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Boating/Sailing (April 2007, Week Vol. 0)

Ferry peak season begins May 1
Apr-29-2007

On Sunday, the last sailing from Port Townsend to Keystone on Whidbey Island was sold out at 6:50 p.m. for the 8:30 p.m. sailing.

Willamette Falls Boating Deadline to Remain the Same
Apr-24-2007

"We have decided that an emergency rule change is not necessary at this time. We plan to improve signage at the site and will continue to observe boating activity during low water periods and when fish are concentrated in the area during May and June"

The Marine Board plans to improve signage at the site and will continue to observe boating activity during low water periods.

Three African migrants die sailing to Spain
Apr-28-2007
MADRID Three migrants have died sailing to Spain's Canary Islands from the west coast of Africa in search of jobs as sailors, Spanish officials said yesterday.
Plans for Belle to Sailing Again
Apr-22-2007

One of the best known ships in our region, the Chautauqua Belle steamship may soon be back sailing on Chautauqua Lake.

Texas Race Week heads to Gulf's open waters
Apr-22-2007

"It's a little bit different challenge"

Updated 57 minutes ago The Bay Cruising Association, as the name implies, usually sticks to sailing in Galveston Bay.

Boy killed in freak Dubai parasailing accident
Apr-17-2007
A 10-year-old British boy was killed in a parasailing accident in Dubai after a freak gust quadrupled the wind speed to almost 60 mph and blew him onto the roof of a mosque, an inquest heard today.
Sealth has rudder problems; A.M. sailing cancelled
Apr-21-2007

Four sailings on the /San Juan Islands ferry route were cancelled this morning because of rudder problems on the Sealth.

Proposed EPA Rule and the Boating Industry
Apr-18-2007

A proposed EPA rule could have a HUGE impact on the nation's boating industry. The National Marine Manufacturer's Association said that this proposed EPA rule could be the "largest regulatory action in the ...

Carnival Sailing Into Profitable Future
Apr-16-2007

is sailing into the future with higher profits.The based cruise line said it will boost its quarterly dividend to 35 cents per share, an increase of 27 percent over last quarter's dividend of 27 ...

Sealth has rudder problems; A.M. sailing cancelled
Apr-18-2007

"We want to get these upgrades done before peak summer traffic hits"

Four sailings on the /San Juan Islands ferry route were cancelled this morning because of rudder problems on the Sealth.

Plans for Belle to Sailing Again
Apr-21-2007

"I'm out here pretty much every day just working away. I motivate myself a lot with I want it back on the lake and I see what it can be and the potential for it, that is what gets me going in the morning."

One of the best known ships in our region, the Belle steamship may soon be back sailing on Chautauqua Lake.

Boat deliberately sunk by vandals
Apr-18-2007
A boat was deliberately sunk, another damaged, and a third is missing after vandalism at a sailing club.
Belleair Beach warnings dropped
Apr-16-2007

Residents can resume normal recreational water activities on Belleair Beach and boating, swimming and fishing in the Intracoastal Waterway.

Pharma's Fortunes Fine--For Now
Apr-16-2007

Pharmaceutical companies are enjoying relative financial stability these days, finding their legs after a period of rough sailing.

Grants Offered for Road to Rolex Clinics
Apr-17-2007

Organizers are seeking yacht clubs and sailing centers to host the "Road to Rolex" clinics.

US SAILING announces 2007 Disabled Sailing Team
Apr-11-2007
US SAILING, national governing body of the sport, has announced the members of the 2007 US Disabled Sailing Team (USDST). Created in 1998 to develop and prepare the team representing the U.S. at the Paralympic Games, the US Disabled ...
31st Annual Free-Sailing Weekend Launches 2007 Sailing Season in Boston
Apr-10-2007
Free sailboat rides along Boston's historic waterfront will highlight a weekend of celebration as the sailing season gets underway on Saturday and Sunday, April 21 and 22, 2007, from 1pm to 6pm at the Boston Sailing Center. (PRWeb Mar 28, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/UHJvZi1Db3VwLVRoaXItRmFsdS1NYWduLVplcm8=
Boating, watercraft course April 14, 15
Apr-11-2007

