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Indonesia: End of Year Formalities Updates
With over 25,000 islands and 28 Ports of Entry ranging from Kupang in the east to Sabang in the west, Indonesia can be one of the most welcoming to visiting cruisers, yet at the same time one of the most frustrating due to the often-changing rules and regulations. In this report we cover details about the new Crew Change Requirement and other clearance questions, plus news about Bali’s latest Marina Development.
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Vanuatu: Yachting Represents Important Opportunity for Tourism
Yachting tourism is responsible for just one per cent of visitors to the South Pacific country of Vanuatu, but represents an important opportunity to diversify the country’s tourism sector – according to the results of the first independent economic impact assessment of Vanuatu’s yachting industry.
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Festive Wishes from the Noonsite Team
Wishing all our users, contributors, advertisers, information-sharing-partners and cruising contacts from around the world joy, happy memories and peaceful ocean moments this holiday season.
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Comment on Fernando de Noronha
We visited Fernando de Noronha on our trip from South Africa to the Caribbean. The port captain was very helpful but the office is very small and if there are more than one boat checking in or out it becomes ver crowded and it is better to wait outside or at a pub on the other side of the street...
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Cook Islands: Officials Confirm Ports of Entry
The Cook Islands, located between French Polynesia and Samoa in the South Pacific is a popular stopover for yachts heading west across the Pacific. However, intending visitors should ensure they arrive at either of the only two designated Ports of Entry according to Cook Island authorities.
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Don’t Forget to Insure Your Boat for Extended Passages
When preparing for an extended voyage there are a multitude of things to consider and prepare for, including the boat’s equipment and passage planning. With the pressure to cast off and boat jobs to finish, one area that can often get overlooked is the vessel’s insurance and ensuring adequate cover has been agreed and purchased prior to departure. Topsail Insurance explain important considerations and how best to extend your insurance cover for cruising passages.
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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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Skip Novak on Sailing
Words of Wisdom from 50 Years Afloat: An invaluable resource for any sailor, regardless of experience level. In his new book, Skip shares first-hand knowledge gained from 5 round the world races and years of high latitude adventure cruising. Useful, pragmatic and motivational – a great addition to your onboard library.
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