Amateur radio expeditions to Spratly Islands Amateur radio expeditions to Spratly Islands We took a group there in 1979 and nearly got blasted out of the water Way back when we were raising two children afloat, we earned our keep by taking brave Amateur Radio Operators to faraway mid-ocean pinpricks of land, where we set up base stations to talk around the world - sometimes contacting upwards of 30,000 stations. by Jack and Jude Posted 10 Aug 15:21 UTC Illustrating the need for essential fish habitat Illustrating the need for essential fish habitat A new outreach tool in Hawaii bridges science and art NOAA Fisheries recently developed an innovative scientific illustration that shows how various habitat features support different life stages of a fish—uku, or grey snapper (Aprion virescens), in this example. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 9 Aug 11:05 UTC NOAA scientist saves entangled sea turtle NOAA scientist saves entangled sea turtle 'Twitch' back in the wild after recovery in Galveston, Texas The Leo family was on board their sailboat when 7-year-old Kate spotted a fishing pole sticking straight up out of the water. As the family got closer it became clear a green sea turtle was entangled in the fishing line attached to the pole. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 8 Aug 10:37 UTC Start dates confirmed for ARC (Direct) Route Start dates confirmed for ARC (Direct) Route No split start and pre-start isolation period Due to the additional requirements expected for entry into Saint Lucia it has been agreed that it will be better for participants and officials there, if the ARC arrivals are spread over a longer time period rather than concentrated. by World Cruising Club Posted 8 Aug 09:45 UTC Collaborating on coral restoration Collaborating on coral restoration NOAA and The Nature Conservancy will help build capacity Last year, NOAA and The Nature Conservancy embarked on a multi-year partnership to support the collaborative development of targeted coral restoration plans for the four Pacific Island jurisdictions of Hawai'i, Guam, American Samoa, and the CNMI. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 7 Aug 16:18 UTC Cannes Yachting Festival - One month to go Cannes Yachting Festival - One month to go This new year remains true to the show's DNA Traditionally the first show on the nautical calendar and Europe's leading in-water boat show, in this year unlike any other, the 2020 Yachting Festival will also be the first event on an international scale to reopen in the post-lockdown period. by Cannes Yachting Festival Posted 7 Aug 11:19 UTC Introducing IC-SAT100M Satellite PTT Mobile radio Introducing IC-SAT100M Satellite PTT Mobile radio The world's first satellite PTT mobile radio and uses the Iridium satellite communication network The IC-SAT100M is the world's first satellite PTT mobile radio and uses the Iridium satellite communication network.button. by Ian Lockyer Posted 7 Aug 05:51 UTC ARC/ARC+ 2020 closing date for entries announced ARC/ARC+ 2020 closing date for entries announced To allow for planning of a COVID secure ARC/ARC+ To allow for planning of a COVID secure ARC/ARC+ in the Las Palmas and the rally's Caribbean end ports this year, a closing date for entries for ARC/ARC+ 2020 has now been announced as 31/08/2020. by World Cruising Club Posted 7 Aug 05:31 UTC Marskeel supplies ballast in all shapes and sizes Marskeel supplies ballast in all shapes and sizes small ballasting additions of a few pounds to complete ballasting projects of a million pounds or mo Serving the commercial, naval, and private marine industries, MarsKeel can assist in projects ranging from small ballasting additions of a few pounds to complete ballasting projects of a million pounds or more. by William Souter, MarsKeel Posted 6 Aug 15:18 UTC New Freedom XC 230V inverter/charger New Freedom XC 230V inverter/charger Xantrex extends product offering to Europe/Australia/Asia Xantrex, a subsidiary of Mission Critical Electronics and a leading manufacturer of power inverters and solar panels, introduces the new Freedom XC 230V inverter/charger (817-2080-12), designed for Europe and countries that use 230V AC power. by Xantrex Posted 6 Aug 12:00 UTC Sunreef MM460 CAT Sunreef MM460 CAT Sunreef Yachts teams up with Malcom McKeon to present a radical superyacht concept With a constantly growing demand for large luxury sail catamarans, Sunreef Yachts teams up with one of the world's best yacht designers Malcom McKeon to present a radical superyacht concept - the Sunreef MM460 CAT. by Sunreef Yachts Posted 6 Aug 08:52 UTC Arcona Yachts launch the Arcona 385 Arcona Yachts launch the Arcona 385 A quick, lightweight and easy-to-manage 38 foot performance cruiser The new Arcona 385 continues to uphold Arcona's strong heritage of innovation and design excellence, using the finest materials and best craftsmanship without compromising on superior performance through the water. by Arcona Yachts Posted 6 Aug 08:05 UTC TMS Two Minute Tuesdays: Sentinel Marine Solutions TMS Two Minute Tuesdays: Sentinel Marine Solutions Nick unboxes an item at the forefront of connected boat technology Our TMS Two Minute Tuesday videos are nearly at 'box set' status now as this week is the 19th episode! Today Nick shows us the Sentinel BM40 Boat Monitor which is packed with features focused on keeping it at the forefront of connected boat technology. by Technical Marine Supplies Posted 5 Aug 14:00 UTC Solstice Celebration in New Zealand Solstice Celebration in New Zealand International cruising fleet thanks Whangarei for safe haven The austral winter solstice was marked with a new celebration this year in Whangarei, New Zealand. A fleet of international yachties, or boaties as they are called here, is making the best of their extended pandemic stay. by Lisa Benckhuysen Posted 4 Aug 22:46 UTC Launch of the new Jeanneau Yachts 60 Launch of the new Jeanneau Yachts 60 A surprising model, she ushers in a new look A surprising model, she ushers in a new look, unparalleled design, offering a pure and unique sensation of proximity to the sea. The elegance of her sinuous lines, combined with versatility and an ingenious layout, enable her to suit all cruising styles. by Jeanneau Posted 4 Aug 11:17 UTC US vessel rejected at NW Passage US vessel rejected at NW Passage Covid-19 restrictions are being applied to vessels wishing to transit the Northwest Passage. Covid-19 restrictions are being applied to vessels wishing to transit the Northwest Passage. by Daria Blackwell / OCC Posted 1 Aug 23:14 UTC Balance Catamarans launch Ohana in South Africa Balance Catamarans launch Ohana in South Africa The time finally came for Ohana to take to the sea Her Canadian owners were no longer able to fly to South Africa to sail her home and we were concerned a South Africa delivery crew might get stuck in the Caribbean on arrival. by Balance Catamarans Posted 1 Aug 20:03 UTC Stunning colour tints for epoxy creations released Stunning colour tints for epoxy creations released An exciting line of liquid colours has been released to add bold and beautiful tints to epoxy Specifically designed for epoxy river tables, jewellery and other crafts as well as sporting equipment like surf, skate and snowboards, the beautiful selection of colours come in two thematic packs, Soft and Vivid. by Jake Young Posted 1 Aug 11:00 UTC Long live the Excess'if! Long live the Excess'if! This particular delivery was a whole cocktail of emotions After the surprise, the celebration of the victory and then the impatient wait for his boat... finally: Alex Boronat, the winner of the Excess Challenge had the opportunity to receive his boat, the Excess 11! by Excess Posted 1 Aug 09:36 UTC Reaching out Reaching out Nothing's as good as the eased sheets, a nice canter, and the nautical miles it destroys. Nothing's as good as the eased sheets, a nice canter, and the nautical miles it destroys. Alas, and ever so sadly, this missive is not about that, but it is just as positive. by John Curnow, Global Editor Sail-WorldCruising.com Posted 1 Aug 07:00 UTC