Latest OCC News
Ocean Cruising Club Port Officer in Vava’u, Tonga
Very sadly, Greg Just, the OCC’s Port Officer in Tonga, is struggling with a chronic neurological disease
by Simon Currin - 16/02/2026
A maritime heatwave off New Zealand is generating a succession of storms in NZ
A warmer than usual area of ocean northeast of New Zealand is assisting the formation of deep low pressure systems bringing a lot of rain and wind to New Zealand.
by Simon Currin - 15/02/2026
Cruising Association: Cruising Skills Week 23–28 March 2026
The Cruising Association (CA) will host Cruising Skills Week, 23-28 March 2026, offering a packed programme of free online evening sessions during the week, culminating in a hybrid in-person & online
by Simon Currin - 15/02/2026
Ocean Cruising Club Awards: Water Music Trophy 2025
The OCC’s Water Music Trophy is awarded to Brian Russell, S/V Hellacious, for his written account of a Viking Route transit.
by Simon Currin - 14/02/2026
OCC interview: Roving Rear Commodores Tim Good & Emmie van Biervliet
Ocean Cruising Club Roving Rear Commodores, Tim Good & Emmie van Biervliet, moved on board S/V Shadowfax last year to begin a multi - year cruise. They are currently in Cape Verde.
by Tim Good & Emmie van Biervliet - 14/02/2026
OCC Awards: David Wallis Trophy 2025
This year’s David Wallis Trophy has been awarded to David Southwell for his engaging account of his participation in OSTAR 2025, a single-handed trans-Atlantic race. (Flying Fish 2025, p. 221)
by Simon Currin - 13/02/2026
Eight Bells for Gary Naigle
OCC Port Officer for Norfolk VA for 33 years with his wife Greta Gustavson, Gary died peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, 4th of February.
by Rachelle Turk - 09/02/2026
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Ocean Cruising Club: Jester Award 2025
Jasmine Harrison is the 2025 recipient of the Jester Award
by Daria Blackwell - 09/02/2026
Ocean Cruising Club: Lifetime Award 2025
Anne Hammick named recipient of the OCC Lifetime Award
by Daria Blackwell - 08/02/2026
Chagos Island: Alert for Cruising Sailors
A notice published by Noonsite.com has warned of uncertainty for cruisers planning to visit the Chagos Islands in the coming months.
by Simon Currin - 08/02/2026
Ocean Cruising Club Awards: Events & Rallies 2025
The OCC gives an Award every year to the person responsible for organising the best OCC Event. This year it is awarded to Vince Nel.
by Simon Currin - 07/02/2026
Ocean Cruising Club Awards: Port Officer Award 2025
OCC Port Officer Award goes to Alasdair Maclean in St Lucia
by Simon Currin - 07/02/2026
Ocean Cruising Club Awards: Seamanship Award 2025
Craig Wood is named recipient of the 2025 OCC Seamanship Award
by Daria Blackwell - 07/02/2026
Ocean Cruising Club Environment Award 2025
The OCC Environment Award has been given to Duncan Copeland and Larissa Clark and their family who live aboard S/V Freeranger for setting up an Ocean Citizen Science Directory.
by Simon Currin - 06/02/2026
Ocean Cruising Club Award: The OCC Award (Members) 2025
OCC Awards goes to Helen Holden and David Wilkie.
by Simon Currin - 06/02/2026
Ocean Cruising Club Award: Barton Cup 2025
Susanne Huber-Curphey has been awarded the OCC's Barton Cup having completed La Longue Route for the second time. This 33,532 mile solo voyage lasted 270 days.
by Daria Blackwell - 05/02/2026
The Ocean Cruising Club Announces its Awards 2025
PRESS RELASE: Awards 2025 Susanne Huber-Curphey is Awarded the Barton Cup
by Daria Blackwell - 05/02/2026
Jasmine Harrison arrives in Brazil
Ocean Cruising Club member and Mini Globe Race competitor, Jasmine Harrison, has crossed the Atlantic for the third time as she nears the end of the MGR.
by Simon Currin - 05/02/2026
Ocean Cruising Club Awards: Vasey Vase 2025
Vasey Vase awarded to Harry Anderson S/V Phywave
by Simon Currin - 03/02/2026
Ocean Cruising Club Award: The OCC Award (Open) 2025
OCC Awards presented to individuals who serve the sailing community and the OCC itself
by Daria Blackwell - 03/02/2026