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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.

08 Jul 2026

Stories on the Edge Podcast: Steve Brown reflect on adventure and climate change

By Simon Currin

Ocean Cruising Club Member, Steve Brown, reflects on his Arctic voyages in the ‘Stories from the Edge’ podcast led by fellow OCC members, Nigel Jollands and Veronica Lysaght. ....

07 Jul 2026

OCC Member, Harry Anderson, interview on the Explore North Podcast

By Simon Currin

Award winning Ocean Cruising Club sailor, Harry, is attempting to circumnavigate the Arctic and fellow OCC member, John Amtrup, has interviewed him for his Explore North Podcast. ....

06 Jul 2026

Science Afloat Connects Sailors and Scientists

By Simon Currin

Science Afloat matches long-distance sailors with marine researchers, enabling ocean voyages to collect valuable scientific data for global research. ....

30 Jun 2026

Free Webinar by PredictWind: El Niño

By Simon Currin

PredictWind’s El Niño webinar - covering what it is, how it’s shaping the trade winds, and what it could mean for your next passage. ....

29 Jun 2026

OCC Commodore, Fi Jones, sailing in Brittany

By Simon Currin

Ocean Cruising Cub Commodore, Fi Jones, is sailing around Brittany this summer and enjoying the company of fellow OCC boats along the way. ....

19 Jun 2026

54th Newport Bermuda Race starts today

By Simon Currin

The Newport Bermuda Race starts on Friday, June 19 from Rhode Island’s iconic Fort Adams, Newport RI. ....

19 Jun 2026

The New Zealand OCC Fleet is streaming north in search of sunshine.

By Simon Currin

Ocean Cruising Club boats in New Zealand have finally found a weather window to leave the winter behind them and head for the warmth of the South Pacific Islands. ....

17 Jun 2026

OCC Member prepares for solo, non-stop, westabout circumnavigation

By Simon Currin

OCC Interview with Istvan Kopar as he prepares for his solo, non-stop, westabout circumnavigation aboard S/V Surprise ....

16 Jun 2026

Russian warship fires warning shots near UK-registered yacht in Channel

By Simon Currin

The incident, which happened between the Isle of Wight and Normandy, involved a Russian frigate, the Admiral Grigorovich. ....

15 Jun 2026

2026 OCC Chesapeake Bay Cruise

By Chris Burry

Every year the Ocean Cruising Club organises a cruise within the Chesapeake Bay. ....

14 Jun 2026

OCC Honorary Member, Ian Nicolson, awarded an MBE.

By John Tait

Congratulations to Ian ....

14 Jun 2026

French Polynesia Protects Biodiverse Ocean Area Twice the Size of Arizona.

By Simon Currin

The French Polynesian government recently announced it will fully protect 200,000 square miles of ocean, an area about twice as large as Arizona that’s teeming with ocean life. ....

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