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Fiji
Entering a new country by sea is part and parcel of the cruising life with authorities often coming onboard to carry out customs, immigration and quarantine formalities. But for the skipper and crew of SV Cream Puff, what they experienced from officials while in Savusavu, on the Fijian island of Vanua Levu, left them vowing never to return to the country.
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South Pacific: First Named Tropical Cyclone of the Season
TESTING FOR NEWS. Tropical cyclone Pita which formed east of Fiji as a tropical depression, is the first named system for the South Pacific cyclone season but is expected to move southeast over the next couple of days without major damage to the South Pacific island nations along its path.
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Iberian Peninsula: CA Orca Project Update
In the December edition of the Cruising Association’s magazine, they give an update on the on-going Orca Project around the Atlantic coast of France, Spain and Portugal.
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Tonga: Study Recommends Initiatives to Encourage Yachting Tourism
Yachting is a small, but growing, part of Tonga’s nautical tourism market and represents an important opportunity to diversify Tonga’s tourism sector, according to the results of the country’s first independent economic assessment of this sector.
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Dehumidifiers Inside Boats – Fire Risk Warning
Boat owners attempting to battle winter damp aboard their yachts are urged to use desiccant rather than compressor dehumidifiers and to maintain and monitor units, to minimise fire risks according to a recent article from Practical Boat Owner.
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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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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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Under Wide and Starry Skies
Cast off the lines and discover 50 of the most fabulous off-the-beaten-track sailing destinations on our planet. Author Nicholas Coghlan and his wife Jenny have sailed 70,000 miles offshore and the selection of locations for the book is based on their cruising experience. A book to inspire and encourage you to cruise that extra mile.
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