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 Ancasta one of fastest growing private exporters Ancasta one of fastest growing private exporters In the 11th annual Sunday Times HBSC International Track 200 league table Ancasta has been ranked in the 11th annual Sunday Times HBSC International Track 200 league table of Britain's fastest growing private exporters. by Susannah Hart Posted 19 Feb 12:00 UTC Dan and Kika: We meet Sailing Uma Dan and Kika: We meet Sailing Uma Their story about buying a boat and going to sea At the Southampton International Boat Show we spoke to Dan and Kika of 'Sailing Uma' who decided to buy a boat and go to sea; that's really the only way to describe it! Here's their story... by Mark Jardine Posted 19 Feb 12:00 UTC what3words:The simplest way to talk about location what3words:The simplest way to talk about location Communicate any precise location using just three words what3words is the simplest way to talk about location. The location technology company is enabling people around the world to identify and share any precise location using just three words. by Miriam Frank Posted 19 Feb 09:07 UTC Karver's double whammy at the DAME Awards Karver's double whammy at the DAME Awards Compact winch and carbon handle applauded in Amsterdam The Dame Awards are the leisure marine industry's equivalent to the Oscars, awarded every year at the Marine Equipment Trade Show (METS), held in Amsterdam each November. by Prinal Shah Posted 19 Feb 09:00 UTC SAP partners with ocean activist Emily Penn SAP partners with ocean activist Emily Penn eXXpedition to help solve the plastic pollution crisis SAP announced a new partnership with eXXpedition, an all-female sailing voyage and scientific research initiative studying the impact of plastic pollution on our oceans, and eXXpedition's co-founder and ocean advocate, Emily Penn. by Judith Magyar Posted 18 Feb 06:43 UTC Electronic Systems: Simplifying Choices Electronic Systems: Simplifying Choices Jeff will provide an overview of the most essential electronics In this informal two-hour presentation, Jeff will provide an overview of the most essential electronics for today's boaters and cruisers. by Bluewater Cruising Association Posted 16 Feb 16:11 UTC Helly Hansen Canadian Sailor of the Month Helly Hansen Canadian Sailor of the Month Congratulations to the Pat & Lynn Lortie In 2008, Pat and Lynn Lortie said goodbye to their everyday life to pursue their dream; making their way into the Great Loop and head out on a three-year sailing odyssey. by Sail Canada Posted 15 Feb 17:57 UTC Type D: A new species of killer whale? Type D: A new species of killer whale? Biologists launched an expedition, searching for what could be a new species of killer whale In January 2019, an international team of scientists working off the tip of southern Chile got their first live look at what might be a new species of killer whale. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 15 Feb 15:18 UTC Miami International Boat Show sailing guide Miami International Boat Show sailing guide The best in sailing from around the globe! Take your sailing skills to the next level. Find a terrific line-up of sailing seminars led by top names in sailing, including George Day, Bob Bitchin, Pam Wall, Chris Parker, and Capt. Manuel Rodríguez-Leston. by Miami International Boat Show Posted 15 Feb 14:26 UTC