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The Ocean
Cruising Club

To be a part of the OCC is to be a part of a group of people who have said 'yes' to adventure and who will welcome you if you choose to do the same.

The people in the Ocean Cruising Club represent the distilled essence of the cruising community, a potent combination of accomplishment, experience, idealism, eccentricity, generosity and humility.

The sole qualification for Full membership, entails stepping aboard a boat and making a continuous ocean passage of at least 1000 nautical miles, measured by the shortest practical Great Circle route between two ports, in a vessel not more than 70 feet overall length. Associate Members join aspiring to do the same and being inspired by those who already have.

02 Jun 2026

OCC Member participation in the 2026 Golden Globe Race

By Simon Currin

Andrew Ritchie, an Ocean Cruising Club member, hopes to depart Les Sables d’Olonne, France on September 6th, 2026 for a 30,000 mile solo circumnavigation aboard his Saltram Saga 36, S/V Symphony. ....

01 Jun 2026

OCC Member, Harry Anderson, is attempting a solo circumnavigation of the Arctic

By Simon Currin

The Northeast Passage is once again attracting the attention of sailors but access depends on being granted permission by the Russian authorities. ....

31 May 2026

OCC Member, Guy Chester, leads the 2026 Trans Tasman Yacht Challenge.

By Simon Currin

Guy Chester has had a tough start to the solo race across the Tasmania with winds in excess of 55 knots and is leading the fleet. ....

26 May 2026

Ocean Cruising Club updates its App

By Simon Currin

Version 5.0.4 of the OCC App will become available later this week enabling members, wherever they are in the world, to find and communicate more easily with each other. ....

13 May 2026

Why the Iran war is threatening whales near South Africa

By Simon Currin

Whales are increasingly exposed to traffic – and ship strikes. ....

12 May 2026

International cruisers using Starlink may now have to submit face ID.

By Simon Currin

A new policy from Starlink requires anyone travelling outside their home country to upload their passport and a face scan to maintain service. ....

12 May 2026

RIP: Victor Langerwerf, OCC Port Officer for Curaçao

By Simon Currin

I’m very sad to report that Victor Langerwerf died on Sunday 10th of May. Victor was the Ocean Cruising Club Port Officer for Curaçao for many years. ....

10 May 2026

OCC rendezvous in Deltaville, VA.

By Nicky & Reg Barker

Ocean Cruising Cub Port Officers, Chris & Bill Burry, welcome Reg & Nicky Barker to the Chesapeake. Reg is an OCC Vice Commodore. ....

09 May 2026

Ship Hijackings off Somalia Raise Fears of Piracy Resurgence

By Simon Currin

Somalian pirates have been less active in recent years however things may be getting worse again. ....

08 May 2026

Timing a long ocean passage

By Simon Currin

Jim Yares writes a great blog (called SV Roam) which is about all things sailing related. Recently Jim has pondered the factors that influence a decision to leave on a challenging ocean passage. ....

06 May 2026

Scientists film whale giving birth while other whales work together to help her

By Simon Currin

Unique film of a sperm whale giving birth while other female whales worked together to support the mother and her newborn. ....

05 May 2026

Two volunteers among three dead off New South Wales Coast, Australia.

By Simon Currin

Two rescuers were killed when their was boat rolled while trying to help a sinking yacht. One yachtsman was also killed in the incident at Ballina Bar, NSW. ....

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