Book Alert / Luncheon of the Boating Party
Jul-29-2007
Luncheon of the Boating Party ??? A Novel by Susan Vreeland, Viking ???07, $25.95, 434 pages, ISBN #0670038547. Henry James wrote that the two most beautiful words in the English language are ???summer afternoon,??? which helps explain the allure of Auguste Renoir???s iconic painting, The Boating Party. ???Helps,??? I say,...
Toll wants to keep old ferries sailing across Cook Straight
Jul-30-2007
Ferry operator Toll New Zealand wants to keep the Aratere and Arahura ferries sailing past next year despite the understanding by the Marlborough District Council they would be removed from service in 2008.
BBC SAYS: A sailing championship continues after a minute's silence for a man who died on the first day of racing.
Jul-31-2007
BIBLE RESPONDS: 27:6 There the centurion found a ship of Alexandria sailing for Italy, and he put us on board.
Man dies during sailing regatta
Jul-30-2007
They were taking part in a dinghy championships around Abersoch A man has died while taking part in a sailing event off Abersoch on the Llyn Peninsula, coastguards say.
BMW Sailing Cup: Ocean of Plymouth wins victory on the Solent
Jul-30-2007
Representatives from BMW car dealer Ocean of Plymouth sealed victory in the BMW Sailing Cup, which took place on the Solent on Friday and with it, the chance to represent the UK in the World Final next year. The ...
B.C. Ferries issues reward for bomb threat caller
Jul-29-2007
Thousands of summer travellers were stuck for hours Saturday when B.C. Ferries was forced to cancel sailings after receiving a bomb threat that police considered credible.
Police investigate bomb threat aboard B.C. ferry
Jul-29-2007
There were no ferries sailing from Tsawwassen, B.C. Saturday night as police investigated a possible bomb on board one of the vessels.
Pilgrims die in boating tragedy
Jul-30-2007
Sixteen people, including several women and children, have drowned in the Ganges river near the banks of a holy Hindu city.
B.C. police search for suspect in ferry bomb threat
Jul-30-2007
Police in British Columbia are searching for a person who made a threatening call that forced the shutdown of 21 sailings and stranded thousands of summer travellers for several hours.
Ferries cancelled after collision
Jul-29-2007
HD Ferries cancels all Channel Island sailings until Tuesday following a collision with a Condor ferry.
Thousands stranded after B.C. ferry bomb threat
Jul-29-2007
Backlogs plagued B.C. Ferries after a bomb threat forced the shut down of 21 sailings and stranded thousands of summer travellers.
B.C. Ferries step up security after bomb threat
Jul-30-2007
B.C. Ferries are putting new security measures in place after a bomb threat Saturday forced the shut down of 21 sailings and stranded thousands of summer travellers for several hours.
Man dies during sailing regatta
Jul-30-2007
A man dies after falling into the sea while taking part in a dinghy championships off the coast of Gwynedd.
'Tragic' death at sailing event
Jul-30-2007
A man dies after falling into the sea while taking part in a dinghy championships off the coast of Gwynedd.
Man dies during sailing regatta
Jul-30-2007
A man dies after falling into the sea while taking part in a dinghy championships off the coast of Gwynedd.
Amazon's hot earnings send its stock sailing
Jul-29-2007
Surprises are typical during earnings season. But online bookseller Amazon.com has delivered what would be more accurately called an earnings stunner.
Long Island Sound getting better but much work remains
Jul-29-2007
More than a decade of effort has brought significant progress in cleaning Long Island Sound, a vital fishing and boating paradise that pumps billions into the regional economy.
Man revived by lifeguards is critical
Jul-30-2007
A crewmember aboard the two-masted schooner Madeleine suffered head injuries yesterday when the 72-foot sailing vessel ran aground near the Dumplings off with 24 people on board.
US SAILING Championships: Pennsylvania sailor Kyle Rogachenko captures U.S. Singlehanded Championship
Jul-29-2007
Pennsylvania sailor Kyle Rogachenko (Collegeville, Pa.) was one of few sailors who could hold a steady place on the leader board at the U.S. Singlehanded Championship, hosted July 24-28 by the Corinthian Yacht Club in Cape May (N.J.) and ...