Coast Boating School, , will hold a personal watercraft and safe boating course under State Law April 14 and 15 from 9 a.m.-noon at West marine Store, .

relax British Virgin Islands Sailing
Apr-11-2007
British Virgin Islands: relax; British Virgin Islands; Sailing. relax By 6 comments. This is supposed to be the most popular area to sail the Caribbean.[1] I guess since the islands are close together it makes sailing weather perfect. ...
---Last comment Mon Apr 9 01:31:45 2007 by :
Yes, boat ride and kayak.[1] I tried these two.[2] I never had the courage to sail a real sailboat or a yacht.[3] I'm really going to try ...
US Sailing dates and locations for 2008 US Paralympic Team Trials
Apr-11-2007
The US Paralympic Team Trials - Sailing will be held from 3-14 October 2007 in Newport, Rhode Island. The Paralympic Trial events will be hosted by the Rhode Island Sailing Foundation and Sail Newport. Sailors will compete in the ...
Greece. IFDS 2007 International Multihull Championship at Maistrali Sailing Club
Apr-11-2007
? The IFDS in co-operation with EIO (Greek Sailing Federation), the Hellenic Republic Ministry of the Interior, the Hellenic Republic Prefecture of Magnesia, the City of Volos, the Maistrali Sailing Club, the Challenger Class Association UK and the Daniel's ...
Charternet.com Celebrates 10+ Years of Serving the Boating Industry
Apr-10-2007
World's largest online boating directory celebrating over 10 years of bringing the boating industry to the Internet. (PRWeb Apr 5, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/U2luZy1Ib3JyLVNpbmctQ3Jhcy1NYWduLVplcm8=
We're sailing down the Nile : a journey through Egypt / Krebs, Laurie.
Apr-11-2007
We're sailing down the Nile : a journey through Egypt / Krebs, Laurie.
Add or process date: 30 Mar 2007
State Representative John Proos fights for the boating industry
Apr-14-2007

A southwest Michigan lawmakers is fighting for the local boating industry in light of a new fee increase proposal from the Department of Quality.

Canada. Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship 2007 entry deadline Sunday
Apr-11-2007
The registration deadline for the 2007 Volvo Youth Sailing ISAF World Championship passes this Sunday 15 April. The 37th ISAF Youth Worlds will be sailed out of Portsmouth Olympic Harbour in Kingston, Ontario, Canada from 12-21 July. As ISAF’s ...
UK. Equipment evaluation commission nominations for 2008 Paralympic Sailing Competition
Apr-11-2007
The equipment for the 2008 Paralympic Sailing Competition is the: ?Single-Person Keelboat is the 2.4mR; Two-Person Keelboat is the SKUD18; Three-Person Keelboat is the Sonar Evaluations will be carried out in 2007 and 2008 on equipment for the Single-Person ...
UK. Young sailing talents gear up for RYA Youth Nationals
Apr-09-2007
Some 330 of the UK’s finest young sailors will descend on the Hayling Island Sailing Club this week ready for start of racing at the RYA Youth National Championships and Trials on Tuesday (10 April). As well as fighting ...
New Zealand. Windy Wellington hampers start of Hyundai YouthSail 07 regatta
Apr-11-2007
Racing was due to start today at Hyundai YouthSail 07 on Wellington harbour, however strong winds and gale warnings meant no sailing. Organisers of the premier national event for youth sailing are hoping for better conditions tomorrow.?? 70 young ...
let's go sailing
Apr-11-2007
I have two new favorite songs of the week, both by the group Let's Go Sailing and both found via the NPR World Cafe Next podcast. The first song that grabbed me was the sweet, peppy "Icicles" (iTunes). But...
2007 First Team Real Estate Invitational Regatta for The Hoag Cup Announces Roy Disney as Honorary Chairman
Apr-10-2007
Esteemed sailing icon to join festivities of biennial big-boat sailing competition in Newport Beach to raise funds for Hoag Hospital (PRWeb Mar 29, 2007) Post Comment:Trackback URL: http://www.prweb.com/pingpr.php/VGhpci1GYWx1LVN1bW0tRmFsdS1NYWduLVplcm8=
FurledSails.com Podcast #79 Silver Donald Cameron (4 Mar 2007)
Apr-11-2007
Silver Donald Cameron is the author of several sailing books including "Sailing Away From Winter", "Sniffing the Coast", "The Living Beach" and "Wind, Whales and Whisky" just to name a few. He has a very entertaining way about him and regals us with several stories from his trips. See you on the water!
Deilmann MS Deutschland Far East Cruise Specials for U.S. Passengers
Apr-11-2007
The 513-passenger ocean liner MS Deutschland of Peter Deilmann Cruises is sailing to Southeast Asia countries on four cruises between Dec. 18, 2007 and February 21, 2008 and Deilmann is...
Boating Woes in New Orleans
Apr-10-2007
So, you think that your marina is the pits, think again. For the most part, the marinas in and around New Orleans, a year and a half after Katrina, are...
Boaters and Life Jackets
Apr-10-2007
Boating and wearing a PFD (life jacket) should always go together. You never know when an accident will happen and even though you think that you'll have time to...
Young have 'culture of disregard' for life, says funeral priest
Apr-10-2007
A priest at the funeral of two teenagers drowned in a boating accident pleaded to other young people today not to sacrifice their own lives.
Pelosi undergoes a short trip through neo-con hell....
Apr-08-2007

