Latest OCC News
OCC Member Elin Jones takes part in Round Britain and Ireland Race
Flying the flag for Wales, Elin Jones (20) and skipper Lou Boorman (19) are the youngest female crew ever to take part in the Race.
by Daria Blackwell - 15/06/2022
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Global Ocean Resilience Innovation Challenge Names 9 Finalists
Ocean Resilience Innovation Challenge (ORIC), led by the Ocean Risk and Resilience Action Alliance (ORRAA), acts as an incubator by providing mentoring, leadership training and funding for some.
by Daria Blackwell - 13/06/2022
Call for entries for the 'ocean tribute' Awards
Since 2018, the €20,000 prize has been awarded annually.
by Daria Blackwell - 13/06/2022
Green Yacht Cleaning Tips
Living on a boat, we are very mindful that whatever we flush down our drains also flows straight into the surrounding water systems and whatever is living in there.
by Nicki Reynolds, Yacht Zen Again - 13/06/2022
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Niue, a small Pacific island protects 100% of its territorial waters
Niue covers only 261 square kilometres but possesses 317,000 square kilometres of territorial water. It has become a world leader in marine conservation.
by Daria Blackwell - 10/06/2022
Happy World Ocean Day!
Every day is World Ocean Day for members of the Ocean Cruising Club. Join us! #OCCAdventureSailing
by Daria Blackwell - 08/06/2022
RoRC Report from Scandinavia
After two years of restricted travelling in the Scandinavian region, we were hoping for some respite this season. Some hope! First Covid, then a war interrupted sailing plans.
by Andrew Curtain - 04/06/2022
RoRC Report from the Bahamas
Our leisurely month in Cartegena concluded with an inland road trip with OCC members Brett & Mandy (s/y Leventeia) to Monpox.
by Sue and Andy Warman - 04/06/2022
RoRC Report from the Iberian Peninsula
Our 2021 season while reasonably short was full of fun and adventure. I touched on our crossing of Biscay in the last newsletter.
by Rhys Walters - 04/06/2022
S/V Sea Wind sails to the penguins - RoRC Report from Antarctica
Lars and Susanne take us along with them on their journey to the ice. Antarctica, the southernmost continent, is a virtually uninhabited, ice-covered landmass. You will want to read all three parts...
by Susanne Fyr Hellman - 04/06/2022
RoRC Report from the San Blas Islands
We started our season at Red Frog Marina in Bocas del Toro after some time back in the States visiting friends and family.
by Bill Heaton - 04/06/2022
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Living the Future: Electric Propulsion on a Classic Yacht
Maddie and Herb Benavent have been sailing with an electric engine since 2015. As many of us are contemplating moving away from fossil fuels, they share their experience for our benefit.
by Maddie & Herb Benavent - 02/06/2022
No Plastic Waste Voyage Update 09 May 2022
In 2019, then 81-year-old Jon Sanders undertook an 11th circumnavigation, a voyage which he combined with a scientific endeavour -- to sample water from the oceans for microplastics analysis.
by Stephen Davis (for Jon Sanders and the team) - 27/05/2022
Founding Member Derrick Allen leaves legacy donation to the Youth Sponsorship
In 2015, Derrick approached the OCC General Committee about his intention to leave a bequest for the Derrick Allen Youth Award. This has now been formally announced.
by Daria Blackwell - 27/05/2022
Update from Youth Sponsorship recipient Laura Hampton
Rear Commodore Fiona Jones received this news from a young sailing enthusiast about her latest adventures.
by Daria Blackwell - 26/05/2022
One Ocean, One Climate, One Future – Together
Celebrate World Ocean Day on the 8th of June (and every other day) by doing your little bit for the oceans we adore throughout the month of June.
by Daria Blackwell - 26/05/2022
OCC Mentoring – an unparalleled offering for OCC Members
OCC members are taking advantage of this significant membership benefit to enhance their knowledge, skills and competencies enabling them to undertake new challenges and cruise with confidence.
by Phil Heaton and Jonathan Lloyd - 26/05/2022
The Cruising Club of America Introduces New Digital Cruising Guide to Maine
The club's first digital guide is the collaborative effort of dozens of CCA members and now complements its four printed guides to the Canadian Maritimes.
by Cruising Club of America - 13/05/2022
The 2022 Atlantic hurricane season is predicted to be more active than usual
A statement issued by scientists at Colorado State University predicts there will be at least 19 named storms and nine hurricanes — four of which will be Category 3 or higher.
by Daria Blackwell - 25/04/2022
A Green Guide to Boating
The International Seakeepers Society has compiled an excellent and very comprehensive resource for boaters who want to minimise their footprint on the oceans.
by Daria Blackwell - 25/04/2022