17/01/2026 Topic: Nancy Martz Cruising Plans Bahamas, Panama San Bla George.Curtis	Yacht/Vessel: Ara Coordinates: -73.69262696709484 20.955080856897528 Feedback: Bahamas mid Dec 2025-late Jan 2026, Panama San Blas Feb 2026, Roatan & Bay Islands, Providencia March 2026, Roatan to Savannah GA early April 2026
01/05/2026 Topic: Noonsite announces new new wallet to help checkin George.Curtis	Announcement from Noonsite: Planning your next port of call? Make it smoother from the start. April has been a busy and exciting month for the Noonsite team as we’ve put the final touches on a brand-new product designed specifically for cruising life. Created to simplify formalities and streamline onboard organisation, our new formalities wallet helps you check in and out of countries with ease and confidence. Designed and tested by experienced liveaboard cruisers, it’s a practical solution born from real-world needs. Previously available only to our members, we’re now opening this up to everyone. To celebrate, we’re offering this high-quality wallet free to cruisers who sign up for our Premium annual membership - available now for those preparing for extended voyages and looking for extra support and security along the way. You’ll find full details of this special offer, along with all the benefits of Premium, below. Behind the scenes, we’ve also been hard at work improving Noonsite - making the platform faster, more efficient, and even more valuable for cruisers worldwide. More updates are on the way throughout May, so stay tuned. As you set your course for new horizons this season, make sure you’re equipped to focus on the journey - not the paperwork. Upgrade today and sail smarter! Sue, Lynda and Megan (the Noonsite Team) Efficiency Matters when Navigating International Ports While stocks last, Noonsite Premium Annual Membership now includes a free limited-edition Formalities Wallet (US$30 value), designed to streamline document management and clearance processes. Alongside the gift, Premium members benefit from: • Unrestricted access to Noonsite’s global cruising intelligence • Offline resources • Exclusive insights via Captain’s First Look • Priority support A practical upgrade for serious cruisers.
26/05/2026 Topic: Gateway to Cruising in Southern Africa! George.Curtis	This publicatoin 'Gateway to Cruising in Southern Africa' has recently been releaed by The Ocean Sailing Association of Southern Africa. See arrachment.
10/07/2026 Topic: Noonsite Accounces Ports of Entry Map George.Curtis	The Noonsite MAP is Back! https://www.noonsite.com/noonsite-map/ Noonsite 'is delighted to announce that the Noonsite Ports of Entry Map is available once again for their members. This valuable planning tool provides a worldwide overview of ports that can handle international clearance, helping you identify suitable Ports of Entry in the countries you plan to visit next. When logged in, you'll find a new orange button at the top of each country page that takes you directly to the map. You can also access it via the Resources menu. Use the map to explore clearance options around the world. Simply zoom in and click on a pin or port of entry name to view general port information in a pop-up window. Selecting Visit Port will take you to the port page, where you'll find more detailed information on clearance procedures and docking facilities. To keep the map open while exploring port details, right-click Visit Port and open the port page in a new tab. To help you get around there is a useful search box. You can search on port name, country name or 2 letter country identifier to find the ports of entry for any country. The map can be viewed in either standard or full-screen mode. Full-screen view makes it easier to zoom and navigate using your mouse. The Noonsite map is available exclusively to logged-in Noonsite members. Users now need to create a free log-in to view Noonsite Formalities. Registered users and Members can use their existing log-in.

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