Cruising Resources: Atlantic Ocean East

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ORCAS

Since 2020 orcas have been interacting with yachts under 15m off the coast of Gibraltar, SW Spain, NW Spain and even Brittany, France.

See Noonsite's Orca and Yachts page for full details, useful links and reports.

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Atlantic Crossing, Canary Islands: ARC Boats Gather in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria

Anticipation for the ARC and ARC+ is building as boats from around the world are gathering in Las Palmas de Gran Canaria in the Canary Islands. These iconic sailing rallies,...

Published 7 months ago
Updated 4 months ago

Guinea Bissau, Bijagos Archipelago: An Unknown Paradise

Why rush to cross the Atlantic for the Caribbean, say Knut Kähler and Bianka Martens of SV Habiby, when there is so much to see on the eastern side? Having...

Published 8 months ago

Portugal: Orca Harassment Leads to Yacht Sinking and Damage to Second Vessel

A yacht sank off the coast of Portugal after harassment by orcas and repeated blows to the rudder, while a second vessel suffered damage in a separate encounter on the...

Published 9 months ago
Updated 4 months ago

Norway: Navigating the New Regulations

As the 2025 cruising season unfolds, foreign sailors of larger vessels are adapting to the new reality of cruising and reporting in Norway. Noonsite has gathered firsthand accounts from three...

Published 10 months ago
Updated 4 months ago

Spain, Cape Trafalgar: Report on Orca Interaction and Damage

First-hand detailed report from a Jeanneau 57 that was "bumped" by orcas while motorsailing past Cape Trafalgar, northwest of the Strait of Gibraltar, on the way to the Mediterranean from...

Published 10 months ago

Norway: New Yacht Reporting Requirements

Cruisers planning to visit Norway this season on vessels over 15 meters (50ft) must ensure they comply with new reporting requirements which came into effect on January 1, 2025. The...

Published 1 year ago
Updated 4 months ago
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