Sailing news feeds from round South Africa, the Indian Ocean and South Atlantic.Sailing, cruising, yachting and general boating in the Indian Ocean and along the East and South African coast.Are cockroaches sailing aboard your yacht- October 25, 2006 The well known and trusted 'Keel Over' pads are now available from Cruising Connections, and can be postedshipped to any destination around the world. Details.....http://www.cruisingconnections.co.za/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=150 Temporary closure of Durban Port- October 10, 2006 As a prelude to planning for for the widening of the Durban Port Entrance Channel, it is necessary to close the channel to undertake geotechnical drilling. We have been advised that the port closure for geotechnical drilling to be carried out have been scheduled on the following dates, weather permitting: 14th15th of October 21st22nd of October 28th29th of October Details.........http://www.cruisingconnections.co.za/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=148 Yacht Moquini tragedy, official finding.- October 10, 2006 The sailing yacht Moquini which went missing during the Mauritius to Durban yacht race a year ago and lost all crew has been examined and the official report has been announced. Full story.....http://www.cruisingconnections.co.za/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=71&whichpage=2 Anti mosquito arm bands- October 8, 2006 New anti mosquitoinsect arm bands which are safe for children and safe around foodstuffs to combat Malaria infection..... Details This new product has proved an effective way to repel mosquito's (and insects) and reduce the probability of getting mosquito borne diseases. The product is an excellent NON-TOXIC device, using only naturally occurring herbs and spices Pine, Lavender and Mint Oil fragrance concentrate. Contains no DEET - N, N-diethyl-methylbenzamide (formally known as N,...http://www.cruisingconnections.co.za/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=147 |