Noonsite Sub-Editor Megan continues the monthly series covering cruising topics that are often overlooked, yet a major part of life on board. For the past 8 years, Megan and her...

Interference with GNSS/GPS transmissions is a growing problem around the world according to Royal Institute of Navigation (RIN) member John Franklin. In this report, he says that while areas in...

As part of the 2025/26 Fiji Government Budget, new maritime safety and monitoring regulations are now in effect. All vessels operating in Fiji waters must now have their Automatic Identification...

Online sailing communities and apps: Speaking to Sailing La Vagabonde stars This article by Yachting World (March 2025) explores how social media has changed how cruisers meet and communicate. Modern...

Tas Maritime Radio provides safety communication services to mariners throughout the southern Australian island state of Tasmania and is the only official Coast Radio Service in the state. Routine services...

When planning a long-distance cruising adventure there are many factors to consider. Probably most important are the on board systems and equipment that you invest in to make life on...