Randall and Mo have crossed the Arctic Circle! Randall and Mo have crossed the Arctic Circle! Randall Reeves and s/v MOLI are on the final leg of their Figure 8 Voyage Randall Reeves and s/v MOLI are on the final leg of their Figure 8 Voyage around Antarctica and the Americas in one year - one season. The tracker shows them having arrived safely in Nome despite a thrashing in the Chukchi seas. by Daria Blackwell / OCC Posted 17 Sep 06:02 UTC Relief for the Bahamas Relief for the Bahamas If you would like to help, here are a few ideas At least 50 people are dead, hundreds are missing, and some 70,000 are homeless in the Abacos and Grand Bahama. There is no power or running water. Rescue crews are evacuating families to other islands. by Daria Blackwell / OCC Posted 16 Sep 13:24 UTC Panama Canal: Toll increase approved Panama Canal: Toll increase approved Rates double for small craft after 7 year freeze After seven years of no increase and a public consultation period that ended on July 15th, Panama's Cabinet Council have approved the modified Panama Canal tolls, which will see rates double for small craft from 1st of January 2020. by Noonsite Posted 16 Sep 10:18 UTC Provisioning Tip: Do you know Nido? Provisioning Tip: Do you know Nido? Reconstituted Nido is almost as good as UHT milk When travelling for extended periods or in remote areas, fresh dairy products become unobtainable. In Mexico and Latin America, UHT processed milk (long-life box-milk) is widely available by Rob Murray Posted 15 Sep 14:53 UTC Notice from Association of Bahamas Marinas Notice from Association of Bahamas Marinas Bahamas government has set up a website page as a resource center to help aid those in need The Bahamas Government has set up a resource center for those wishing to provide assistance to Hurricane Dorian stricken islands. by Daria Blackwell / OCC Posted 15 Sep 14:33 UTC Mako shark tracking shows memory and navigation Mako shark tracking shows memory and navigation These top predators travel far across Pacific, returning to same areas in Southern California Bight The largest effort ever to tag and track shortfin mako sharks off the West Coast has found that they can travel nearly 12,000 miles in a year. The sharks range far offshore, but regularly return to productive waters off Southern California. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 15 Sep 13:28 UTC Sunsail at the Southampton International Boat Show Sunsail at the Southampton International Boat Show Look forward to choosing their perfect sailing holiday With continued investment in the Sunsail fleet, visitors to Southampton International Boat Show can look forward to choosing their perfect sailing holiday from more than 20 locations around the world. by Liberty Ash Posted 15 Sep 09:30 UTC New marine heatwave resembles "the Blob" New marine heatwave resembles "the Blob" Researchers are monitoring a new marine heatwave off the West Coast for effects on marine ecosystem About five years ago "the Blob" of warm ocean water disrupted the West Coast marine ecosystem and depressed salmon returns. Now, a new expanse of unusually warm water has quickly grown in much the same way, in the same area, to almost the same size. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 14 Sep 13:41 UTC 2019 Hurricane Damage Reports 2019 Hurricane Damage Reports Waterway Guide reports the changing status of waterways and facilities Waterway Guide reports the changing status of waterways and facilities year-round throughout its media channels. In the case of natural disasters, we compile and post a specific listing to keep boaters informed by Waterway Guide Posted 14 Sep 12:51 UTC New flagship class catamaran by Fountaine Pajot New flagship class catamaran by Fountaine Pajot A flybridge with breathtaking dimensions... the largest in its category! Achieving the perfect blend of space and intimacy, the NEW 59 will enchant you and inspire sailing experiences that bring friends or family together for unforgettable moments. by Multihull Solutions Posted 13 Sep 22:26 UTC NOAA scientists track coral bleaching in Hawaii NOAA scientists track coral bleaching in Hawaii Satellite data indicate coral reefs are experiencing a major bleaching event The National Coral Reef Monitoring Program surveyed the Papahanaumokuakea Marine National Monument and found extensive bleaching. At Kure Atoll, the northernmost atoll in the archipelago, almost 100 percent of shallow-water corals are bleached. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 13 Sep 13:14 UTC Make 2019 count! Beach clean Make 2019 count! Beach clean Big or small, here's how to make it fun It might seem like an impossible task, but cleaning up our beaches is one way all sailors can all make a difference, and it can be fun too, as increasing numbers of our community are realising. by Gael Pawson Posted 13 Sep 11:00 UTC Zhik team up with the Brain Waves Challenge Zhik team up with the Brain Waves Challenge Four people rowing unsupported across the Atlantic and Indian Oceans Zhik is delighted to announce their support of Monkey Fist Adventures 2020 Brain Waves Challenge, an ocean rowing attempt to achieve two incredible world firsts. In 2020 the team of four will row unsupported and non-stop across two oceans. by Liz Rushall Posted 12 Sep 18:23 UTC NOAA Fisheries to work with Maine lobster industry NOAA Fisheries to work with Maine lobster industry Regional measures to reduce the risk of right whale serious injuries and deaths NOAA Fisheries is disappointed that the Maine Lobstermen's Association announced it is backing away from its commitment to regional measures to reduce the risk of right whale serious injuries and deaths. by Chris Oliver, NOAA Fisheries Posted 12 Sep 12:53 UTC OCC at Southampton Boat Show OCC at Southampton Boat Show Ocean Cruising Club members on hand to answer questions The venue is Mayflower Park in Southampton, UK. The Show entrance is located on Harbour Parade. Gates will be open from 9:30 am for access into the Arena. The rest of the Show will be open from 10 am until 6:30 pm every day. by Daria Blackwell / OCC Posted 12 Sep 09:07 UTC Crewsaver the safety equipment sponsor of SIBS Crewsaver the safety equipment sponsor of SIBS Provide the Southampton Boat Show 2019 with the essential safety and rescue equipment Crewsaver, a world-leading manufacturer of marine safety equipment, are delighted to announce that they have once again been selected as the Official Safety Equipment Sponsor for Southampton Boat Show 2019. by Seaborne Posted 11 Sep 16:30 UTC The secrets of a stormproof marina The secrets of a stormproof marina Four signs to look for in a hurricane-safe marina The statistics prove that hauling your boat out of the water and storing it ashore before a hurricane strikes greatly lowers the chance you'll need to file an insurance claim after the storm passes. by Scott Croft Posted 11 Sep 13:45 UTC World ARC fleet depart Darwin for Indonesia World ARC fleet depart Darwin for Indonesia Heading towards the Indonesian island of Lombok The World ARC fleet set off from Darwin this morning towards their next destination on the rally, the Indonesian island of Lombok. by World Cruising Club Posted 11 Sep 04:20 UTC Wally launches 101-foot sailing sloop Wally launches 101-foot sailing sloop The first since becoming part of Ferretti Group Currently in the final stages of the design process, the naval architecture is by Judel / Vrolijk and the exterior styling has been developed in collaboration with Pininfarina. by Monica Paolazzi Posted 10 Sep 15:22 UTC Shurhold spearheads Bahamian relief efforts Shurhold spearheads Bahamian relief efforts The devastation Hurricane Dorian has brought to the islands is unimaginable The people of the Bahamas have always been kind and inviting to the Shurhold family who considers it their second home. The devastation Hurricane Dorian brought to the islands is unimaginable: stories and videos simply cannot capture how bad it truly is. by Martin Flory Group Posted 10 Sep 11:17 UTC