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Indian Ocean Crossing: BIOT Permit Application Delayed
Many yacht owners planning to cross the Indian Ocean this season are frustrated that they have received no news as to whether they have been successful in getting a permit to visit BIOT/Chagos as a stopover. Here, BIOT Administration explain the delays.
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The Cruising Life: Don’t Forget Travel Insurance for Peace of Mind
A medical emergency when crossing oceans or exploring remote locations can be overwhelming, but with the right travel insurance it doesn’t have to be something to be faced alone if your insurance company is there to help. Topsail Insurance explains why having travel insurance is one of the safety nets needed for the cruising life.
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Honduras, Offshore: Yacht on Passage Reports Suspicious Activity from Fishing Boats
The Caribbean Safety and Security Network (CSSN) has received a report from the crew of a catamaran on passage from Isla San Andres, Colombia to the Rio Dulce in Guatemala detailing the suspicious activity of a number of fishing boats when about 125 miles (200km) off the coast of Honduras.
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Papua New Guinea: Floating Trees and Logs Create Navigation Hazard Along Northern Coast
When planning his return journey to Australia from Indonesia, Stephen Wawn was concerned that his route east of Biak in West Papua and along the north coast of Papua New Guinea would take him through an area where there had been reports of large floating trees and logs in the water. Unfortunately the reports proved to be correct as he recounts in this report as a warning to other sailors planning their passage through these waters.
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Crossing the Pacific: Discovering What Lies North of the Equator
While there is a well-known cruising path through the South Pacific Ocean below the equator, there is another world of discovery lying in wait north of the equator. In this article, Francis Hawkings – author of the latest edition of the Pacific Crossing Guide – outlines all the possibilities in the North Pacific, routing, weather and the variety of countries that can be reached.
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Suriname: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Canadian circumnavigators Brent Crack and Mary Bevan are on the homeward stretch of their voyage – heading for the Caribbean where they will both have “crossed their wake.” After leaving the Brazilian offshore island group of Fernando de Noronha, they headed for Suriname where they found the Good, the Bad and the Ugly side of the cruising life.
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Europe: EU Now Aims for October Start for Border Check System
The European Union’s long-delayed biometric passport check system, known as the Entry/Exit System (EES), could finally launch in October this year following an agreement reached by member states.
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South Pacific: Minerva Reefs Worth More than Just a Stopover
The Minerva Reefs are a great stopover for cruisers making the passage between New Zealand and the island nations of Tonga and Fiji. US sailors Rich and Michelle Marshall, who have been cruising the South Pacific for more than eight years, always stop there on their travels and in this report they share their information and insights about a unique and wonderful place in the hope that it provides a safer and more enjoyable experience for future visitors.
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Safety for Cruising Couples
The new edition by the Cruising Club of America includes updated basics about electronic navigation aids, expanded guidelines for calling for help using a VHF radio, ways to deal with various onboard emergencies, and man overboard (MOB) techniques. Chapters also outline ways to prepare your boat and crew before you leave the dock. Practice sessions, checklists and an enhanced additional resources section are included.
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