InstantForum 2017-1 FinalOCC Forumshttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/OCC ForumsSun, 05 Apr 2026 17:08:50 GMT20https://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost7490.aspxAhoy Team OCC, I understand sometimes insurance can be more challenging for non-production or classic boats. As I just came across some answers to Lisa Ballard’s insurance questions I share it...Fri, 24 Mar 2023 19:44:07 GMTSonia.Johalhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost7491.aspxAhoy Team OCC, For British, American and Other registered boats, I understand sometimes insurance can be more challenging for non-production or classic boats. As I just came across some answers to....Fri, 24 Mar 2023 14:07:30 GMTSonia.Johalhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost7358.aspxHello Team OCC, I have found a cost effective “Desalination unit” versus the usually recommended but expensive “Onboard Water Makers” costing thousands… So I ask for your views and opinions with.....Thu, 22 Dec 2022 18:32:15 GMTSonia.Johalhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost7332.aspxBENEFITS OF USING KEVLAR TAPE INSIDE BOAT HULL… Hello Team OCC, Currently preparing my boat before starting my long journey aboard, I write to ask you to please share your experiences and...Fri, 09 Dec 2022 02:57:29 GMTSonia.Johalhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost7246.aspxLIGHT WEIGHT OFFSHORE ELECTRIC TENDER POWER 3hp versus 8hp Hello Team OCC, As I’m only 5’ 3” tall, I struggle to lift anything onboard safely that’s over 15kg, but I must consider the purchase of a...Fri, 02 Dec 2022 15:11:16 GMTSonia.Johalhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost7187.aspxHello Team OCC, I’m a newbie to the OCC, still an associate and still prepping my boat for her first >1000nm ocean crossing. My boat is a 2014 Hanse385 sailing sloop with furling jib. My plan is t...Thu, 01 Dec 2022 08:46:33 GMTSonia.Johalhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost7183.aspxHello Team OCC,Still prepping my boat please would you share your answers to my two part question…“A/ What is the best wind-vane for solo crossings, preferably suitable for a Hanse385 sailing sloop.....Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:22:25 GMTSonia.Johalhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost7330.aspxHello Team OCC, As a component of my pre-departure plan, I’m struggling to find the best “offshore fishing for food equipment”. Please would you share your experience and recommendations with the.....Tue, 29 Nov 2022 18:06:02 GMTSonia.Johalhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost7213.aspxI have no less than 8 of these beautiful looking winches on my boat, 4 of which are electrically operated. Unfortunately one of the electric ones has developed a problem in the gearbox/motor area an...Thu, 10 Nov 2022 18:21:07 GMTjohn.chandlerhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost7295.aspxSEXTANT EXPERT FOR CALIBRATION CERTIFICATION OF TAMAYA 1712 Hello Team OCC, Please would you recommend a “Sextant Expert” who is qualified to inspect and provide calibration certification?.....Thu, 10 Nov 2022 12:06:34 GMTSonia.Johalhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost7260.aspxHello Team OCC, Further to BetaMarine approval, I fill my boat engine up with supermarket white diesel, as opposed to significantly more expensive marina red diesel. In preparation for my qualifyin...Mon, 07 Nov 2022 19:22:45 GMTSonia.Johalhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost7210.aspxHello Team OCC, Using my existing 655w solar panel, I am hoping to charge an electric outboard of a minimum of 1kw, with an adjustable shaft to: a) use as a long shaft no wind propulsion, in case I...Mon, 31 Oct 2022 19:21:00 GMTSonia.Johalhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost7142.aspxTo qualify for full membership you need to do an ocean crossing of at least 1000 Nm. Then, what's considered to be such a thing ? Do you need to sail from one continent to another or is a route alon...Tue, 13 Sep 2022 22:38:58 GMTHans.Almqvisthttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost6957.aspxHello, I'll soon be sailing from San Diego to the Sea of Cortez. As a healthcare provider. I've been able to collect a large supply of medical supplies (bandages, rapid COVID tests, antiseptic creams...Sun, 06 Feb 2022 23:42:16 GMTKeith.Savellhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost6826.aspxIs anyone here insured withBlue Water Yacht Insurance, Inc. and ION Insurance Group as underwriter? Any feedback?Fri, 17 Sep 2021 18:34:41 GMTFrancesco.Puglianohttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost6757.aspxHi, does anyone know what has happened to the Fleet Map. When I go into the site, I just get a lot of blue and pin dots, no map of any sort. The fleet map on the app is brilliant so much detail. Any...Mon, 05 Jul 2021 09:26:19 GMTbwallacehttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost6729.aspxEU options for UK registered Boats. What are your plans? Since UK is now out of the EU, we have to decide what to do, how to cruise, where to cruise. VAT elements and the new conformity legislation....Wed, 23 Jun 2021 17:29:11 GMTbwallacehttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost6506.aspxWould somebody be kind enough to explain how I can change my forum password. I know how to change the OCC homepage password but can not find the correct "button" for the forum. Greetings from Tahiti...Wed, 24 Feb 2021 18:51:11 GMTNeill.Hogarthhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost5972.aspxWe picked up our boat in France. After 3 months of lockdown, we sailed nd the Iberian Peninsula, and are now in Alcaidesa, just by Gibraltar. We plan to cruise a bit around the Balearics, before...Sun, 02 Aug 2020 11:26:26 GMTMatt.Salatinohttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost5357.aspxHi We have our boat on the East coast of the USA. Due to heavy losses, our insurance company (Topsail) have stopped insurance for the USA. How do others manage? Any other insurance agencies doing...Tue, 11 Feb 2020 18:05:54 GMTBrian.Reynoldshttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost5617.aspxHi, Not sure if this is the correct process for a topic? I need to find an honest and professional boat years in location above, so obviously we are flexible. Good work and professional service wort...Sat, 30 Nov 2019 06:25:21 GMTGavin.Frenchhttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost5136.aspxSo I've been trying to reorganize the forum a little - now there's virtually no chance you'll be able to find what you're looking for!!! :-) Let me know what further changes you think I should make ...Tue, 19 Nov 2019 16:37:02 GMTbbalmehttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost5393.aspxHi All, I'd love to get some feedback on what you think of the new forum platform. I'm hearing various negatives about it and how difficult it is to log in and get around - wondering if that's the.....Tue, 24 Sep 2019 18:00:57 GMTbbalmehttps://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost5443.aspxHi Having been insured with P J Hayman for long stay travel cover since early 2017 we have been told that the policy which was done in association with Pantaenius yacht insurance is no longer...Sun, 08 Sep 2019 08:17:55 GMTPeteOn2020https://forum.oceancruisingclub.org/FindPost5078.aspxRegistration Several members have had difficulty registering on the new forum - I apologise for the difficulties and can assure you we're trying to get to the bottom of this quickly. Please enjoy...Tue, 09 Jul 2019 06:54:19 GMTbbalme