04 Dec 2019 USCG Approves SpaceX NavAids By Daria Blackwell USCG Approves SpaceX NavAids Automatic Identification System Private Aids to Navigation to mark SpaceX launch restricted zones in Florida... read more
02 Dec 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
02 Dec 2019 Abaco Islands Update By Jayme Okma Lee Abaco Islands Update Member Jayme Okma Lee makes an update to the Bahamas information in the current eNewsletter.... read more
30 Nov 2019 Jon Sanders is approaching Mauritius! By Daria Blackwell Jon Sanders is approaching Mauritius! Dr. Stephen Davis, No Plastic Oceans lead, has reported that Jon's tracker and blog are still presenting problems...but all is well on board.... read more
22 Nov 2019 Jeanne Socrates honoured in Victoria, BC By Shaun Peck Jeanne Socrates honoured in Victoria, BC A dock was named after her and plaque unveiled to mark the completion of her remarkable circumnavigation solo, nonstop, unassisted. ... read more
17 Nov 2019 Jon Sanders Leaves on Historic 11th Circumnavigation By Daria Blackwell Jon Sanders Leaves on Historic 11th Circumnavigation Jon is sailing to help stop plastic pollution of the oceans (noplasticoceans.org), supported by the OCC Challenge Grant and Mindaroo Foundation... read more
16 Nov 2019 NOAA discontinuing paper and raster charts By Daria Blackwell NOAA discontinuing paper and raster charts Announces Plan for Sunsetting Traditional NOAA Charts - End of Paper and Raster Nautical Chart Production and Introduction of NOAA Custom Charts... read more
06 Nov 2019 OCC BBQ Hosted by PO Agustin Martin in Gran Canaria By Agustin Martin & Daria Blackwell OCC BBQ Hosted by PO Agustin Martin in Gran Canaria Agustin & Sonja have been hosting OCC members in Pasito Blanco for several years. This year, the BBQ also fed into the OCC Blue Water Sailing Seminar.... read more
05 Nov 2019 Big success at the OCC Bluewater Sailing Safety Seminar By Oliver Solanas Heinrichs Big success at the OCC Bluewater Sailing Safety Seminar The Safety Seminar offered by the OCC was conducted by Oliver Solanas Heinrichs and hosted by 8islas in Gran Canaria.... read more
31 Oct 2019 The 2019 OCC Irish Dinner in Kinsale By Mike Hodder The 2019 OCC Irish Dinner in Kinsale 70 members and friends gathered in County Cork to attend various functions during a thoroughly enjoyable weekend of camaraderie!... read more
12 Aug 2019 Applications for the OCC Challenge Grant Now Open By Daria Blackwell Applications for the OCC Challenge Grant Now Open The OCC is now accepting applications for the OCC Challenge Grant via an online application form on this website.... 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