While I am not a fan of , the swift boating of her character becuase of her trip to Arabia is political smearing at its worst.

OC Planning to Discuss Parasailing and Parking
Apr-08-2007

Two public hearings are scheduled for tonight's Ocean City Planning and Zoning meeting in City Hall.

Commercial netters are harming our bay and its grasses
Apr-08-2007

As one who loves to fish and enjoys boating on our beautiful Chesapeake Bay, I read with interest Patrick Lynch's story on the loss of bay grasses .

Seabourn Opens Bookings for 2008-2009 Cruise Schedules
Apr-11-2007
Seabourn has announced its sailing schedules for January 2008 through March of 2009. During the 15-month period, The Yachts of Seabourn will visit over 200 ports in 55 countries during...
Boating Safely sails into Northfield
Apr-03-2007

Submitted by mark etzell on Mon, 04/02/2007 - 10:13pm. Register today for Boating Safely, offered by Northfield Public Schools Community Services Division and the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary.

Sailing around St. Maarten with the best
Apr-03-2007

For a recreational sailor, sailing with Mike Sanderson and John Kostecki on ABN AMRO ONE, the 70-foot yacht that won the last Volvo around the world race, is like what playing a round of golf with Tiger Woods ...

Toms River hosts regatta
Apr-02-2007

"We're the only community college on the East Coast with a sailing team"

Some members of Roy Wilkins' sailing team at Ocean County College had never stepped in a boat six months ago, much less sailed one.

A-list spring and summer Alaska sailings
Apr-05-2007

"The style of the ship is classic without seeming to be a self-conscious imitation of the past, sophisticated without pretense."

Book by: ASAP Travel by: Various through August 2007 The deal The Alaska cruise season will soon be in full swing, but that doesn't mean you should pay full price for your sailing.

IIT/NIT_CS/EE_Start up_ Core Product Devpt!!!
Apr-04-2007
Dear Associate, We are looking for professionals who have proved their mettle by sailing through IIT/REC 's and graduating from Computer Science/ Electronics
Charlevoix, MI
Apr-07-2007

This Formula is filled to brim with options that make your boating adventure complete! The hull is Flagship Harbor Green Imron with a Gold Acccent Stripe.

Announcements for April 4
Apr-04-2007

The U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary will hold a basic boating course for new boaters from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 14 and 21 at Boaters' World, 522 Ritchie Highway, .

It's smooth sailing for new Tom's
Apr-06-2007

Nancy D'Hondt, 51, of Grosse Pointe Park dines with daughter Cynda, 29, a Brooklyn, N.Y., law student.