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South Pacific, French Polynesia: Coping with Murphy's Law and a Medical Emergency

Sailing in remote locations is one of the advantages of long-distance cruising and for self-sufficient cruising couple Peter Hoefnagels and Inge Van Berkel, it is a challenge they relish. However,...

Published 6 months ago

USA, Cape Hatteras: US Coast Guard Rescues Crew Members from Sinking Catamaran

The US Coast Guard has rescued five people from a catamaran, which was on passage from Connecticut on the east coast of the United States to the Bahamas in the...

Published 7 months ago
Updated 4 months ago

Australia, Queensland: Search Continues for Missing Sailor

Australia authorities are appealing for information from anyone who may have seen an American sailor whose boat was found grounded on Cape Bedford Beach, north of Cooktown in northern Queensland...

Published 9 months ago
Updated 4 months ago

Vanuatu: Cocaine Seized from Yacht in Major Drug Bust

A major drug bust carried out by the Vanuatu Police Force (VPF), the Department of Customs and the Department of Immigration seized more than 450 kilograms of cocaine from a...

Published 9 months ago
Updated 4 months ago

Indonesia: Open for Tourism Despite Riots and Unrest

Following unrest and protests in Indonesia over the past week, the country's Ministry of Tourism has issued a statement assuring all visitors that Indonesia remains open and welcoming. However, several...

Published 9 months ago
Updated 4 months ago

French Polynesia, Mopelia: Cargo Ship Rescues Stricken Sailors

Two swedish sailors have been rescued by a passing cargo ship after their vessel hit an unidentified object in the water about 55NM west of Mopelia in the Society Islands...

Published 10 months ago
Updated 4 months ago

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