44th Annual International Aegean Sailing Rally Launches in Greece
Jul-28-2007
The International Aegean Sailing Rally, Greece's premier sailing event, runs from Friday, July 13th to July 22nd, attracting top Greek sailing teams and international participants. The event has been put...
US Sailing to discount US-IRC certificates this fall
Jul-27-2007
US Sailing has taken an initiative to get more yachts sailing in IRC events this fall offering a special discount on IRC certificate costs. In co-operation with US-IRC, US Sailing has agreed that all certificates issued after September 30, ...
Fair Wind Sailing School Expands Chesapeake Bay Sailing Fleet
Jul-28-2007
Fair Wind Sailing School announces the expansion of its Maryland sailing school on Worton Creek with the addition of a second boat, the C&C 29, Allegro. (PRWeb Jul 28, 2007)
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Sailing on the Potomac
Jul-22-2007
I split out just a little early(when my memory card filled up) from the Charrette yesterday to get Alicia and head up to Alexandria to go sailing with Ryan and Aoife. We were scheduled for two hours of sailing(from 4-6). Unfortunately we hit a lot of traffic on I-95 and got there an [...]
National Safe Boating Week
Jul-28-2007
Although excercising safe boating should be practiced every time on the water, May 19-25, 2007, is National Safe Boating Week. Leading up to Memorial Day weekend, this is a time...
Atlantic Challenge hosts sailing regatta July 22
Jul-25-2007
ROCKLAND : Atlantic Challenge's Community Sailing Program will host the fourth annual Rockland Red Jacket Youth Sailing Regatta on Sunday, July 22 at its Main Street facility on Rockland Harbor.
Portage's Casey Krueger: DNR Warden recognized for boating law enforcement
Jul-24-2007
"Casey Krueger has done an outstanding job for the boating enforcement program in Columbia County and our South Central Region"
Department of Natural Resources conservation warden Casey Krueger, Portage, has received the 2006 Wisconsin State Boating Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award, the state agency announced today.
Portage's Casey Krueger: DNR Warden recognized for boating law enforcement
Jul-25-2007
"Casey Krueger has done an outstanding job for the boating enforcement program in Columbia County and our South Central Region"
Department of Natural Resources conservation warden Casey Krueger, , has received the 2006 Wisconsin State Boating Law Enforcement Officer of the Year award, the state agency announced today.
Fair Wind Sailing School Launches New Lake Erie Flagship
Jul-28-2007
Fair Wind Sailing School announces the expansion of its Lake Erie sailing school in Sandusky, OH with the launch of its new flagship, the Catalina 36 Mk II. (PRWeb Jul 28, 2007)
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Boating Benefits and Lack of Maintenance
Jul-28-2007
The Great Lakes Commission and the Recreational Marine Research Center of Michigan State University released a report on a study, stating that boating in ten Midwestern states is "big business"....
Skipper
Jul-28-2007
I finally took the plunge and did a sailing certification class so I could rent my own boat for the fall sailing trips. I got back from the class on Friday. It all went pretty smooth except the last docking...
Boats.org's New Complete Boating Weather Center "Outshines" All Others
Jul-28-2007
Boats.org adds weather, tides, solunar tables, and feeding times to their boating site. [PRWEB Jul 20, 2007]
New York Appellate Panel Says Boating Accident Award Was Excessive
Jul-28-2007
ALBANY, NY - A New York appellate panel on May 31 ordered a new trial in a case involving personal injuries resulting from a boating accident unless the plaintiff agrees to a reduced monetary award (Sue Hensley, as Parent and Guardian of Maya Hensley-Lapham v. Richard D. Lawrence et al., No. 500416, N.Y. Sup., App. Div., 3rd App.; 2007 N.Y. App. Div. LEXIS 6521).
Brotz Regatta begins
Jul-28-2007
The 47th Brotz Leukemia Cup Regatta sailing weekend got started on Friday with the youth sailing competition.
Hawaiiki Nui is known as 'the only sailing regatta in the world with...
Jul-22-2007
Enjoy the World's Most Relaxed Regatta at One of Accor's Six Exclusive Resorts in French Polynesia Hawaiiki Nui is known as 'the only sailing regatta in the world with more lay days than races'. The Hawaiiki ...
