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The Ocean
Cruising Club

To be a part of the OCC is to be a part of a group of people who have said 'yes' to adventure and who will welcome you if you choose to do the same.

The people in the Ocean Cruising Club represent the distilled essence of the cruising community, a potent combination of accomplishment, experience, idealism, eccentricity, generosity and humility.

The sole qualification for Full membership, entails stepping aboard a boat and making a continuous ocean passage of at least 1000 nautical miles, measured by the shortest practical Great Circle route between two ports, in a vessel not more than 70 feet overall length. Associate Members join aspiring to do the same and being inspired by those who already have.

26 Jul 2026

Hull Biosecurity Remains Vital for Cruisers Visiting NZ

By Simon Currin

Marine pests spread easily on yacht hulls, reinforcing the importance of biosecurity inspections before entering sensitive cruising destinations. ....

25 Jul 2026

Research Sailing Yacht Expands Baltic Citizen Science

By Simon Currin

Scientists aboard Malizia Explorer demonstrate how offshore sailing supports climate research while reducing emissions from traditional research vessels. ....

25 Jul 2026

Abandoned Boats: The Growing Crisis Facing Britain’s Coasts and Waterways

By Simon Currin

Thousands of ageing boats are being abandoned, creating environmental hazards, legal disputes and costly clean-up challenges for authorities nationwide. ....

24 Jul 2026

Update: Solo sailors attempting to circumnavigate the Arctic

By Simon Currin

Matt Rutherford (OCC) solo, non-stop attempt. Ella Hibberd solo attempt spanning 2 seasons. Harry Anderson (OCC) solo attempt with stops. ....

15 Jul 2026

Starlink is changing its Roam Unlimited subscription

By Simon Currin

International cruisers may end up paying more for their broadband from 17th August ....

09 Jul 2026

Connected or consumed? The realities of Starlink for bluewater cruisers

By Simon Currin

A survey of ARC participants published by Yachting World reports on the adoption of offshore satellite broadband internet by blue-water cruisers. ....

08 Jul 2026

Stories on the Edge Podcast: Steve Brown reflect on adventure and climate change

By Simon Currin

Ocean Cruising Club Member, Steve Brown, reflects on his Arctic voyages in the ‘Stories from the Edge’ podcast led by fellow OCC members, Nigel Jollands and Veronica Lysaght. ....

07 Jul 2026

OCC Member, Harry Anderson, interview on the Explore North Podcast

By Simon Currin

Award winning Ocean Cruising Club sailor, Harry, is attempting to circumnavigate the Arctic and fellow OCC member, John Amtrup, has interviewed him for his Explore North Podcast. ....

06 Jul 2026

Science Afloat Connects Sailors and Scientists

By Simon Currin

Science Afloat matches long-distance sailors with marine researchers, enabling ocean voyages to collect valuable scientific data for global research. ....

30 Jun 2026

Free Webinar by PredictWind: El Niño

By Simon Currin

PredictWind’s El Niño webinar - covering what it is, how it’s shaping the trade winds, and what it could mean for your next passage. ....

29 Jun 2026

OCC Commodore, Fi Jones, sailing in Brittany

By Simon Currin

Ocean Cruising Cub Commodore, Fi Jones, is sailing around Brittany this summer and enjoying the company of fellow OCC boats along the way. ....

19 Jun 2026

54th Newport Bermuda Race starts today

By Simon Currin

The Newport Bermuda Race starts on Friday, June 19 from Rhode Island’s iconic Fort Adams, Newport RI. ....

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