22 Apr 2019 Blind Sailor Achieves Goal of Crossing the Pacific Ocean By Daria Blackwell Blind Sailor Achieves Goal of Crossing the Pacific Ocean Mitsuhiro Iwamoto, with the assistance of OCC member, Doug Smith, arrived in Japan on the 20th April after 55 days at sea. ... read more
13 Apr 2019 First Regatta "Challenge of Cabo Horn", March 2019 By Silvio Ramos First Regatta "Challenge of Cabo Horn", March 2019 Silvio Ramos, OCC Circumnavigator, took part in a challenging regatta around Cape Horn ...... read more
13 Apr 2019 Sea Mercy calling on yachts to 'sail with a greater purpose' By Daria Blackwell Sea Mercy calling on yachts to 'sail with a greater purpose' If you are heading into the Pacific, please consider connecting with Sea Mercy to provide much needed assistance to remote communities. ... read more
12 Apr 2019 The Day After the Awards Dinner By Daria Blackwell The Day After the Awards Dinner Thirty-nine members stayed on to take part in post-AGM weekend activities.... read more
11 Apr 2019 The evening before the AGM By Daria Blackwell The evening before the AGM OCC Reception at the Royal Welsh Yacht Club in Caernarfon... read more
11 Apr 2019 Topsail Talks By Daria Blackwell Topsail Talks Once again, Topsail Insurance sponsored a series of informative talks by members as well as an overview of a challenging insurance market.... read more
11 Apr 2019 The OCC AGM at Plas Menai in Wales By Daria Blackwell The OCC AGM at Plas Menai in Wales Commodore Anne Hammick's year end report and the Treasurer's Report were submitted and approved, and all nominated candidates were elected.... read more
11 Apr 2019 The OCC Annual Awards Dinner By Daria Blackwell The OCC Annual Awards Dinner Ninety members were booked in for the dinner at Plas Menai, arriving from all directions, including as far away as Australia and British Columbia. ... read more
03 Apr 2019 There's no such thing as a 'good tan' By Robert Osborn There's no such thing as a 'good tan' Cruisers are more exposed to damaging sunlight than most. Here are some insights in how to protect yourself against exposure to UVA/UVB. ... read more
03 Apr 2019 In praise of the Suzie Too OCC Rally organizers, Suzanne and David Chappell By Jeff Cohen In praise of the Suzie Too OCC Rally organizers, Suzanne and David Chappell Sailing the Western Caribbean with what were a group of complete strangers has been very eye opening.... read more
27 Mar 2019 Upcoming OCC Events By Daria Blackwell Upcoming OCC Events This is a list of events coming in the next few months. For the full list and details, click on the link to the full events calendar below. ... read more
18 Mar 2019 What's new and hot on the OCC Forum? By Daria Blackwell What's new and hot on the OCC Forum? Your input is needed! Ask questions of those running for office, contribute to catenary discussion, weigh in on preparing for a circumnavigation...... read more
12 Feb 2019 The OCC Youth Sponsorship Programme By Daria Blackwell The OCC Youth Sponsorship Programme If you are aged 18-25, a member planning an ocean passage may have a place for an OCC youth-sponsored crew. ... read more
12 Feb 2019 OCC Fleet Map By Daria Blackwell OCC Fleet Map Find out who is anchored in your neighbourhood by viewing the Fleet Map. ... read more