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Colombia, Isla de San Andres: Dutch couple found dead; their yacht found upturned
The bodies of Ria and Waldy Finke, an experienced Dutch cruising couple, were found floating off Isla San Andrés, Colombia, on April 1, 2016. Their ...

Published 9 years ago, updated 6 years ago

Somali pirates face trial over 2011 fatal yacht hijacking
April 2016: Seven Somali men, accused of hijacking a French yacht in the Gulf of Aden, appeared in Paris court on Tuesday. The defendants are ...

Published 9 years ago, updated 6 years ago

USA: Coast Guard removes Conditions of Entry on vessels arriving from Cuba
The U.S. Coast Guard announced the removal of Conditions of Entry on vessels arriving from Cuba, Thursday (Mar. 17, 2016). This report by Mike Ahart, ...

Published 9 years ago, updated 6 years ago

Thailand: Yacht owners shooed off from Birds’ Nest Island
A timely warning to visiting yachts coming to Phuket and visiting surrounding waters of Phang Nga, Krabi, Trang and Satun ...

Published 9 years ago, updated 6 years ago

Mexico, Sea of Cortez, San Carlos: Singlehander loses yacht when struck by whale
After a whale holed his boat, singlehander Allan Tweten was rescued quickly by Mexican Navy SAR resources. In recent years, the addition of fast ...

Published 9 years ago, updated 6 years ago

Applying for a CAIT
Whilst the new clearance system for visiting yachts introduced in February 2016 has effectively "done away" with the CAIT, until it is up and running ...

Published 9 years ago, updated 6 years ago