Downtown Moorings
The downtown area of Majuro has two mooring fields, commonly known as the Southern and Northern fields. The Northern Field is owned by Robert Reimers Enterprises (RRE).Phone (692) 625-3250. The Southern Field’s moorings are owned variously by three people: Matt Holly: (692) 455-5567 matthollymarshalls@yahoo.com Ben Chutaro: (692) 625-8321 or 625-2256 Cary Evarts: (692) 455-3044 caryevarts@yahoo.com The Read More
Yacht Alucia Heads to Bikini
January 6, 2015: The superyacht Alucia arrived in Marshall Islands Tuesday and is expected to soon voyage to Jaluit Atoll and then on to Bikini Atoll where its crew will do underwater research for a number of weeks. Bikinian Edward Maddison, the atoll’s senior diver, will be present to observe the research. The 185-foot vessel is Read More
Picnic at Enemanet Island
Christmas morning at Enemanet: All the moorings are full and all the cruisers, many of whom arrived in the past month, are busily making delicious dishes for Christmas lunch ashore. The yachties purchased their picnic permit from the offices of Pacific International Inc. ($25 for the group) and say thanks to the Kramers for lending Read More
Super Yachts Visit RMI
November, 2014: The super yachts Senses, Ethereal, and Dragonfly are all in the Marshall Islands, exploring the beautiful outer islands. The yacht owners were tempted to come to RMI with the promise of pristine water and weather and that nobody would be around to bother them in the outer islands. It’s hoped that they enjoy Read More
Traditional Navigation Chant
The late Lijon Eknilang, a master navigator from Rongelap Atoll, performs a traditional Marshallese navigation chant. To learn more about Marshallese canoes and traditional navigation, visit the Waan Aelon in Majel site.
Setting Sail on Ailuk 1
Dave and Linda Allen of the yacht Irish Melody captured this series of launching a canoe on the beach at Ailuk Atoll.
Mieco Beach Yacht Club
The Mieco Beach Yacht Club was founded in late 2003 by a group of cruisers and a resort manager for two main reasons: To give the cruisers ‘something to do’ when they’re in RMI, but not visiting the outer atolls, and to attract cruisers to RMI. Check out the club’s site: www.sailingmarshallislands.com, which has a Read More
Sail on a Canoe
Have the ride of your life on a traditional outrigger canoe on Majuro lagoon! Staff at the Waan Aelõñ in Majel (Canoes of the Marshall Islands) program, better known as WAM (pronounced to rhyme with barn) will be happy to take you out on the water any time. The cost is just $20 a person Read More
Meaning of Atoll Names
The English spelling of the word ‘marshall’ (as opposed to the American spelling of one ‘l’) means an officer connected to public security or, as a verb, to gather together a group of people. The islands are named after the British captain John Marshall, of the HMS Scarborough, who charted much of the island group Read More
Mieco Beach Yacht Club
Become a Mieco Beach Yacht Club Member Individual memberships are $20. Couples are $30 (two cards). Renewals are $15 for individuals and $20 each for couples. Memberships are renewed at the end of October each year. The card offers members great discounts around town (see below for details and to download the Mieco Beach Yacht Club membership Read More
