Category Archives: Website of the Week
Find A Boat Show
The winter boat show season is just around the corner and whether you are looking for a boat, gear or want to attend a seminar, there is probably a show near you to accomplish that and more. Visit Discover Boating’s … Continue reading
New Online Directory to Connect Boat Owners with Offshore Sailing Crew
Specializing purely in ocean sailing opportunities, OceanCrewLink.com is a new online directory of sailors and opportunities, which aims to connect boat owners with offshore sailing crew. Developed by World Cruising Club (WCC), the leading Rally organizers wanted a new way for … Continue reading
Leukemia Cup Regatta
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s Leukemia Cup RegattaSM is a thrilling series of sailing events that combines the joy of sailing with the important task of raising money to cure cancer. Since its inception, The Leukemia Cup Regatta has raised … Continue reading
Call of the Sea
Call of the Sea is a 501(c)(3) educational nonprofit with the mission of connecting people to the sea and maritime traditions. Our teaching platform is the lovely 82′ schooner, Seaward. Our goal is to offer the benefits of connecting with the … Continue reading
The Real Call of the South Pacific
Sea Mercy’s Floating Health Care Clinic Answers A Call For Help In The South Pacific Fiji, Vanuatu, Tahiti, Palau, Tonga, Samoa… Just hearing the names of those islands conjures up travel brochure images; warm tropical sun setting in the distance … Continue reading
Wind Map
A really cool look at how the wind is moving around the States. This shot was taken during Hurricane Sandy. An invisible, ancient source of energy surrounds us—energy that powered the first explorations of the world, and that may be … Continue reading
Great Lakes Cruising Club School
As the GLCCSchool enters its third year of webinar offerings, you’ll find an exciting, significantly expanded and upgraded line up of live classes to choose from. In addition to live webinars, this year GLCCS will also periodically make available recordings of … Continue reading
The Vendée Globe is Here
The Vendée Globe starts November 10th (Saturday), so check out their website to meet the skippers, learn about the boats, watch videos and follow the action. Around the world via the three capes: The course for the Vendée Globe illustrates the … Continue reading
Blue Water Foundation
Mission Statement The Blue Water Foundation was founded as an all-volunteer, nonprofit corporation dedicated to bringing the joys of sailing to San Francisco Bay Area inner city and at risk youth. A Brief History In 1992 a group of sailors … Continue reading
Win a Free Moorings Charter
Join Cruise for Life and the Moorings in making a difference and changing lives while doing what we love! Raise a minimum of $1000 to qualify for the drawing to be held November 1, 2012. Chart your fundraising course and you … Continue reading
OceansWatch
In close cooperation with the world’s sailors, divers and academics, OceansWatch undertakes marine conservation projects and offers humanitarian aid to coastal communities in developing countries. OceansWatch offers resources in the form of oceangoing research vessels and expertise, such as marine biologists, … Continue reading
Hands Across the Sea
The reach and positive impact of Hands Across the Sea, co-founded in 2007 by Harriet and Tom (“T.L.”) Linskey to promote children’s literacy and assist schools and libraries in Caribbean communities, is growing quickly. Hands works directly with school principals, … Continue reading
A New Look for Noonsite.com
After 12 years of having the same look, noonsite.com has had a refresh. Most of the changes are “under the hood,” so the way the new site navigates should be familiar to all. The new pages are all scalable and … Continue reading
SpeedDream
Welcome to SpeedDream, a quest to build the world’s fastest sailboat. This (occasional) blog will be about all things speed, records and offshore sailing. The blog is written by Brian Hancock, author of seven books, a multiple circumnavigator and SpeedDream‘s … Continue reading
The Boat Galley
The Boat Galley is designed to help the cruising cook get the most out of their boat’s kitchen, with in-depth articles featuring practical galley tips, insights and equipment recommendations. The Boat Galley was written by Carolyn Shearlock, who lived aboard … Continue reading
Giving Families a Break from Cancer
Founded in 2001, Sail 4 Cancer (part of the 4 Cancer Group) uses water-based activities as vehicles for fundraising and convalescence. A specialist respite provider, the charity funds day trips, short-breaks and holidays for British families living with cancer/those recently … Continue reading
Salty Dawg Rally Launches New Website
The Salty Dawg Rally announced the launch of their new interactive website, www.saltydawgrally.org, designed to be the central informational portal for cruisers wishing to join the rally, attend events, obtain float plans, and keep abreast of the upcoming fall 2012 … Continue reading
Northeast Sailboat Rescue
Sailboat Rescue: We find value in all sailboats, regardless of size, age, condition or maker. We specialize in smaller daysailers and trailerable boats, but we deal in boats of all sizes! If you are currently looking for a new home for … Continue reading
National Sailing Center & Hall of Fame
Congratulations to the 2012 Sailing Hall of Fame inductees! The USA’s National Sailing Center and Hall of Fame (NSHOF) has named the nine sailors who will make up its 2012 class of inductees. Following a two-month period this spring during … Continue reading
Sailing Heals
Sailing Heals’ mission is to take individuals out on the water for a day of sailing and respite. Sailing Heals matches owners of beautiful boats (sailing or motorized) with patients and their caretakers by partnering with respected organizations such as Massachusetts General … Continue reading
