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Retreat from Paradise
The onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in March 2020 created unprecedented chaos for coastal and ocean cruisers worldwide. Daria Blackwell reports on how ...

Published 4 years ago

Lessons Learned from Providing Shore-Support during the 2020 west-to-east Atlantic crossing
A useful report by Alex Blackwell, OCC Regional Rear Commodore, on lessons learnt from providing shore-support for over 200 cruising yachts during ...

Published 4 years ago

Thailand: How to Apply for the Special Tourist Visa
In Thailand cruisers can now apply for the Special Tourist Visa which will give a total stay of 270 days. The rules are complex, paperwork daunting ...

Published 4 years ago

INSIGHTS: Man Overboard – Episode 3
A crew member overboard is something we all dread. We all know to hang on tight and not to fall in, but if a crew member does go over the side we ...

Published 4 years ago

Crossing the Indian Ocean Guide 2020
Des Cason is a retired cruiser based in South Africa, who offers advice to cruisers visiting the country and routing and weather information for the ...

Published 4 years ago

North to the Caribbean from the South Atlantic
This French yacht departed South Africa as soon as the ports opened up in July, destination the Caribbean. With stopovers in Namibia, St. Helena, ...

Published 4 years ago