InstantForum 2017-1 FinalOCC Forumshttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/OCC ForumsWed, 22 Apr 2026 10:03:45 GMT20https://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost8129.aspxCaptains, Is it conceivable or even plausible to cross the North Sea from Norway to Scotland in mid Summer? ~LisaWed, 19 Mar 2025 14:54:32 GMTCharles.Lenhoffhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost8127.aspxHi all, I thought some might be interested although I believe I have posted on the subject on our site before. A Substack journalist on marine subjects, whose work I generally like, wanted to post...Sat, 15 Feb 2025 21:05:32 GMTDickhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost8126.aspxFri, 14 Feb 2025 11:08:14 GMTsimoncurrinhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost8125.aspxWe are seeking crew to help us complete our Atlantic circuit on our one year old Excess 14 catamaran. We may do this as part of ARC Europe or possibly independently but with similar timings. Timings....Thu, 13 Feb 2025 17:17:00 GMTJohn.Hodgsonhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost8122.aspxhttps://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/feb/04/doge-noaa-headquarters?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_OtherThu, 06 Feb 2025 08:47:34 GMTRobert.Larsonhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost8121.aspxCurrently we are in Port Moresby PNG, I intend leaving in June next year to travel to Madagascar. From what i can see this would be the favourable time of year. I am not intending to stop unless my.....Sat, 01 Feb 2025 01:17:32 GMTshaunskiehttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost8120.aspxFri, 31 Jan 2025 18:11:49 GMTsimoncurrinhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost8115.aspxOCC Port Officer for the Northwest Passage updates his compendium of information annually. See attached.Tue, 28 Jan 2025 08:57:50 GMTsimoncurrinhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost8114.aspxSun, 26 Jan 2025 11:35:27 GMTsimoncurrinhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost8113.aspxHi all, I had occasion to write the below and thought it might be of general interest. Watch schedules: Watch schedules (for a couple) are a varied lot and if you find one that works for you, embrace...Fri, 24 Jan 2025 20:49:58 GMTDickhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost8107.aspxOCC Information Systems It can be difficult to know what information we can find where in the wealth of information systems available to OCC Members; and how to contribute to them. Of course, we al...Sun, 19 Jan 2025 01:40:24 GMTGeorge.Curtishttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost8111.aspxHi all, The enclosure to be described was designed to provide: protection from the elements (cold and rain), good visibility, no increase in profile to the wind, a minimum compromise for hearing, and...Sun, 19 Jan 2025 00:52:14 GMTDickhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost8105.aspxI do not think about alarms and early warning systems too often: they just exist and are largely ignored, until... Every now and again one really makes a difference in my cruising life: so I cobbled....Mon, 23 Dec 2024 18:54:51 GMTDickhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost8102.aspxApologies if this topic has been covered before but I couldn’t find anything that helped me on the forum. Does anyone have any top tips regarding companies which provide multi-trip personal insurance...Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:05:34 GMTPaul.Foddyhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost8101.aspxHi all, I have tried myself and observed over the years a number of ways to clean and lubricate winches and I have a suggestion: Use good quality lamp oil (aka paraffin or liquid paraffin) for the...Sun, 15 Dec 2024 17:08:07 GMTDickhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost8099.aspxBecause of one of my crew had to drop out due to a medical issue, I am looking for a fourth crew mate for the WARC segment from St Lucia to Panama, including Santa Marta, Columbia, and the San Blas.....Sat, 14 Dec 2024 17:01:24 GMTJoerg.Esdornhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost8098.aspxSkipper or experienced deckhand needed for Alaska / BC 2025 summer cruising on a new 45 ft aluminium yacht.Thu, 12 Dec 2024 19:18:28 GMTJeremi.Radwanieckihttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost8097.aspxThu, 05 Dec 2024 23:42:57 GMTsimoncurrinhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost8092.aspxwe want to sail to America next year. Can anyone tell me what is important to the US Coast Guard? What safety requirements are imposed and what resources you need to have on board. regards Paul van.....Thu, 05 Dec 2024 16:01:20 GMTpvanhamersveldhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost8091.aspxHi all, Slab reefing is hard to beat for ease of use, simplicity, trouble free-ness in executing, and quality of the end result. Running the outhaul reef lines through the end of the boom, up and...Sun, 01 Dec 2024 11:14:19 GMTDickhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost8089.aspxHi all, Charts and guide books looking for a good home. Not sure if the OCC has a chart/guide book exchange/swap/sharing program. We are back in the UK (Cambridge) where we have stored the below item...Fri, 29 Nov 2024 10:15:13 GMTDickhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost8088.aspxOCC Webinar: Patagonia by Judith Jacobsen from Emily Winter on Vimeo .Fri, 29 Nov 2024 07:16:56 GMTsimoncurrinhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost8047.aspxI want to replace my existing navigation hardware and I am looking for advice on the state of the art. My present system is 12 years old. It consists of two Garmin GPSmap 4008s, one at the chart tabl...Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:40:41 GMTSandy.Herberthttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost8077.aspxI acquired Dolcenea, an Endeavour 40 ketch, in 2019, in Port Jefferson, Long Island, NY, from her first owner. We have crossed the Atlantic twice, since:...Sat, 23 Nov 2024 07:01:30 GMTFrancois.Meothttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost8072.aspxA 90 minute question and answers Webinar with Nick Olson, Business Development Manager at PredictWind.Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:02:06 GMTsimoncurrin