Sail-World Cruising World News Magazine

by Nancy Knudsen on 7 Jun 2006 News this week from the South Pacific where a fleet of angry looking war canoes gave an arriving rally a great welcome to the remote Solomon Islands. There’s also news of a vitally placed new marina being developed – after many delays - in the Red Sea. It will help to make the Red Sea transit safer and easier for long-range cruisers.

Some interesting new products this week, and do you have inflatable life jackets (Pfd’s to the jargon oriented) on board? Marine experts are worried that, while these new technology inventions are comfortable and efficient, they need lots of maintenance. Are boat owners doing the necessary maintenance? Read what’s necessary.

The destination this week is the beautiful but neglected stopover of Norfolk Island in the South Pacific. It’s an ideal resting point on many voyages, and as long as you observe a few rules, can offer an intriguing break to your journey.

Phuket’s sailing community is getting active again after the tsunami, there’s a sweet story of a sailing journey from Scotland to Cornwall, and a brave Australian woman sets out – again – to be the first woman to solo circumnavigate the country.

There’s more interesting and information news from around the world, so read on, have a good week, and

Sail Safe