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South Africa: An Enjoyable and Impactful Country
After crossing the Indian Ocean from Reunion Island to Richard’s Bay in South Africa, circumnavigators Brent Crack and Mary Bevan headed down the coast towards the Cape of Good Hope. In their latest report for Noonsite they describe their time in South Africa as one of the most enjoyable and impactful parts of their circumnavigation journey.
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39th ARC Rally Comes to a Close in Saint Lucia
After crossing almost 3000NM of the Atlantic, from Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands to Rodney Bay in Saint Lucia, crews who took part in World Cruising Club’s 39th ARC rally came together to celebrate and remember their adventures.
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Comment on Saba
We recently spent a week in Saba, focused primarily on scuba diving, as there isn't much else to do on the island...
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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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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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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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