The OCC has renewed the `partnership’ arrangement with Berthon, one of the world’s leading brokerage firms. The Berthon Sales Division specialises in blue water cruising yachts and has offices in Lymington, England, in Golfe Juan in the South of France, at Real Club Nautica in Palma de Mallorca and in Newport, Rhode Island,. They are also the official broker to the Atlantic Rally for Cruisers (ARC).

In essence, OCC Members contemplating buying or selling a yacht may obtain free advice on market conditions, on the likely price of a particular vessel (whether offered privately, through Berthon or through another broker) and on the best way of proceeding with the desired sale or purchase.

The OCC has introduced a new bursary scheme the aim of which is to foster the development of ocean cruising by enabling young people to gain experience of long distance sailing. The bursary will facilitate the introduction of youngsters to experienced sailors and contribute towards the costs of the voyage.

Download Application Form here.

The US Club Telephone Number has changed. It is now +1 360 519 5401. This still rings in UK so remember the time difference!

Other numbers remain the same. 

The three islands forming the Islas Cies off Bayona and the Isla Ons to the north now form the Galician Atlantic Islands national park and there are new requirements to have a permit to visit them.