North Atlantic right whales classification updated North Atlantic right whales classification updated There are about 400 individuals remaining, and likely fewer than 100 breeding females The International Union for Conservation of Nature recently changed its Red List Category for North Atlantic right whales from Endangered to Critically Endangered. by NOAA Fisheries Posted 12 Jul 10:53 UTC Spirit of Bermuda Charity Rally day 3 Spirit of Bermuda Charity Rally day 3 Closing in on the finish line Facing headwinds on their final approach to the finish, Andy Schell's Swan 59 Icebear skippered by Sean Westoby is poised to be the first entry to cross the finish line in the inaugural Spirit of Bermuda Charity Rally by Sailing Yacht Research Foundation Posted 12 Jul 05:59 UTC Wondering which borders are open? Wondering which borders are open? Many countries are re-opening their borders As of July, many countries are re-opening their borders, although this is a gradual process. by Daria Blackwell Posted 10 Jul 15:06 UTC The Sixty 5 set for world premiere at Cannes The Sixty 5 set for world premiere at Cannes Lagoon's latest sailing catamaran debut at Cannes Yachting Festival The Sixty 5 - Lagoon's latest sailing catamaran will have her world premiere at this year's Cannes Yachting Festival held from September 8th to 13th. by Zachary KOO Posted 10 Jul 10:13 UTC Garry Crothers returns home to Derry Garry Crothers returns home to Derry After solo 3,500 miles across the Atlantic When the Covid-19 pandemic hit the Caribbean and borders closed virtually overnight, Garry was stuck on his boat in Sint Maarten without crew. Because all flights were cancelled, his crew could not reach him. by Daria Blackwell Posted 10 Jul 09:19 UTC The Ocean Cruising Club NE USA SSB Net The Ocean Cruising Club NE USA SSB Net Covering the area from Nova Scotia to Cape Cod This net normally operates from 1 July through mid-September and, subject to propagation, covers the area from Nova Scotia to Cape Cod. The net will start today and will operate daily Monday through Saturday at 0700 local time (EDT) or 1100 UTC. by John Franklin Posted 9 Jul 14:55 UTC Spirit of Bermuda Charity Rally day 1 & 2 Spirit of Bermuda Charity Rally day 1 & 2 Facing light headwinds having punched through the Gulf Stream After 24 hours of racing from two starting lines off the coasts of Newport and Norfolk, the four teams entered in the Spirit of Bermuda Charity Rally have made solid progress towards their common finish line in St George's. by Sailing Yacht Research Foundation Posted 9 Jul 05:54 UTC As weather wreaks havoc, check insurance policy As weather wreaks havoc, check insurance policy Boaters need to look at the biggest boat insurance risk According to NOAA, the 12-month-period ending in April 2019 was the wettest in U.S. records dating back to 1895. As extreme weather events become more common, few are more affected than recreational boaters who store their vessels on the water at a marina by Scott Croft Posted 8 Jul 14:06 UTC Spirit of Bermuda Charity Rally underway Spirit of Bermuda Charity Rally underway A great start as the teams start their offshore journeys The cancellation of two major biennial yacht races to Bermuda this year has not stopped the enthusiasm for 22 sailors to race to the Onion Patch anyway now that the island nation has become open for visitors. by Sailing Yacht Research Foundation Posted 8 Jul 07:59 UTC Coast Guard prepares for Atlantic hurricane season Coast Guard prepares for Atlantic hurricane season Ready to support coast guard families with disaster relief The Coast Guard Foundation announced today it is preparing for the Atlantic hurricane season, predicted by NOAA to be an especially active one. by Jennifer Crowley Fyke Posted 7 Jul 15:35 UTC TMS Two Minute Tuesdays Episode 15: Selden E40i TMS Two Minute Tuesdays Episode 15: Selden E40i Nick gives a brief rundown of the new electric winch It's time for TMS Two Minute Tuesday and for our 15th episode Nick gives a brief rundown of the NEW Seldén Mast E40i Electric Winch. by Technical Marine Supplies Posted 7 Jul 15:19 UTC TowBoatUS Beaufort, N.C., removes tons of debris TowBoatUS Beaufort, N.C., removes tons of debris Partnership with N.C. Coastal Reserve, Town of Beaufort, N.C. The Town of Beaufort and the adjacent Rachel Carson Reserve knew they had a problem with abandoned vessels. For years, a pristine set of barrier islands had become an illegal dumping ground for old boats, tires and other debris. by Scott Croft Posted 7 Jul 14:58 UTC Marine VHF Radio: Q&A with Icom's Ian Lockyer Marine VHF Radio: Q&A with Icom's Ian Lockyer Including how to get a licence and what to do in an emergency We spoke to Icom Marine's Ian Lockyer to find out a more about Marine VHF Radio including how to get a licence, what to do in an emergency and what the M1 and M2 channels are. by Mark Jardine & Ian Lockyer Posted 7 Jul 11:00 UTC USCGC Reliance to depart Portsmouth for last time USCGC Reliance to depart Portsmouth for last time Reliance will continue service with two other 210-foot medium endurance cutters The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Reliance crew will depart on patrol from the Naval Shipyard in Portsmouth, New Hampshire July 6, 2020, and return in August to its new homeport of Naval Air Station Pensacola in Florida. by U.S. Coast Guard 1st District Northeast Posted 5 Jul 11:09 UTC Barton Technical Update - Mid Year Barton Technical Update - Mid Year Constantly working to develop and improve solutions The Barton R&D team are constantly working to develop and improve solutions to your everyday needs. Our global vision is to improve your ability to lift, move, slide, secure and control rigging applications for leisure sailors and commercial operators. by Barton Marine Posted 5 Jul 11:00 UTC Solaris 80RS Altihia: Simplicity and substance Solaris 80RS Altihia: Simplicity and substance First of the new model sails into Mediterranean waters Time flies and summer has just arrived. We are making every effort not to disappoint your expectations. To this matter, we want to share with you the emotion exhaled from the view of the first model of the Solaris 80RS sailing into the Mediterranean. by Solaris Yachts Posted 5 Jul 08:56 UTC North Sails Weekly Debrief North Sails Weekly Debrief Predicting The Weather, Best Cruising Sails, Rallying Around The World Join veteran meteorologist, Chris Bedford, and world-class sailor and best selling author, Peter Isler of Marine Weather University, as they drop knowledge on how sailing weather predictions are created. by North Sails Posted 4 Jul 11:00 UTC BBC Shipping Forecast to be phased back to normal BBC Shipping Forecast to be phased back to normal Broadcasts of the UK Maritime Weather Service to revert to previous times From Monday 6 July the BBC's broadcasts of the UK Maritime Weather Service, including the Shipping Forecast, will begin to be phased back to normal broadcast times and radio frequencies. by Helen Lewis Posted 4 Jul 09:36 UTC 52nd Southampton International Boat Show postponed 52nd Southampton International Boat Show postponed Covid-19 claims another major event Following the COVID-19 guidelines regarding large scale gatherings, British Marine will be postponing the 52nd edition of the Southampton International Boat Show until September 2021. by British Marine Posted 3 Jul 20:10 UTC Coast Guard and Northeast partners team up Coast Guard and Northeast partners team up For Operation Dry Water amid increase in boating accident The Coast Guard and Northeast partner agencies are scheduled to participate in Operation Dry Water, a national campaign aimed at preventing boating accidents resulting from boating under the influence. by U.S. Coast Guard 1st District Northeast Posted 3 Jul 12:58 UTC