ARC+ fleet depart Mindelo ARC+ fleet depart Mindelo Finally under way in good conditions as they head for Saint Lucia The ARC+ fleet got under way in good conditions today as they set out on Leg 2 of ARC+ from São Vicente in the Cape Verde Islands to Saint Lucia. by World Cruising Club Posted 25 Nov 09:02 UTC Golden Horizon set for iconic destinations Golden Horizon set for iconic destinations 'Powered by the Winds of Change' campaign highlights benefits Tradewind Voyages, and its ship Golden Horizon, the largest square-rigged sailing ship in the world, are now on sale. The programme features iconic destinations and rarely visited islands. by Tradewind Voyages Posted 24 Nov 15:00 UTC Winter storm chasing to improve weather forecasts Winter storm chasing to improve weather forecasts Saildrone deploy a vehicle with specially designed wing to chase hurricane-strength winter storms Hurricane track and intensity forecasting has steadily improved in recent years with data from satellites, buoys, and sensors dropped from aircraft flown into the developing storm. by Saildrone Posted 24 Nov 13:00 UTC Natasha Lambert sets off for the Atlantic Natasha Lambert sets off for the Atlantic Natasha is crossing the Atlantic to raise funds for 3 very deserving charities Islander Natasha Lambert BEM, multi award-winning disabled sailor and adventurer from Cowes, Isle of Wight set off from Gran Canaria yesterday (Sunday 22nd November) at approximately 13:00hrs for her latest challenge, the Atlantic... by Kai Davis, Lentil Marketing Posted 23 Nov 15:04 UTC ARC+ 2020: Testing times as restart delayed again ARC+ 2020: Testing times as restart delayed again Frustrating few days for ARC+ skippers in Mindelo It has been a frustrating few days for ARC+ skippers in Mindelo as they await the results of the vital PCR tests, before they get the “all clear” ready for departure. by World Cruising Club Posted 23 Nov 06:53 UTC ARC 2020 underway ARC 2020 underway The Atlantic Rally for cruisers leaves Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Following years of planning, months of trepidation, days of stowing, and hours of farewells, over 300 crew set sail today from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria for the start of the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers - ARC 2020. by World Cruising Club Posted 23 Nov 06:20 UTC Pelle P support Ocean Crusaders with Ocean Week Pelle P support Ocean Crusaders with Ocean Week Pelle P last year donated over AUD$20,000 to Ocean Crusaders Swedish Boutique Clothing brand PELLE P, formed by offshore racer Pelle Petterson, have a passion for our oceans unlike several of today's Chinese manufactured clothing brands that put profits before quality. by Ocean Crusaders Posted 22 Nov 15:47 UTC Register for the Dufour Worldwide Nautic Days Register for the Dufour Worldwide Nautic Days Saturday 5 December 2020 - Save the Date Dufour Yachts are inviting prospective new boat owners the opportunity to view the 2021 models and visit the La Rochelle shipyard at their first international online conference on Saturday 5 December. by Liz Rushall Posted 22 Nov 14:30 UTC SV Red Roo: That sinking feeling SV Red Roo: That sinking feeling After 8,600 nautical miles over four years through 16 countries, we almost sank the boat We have a boat, we have done our apprenticeship - successfully sailing over 8,600 nautical miles over four years through 16 countries. Does this mean we don't make mistakes? Nope, it certainly does not! by SV Red Roo Posted 22 Nov 07:48 UTC ARC 2020: Count down to the ARC start! ARC 2020: Count down to the ARC start! There's a high level of excitement as everyone prepares for the off tomorrow! There's a high level of excitement, with a mix of slight apprehension and eagerness of crews around the docks today as everyone prepares for the off tomorrow! by World Cruising Club Posted 21 Nov 23:55 UTC New video: Sun Odyssey 349 Limited Edition New video: Sun Odyssey 349 Limited Edition After six years as one of our top-selling models, a new Limited Edition is now available It doesn't happen every day but every once in a while a boat comes along that is like a good song, hits all the right notes. Designed by Marc Lombard in 2014, the Sun Odyssey 349 combines performance, comfort, and safety in a 35-footer. by Jeanneau America Posted 21 Nov 15:57 UTC NFWF announces $500,000 in new support NFWF announces $500,000 in new support Investments will reduce entanglement risks for imperiled marine wildlife The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced nearly $500,000 in investments to reduce threats to North Atlantic right whales and other marine life off the coast of New England. by National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Posted 21 Nov 14:13 UTC New Allen Inboard End Batten Adjuster New Allen Inboard End Batten Adjuster Plus video demonstrating the 60mm Dynamic Block Features The inboard end batten adjuster – A.951-10 – has been developed alongside one of the worlds leading sailmakers. 60mm Dynamic Blocks feature Allen's patented Dynamic bearing technology. by Allen Posted 21 Nov 07:30 UTC KVH AgilePlans Maritime VSAT connectivity in Japan KVH AgilePlans Maritime VSAT connectivity in Japan A Connectivity as a Service (CaaS) subscription-based model The KVH AgilePlans program is a Connectivity as a Service (CaaS) subscription-based model offering a comprehensive solution for maritime satellite communications. by KVH Industries, Inc. Posted 21 Nov 05:17 UTC Thoughts turn to weather and final preparations Thoughts turn to weather and final preparations Ahead of Sunday's ARC 2020 start The final boat to arrive ahead of Sunday's start is now in Las Palmas. Mack Storey's Excess 15 Binx kept in touch with ARC rally control and have already passed their ARC safety check with flying colours. by World Cruising Club Posted 20 Nov 23:29 UTC ARC+ 2020: Mindelo restart delayed ARC+ 2020: Mindelo restart delayed World Cruising Club are anticipating that the boats will be able to depart Saturday ARC+ leg 2 from Mindelo to Rodney Bay, was originally scheduled to depart on Thursday 19 November. However, due to logistical difficulties with processing of numerous PCR tests, re-start was delayed until today, Friday 20 November then postponed again. by World Cruising Club Posted 20 Nov 19:16 UTC AA Custom, 15 years of wooden yacht restorations AA Custom, 15 years of wooden yacht restorations Founded in 2006 by the shipwrights Odilo Simonit and Paolo Skabar The AA Custom shipyard in Monfalcone is about to celebrate 15 years of activity. Founded in 2006 by the shipwrights Odilo Simonit and Paolo Skabar, the yard has been building and restoring wooden vessels ever since. by AA Custom Posted 20 Nov 11:01 UTC Making dreams a reality Making dreams a reality The second day of PCR Covid19 testing for all crews took place again at Vithas Clinic The second day of PCR Covid19 testing for all crews took place again at Vithas Clinic close to Las Palmas marina and delivery of provisions direct to boats, including fresh fruit, vegetables, drinks and meat, continued. by World Cruising Club Posted 20 Nov 06:29 UTC UK owned vessels subject to new rules Post-Brexit UK owned vessels subject to new rules Post-Brexit Owners encouraged to review the timing of return to protect VAT-paid status Peters & May reminds UK boat owners with vessels outside the UK that as the Brexit transition period comes to an end at 11 pm 31st December 2020, the rules determining boats' VAT status will be subject to change. by Karen Bartlett Posted 20 Nov 05:43 UTC ARC+ celebrating success in Mindelo ARC+ celebrating success in Mindelo Marina Mindelo steadily welcomed the ARC+ fleet over 48 hours Following the first arrival on Immagina just before midnight local time on Thursday 12th November, Marina Mindelo steadily welcomed the ARC+ fleet over the following 48 hours. by World Cruising Club Posted 19 Nov 09:28 UTC