Investigators: Man Killed In Boating Accident
Jul-26-2007
A 46-year-old man was apparently killed in a boating accident Thursday evening, according to investigators.
Island Heights holds sailing festival
Jul-26-2007
"You can make a lot of new friends. If you are far behind, you can meet people and talk to them"
With two big medals hanging from her tiny torso, Devin Beattie said the best part of sailing is going really fast.
CU to build sailing center this fall
Jul-28-2007
"Cornell has already become an integral part of the Middle Atlantic Conference"
ITHACA - Cornell University will start construction this fall on a 25,000-square-foot sailing center at 1000 East Shore Drive in the Town of Ithaca, replacing their current building, according to Bob ...
Weymouth & Portland National Sailing Academy to host Volvo Musto Optimist Nationals
Jul-27-2007
This year’s Volvo Musto National Championships will see a record entry of 379 young sailors competing at the annual event, which aptly coincides with the Optimist class’s 60th Diamond Anniversary. Weymouth and Portland National Sailing Academy will be the ...
CruisesOnly Announces FirstEver Improv School Sailing
Jul-25-2007
CruisesOnly America's largest cruise agency and part of World Travel Holdings (WTH) announced today that it has partnered with Carnival Cruise Lines and the National Comedy Theatre to offer an exclusive Improv School comedy sailing over the Thanksgiving 2007......
Toulon Provence Mediterranee - COYCHyeres wins Tour de France Sailing Race
Jul-28-2007
After one month of regatta, Toulon Provence M?diterran?e – COYCHy?res (Fabien Henry) won the Tour de France Sailing Race. Tahiti et ses Iles (Teva Plichart) came second in the overall ranking before last year’s winner, Ile de France (Victor ...
Boats.org's New Complete Boating Weather Center "Outshines" All Others
Jul-28-2007
Boats.org adds weather, tides, solunar tables, and feeding times to their boating site. (PRWeb Jul 20, 2007)
FurledSails.com Podcast #91 Caribbean Compass (28 May 2007)
Jul-28-2007
The Caribbean Compass is a monthly magazine put out from St. Vincent and the Grenadines by sailors for sailors, we spoke with Sally Erdle who is the owner. She shared with us her experiences on living in the Caribbean and sailing. We also have part two of the Mahina Expeditions interview. They tell us about the excitement of sailing to Antarctica and much more! See you on the water!
Have a 'Sun Safe' 4th of July!
Jul-28-2007
While you are celebrating the 4th of July today, remember to be sun safe! Today people will be boating, grilling, and participating in many outdoor activities that allow lots of...
Women and the Sea
Jul-28-2007
When it comes to women and the sea, if you don't count mermaids, pirates were among the first women to gain notoriety in the sailing world. Pirates Anne...
Britney Spears: 'meltdown' report
Jul-26-2007
WFAA (subscription), TX -Skivvy-dipping, dirtying an expensive outfit and sailing with her sons sans life jackets A
Britney Spears is back on the wild track. ...
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Smooth Sailing on Show Night
Jul-28-2007
Picture it - you turn up to play a show, and the soundcheck starts on time and moves along according to schedule, the special meal requests you made for the...
GPS No-brainer
Jul-28-2007
Now days, often times, boating and GPS go together for safety on the water. Right? Well, if the GPS is used incorrectly or not understood, it will not keep...
Dead Reefs Demo
Jul-28-2007
It is said that for hundreds of years, pirates from the English island of Dead Reefs were looting the ships sailing by and slaughtering...
FWP Looking for Information on Boat Accident
Jul-23-2007
FWP is seeking information from anyone who may have witnessed the boating accident on the Flathead River south of Sportsman???s Bridge on Thursday July 12th at approximately 8:00 PM.
CruisesOnly Announces First-Ever "Improv School" Sailing
Jul-28-2007
Exclusive Thanksgiving event aboard Carnival Valor with workshops & shows by the National Comedy Theatre. [PRWEB Jul 25, 2007]
Crystal Cruises Sets 2008 Value Collection of Discounted Cruises
Jul-28-2007
Crystal Cruises has announced its 2008 Value Collection sailings, allowing travelers the opportunity to plan ahead and realize savings of up to 52% off regular cruise fares aboard Crystal Symphony...
