Ocean Voyaging blog

Oysters in the Panama Canal

Flags flying, the boats of the Oyster World Rally pass into the Pacific

by Tim Queeney

Nine less pirates to worry about

Nine suspected pirates transferred to Seychelles by Dutch EU naval force

by Tim Queeney

Mysterious Atlantic debris field

A body is discovered after the Coast Guard investigates an unkown debris field 22 miles off Florida coast

by Tim Queeney

British hydro office warns of counterfeits

UK Hydrographic Office has issued a warning concerning counterfeit nautical charts and publications

by Tim Queeney

Nonstop solo circumnavigation effort passes Good Hope

Jeanne Socrates continues in her quest for a solo, nonstop circumnavigation record

by Tim Queeney

Three ships around the Southern Capes

Three Dutch tall ships, a barque and two schooners, will sail the Southern Ocean commemorating early Dutch explorers

by Tim Queeney

Finishing fourth — without a keel

Jean-Pierre Dick coaxed his IMOCA 60 to the finish with the clever use of water ballast

by Tim Queeney

From a cold and syrupy sea…

Wintry seas serve up ice of all shapes, sizes, and consistencies. This one may prompt cravings for maple syrup

by Tom Morse

A better chain plate for voyaging boats?

John Harries of Attainable Adventure Cruising makes a case for avoiding stainless steel for chain plates

by Tim Queeney

Interview with Dr. Stanley Paris

Dr. Paris on Kiwi Spirit aims to break the solo nonstop circumnavigation record set by Dodge Morgan on American Promise