ARC 2019 opens with lively national flag parade ARC 2019 opens with lively national flag parade The 34th edition of the world's largest transocean rally for cruisers With the majority of boats now docked in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria and crews busy making preparations for their 2,700 nm Atlantic ahead of start of the ARC next Sunday - 24th November by World Cruising Club Posted 18 Nov 15:17 UTC 80 Seconds with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston episode 9 80 Seconds with Sir Robin Knox-Johnston episode 9 Coping with being totally cut off and alone for long periods of time at sea We can all agree that sailing around the world is no easy feat and that to sail around the world single handedly takes a special kind of person. by Chris Jones Posted 17 Nov 18:27 UTC Composition patterns of fish communities in Hawaii Composition patterns of fish communities in Hawaii Do the shallow reef fish communities extend to mesophotic depths? Relatively little is known about the underwater world below typical scuba diving depths. This includes mesophotic depths,100 to 500 feet beneath the surface, the furthest that sunlight can penetrate the ocean. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 17 Nov 14:41 UTC Wales National Marine Plan welcomed Wales National Marine Plan welcomed 20 year plan for sustainable use of the seas around the Welsh coast The Marine Plan includes provisions to support clean, healthy, safe and diverse areas, guide future development and support the growth of marine space and natural resources. by Hamish Stuart Posted 17 Nov 13:34 UTC NOAA plans to stop producing paper charts NOAA plans to stop producing paper charts Plans to phase out the production of all traditional paper charts On Friday, the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's Office of Coast Survey announced plans to phase out the production of all traditional paper nautical charts. by The Maritime Executive Posted 17 Nov 11:03 UTC Nick Claus announced as latest Musto ambassador Nick Claus announced as latest Musto ambassador Claus gives a revealing and rare insight into the logistics of his job Musto, one of the world's leading performance clothing brands, launched its Christmas campaign by announcing it has signed Nick Claus as its latest ambassador. by Musto Posted 16 Nov 16:00 UTC Coast Guard announces ATA Guardian Fund Endowment Coast Guard announces ATA Guardian Fund Endowment Thursday night event received highest attendance and donations to date The Coast Guard Foundation announced today the Foundation and its supporters gathered on November 14, 2019 to honor and celebrate the achievements of those serving in the Coast Guard's Eighth District at the annual Houston Awards Dinner. by Rus Graham Posted 16 Nov 15:32 UTC ARC program kicks off in Las Palmas ARC program kicks off in Las Palmas The start of a busy two-week pre-departure programme for ARC participants is well under way Whilst the first of the ARC+ boats are expected to arrive in Mindelo, Cape Verdes on Thursday evening, here in Las Palmas, the start of a busy two-week pre-departure programme for ARC participants is well under way. by World Cruising Club Posted 13 Nov 06:44 UTC New Hamble River office for Hyde Sails New Hamble River office for Hyde Sails Pull up alongside in your yacht to get your rig measured! For over 50 years Hyde Sails have been delivering high quality sails and backing this up with exceptional service. The UK team now have a brand-new office, right on the bank of the River Hamble. by Mark Jardine Posted 12 Nov 12:00 UTC A swell send-off for ARC+ A swell send-off for ARC+ ARC+ 2019 departs Gran Canaria It was a challenging start to leg one of ARC+ 2019 today from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria as a large north easterly swell gave the boats a rolling send off. In total 90 of the 95 strong fleet took the start for the 865nm passage to Mindelo in Cape Verde by World Cruising Club Posted 11 Nov 10:15 UTC 7 tips to keep you safe on the water this winter 7 tips to keep you safe on the water this winter With colder air and water temperatures it's crucial to be prepared Regardless of the region in which you live, the winter season brings added tips to help you stay safe on the water. With colder air and water temperatures, it's crucial to be prepared for anything if you happen to be heading out on the water by LT Katie Braynard Posted 10 Nov 14:33 UTC Whoopi Goldberg announced as Maiden Factor Voice Whoopi Goldberg announced as Maiden Factor Voice To help change the lives of girls who are not in education Supporting The Maiden Factor project the Voices will be a group of influential and inspiring women - and men - from around the world; coming together with the common goal of generating awareness of the importance of girls' education. by Libby Mudditt Posted 10 Nov 13:27 UTC Where in the world is Hilma? Where in the world is Hilma? Olausson & Lindeberg's journey onboard Jeanneau 45 For Oskar Olausson and Lisa Lindeberg, what started as just an idea of buying a boat and sailing around the world soon turned into a reality after purchasing a secondhand Jeanneau 45 they found sitting in a yard in Italy. by Jeanneau America Posted 9 Nov 18:12 UTC 2019 Aerial Surveys of Arctic Marine Mammals 2019 Aerial Surveys of Arctic Marine Mammals Aerial surveys for whales offer a vastly different view compared to boat-based surveys Aerial surveys for whales offer a vastly different view compared to boat-based surveys. The aerial view allows us to see both left and right sides of a whale's body and sometimes even parts of the body below the water's surface. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 9 Nov 12:34 UTC Best for Practice marine domestic water facilities Best for Practice marine domestic water facilities Industry specialist consulting group issues inland and coastal guidance Industry Specialist Consulting Group (ISCG) has released new Industry Best Practice for the marine industry, both inland and coastal, on the safe operation of water facilities in marinas, boatyards, sailing centres, canals and other inland waterways. by Loretta Spridgeon, RYA Posted 9 Nov 12:00 UTC World ARC 2019-20 Leg 14 - Reunion to Richards Bay World ARC 2019-20 Leg 14 - Reunion to Richards Bay The last event on the programme for the stopover in Reunion Yesterday the Skipper Briefing at Dodo Restaurant was the last event on the programme for the stopover in Reunion. by World Cruising Club Posted 9 Nov 04:55 UTC Workshop on diesel engine by Ben Gartside Workshop on diesel engine by Ben Gartside Learn to treat your engine well Ben Gartside, a lifetime mechanical technician and President of Gartside Marine Engines, is offering a two-day workshop on diesel engine maintenance and servicing. by Bluewater Cruising Association Posted 8 Nov 19:59 UTC What happens when a right whale dies What happens when a right whale dies The right whale known as "Snake Eyes" likely died from entanglement in Canadian fishing gear When a right whale dies and we find it in U.S. waters, we work with stranding network partners to do a necropsy so that we can find out more about the whale and what caused its death. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 8 Nov 15:46 UTC Get on the Water with Borrow a Boat Get on the Water with Borrow a Boat We caught up with Matt Ovenden about their plans to make getting out on the water accessible to all We caught up with Matt Ovenden, founder of BorrowaBoat.com, recent sponsors of Southampton Boat Show and industry innovators, about their plans to make getting out on the water accessible to all. by Mark Jardine Posted 7 Nov 12:00 UTC VIP experience awaits Ancasta's clients VIP experience awaits Ancasta's clients At boot Düsseldorf International Boat Show 2020 Explore a selection of new and award-winning boats in Düsseldorf with Ancasta. by Zella Compton Posted 7 Nov 11:10 UTC