CATCH UP ON GLOBAL CRUISING NEWS WITH OUR LATEST MAY/JUNE NEWSLETTER. The Season of Possibilities! Updates from key cruising hubs, weather trends to watch, changes in formalities for cruisers worldwide and the voices of fellow cruisers underway. conta.cc/4kkDkaR

#Barbara has become the Eastern Pacific's first #hurricane of the 2025 season. NOAA's #GOESWest🛰️ is tracking #HurricaneBarbara (red circle) as it spins very close to #TropicalStorm #Cosme, off the western coast of Mexico. #GOES18 Get the latest: nhc.noaa.gov/?epac

There are very few places to stop in the 1,300 miles of open ocean that lie between French Polynesia and the Kingdom of Tonga in the South Pacific. The island nation of Niue is one. SV Roam report on their experience at this mid-Pacific stopover. noonsite.com/report/niue-th…

Aug 15 5AM AST: Here are the latest Key Messages from Tropical Storm #Erin. Erin is forecast to strengthen into a hurricane later today. Make sure to stay up to date with the latest forecast and potential impacts at hurricanes.gov

Sailing to Curacao? Be sure to know the official guidelines for anchoring - find out at Noonsite noonsite.com/news/curacao-p…

CHANGING SEASONS: After months of lazy cruising or quiet hibernation, September calls us back to life - a reminder that it’s time to get moving, planning, and long distance cruising once again. Read Noonsite's latest newsletter here: conta.cc/3HY9nzi

Noonsite is now on Instagram! 🎉 Follow @noonsite_social for daily updates on cruising formalities, cruiser reports & sailing news from around the world. 🌍⛵ Stay connected wherever you sail. #Noonsite #SailingLife #Cruisers

Attention non-EU sailors: The EU’s new Entry/Exit System (EES) begins 12 Oct 2025 across 29 countries. Biometric checks will roll out gradually until April 2026. Avoid overstay issues - paperwork matters more than ever! Read the full report: noonsite.com/news/europe-eu…

The September Noonsite newsletter is now live! Want the full scoop on cruising updates, formalities by country, sailor reports & more? 👉 Read now: conta.cc/4mGFjGH Not subscribed yet? It’s free, once a month. Join here: noonsite.com/newsletter/

“We didn’t fully appreciate the demands of this part of the South Pacific.” The Coconut Milk Run isn’t always mild. SV Roam reports on crossing the Dangerous Middle, where unstable weather and erratic trades test every sailor. 🌊 Read more: noonsite.com/report/south-p…

The High Seas Treaty will officially become international law in Jan 2026! 🌊 60 nations, including Morocco, have signed on to protect marine life & restore our oceans. 💙 Noonsite.com - The Ultimate Cruisers Planning Tool #HighSeasTreaty #OceanConservati

⚠️ NAVIGATION ALERT – Port Louis, Mauritius 🇲🇺 Dangerous inner basin rock SE of Customs House - not shown on most charts! Even catamarans have hit it. Hug the wharf when going to Customs & back out the same way. #SailingAlert #Mauritius #PortLouis #YachtSafety #OceanCruisingClub

Planning to swim with Manta Rays in Fiji’s Kadavu Group? Know the rules before you go and help protect this incredible habitat. 👉 noonsite.com/news/fiji-kada… #Fiji #Kadavu #MantaRays #MarineConservation #SailResponsibly

Growing food in the air 🌿 In Majuro 🇲🇭, sailors + locals are using aeroponics — 98% less water, no soil, all solar. Cruisers: check it out & lend a hand! #MarshallIslands #GreenSailing #Aeroponics #CruisingCommunity

Heading for New Zealand? 🇳🇿Skippers: send pre-arrival hull photos/videos to Biosecurity NZ so officials can assess biofouling before you arrive. ✅ Compliant hulls = no haul-out needed. ⚠️ No/insufficient evidence = assessed on arrival. More info: noonsite.com/news/new-zeala…

Real stories. Real sailors. Real lessons. Explore our Portrait of a Cruiser series; interviews packed with tips & insights from long-term cruisers. ⚓ noonsite.com/cruising-resou… #CruisingLife #BluewaterSailing #SailingCommunity #LiveaboardLife

When sailing down the South African coast, beware: 🌊 The Agulhas Current 💨 Prevailing winds 🌪️ Polar fronts from the south These combine to create short weather windows, heavy seas & few safe havens. Read vital guidance: 🔗 noonsite.com/report/mozambi…

Why rush to the Caribbean when there’s paradise in West Africa? 🌍 The Bijagós Archipelago – 88 islands, UNESCO Biosphere Reserve, almost no visiting yachts. Read the full cruising report: noonsite.com/report/guinea-…

New 🇨🇼 Customs & Immigration office open in Santa Barbara, Curaçao (next to Boca 19/Sandals). 🕙 Open daily: 10–12 & 15–17 ⚓️ Yachts going to anchor still need a Harbour Master permit (Willemstad). Thanks @CSSN for confirming! More info 👉 noonsite.com/place/curacao/…

🇹🇹 UPDATE: No impact on vessels traveling to/from Trinidad & Tobago after U.S. strikes near Venezuela. T&T Coast Guard reports no safety concerns. Follow standard guidelines: ⚓ File Float Plan 📡 AIS & Nav Lights ON 📞 Coast Guard: 1-868-224-3324 / VHF 16