The Wonderful World of Boating
Jul-28-2007
Being "on" the water is such a wonderful experience, that many, many folks own lake or oceanfront "cottages". These are lovely places where you can relax and enjoy the water...
Smoother sailing: Smaller companies see advantages to in-house lawyers
Jul-22-2007
Arthur Chaykin's job as an in-house lawyer for Sprint Corp. was like standing on solid ground.
New Trend in Boat Design
Jul-28-2007
Always on the lookout for new ideas in the boating world, I came across information on a new class of VSV (Very Slender Vessels) yachts. This design is not new...
South Africa: National Team Does Us Proud at All Africa Games
Jul-23-2007
AllAfrica.com, Washington -... gymnastics, judo, karate, rowing, sailing, swimming, table tennis, tennis, volleyball, water polo, weightlifting, wheelchair athletics and wrestling. ...
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No Days Off for Boating Safety
Jul-28-2007
According to police on the scene, overcrowding in a small boat was the main reason the boat sank. Reports say that 10 people (4 adults and 6 children) were...
California boating guide-news & classifieds
Jul-25-2007
TROUT : There is an good bite on holdover fish at Diamond Valley and good action at Piru and .
California boating guide-news & classifieds
Jul-26-2007
TROUT : There is an good bite on holdover fish at Diamond Valley and good action at and .
Cruise line likes Big Easy
Jul-27-2007
Reporting an increase in demand for cruises from Louisiana, Carnival Corp. signed a two-year contract extension Thursday to keep its ships sailing through the Port of New Orleans.
Carnival extends contract with Port of New Orleans
Jul-26-2007
Reporting an increase in demand for cruises from Louisiana, Carnival Corp. signed a two-year contract extension Thursday to keep its ships sailing through the Port of New Orleans.
Smooth sailing for an Aborigine epic "Ten Canoes"
Jul-28-2007
PREV of NEXT PALM PICTURES Jamie Gulpilil plays Dayindi, a man who covets one of his brother's wives, in "Ten Canoes," which won a Cannes Special Jury Prize last year.
Coasties rescue woman in Charlevoix area
Jul-24-2007
NEWS RELEASE U.S. COAST GUARD ************************* Coast Guard rescue woman from sailing vessel CHARLEVOIX, Mich.
News from the Omena area July 19, 2007
Jul-22-2007
I would like say thanks to all the readers of this column who showed concern about my boating accident.
Carnival's Fantasy to stay in Big Easy
Jul-27-2007
Carnival Cruise Lines and the Port of New Orleans announced a contract Thursday, which could keep Carnival and its cruise ship Fantasy sailing from the Crescent City through 2010.
Floating down river
Jul-28-2007
A kayaker paddles along the New River Friday near Fayetteville. The New River is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts that enjoy fishing and boating.
Man revived by lifeguards is critical
Jul-27-2007
A crewmember aboard the two-masted schooner Madeleine suffered head injuries yesterday when the 72-foot sailing vessel ran aground near the Dumplings off Jamestown with 24 people on board.
Capt. John Smith visits Harford - again
Jul-22-2007
"And rowing has become a lot easier."
After 71 days of rowing and sailing in a 17th-century-style wooden boat, the crew of the Capt.
ASA enacts moratorium on new sailing schools
Jul-17-2007
"We take seriously our mission to continue to improve quality control among our existing schools"
' The American Sailing Association will no longer accept applications for new sailing schools, beginning Sept.
Water Safety Tips
Jul-18-2007
Before you go swimming or boating, be sure to review safety tips for different circumstances. Some general water safety rules include learning to swim; knowing the potential hazards of your water environment; staying out of the water in bad weather; swimming with others; and avoiding alcohol while swimming, diving, or boating.
Coast Guard to offer boating safety course in Ship Bottom Friday
Jul-17-2007
Posted by the Asbury Park Press on 07/17/07 Post Comment SHIP BOTTOM - Auxiliary Flotilla 7-12 will offer a boating safety course here starting Friday night from 6:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m., ...
Dania Beach: Safe boating program set for Saturday
Jul-19-2007
A one-day boating safety program presented by the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is set for 9 a.m. Saturday at Outdoor World - Bass Pro Shop, 200 Gulf Stream Way.
