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French Polynesia: Paradise Requires Prior Preparation
In the eight months they have been cruising French Polynesia, US sailor Jill Gallin and her husband Michael have experienced what they describe as ...

Published 2 months ago

Atlantic Crossing to Brazil: Fantastic Fernando de Noronha
Circumnavigators Brent Crack and Mary Bevan have the intention to follow a course where “others don’t go”. So, the homeward stretch of their ...

Published 2 months ago, updated 1 month ago

French Polynesia: Experiencing the Long Stay Visa (CDS) Application Process
French Polynesia is a dream destination for many cruisers, but those wanting to stay longer than 90 days must apply for a long-stay Visa or Carte de ...

Published 2 months ago

Kintyre to Ardnamuchan – Sailing Directions & Anchorages
The 4th edition of this cruising guide covers some of the finest cruising grounds in the world, stretching northwards from the Mull of Kintyre to the ...

Published 2 months ago, updated 6 days ago

Crossing the Pacific: Taking a Lesser-Travelled Path
With many boats now preparing to cross the Pacific from Panama, Mexico and the west coast of the USA on the famous Coconut Milk Run, Francis ...

Published 2 months ago

Australia, Northern Territory: A Positive Layover in Gove, Despite the Heat and Red Dust
After arriving into Darwin from Indonesia, Dominique Cabarroque and Arne Luehrs continued their journey eastward across the Top End of Australia. ...

Published 2 months ago