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South Pacific: Drug Trafficking Causes Problems for Yachts
With the issue of drug trafficking in the South Pacific now a hot topic following the seizure of 1400 tonnes of drugs on a “narco sub” bound for Oceania, the cruising community need to be aware of the on-going international operations in the Pacific, how this will affect their cruising and how they too can assist the authorities in this fight against crime.
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Madagascar Part II: In Search of Chameleons and Lemurs
After dealing with the officialdom of checking into Madagascar and the numerous fees and paperwork demanded by officials, SV Pazzo and her crew were then free to continue their Madagascar adventure and set off in search of wildlife.
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Mexico: The Importance of Cancelling the Boat’s TIP
Cruisers planning to stay in Mexican waters are required to obtain a Temporary Import Permit (TIP) for their boat. This must be cancelled when leaving Mexico for the last time, or before selling the boat. If you do not cancel it, and decide to sell the boat outside of Mexico, the new owner will not be able to bring the boat back into Mexico until the TIP has been cancelled (a time-consuming and expensive process). Find out more about cancelling the TIP in this report.
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Indian Ocean Crossing Part 2: Rodrigues – Reunion – South Africa
Following a challenging crossing from Western Australia to Rodrigues (Mauritius), Brent Crack and Mary Bevan report on part 2 of their Indian Ocean crossing, from Rodrigues to South Africa. They experienced the rugged beauty of Reunion Island and hid from the weather in Madagascar and Mozambique before arriving in Richard’s Bay, South Africa.
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Tanzania: Busy Ports and Stunning Anchorages
The Ovens family set off from the east coast of Australia in 2020, cruising westward through South East Asia before crossing the Indian Ocean to Tanzania on their catamaran SV Excelsior. In this report Mum Sarah details their experiences at some of the ports and anchorages as they explored the Tanzanian coast.
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Saint Martin – Sint Maarten: Thieves active on Both Sides of Simpson Bay Lagoon
Vessels anchored and moored in the Simpson Bay Lagoon - both on the Saint Martin (France) side and the Sint Maarten (Netherlands) side have been targetted by thieves in the past week with one catamaran boarded twice in the space of two days according to reports lodged with the Caribbean Safety and Security Network (CSSN).
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ARC Rally: Catamaran Abandoned on Atlantic Crossing
The crew of a catamaran taking part in the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC) have been rescued from their sinking vessel by another rally participant after issuing a MAYDAY when approximately 300NM south of the Cape Verde Islands.
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The Pacific Crossing Guide
Seasoned Pacific cruiser and Editor, Francis Hawkings, has pulled together a diverse group of cruisers, cruising associations and organisations to help with up-to-date information, guidance and photographs for this new edition, which is simply packed full of really useful information. For anyone contemplating sailing the Pacific, this is THE complete planning guide.
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