The French team in the America’s Cup World Series says it “will be responding shortly” to a $200,000 salvage claim filed by a man who recovered […]
French Team Will Fight Salvage Claim on Cup Cat
America’s Cup Catamaran Capsizes in San Francisco Bay
Another week, another capsize – this time with Oracle’s AC72… A boating outing for the Oracle racing team training for the America’s Cup in the San […]
Spain and the Canary Islands: Anchoring Restrictions
If planning to anchor in Tenerife, La Gomera, La Palma & Hierro, yachts should ask for permission in advance at the Capitania of Santa Cruz de […]
French Boat’s Rescuer Seeks $200K Award
Local sailor Todd Tholke is either a Good Samaritan or a high-seas pirate. On Sept. 30, Tholke was a hero when he went out on the bay in […]
Sailing Yachts Still Vulnerable to Pirate Attack in the Indian Ocean
The advice of the Maritime Shipping Centre-Horn of Africa (MSCHOA), NATO Shipping Centre, UK Maritime and Trade Organization (UKMTO) and MARLO remains that sailing yachts should avoid […]
Sunsail Unveils Caribbean Cruise Giveaway
Sunsail, in cooperation with the American Sailing Association, agreed to give away a weeklong charter for four in the Caribbean. The purpose of the giveaway, which […]
Armed Boarding and Robbery: Colombia, Santa Marta, Taganga Bay
Important information for boats heading to Colombia from the Eastern Caribbean. Taganga bay is a favorite stopover for cruising yachts waiting for Colombia clearance. The marina […]
App Combines Weather Data and NOAA Charts
Weather Services International has introduced a weather and tides app for the iPad and iPhone that delivers much of the information that professional meteorologists would get […]
ISAF Releases Guide To Offshore Personal Safety For Racing And Cruising
The International Sailing Federation (ISAF) has released a Guide to Offshore Personal Safety for Racing and Cruising, available to purchase now. The ISAF Guide to Offshore […]
Double-handed Crew Rescued in Indian Ocean
The crew of yacht Ciao, Slovenian cruisers Srecko and Olga Pust, were safely evacuated to another yacht early this morning (Tuesday, September 25) following a collision with […]