Porto to Lisbon with William Porto to Lisbon with WilliamThis was Williams first sailing experienceNew crew on Red Roo, we were very excited to have William, a relative from the UK on board for seven days to travel with us from Porto south down the coast about 190 nautical miles to Lisbonby SV Red Roo Posted 19 Oct 14:38 UTC Chase the sun with Sunsail Chase the sun with SunsailFrom Thailand to Lefkas, plan your next adventure and sail yachts you loveFrom Thailand to Lefkas, a stylish Sunsail 444 catamaran to a sporty 41ft monohull, plan your next adventure and sail yachts you love, in places you won't want to leave...by Sunsail Posted 18 Oct 19:26 UTC Vancouver Island Fleet Report: September 2018 Vancouver Island Fleet Report: September 2018On September 26 we convened the initial gathering of the 2018-19 Vancouver Island Fleet groupLionel Dobson was in attendance to enlighten the gathering regarding upcoming education opportunities he has scheduled and Connie Morahan presented the format and introduction for the upcoming weather season seeking commitments from attendees.by Bluewater Cruising Association Posted 18 Oct 18:53 UTC B&G launches new V60 VHF Radio B&G launches new V60 VHF RadioB&G V60 VHF Radio is the perfect addition to mid-level sailboatsWith its integrated GPS receiver, the V60 now has four ways to ensure GPS reliability in the event of an emergency. A GPS antenna in the face of the radio is perfect for open-air installations and the SMA connector can be coupled with a GPS-500 antenna.by B&G Posted 18 Oct 13:29 UTC CA responds to decision over Red Diesel CA responds to decision over Red DieselDecision from Court of Justice of European Union can end red diesel use for private pleasure craftAt the moment almost all diesel sold in British marinas is red diesel, taxed either at a lower rate if some of the fuel is used for heating the boat, or at 100% for the fuel that is used only for propulsion by the engine.by Peta Stuart-Hunt Posted 18 Oct 13:21 UTC Bavaria Yachts relies on 100% Made in Giebelstadt Bavaria Yachts relies on 100% Made in GiebelstadtThe future development of Bavaria is taking clear shapeBearing the seal of quality "Made in Giebelstadt", both sailing and motor yachts will be manufactured and handed over to customers in Franconia.by Bavaria Yachts Posted 18 Oct 10:30 UTC Marine Resources job updates Marine Resources job updatesThe latest jobs in the marine industryMarine Resources specialises in filling job vacancies within the Leisure Marine Industry. We have a variety of recruitment services to suit all types of marine employer. by Marine Resources Posted 18 Oct 09:03 UTC Court of Justice of the EU rules over red diesel Court of Justice of the EU rules over red dieselImpact on the availability of red diesel for recreational boating as yet unknownHer Majesty's Revenue and Customs (HMRC) has today informed the RYA that it has lost its defence with the Court of Justice of the European Union of Case 503/17.by Loretta Spridgeon Posted 18 Oct 08:23 UTC Jury announces nominations for DAME Design Award Jury announces nominations for DAME Design AwardProducts show a very broad diversity of submissionsThe Jury of the globally recognised DAME Design Award 2018 competition is pleased to announce that 63 products from a total field of 127 entries have been nominated to enter the final rounds of judgement.by Sigrid van der Wel, METSTRADE Posted 17 Oct 18:21 UTC Self Serve Self ServeAnd we are not talking about the all you can eat buffetAnd we are not talking about the all you can eat buffet, either. However, when did you ever walk past one without the plate completely overflowing?by John Curnow, Editor, Sail-WorldCruising.com Posted 17 Oct 14:00 UTC 2018 Voyage of the British sailing yacht Sharlyn 2018 Voyage of the British sailing yacht SharlynThe end of the Danube to the end of the VolgaOn the 9th July 2018 British Skipper Graham Kentsley and his crew (Yana Fedorova, Oleg Otchenashev) of the British sailing yacht Sharlyn (A Carter 33, 1977, length 9,90 metres) arrived in the Russian City of Astrakhanby Graham Kentsley and Yana Fedorova Posted 16 Oct 14:16 UTC World ARC 2018-19 fleet arrives in Mauritius World ARC 2018-19 fleet arrives in MauritiusWorld ARC fleet arrives in MauritiusAfter sailing approximately 2350 nautical miles, Influencer, a Dufour 56 Exclusive was the first of the World ARC 2018-19 fleet to arrive in Port Louis, Mauritius.by World Cruising Club Posted 16 Oct 05:36 UTC Race for Water: From plastic waste to energy Race for Water: From plastic waste to energyPlastic is a problem, but it can be part of the solutionThe invention of plastic in the fifties was an incredible and very practical innovation. However, its excessive use and the problems associated with managing the waste coupled with the rather unscrupulous and mercenary behaviours of individualsby Race For Water Posted 16 Oct 04:23 UTC Giving up work to sail around the world Giving up work to sail around the worldLife changes when you choose to sail the world: 'Every meal is an adventure'In the months leading up to our move onto the boat, packages of sushi kits, metal plates and cups kept turning up on the front door step and my husband kept disappearing into the tupperware section at the supermarket.by Kellie Pollock, CNN Posted 13 Oct 14:57 UTC Open Ocean Trustees' Draft Restoration Plan Open Ocean Trustees' Draft Restoration PlanSeeks public comment on its first draft after environmental assessmentThe Open Ocean Trustee Implementation Group has released its Draft Restoration Plan 1 and Environmental Assessment (PDF, 141 pg) for the bird and sturgeon restoration types described in the Trustees' Programmatic Restoration Plan.by NOAA Fisheries Posted 13 Oct 12:45 UTC Fergus and Kay Quinlan feature in radio podcast Fergus and Kay Quinlan feature in radio podcastIrish members Fergus & Kay built their own boat, 'Pylades'Irish members Fergus & Kay built their own boat, 'Pylades', then sailed her around the world. Listen to the entertaining radio interview.by Daria Blackwell Posted 13 Oct 08:26 UTC Unimaginable destruction across Florida Panhandle Unimaginable destruction across Florida PanhandleMichael made landfall as a catastrophic Category 4 hurricane early Wednesday afternoon.Though Michael has weakened following landfall, a swath of damaging winds and flooding will continue to race northeastward through the southeastern United States into Friday morning.by noonsite.com Posted 12 Oct 20:55 UTC Oil spills after T-Bones anchored containership Oil spills after T-Bones anchored containershipAuthorities in France and Italy are responding to a major oil slickThe collision occurred Sunday morning when the Tunisian roll-on/roll-off ferry Ulysse collided broadside with the Cypriot registered containership CLS Virginia approximately 17 miles (28 km) north of Cape Corsica.by Mike Schuler Posted 12 Oct 20:51 UTC The path to reducing ocean plastic waste The path to reducing ocean plastic wasteThe small pilot whale is another symptom of a crisis in the world's oceansShuddering and unable to breathe, he vomited up five plastic bags. The small pilot whale, found in a Thai canal this past June, is another symptom of a crisis in the world's oceans.by Rob Jordan Posted 12 Oct 20:43 UTC Mission Ocean: Microplastics in the Tobago Cays Mission Ocean: Microplastics in the Tobago CaysSampling based on techniques from an educational programYou may have read our previous article on the fantastic flora, fauna and sea life that we encountered during our visit to the Tobago Cays Marine Reserve; we really did love our visit, and returned a further two times as we cruised up and down.by Mission Océan Posted 12 Oct 13:31 UTC