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.New Brazil extended visas for sailors- November 29, 2006 Sailors can now obtain a 5 year multiple re-entry visa for Brazil from the Brazilian Embassy .... Full details.http://www.cruisingconnections.co.za/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=157 Chagos - bad news for cruisers sailing in the Indian Ocean.- November 9, 2006 Effective 1st Jan 07 the rent will be Pounds Sterling 500 per month, (approx $ 900!), payable in advance for sailing yachts wishing to stop at Chagos in the Indian Ocean! Full details....http://www.cruisingconnections.co.za/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=152 Seasickness- November 6, 2006 Use the original Sea-Band for seasickness while out sailing - The Sea-Band has been clinically tested against nausea and vomiting in travel, helping combat seasickness. It's also been proven to be effective in pregnancy, anaesthesia, chemotherapy and all conditions which induce nausea. Details.....http://www.cruisingconnections.co.za/forums/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=151 |