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Destination Planning With Noonsite.com

Planning to take your yacht abroad for the first time? This comprehensive guide covers everything you need to know, from obtaining visas and skipper certification to organizing crucial documents and understanding clearance procedures. Prepare months in advance to ensure a smooth, hassle-free sailing adventure to your dream destination.

Rebuilding Paradise: The Bitter End Yacht Club’s Inspiring Comeback

Discover the inspiring journey of the Bitter End Yacht Club, from devastation to triumph. Explore how this iconic Caribbean resort rebuilt and reimagined itself after Hurricane Irma, blending its legendary charm with modern amenities and sustainable practices. A testament to resilience and community spirit in the British Virgin Islands.

Taking Your Yacht Abroad For The First Time

Sailing to a foreign country can entail a maze of paperwork and procedures, a stark contrast to the simplicity of air travel. Understanding each destination's unique requirements is paramount and preparation is key when navigating passport control, customs, and regulations demands. Luckily, Noonsite.com is here to offer some guidance on simplifying the intricate process of international sailing.

Unveiling the Hidden Treasure that is the US Virgin Islands, A Cruising Guide

Discover the allure of sailing in the US Virgin Islands (USVI). From pristine beaches and captivating anchorages to rich history and vibrant towns, the USVI offer a tempting alternative to its bustling sister islands, the BVI.

Charting a Course for Adventure: Sailing the Enchanting Algarve with Atlantic Explorers

Embarking on a sailing adventure with Atlantic Explorers in the enchanting Algarve region of Portugal is more than just a lesson in navigation—it's a journey into the heart of breathtaking landscapes, rich history, and a commitment to sustainable travel — and sailing with them could help you check off a few boxes on your bucket list.

Experiencing Greece on an American Sailing Flotilla

Greece's Ionian islands offer a tapestry of landscapes, cultures, and experiences that enrich your soul and rejuvenate your spirit. From the vibrant Corfu Town to the tranquil bays of Syvota, the elegance of Gaios, the vividness of Parga, and the serenity of Mpenitses, this sailing odyssey is your own Greek epic that influencers on social media will not replicate.

Regional Sailboat Races in the USA

Let's set sail into the thrilling world of regional sailboat races! These competitions offer a unique and exciting twist on the traditional sailing experience.These events serve as a rallying point for local racers, as sailors hailing from nearby towns and yacht clubs come together to showcase their skills. It's not all about the competition!

Lexi Fisher’s Journey to Southern Caribbean Cruising Guide

Meet Lexi Fisher, CEO of Chris Doyle Publishing. The Doyle Cruising Guides are a series of popular sailing and cruising guidebooks that provide valuable information and resources for sailors and boaters exploring the Caribbean. These guides are known for their comprehensive and detailed coverage of specific cruising areas, offering a wealth of information on anchorages, marinas, navigation, local customs, regulations, and other practical advice for sailors.

Do I Need An IPC?

If you plan to charter a yacht in Europe, the International Proficiency Certificate offers US-based sailors an equivalent to the ICC, which is a requirement by charter companies. Apply online in minutes and set your sights on a Mediterranean dream vacation!

5 Places to Learn to Sail This Summer

Why do we sail? Is it the tranquility, the adventure, or the breathtaking beauty of the outdoors? It is a touch of all those things wrapped into a sailing vacation in a foreign destination. Answer the ocean's call this summer by learning to sail with American Sailing schools at one of these five destination locations — Rhode Island, Catalina Island, Grenada, Greece, and Europe.

Are You Ready To Sail Greece?

This June, American Sailing sailors will join a flotilla with Fairwinds Sailing Greece and visit destinations well known to travelers but less inhabited by tourists. The anchorages at Syvota, Lakka, Gaios, and Parga are a taste of what Greece has to offer sailors willing to explore the lesser known but equally majestic destinations.

Sail Catalina with Blue Pacific Yachting

American Sailing School, Blue Pacific Yachting have added new learn to sail classes to their already lengthy collection of sailing courses. Their 6 day/5 night "0 to Hero" liveaboard class is conducted on their new 2023 Excess 11 catamaran or their very popular 2019 Jeanneau 440. Students complete our ASA 101, 103, 104, and 114 classes in 6 days. The first two days are in Marina del Rey, and then on day #3, they take off for Catalina Island for the remaining 4 days.

7 Global Sailing Races to Follow

An overview of seven of the big races, regattas, and race series that occur regularly around the world. These are iconic events, both old and new, that shape the world of racing and have inspired sailors for generations to challenge themselves to new heights, both on and off the water.

Should You Choose A Charter Sailing Vacation?

A great piece of advice given to me by American Sailing Founder Lenny Shabes, when considering sailing with others. Have six people over for dinner on your boat. 4 for a daysail and 2 for an overnight trip. These are words of wisdom when considering a chartered sailing vacation. How, when, and where you go decide on your sailing vacation

Learn to Sail While On Vacation

What could be better than getting away and learning to sail to refresh your zest for life? If you have completed your ASA 101 training and have been sailing for a while, it might be time to move to the next level. This is the time to consider advancing your sailing education by earning your ASA 103 Basic Coastal Cruising

Sailing Cyprus with Bluewave Tashoots

Sailing in the Mediterranean is a natural progression for many sailors who charter in the Caribbean. The exotic location rich with sun and culture makes the “the Med” a popular destination among sailors and travelers alike. In addition, Cyprus and the eastern Mediterranean are alive with attractions to make any sailor salivate at the thought of visiting for a weeklong

What is the Intracoastal Waterway?

The Intracoastal Waterway (ICW) is a network of navigable channels, rivers, bays, and canals that stretches more than 3,000 miles along the eastern and Gulf coasts of the United States, from Boston, Massachusetts to Brownsville, Texas. The ICW provides a protected and inland route for boats to travel up and down the coast, avoiding the dangers of the open sea

Sailing with Spinnaker Sailing – Redwood City

Sailing out of Redwood City in San Francisco is best done with the experts at Spinnaker Sailing, with over 3 decades worth of sailing education experience.