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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.

13 May 2026

Why the Iran war is threatening whales near South Africa

By Simon Currin

Whales are increasingly exposed to traffic – and ship strikes. ....

12 May 2026

International cruisers using Starlink may now have to submit face ID.

By Simon Currin

A new policy from Starlink requires anyone travelling outside their home country to upload their passport and a face scan to maintain service. ....

12 May 2026

RIP: Victor Langerwerf, OCC Port Officer for Curaçao

By Simon Currin

I’m very sad to report that Victor Langerwerf died on Sunday 10th of May. Victor was the Ocean Cruising Club Port Officer for Curaçao for many years. ....

10 May 2026

OCC rendezvous in Deltaville, VA.

By Nicky & Reg Barker

Ocean Cruising Cub Port Officers, Chris & Bill Burry, welcome Reg & Nicky Barker to the Chesapeake. Reg is an OCC Vice Commodore. ....

09 May 2026

Ship Hijackings off Somalia Raise Fears of Piracy Resurgence

By Simon Currin

Somalian pirates have been less active in recent years however things may be getting worse again. ....

08 May 2026

Timing a long ocean passage

By Simon Currin

Jim Yares writes a great blog (called SV Roam) which is about all things sailing related. Recently Jim has pondered the factors that influence a decision to leave on a challenging ocean passage. ....

06 May 2026

Scientists film whale giving birth while other whales work together to help her

By Simon Currin

Unique film of a sperm whale giving birth while other female whales worked together to support the mother and her newborn. ....

05 May 2026

Two volunteers among three dead off New South Wales Coast, Australia.

By Simon Currin

Two rescuers were killed when their was boat rolled while trying to help a sinking yacht. One yachtsman was also killed in the incident at Ballina Bar, NSW. ....

30 Apr 2026

Climate Report for Europe 2025

By Simon Currin

Europe is warming twice as fast as the global average, according to the latest annual report. ....

29 Apr 2026

OCC Gathering in Rodney Bay

By Alasdair Maclean

Impromptu OCC meet in Rodney Bay, St Lucia. ....

17 Apr 2026

NoForeignLand Country Guides - USA

By Simon Currin

NoForeignLand’s ‘North America Guides’ highlight the most popular and highly rated places to stay and key boat services across the region. Tap the flag to open a treasure trove of cruising data. ....

16 Apr 2026

Wildlife / environmental photo and writing competition for sailors

By Simon Currin

Yachting Monthly's latest writing and photo competition, which is now open for entries until August. ....

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