Cruisers Report
Curaçao: Golf Balls Create Invisible Underwater Pollution
While exploring a beautiful reef off the coast of Curaçao in the Caribbean, full-time liveaboard cruisers and dive professionals Karen Erens and dive buddy Jean-Marc were surprised to discover golf balls among the coral, possibly from an on-shore golf course near the dive site. In this report Karen brings to light this invisible source of underwater pollution.
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Navigation: Joint Venture Agreement Secures Future of Nautical Charts
Imray Laurie Norie and Wilson Ltd (Imray), a leading publisher of nautical information for recreational sailors, has signed a letter of intent to form a joint venture with Austrian cartographic specialist Freytag & Berndt (FB), which will ensure the continued availability and development of Imray’s printed nautical charts and books.
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INSIGHTS: Eating Reef Fish and the Risks of Ciguatera
Ciguatera poisoning is a form of food poisoning caused by eating warm-water ocean/reef fish that carry toxins. Carolyn Shearlock from The Boat Gallery has written a cautionary article to raise awareness about Ciguatera after speaking with many cruisers who were not aware that eating reef fish can make you sick.
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South Africa: Major Updates to Coastal Passage Plan Reporting
The Ocean Sailing Association of Southern Africa (OSASA) has announced a significant upgrade to the Passage Plan for Coastal Sailing, making it easier and more efficient for sailors, clubs and marinas to log and track voyages along the South African coastline.
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Crossing the Pacific: Discovering What Lies North of the Equator
While there is a well-known cruising path through the South Pacific Ocean below the equator, there is another world of discovery lying in wait north of the equator. In this article, Francis Hawkings – author of the latest edition of the Pacific Crossing Guide – outlines all the possibilities in the North Pacific, routing, weather and the variety of countries that can be reached.
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Comment on South Pacific: Minerva Reefs Worth More than Just a Stopover
Thank you, Rich & Michelle, for sharing this great information that has taken you years to collect...
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Suriname: The Good, the Bad and the Ugly
Canadian circumnavigators Brent Crack and Mary Bevan are on the homeward stretch of their voyage – heading for the Caribbean where they will both have “crossed their wake.” After leaving the Brazilian offshore island group of Fernando de Noronha, they headed for Suriname where they found the Good, the Bad and the Ugly side of the cruising life.
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Europe: EU Now Aims for October Start for Border Check System
The European Union’s long-delayed biometric passport check system, known as the Entry/Exit System (EES), could finally launch in October this year following an agreement reached by member states.
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South Pacific: Minerva Reefs Worth More than Just a Stopover
The Minerva Reefs are a great stopover for cruisers making the passage between New Zealand and the island nations of Tonga and Fiji. US sailors Rich and Michelle Marshall, who have been cruising the South Pacific for more than eight years, always stop there on their travels and in this report they share their information and insights about a unique and wonderful place in the hope that it provides a safer and more enjoyable experience for future visitors.
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Australia: Western Australia Cruising Guide
The Western Australian Cruising Guide is regarded as the coastal cruising bible for WA, covering the coast from Darwin to Eucla, including the Christmas and Cocos Islands. The latest edition (Version 5.5), published in February 2025 contains more than 100 changes and updates since version 5.4 was issued in February 2023. This guide is a definite “must have”, especially for cruising the remote Kimberley region of Australia's West Coast, with over 650 pages, 230 chartlets and many interesting colour photos.
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