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Cruising Musings: The Power of Sleep and Resilience

Noonsite Sub-Editor Megan continues the monthly series covering cruising topics that are often overlooked, yet a major part of life on board. For the past 8 years, Megan and her family have called their Boreal 47 expedition monohull, SV Zephyros, home. This sixth installment in the series covers some thoughts on what it takes to continue to enjoy sailing full time.

Atlantic Hurricane Season: Humberto Becomes Powerful Category 4 Hurricane

Hurricane Humberto, the eighth named storm of the Atlantic Hurricane Season has strengthened to a Category 4 storm and is expected to strengthen further over the weekend, but should stay out to sea and away from the east coast of the United States according to the National Hurricane Center (NHC).

EU Confirms October 12 Start Date for New Entry/Exit System

Non-EU sailors need to be aware that EES begins on 12 October. The 29 European countries using the EES will gradually introduce the new data collection system at their external border crossing points, with full implementation by 10 April 2026. Find out what you need to know.

Indian Ocean, Cocos Keeling Islands: A Challenging Environment

British sailor Mike Peckham is sailing solo around the world, following competitors in the Mini Globe Race (MGR 580). Having just left the Cocos Keeling Islands in the Indian Ocean to follow the race to their next stop of Mauritius, Mike sent an update on his few days spent at Direction Island, the only anchorage at this remote outpost.

Sargassum Seaweed: Turning a Problem into A Business

The carpet of Sargassum seaweed which affects a wide area of the Atlantic Ocean and Caribbean creates havoc not only for sailors who encounter it on passage across the Atlantic, but also for countries that experience intense seaweed build-up along their coastlines. Several Caribbean countries are now looking at ways to transform this seaweed problem into a sustainable business.

Choosing the Right Flying Sail Sheets and Control Lines

There’s nothing better than downwind sailing with a spinnaker, cruising chute or other light weight flying sail. But when it comes to choosing the right sheets and control lines for these flying sails, there are a number key performance factors to consider as outlined in this report from Jimmy Green Marine.

Comment on Cascais

Cascais Marina is beautiful but extremely expensive. The anchorage outside the marina was not too crowded while we were there in Aug 2025 and well sheltered from waves but winds were commonly 20 -25 knots from the north...

Navigation: Malicious Interference with GPS Signals – a Growing Problem

Interference with GNSS/GPS transmissions is a growing problem around the world according to Royal Institute of Navigation (RIN) member John Franklin. In this report, he says that while areas in which maritime GPS interference is being experienced are not popular recreational sailing destinations, sailors still need to be aware of the problem and to be prepared.

Cook Islands, Aitutaki: A Great Place to Break the South Pacific Crossing

As they left French Polynesia to cross the South Pacific to Fiji, Jim and Pam Yares of SV Roam intended to only stay a few days on Aitutaki in the Cook Islands as they headed for Tonga. But the weather had other plans and while they waited for a weather window they were welcomed with open arms by the “yachtie” friendly islanders.

Electronic Navigation Systems – Guidance for Safe Use on Leisure Vessels

The Royal Institute of Navigation (RIN) Small Craft Group has published an updated edition of its Electronic Navigation Systems – Guidance for Safe Use on Leisure Vessels booklet, which includes the latest developments in navigation technology, user feedback from across the leisure marine sector as well as a new section on astronavigation as a vital backup to electronic methods.

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