17 Jan 2020 Eight Bells for Mark Brackenbury By Daria Blackwell We are sad to inform you that Mark Brackenbury, a life member of OCC since 1985, died on 14th December. Sincere condolences to the family. ... read more
14 Jan 2020 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
08 Jan 2020 Jon Sanders Arrives in Cape Town, South Africa! By David Hayes Jon Sanders Arrives in Cape Town, South Africa! Jon arrived safely in Cape Town just before midnight last night, 7 January 2020. All is well on board. Time for some rest!... read more
08 Jan 2020 Way too much fun in the BVI! By Reg Barker Way too much fun in the BVI! OCC sundowners on the beach at Deadman Bay, Peter Island in the BVIs. ... read more
06 Jan 2020 New Biosecurity Requirements for Darwin, Australia By Daria Blackwell New Biosecurity Requirements for Darwin, Australia Port of Darwin no longer a first point of entry for non-commercial vessels. Entry possible if permission is requested in writing prior to arrival. ... read more
06 Jan 2020 Donate unwanted sails to save lives By Daria Blackwell Donate unwanted sails to save lives Australian recycles sails by providing them along with sailing skills to fishermen in the Pacific and Indian Oceans. He departs next in March 2020. ... read more
05 Jan 2020 OCC Youth Sponsorship Participants to Depart on Atlantic Crossing By Daria Blackwell OCC Youth Sponsorship Participants to Depart on Atlantic Crossing Emily O'Carroll and Sarah McKernan will be joining the crew of Ultima, an Oyster 56, skippered by Jon Barkway, for a passage from the Cape Verdes.... read more
02 Jan 2020 Palau initiates ban of toxic sunscreens By Daria Blackwell Palau initiates ban of toxic sunscreens On 1 January, the island's waters also became a marine sanctuary, closing 80% of its exclusive economic zone to fishing and other marine activities. ... read more
31 Dec 2019 Selected Cruisers’ VHF Nets in the Caribbean By Daria Blackwell One of the best ways to get up-to-the-minute news on what’s happening in individual anchorages is to tune in to the daily cruisers’ VHF nets.... read more
21 Dec 2019 Happy Holidays to all! By Daria & Alex Blackwell Happy Holidays to all! We wish our members, wherever they may be in the world, a Brightening Solstice, a Happy Christmas and Joy in the New Year.... read more
16 Dec 2019 OCC online networks are thriving By Phil Heaton OCC online networks are thriving OCC Members are highly active across the Club’s online networks and building a strong cruising community. ... 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