Chip Hayward
Jul-19-2007
"I've had a lot of great memories and great times."
AGE: 60 TOWN: YEARS OF SAILING: 37 NUMBER OF MACKINAC RACES: 35 FIRST SAILING EXPERIENCE: Raced to Port Sanilac and back in about 1970, he said.
Water levels not affected by droughtlike conditions
Jul-20-2007
"Boating participation remains seasonally high statewide and shows no significant impact from the dry weather we are experiencing this summer"
The recent stint of dry weather has not affected summer boating activity across Ohio.
Water levels not affected by droughtlike conditions
Jul-19-2007
"Boating participation remains seasonally high statewide and shows no significant impact from the dry weather we are experiencing this summer"
--The recent stint of dry weather has not affected summer boating activity across Ohio.
Inter-island traffic alert from Ferry Advisory Committee:
Jul-19-2007
With Sunday's arrival of the Hiyu, vehicle capacity on inter-island sailings will drop from the roughly 60 spaces available on the Illahee to about 30 spaces.
Boating group plans brat fry fundraiser
Jul-16-2007
The Tri-County Powerboat Alliance will host its 11th annual Wolf River free brat fry fundraiser from noon to 4 p.m. Aug.
Dream Weekends
Jul-16-2007
Here's the deal: After a summer spent boating, , grilling, and gorging on sweet corn at the state fair, you need a rest.
Ketchikan, AK
Jul-15-2007
.. The first stop our ship "Radiance of the Seas" made sailing north from Vancouver while cruising the Inside Passage.
on the wire
Jul-13-2007
felicitous coincidences
Yesterday a friend I met in Namibia called to say that he was in town. Dinner ensued. Today, buying a five-pound-plus hunk of meat at the Boquer??a I ran into another Namibian Peace Corps connection. Yay!
sailing
I took a vacation from work this week to do an intensive dinghy sailing course at the municipal sailing [...]
Boating Safety Classes
Jul-14-2007
EVERY OTHER SATURDAY THROUGH SEPTEMBER: One-day class in boating safety, offered by Nelson Sailing Center, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. at the center, 12 Lake Dr., .
What's up 07/13
Jul-14-2007
"Treasure Point 4-H Camp Re-building fund"
Yacht club to sponsor boating course. The Elizabeth City chapter of the Coast Guard Auxiliary will conduct "America's Boating Course" at Holiday Island Yacht Club Saturday from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. The cost is $30. ...
Cops arrest four in BWI crackdown
Jul-10-2007
Three men and a teenaged boy were arrested last weekend during a police crackdown on boating while intoxicated, the police marine bureau reported.
2007 East Coast Junior Windsurfing Championships
Jul-11-2007
The 2007 East Coast Junior Windsurfing Championships, a U.S. Sailing Junior Olympic Event, was held July 6 & 7 at Vineyard Haven Yacht Club .
We Should Honor All The War Heroes
Jul-09-2007
Posted on 07/09/2007 7:46:48 PM PDT by smoothsailing We should honor all the war heroes Two soldiers who were killed in will be honored in September with a 5.5k Heroes Run/Walk on the ...
New theater group to tackle niche productions
Jul-12-2007
"It's just a different kind of thing"
Dale Burgess and Sharilyn Sailing rehearse a scene from the play "Tartuffe" during a rehearsal on Tuesday at St.
Area Man Faces Boating While Intoxicated Charges After Fatal Accident
Jul-02-2007
"Alcohol has the tendency to impair a person's judgment ability, making bad decisions; it impairs their balance and their ability to react and to think."
Area Man Faces Boating While Intoxicated Charges After Fatal Accident Published Date: 07-02-2007 08:07 PM CT One person is dead, and a North Mankato man is cited for boating while intoxicated.
Couple Struck By Lightning While Boating In Tawas
Jul-07-2007
Thursday's storms brought more rain and wind to parts of Mid-Michigan, as two people were struck by lightning while boating near Tawas City.
Historic Schooners and Parade of Sail: Halifax Marriott Harbourfront hotel sponsors Tall Ships Nova Scotia Festival
Jul-07-2007
From July 12 -16 ships from around the world will join many of Canada's finest sailing vessels to form the largest international gathering of world-class Tall Ships in North America in 2007.