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  • First lady begins fight against childhood obesity - MSNBC

    9 Feb 2010 | 10:16 am
    WASHINGTON - First lady Michelle Obama launched a nationwide campaign Tuesday to fight childhood obesity, part of her effort to teach America's children about better nutrition and exercise. Mrs. Obama said the Let's Move campaign will encourage more physical activity for children, healthier food in ...

  • Federal officials review Toyota Corolla complaints - Napa Valley Register

    9 Feb 2010 | 10:16 am
    Federal safety officials say they will look into complaints from Toyota Corolla drivers about difficulty with the steering on their vehicles. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has received about 80 complaints from drivers of 2009 and 2010 Corollas. Many say their cars can wander ...

  • Cops search San Antonio landfill for missing baby - Napa Valley Register

    9 Feb 2010 | 10:16 am
    San Antonio's police chief says officers are searching a landfill for evidence in the disappearance of an 8-month-old boy. Chief William McManus said Tuesday that authorities "remain hopeful that Baby Gabriel is alive." Gabriel Johnson was last seen with his 23-year-old mother, Elizabeth Johnson, in ...

  • Saints bask in glory of Super Bowl win - News-Leader.com

    9 Feb 2010 | 10:16 am
    Fort Lauderdale, Fla. -- Clearly exhausted from a late night of post-Super Bowl celebrations, Sean Payton leaned on a podium Monday morning, clutching the Vince Lombardi trophy in his right hand. "You can't get enough of this," the Saints' head coach said at a news conference at the Fort Lauderdale ...

  • KeyBank spent $30,000 lobbying government in 4Q - Lexington Herald-Leader

    9 Feb 2010 | 10:09 am
    CHARLOTTE, N.C. -- KeyBank, a unit of KeyCorp, spent $30,000 in the fourth quarter to lobby on financial regulatory reform and other issues, according to a recent disclosure report. That's up slightly from the $20,000 it spent in the year-ago period during the height of the financial crisis and even ...
 
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  • Sailing Quote of the Day

    7 Feb 2010 | 7:54 am
    Here's a nice little goofball sailing story to remind us of an important safety principle. A sailor recently sailed out of his Saint Petersburg marina, telling a friend he'd check in with him daily. When the friend didn't hear from him after a couple days, he alerted the Coast Guard, which began a search with a helicopter and two search vessels. Seeing the news story about the search for the missing sailor, a stranger recognized the sailor and his boat tied up at a local restaurant. The reporter drily concludes his story, "The Coast Guard reminds boaters that it is important to not only have…

  • America's Cup Battle of High Tech and Big Bucks

    4 Feb 2010 | 1:06 am
    Unless there's a last-minute legal twist or bad weather, the 33rd America's Cup race is slated to start in only four days on February 8. For many, the Cup races have in the past been the pinnacle of international sail racing, eagerly followed and discussed. But for many others, the legal wrangling of the last three years combined with the exorbitant expenditures on the boats, teams, and all possible technological advances have left a sour taste. At times the media coverage does make this feel less like a sailing event than the ego-sparring of two of the world's richest men, BMW Oracle's Larry…

  • America’s Cup Update: Court Says Race!

    29 Jan 2010 | 6:15 am
    Moments ago, Alinghi issued a press release saying they had just received a call from Justice Kornreich of the New York Supreme Court, announcing that the court will not hear the legal complaint from BMW Oracle about the construction of Alinghi's sails prior to the scheduled race starting date, February 8. This means the race is on! (And let's not even think about the possibility that Alinghi could win on the water but lose in court thereafter—let's hope for a clean race that decides the winner on the water instead of behind the bench!) America’s Cup Update: Court Says Race!

  • America's Cup to Be Televised Live on Internet

    28 Jan 2010 | 1:27 am
    Strong winter winds have kept the two America's Cup boats in port for three days this week, but the first race remains scheduled for February 8. The last court challenge—BMW Oracle contending the Alinghi's sail was not constructed in its home country as specified by the rules—has yet to be settled, but both teams are preparing for the race to start on schedule. We'll just have to wait and see what the New York court says and how that ruling affects the competition. Meanwhile, officials in Valencia continue to get things organized. The best news this week is the promise that the…

  • Winch Wheel Invention the Winch Handle Solution?

