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Vanuatu: Strong Earthquake Strikes Near Port Vila
A magnitude 7.3 earthquake that struck Port-Vila, the capital of the Pacific Island nation of Vanuatu, has been described as a violent, high frequency vertical shake with Tsunami waves seen, buildings destroyed and fears for mass casualties.
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Indian Ocean, Mayotte: Islands Devastated by Cyclone Chido
The French Indian Ocean Territory of Mayotte has been devastated after Cyclone Chido made landfall and flattened entire communities with heavy rainfall and winds that reached more than 200km/h.
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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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Sint Maarten – Saint Martin: Spate of Thefts and Burglaries Prompts Response from Authorities
A spate of burglaries and thefts from yachts moored in the Simpson Bay Lagoon on both the Sint Maarten (Netherlands) and Saint Martin (France) sides, have prompted authorities to take action and cruisers to set up both emergency and discussion groups to assist each other.
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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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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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