by Peta Stuart-Hunt Posted 25 Feb 17:43 UTC A dream of solo circumnavigation A dream of solo circumnavigation Bill Hatfield is the oldest man to sail unassisted non-stop around the world solo On Saturday, the 22st February, Bill Hatfield became the oldest man to sail around the world solo, non-stop and unassisted. by Daria Blackwell Posted 25 Feb 09:18 UTC The Galapagos visit gets off to a uniquely start The Galapagos visit gets off to a uniquely start World ARC fleet gets off to a uniquely nature-filled start Since the fleet started arriving in from Monday morning, the Galapagos clearance, inspection and quarantine team have been busy visiting all of the boats. by World Cruising Club Posted 24 Feb 08:37 UTC Unmanned surface vehicles track marine mammals Unmanned surface vehicles track marine mammals Scientists successfully tested the feasibility of using Saildrones Scientists successfully tested the feasibility of using Saildrones to follow individual fur seals over long distances while simultaneously assessing their prey and habitat. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 23 Feb 16:24 UTC Coral disease risk factors revealed Coral disease risk factors revealed Coral cancers are more common in reefs with fewer fish Researchers have identified key factors that increase the risk of diseases that threaten coral reefs - and their work could one day be used to predict and manage future outbreaks. by Dr Jamie Caldwell Posted 22 Feb 17:08 UTC Calgary Club Night: A South Pacific Odyssey Calgary Club Night: A South Pacific Odyssey Escape the Calgary winter and head back to the South Pacific Escape the Calgary winter and head back to the South Pacific with Pam and Ted Simper as they continue their exploration of tropical islands on their 40' Moody, Roundabout II. by Bluewater Cruising Association Posted 22 Feb 16:07 UTC Docking Skills Docking Skills Learn how to manage docking Improve your docking skills whether you are single-handing or have help, on a sailboat, or a powerboat. by Bluewater Cruising Association Posted 21 Feb 16:17 UTC Vote for Yalikavak Marina! Vote for Yalikavak Marina! Please vote in the TYHA World's Best Luxury Superyacht Marina award Yalikavak Marina, recognized as the 'World's Best Luxury Superyacht Marina 2018-2019' by the British Yacht Harbour Association (TYHA), is competing to keep this well-deserved title in 2020-2021 to make Turkey proud again! by Deniz Tozak Posted 21 Feb 14:00 UTC Beneteau launches Oceanis 40.1 Beneteau launches Oceanis 40.1 12 metres and so much space The Oceanis 40.1 follows in the wake of her elder sister the Oceanis 51.1, which upon it's launch in 2017, marked a new era of cruisers by Beneteau. by Julien Ferre Posted 21 Feb 10:47 UTC Ocean Elements Beach Clubs & Yachts Ocean Elements Beach Clubs & Yachts 10% off Yacht Holidays or save £400 on Beach Clubs Make use of a once-only saving of 10% OFF our bareboat, flotilla and skippered yachts in the glorious Greek islands. Save a fantastic £400 per person on your two week Beach Club holiday; or Save £200pp on any of our one week holidays! by Ocean Elements Posted 21 Feb 09:00 UTC Coast Guard Foundation to honor USCG Coast Guard Foundation to honor USCG Air Station to be recognized for heroism and mission excellence The Coast Guard Foundation announced today that its 27th annual Tribute to the Eighth Coast Guard District will be held at the National World War II Museum in New Orleans, Louisiana. by Rus Graham Posted 20 Feb 22:25 UTC Exclusive trims and easy movement aboard Exclusive trims and easy movement aboard The new wave of Oceanis cruising yachts by Beneteau The Oceanis Yacht 54, younger sister of the Oceanis 62, embodies the innovation that has always been a hallmark of the Beneteau brand, while continuing to remain loyal to the Yacht range ethos: elegance, luxurious accomodations, and unrivaled performance. by Julien Ferre Posted 20 Feb 11:13 UTC Bill Hatfield set to complete circumnavigation Bill Hatfield set to complete circumnavigation Scheduled to become the oldest person to complete a nonstop solo circumnavigation On Saturday the 22nd February 2020, at age 81, Bill Hatfield is scheduled to become the oldest person to complete a nonstop solo circumnavigation. by Daria Blackwell Posted 20 Feb 05:50 UTC Two Golden Globe Race sailors honoured Two Golden Globe Race sailors honoured Recognised by the Cruising Club of America The Cruising Club of America awarded GGR 2018-2019 winner Jean-Luc Van den Heede with the 2019 Blue Water Medal for his achievements in single-handed sailing, notably six solo circumnavigations. by Don McIntyre Posted 19 Feb 14:35 UTC