Please select your home edition
Edition
Henri-Lloyd - For the Obsessed

Time on your hands

by Noonsite 2 May 2020 10:55 UTC
Use this time to gain knowledge for future cruising © Noonsite

Just because sailing and cruising (in the main part) are cancelled, it doesn't mean "thinking" about sailing and cruising is.

Use this time to gain knowledge for future cruising, whether you're just starting to explore the idea or checking out where you want to go once travel restrictions are lifted!

Noonsite has an abundance of information to keep you busy for months, whether it's reports from cruisers, news about what's going on in the world of cruising, tips and links from cruising resources page or simply country and port information for the next leg of your voyage.

Our archives go back 20 years, take some time to scroll through older reports on the site and you'll find gems like:

Use this time to post your feedback on Noonsite and share with other cruisers your experiences in ports and countries you have visited recently. If you are not already commenting on Noonsite it's easy to become part of the community and registration is free.

Some recent comments posted include positive feedback for marinas in the Dominican Republic, Brazil and Jamaica, easy clearance in the Philippines, an insight into Turkish authorities and how to prepare for a Red Sea passage. (Note: scroll down to the bottom of business listings and reports to see the comments posted.)

This article has been provided by the courtesy of noonsite.com.

Related Articles

Ocean outlook: Atlantic, Caribbean, Mediterranean
St. Helena Port Control are seeking feedback from any yacht that intended to visit St. Helena The collapse of the Francis Scott Key bridge in Baltimore this week after being hit by a cargo ship, has closed one of the USA's major east coast ports to commercial traffic and recreational vessels for the foreseeable future. Posted on 5 Apr
Be prepared for Orca Season
The Cruising Association (CA) is urging sailors to be vigilant for potential Orca encounters As the cruising season arrives along the Atlantic coasts of France, Portugal, Spain and through the Straits of Gibraltar, the Cruising Association (CA) is urging sailors to be vigilant for potential Orca encounters. Posted on 4 Apr
Featured cruisers: Bagia's family of five
In 2021, Brandon & Ashley from Michigan, USA, decided it was time to stop chasing the American dream In 2021, Brandon and Ashley from Michigan, USA, decided it was time to stop chasing the American dream and do something extraordinary with their three young boys (aged 11, 9 and 8). Posted on 7 Mar
New to cruising
Essential equipment and storage tips to make cooking and provisioning simple and easy One of the main challenges that liveaboard cruiser Sarah Powell discovered when she stepped aboard her 30ft boat for the first time, was not only what to cook, but also how to cook in a galley space that was less than one square meter in size. Posted on 5 Mar
Indian Ocean Outlook
Swedish cruisers Anna & Arthur Eriksson took the testing route to South Africa via Christmas Island After leaving Australia at the end of July 2023, Swedish cruisers Anna and Arthur Eriksson took the testing southern Indian Ocean route to South Africa via Christmas Island, Cocos Keeling, Rodrigues, Mauritius and Reunion. Posted on 4 Mar
Red Sea Outlook
At this time of year yachts are busy transiting the Red Sea in both directions At this time of year yachts are busy transiting the Red Sea in both directions. While many abandoned their plans due to the on-going instability in the Bab al-Mandab Strait, several yachts have transited the route recently without incident. Posted on 3 Mar
Caribbean Sea Outlook
It has been much stormier than usual in the Caribbean this winter It has been much stormier than usual in the Caribbean this winter with frequent fronts and wind shifts making for some challenging cruising. Posted on 2 Mar
Atlantic, Caribbean, Med and Red Sea outlook
The new digital arrival card system in Malaysia has been in place since 1 January Cruiser Frank Weiand in Thailand warns visiting cruisers about the high National Park fees when cruising around Phuket. Posted on 4 Feb
A blueprint for Bluewater Sailing Relationships
Success is not final, failure is not fatal: It is the courage to continue that counts Living in a confined space, unable to leave that space for extended periods, can be challenging for even seasoned relationships. Posted on 3 Feb
Pacific Ocean Outlook
In Galapagos, yachts with pets on board are now banned from coming to the archipelago In Galapagos, yachts with pets on board are now banned from coming to the archipelago, except in emergency situations. Posted on 3 Feb
North Sails Performance 2023 - FOOTERGJW Direct 2020 FOOTERPantaenius 2022 - SAIL & POWER 1 FOOTER ROW