Latest OCC News
The OCC Guide to Climate Change for Cruisers
The Ocean Cruising Club has prepared a review of climate change for distance cruisers and how it affects decision-making in this era of adaptation.
by Daria Blackwell - 10/05/2023
Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) Announces Change to Moananuiakea Sail Plan
PVS CEO Nainoa Thompson announced that Hokule'a will return home to Lahaina, Hawaii from California in late December, before continuing on their circumnavigation of the Pacific.
by Daria Blackwell - 03/10/2023
World Sailing Trust launches survey into gender design in sailing
The Gender Design Survey aims to gather baseline data to start the discussion whether the design of sailing equipment is impacting the development of greater gender diversity.
by World Sailing Trust - 03/10/2023
Major fire and flooding on Antigua and Barbuda
As Tropical Storm Phillippe dropped heavy rains, a fire broke out in the marina complex, destroying the marina offices and businesses. The marina remains intact and the channels are reportedly clear.
by Daria Blackwell - 03/10/2023
OCC at the Southampton International Boat Show
The Southampton International Boat Show took place this year from 15-24 September. Sue and Ed Wildgoose once again very kindly hosted the OCC on their MailASail stand.
by RC Reg Barker - 29/09/2023
Honorary OCC Member Jeanne Socrates named to Cape Horn Hall of Fame
Four Whitbread/Volvo/Ocean Race Veterans and two record-breaking female solo circumnavigators were inducted into the Cape Horn Hall of Fame (Held at Les Sables d’Olonne).
by Daria Blackwell - 27/09/2023
2026 Deadline for UKHO Discontinuation of Paper Charts Scrapped
Timetable for withdrawal of Standard Nautical Charts and Thematic Charts to be extended beyond 2026 in response to user feedback.
by Daria Blackwell - 27/09/2023
Lessons from s/v Novara’s expedition
s/v Novara’s expedition sought to support Scottish Highlands and Islands climate action.
by Veronica Lysaght and Nigel Jollands, s/v Novara - 26/09/2023
Antarctic winter sea ice hits 'extreme' record low
The preliminary Antarctic Sea Ice Maximum and Arctic Sea Ice Minimum are both in and the results are alarming scientists.
by Daria Blackwell - 26/09/2023
Vava’u Blue Water Festival
The Vava'u Blue Water Festival will have yacht racing, parties, music, food, dancing, kids events, presentations, and more. Running from the 22nd to the 29th of September in Neiafu, Tonga.
by RoRC Lars Hellman, s/v Sea Wind - 24/09/2023
Norwegian scientists prove why beach cleans matter
The removal of bigger pieces of plastic from coastlines prevents the breakdown to microplastic fragments that may stay in the water for years, giving scientists hope for polluted oceans.
by Daria Blackwell - 17/09/2023
Amazing sailing adventures win big prizes
Yachting Monthly and B&G give away £5,500 in 2023 Brian Black Memorial Award, in association with B&G -- OCC Member family among those recognised.
by Daria Blackwell - 16/09/2023
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UN technical report on first global climate action stocktake
Implementation must accelerate to increase ambition across all fronts, taking an all-of-society approach to make progress towards the Paris Agreement goals and respond to the climate crisis.
by Daria Blackwell - 11/09/2023
Emotional Start to McIntyre Ocean Globe Race
The 50th anniversary of the Whitbread was honoured with a perfect start on the Solent. Final farewell for 144 crew departing on Leg 1 of the Ocean Globe Race (OGR): Southampton to Cape Town.
by Daria Blackwell - 11/09/2023
Hottest summer on record
The summer of 2023 was the hottest on record in the Northern Hemisphere, according to data from the European Union Climate Change Service released on Wednesday.
by Daria Blackwell - 07/09/2023
New no anchoring zones in French Polynesia
The Directorate of Maritime Affairs of French Polynesia (DPAM) has announced the creation of No-Anchoring Zones in Raiatea and Tahaa in the Society Islands to protect cables and outfalls.
by Daria Blackwell - 29/08/2023
The OCC West Country Meet
This year's classic event took place at Royal Cornwall Yacht Club, Falmouth.
by Simon Currin, Commodore - 27/08/2023
OCC Musket Cove Regatta BBQ
If you are in Fiji and would like to some camaraderie, join us for an informal group BBQ at Musket Cove Island Resort & Marina. Fiji's Musket Cove Regatta dates this year are 6-10 September.
by Jonathan Robinson - 27/08/2023
Sea swimming ban in Nouméa
In the island paradise of New Caledonia's capital Nouméa, it's illegal to swim in the sea — except along a 200-metre stretch of beach.
by Daria Blackwell - 27/08/2023
2023 Vertue Award Winner: Ted Laurentius
The Regional Rear Commodores for the OCC in North America are delighted to announce that Ted Laurentius of St. John’s Newfoundland will receive the 2023 Vertue Award.
by Doug Bruce - 21/08/2023