16 Oct 2017 ex-Hurricane Ophelia batters Ireland By Daria Blackwell ex-Hurricane Ophelia batters Ireland Ophelia, the 15th named storm of 2017 and the 10th consecutive Atlantic hurricane, devastates on the 30th anniversary of the Great Storm of 1987... read more
13 Oct 2017 Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross Cash Transfer Programme commences By Daria Blackwell Antigua and Barbuda Red Cross Cash Transfer Programme commences The ‘ABRC Hurricane Irma Relief Fund for Barbuda’ team just posted an update on Generosity. It describes how the funds donated are being distributed.... read more
11 Oct 2017 Tax Increase Coming In Croatia By Daria Blackwell Tax Increase Coming In Croatia Cruisers who keep their boats in Croatia are facing an enormous tax increase, which could amount to more than 400%. ... read more
10 Oct 2017 Weather broadcasts and safety information UK By Daria Blackwell The UK Maritime and Coastguard Agency has published an information leaflet for September 2017.... read more
10 Oct 2017 US east coast SSB net By Russell Frazer US east coast SSB net Listen in to the US East Coast SSB net MTWTFS (but not on Sundays): 07:00 am Eastern US time 6227.0 USB 07:15 am Eastern US time 4036.0 USB... read more
09 Oct 2017 Trinidad cruisers collected aid for Dominica onto FOX FIRE II. By Sarah Smith Trinidad cruisers collected aid for Dominica onto FOX FIRE II. Aid items were donated by both cruisers and locals, coordinated by the OCC Port Officer for Trinidad -- Jesse James.... read more
08 Oct 2017 Boating couple has visited 49 countries By Bernie Delinski Staff Writer Boating couple has visited 49 countries On July 4, 2007, newly retired Ed and Sue Kelly declared their independence from land-bound living.... read more
01 Oct 2017 Accident forces Socrates to abandon solo nonstop circumnavigation attempt By Tony Gooch Accident forces Socrates to abandon solo nonstop circumnavigation attempt Fall off a ladder results in significant trauma requiring surgery and prolonged recovery.... read more
26 Sep 2017 Yachting Community Responds in Hurricane Affected Regions By Daria Blackwell Yachting Community Responds in Hurricane Affected Regions Resources desperately needed for relief efforts in the Caribbean... Please help spread the word among sailors preparing to head in that direction. ... read more
26 Sep 2017 A call for donations and boats prepared to deliver aid in the Caribbean By Sarah Smith A call for donations and boats prepared to deliver aid in the Caribbean This is a reputable and efficient organization getting aid directly to the islands in the ongoing hurricane crises. ... read more
07 Sep 2017 OCC Fleet Map By Daria Blackwell OCC Fleet Map The Fleet Map continues to gain traction with our members underway around the world. ... read more
20 Jun 2017 The OCC Awards Are Evolving… By The OCC Committee The OCC Awards Are Evolving… The Committee has approved reshaping of our Awards portfolio, with immediate effect for the 2017 awards nominations. ... read more
29 May 2017 OCC Announces Azores Pursuit Rally in 2018 By John Franklin & Tony Brighton OCC Announces Azores Pursuit Rally in 2018 In celebration of the centenary of Peter Cafe Sport, the OCC will hold a Pursuit Rally to Horta.... read more
20 Mar 2017 OCC's Best Practices in Blue Water Cruising By Daria Blackwell OCC's Best Practices in Blue Water Cruising Join in on the discussions on the OCC Forum and help the OCC generate valuable references for cruising sailors. ... read more
01 Feb 2017 Where Are Our Port Officers? By Jenny Crickmore Thompson Where Are Our Port Officers? This overview map gives a quick easy insight into where our Port Officers are located around the world... read more
23 Jan 2017 The OCC Youth Sponsorship Programme By Daria Blackwell The OCC Youth Sponsorship Programme A member yacht planning to take part in the OCC Azores Rally in 2018 may have place for an OCC youth-sponsored crew. ... read more
01 Jan 2017 The OCC Mentoring Programme By Daria Blackwell Although we’ve added new mentors to the list in recent months, we want more volunteers to broaden the geographic areas and expertise database. ... read more