    25 Jan 2010 | 2:53 am
    Some months ago I wrote about my search for the perfect winch handle to solve the problem of the strength needed to winch in an oversized genoa under load. At the time I was looking for a ratcheting winch handle, which unfortunately is no longer manufactured and sold, but about which I'd heard good things. Now I'm thinking that a clever invention called the Wilson Winch Wheel may be the perfect solution. Read more...Winch Wheel Invention the Winch Handle Solution? originally appeared on About.com Sailing on Monday, January 25th, 2010 at 10:53:17.Permalink | Comment | Email this
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  • Government Grants for College

    CristianStan
    1 Feb 2010 | 4:32 am
    A grant is a type of funding for students given by the federal government to future students. These grants will allow a student to study without paying the money back. Do not think that this is something given to a few people in the whole world. There are many grants available and you too can get one. Grants are given taking the financial need into consideration. This means that a federal aid program will evaluate your situation. Some criteria will be taken into consideration. What you will need to do is fill out an application named FAFSA. The difference between the grant and the loan is…

  • Government Grants for College

    CristianStan
    1 Feb 2010 | 4:14 am
    A grant is a type of funding for students given by the federal government to future students. These grants will allow a student to study without paying the money back. Do not think that this is something given to a few people in the whole world. There are many grants available and you too can get one. Grants are given taking the financial need into consideration. This means that a federal aid program will evaluate your situation. Some criteria will be taken into consideration. What you will need to do is fill out an application named FAFSA. The difference between the grant and the loan is…

  • Tips on Reducing Student Loan Debt

    CristianStan
    1 Feb 2010 | 4:14 am
    The student life is an exciting one and is full of amazing things. But spending a lot of money with all your wishes is also easy to do and you may find yourself with empty pockets. Plus, the taxes you have to pay are not small at all and sometimes many students have to take up one or three jobs just to make it through college. They even take up scrubbing pans kind of jobs just to make it through. For this situation, the student loans were invented. These loans allow students to spend money that they do not have. The money has to be returned after graduation. And there is an interest rate too.

  • Financial Aid for Moms Going Back to School

    CristianStan
    1 Feb 2010 | 2:34 am
    Single moms must not drop their dreams of a career or returning to school. But one thing that makes moms drop this issue is the bureaucracy and the tons of papers that need to be filled in. That paper is required in order to get a student loan. But this should not be like that. Things should go much smoother. Getting financial aid seems like a lot of word. There are many forms to fill out. But you should know that some of them are online and you can easily fill them out while sitting at home. You can also take up a program supported by the federal government. Such programs are: Pell Grant,…

  • Forex Mega Droid

    moardena
    30 Jan 2010 | 6:45 pm
    We cannot deny the fact that a lot of Forex traders are now using trading robots to help them with their campaigns. Manually conducting trades could literally take hours just to profit from it. You need to collect data and analyze them in order to formulate an effective trading strategy. This may sound easy for some, but the Forex market manifests an ever-changing trend, which means that a trader also needs to constantly do these things in order to have a profitable Forex trading career. That is the reason why a lot of traders prefer to use trading robots like Forex mega droid instead of…
 
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  • Moby Monday — Danny Glover as Ahab hunts for white … dragon?

    Margaret Guroff
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:30 am
    Filming started last week in Utah on Dragon Fire, an action-adventure remake of Moby-Dick starring Danny Glover as Captain Ahab and a great white dragon as the whale. Ahab has a daughter in this version, and said daughter has a love interest: Ishmael. The script is apparently based on a dream I once had. Margaret Guroff is editor and publisher of Power Moby-Dick. Filed under: Moby-Monday Tagged: Danny Glover, Dragon Fire, Moby-Dick

  • Sunday V.o.W.’s: 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea (1916)

    Peter A. Mello
    7 Feb 2010 | 7:24 am
    If you live in the Midatlantic (states not ocean) you might be looking for something to do on a snowbound Sunday. Here’s our Sunday V.o.W. (Video of the Week) the 1916 silent-era, classic, escapist movie 20,000 Leagues Under The Sea. Ok, so it’s not Avatar but it’s still pretty cool! Flag dip to cephalopodcast on Twitter. Filed under: maritime, maritime heritage, Sunday VOW's Tagged: 20000 Leagues Under The Sea, film, Jules Verne

  • Hungry Shark! (Crazy video!)

    Peter A. Mello
    6 Feb 2010 | 12:15 pm
    Update (Feb 7, 2010): Thanks to Jez Roff over at the great Climate Shift blog,  there’s more background about how this amazing video was captured.  It’s a must read, as is Climate Shift. Wow! That’s one hungry shark. Please make sure you watch to the end. Via @iescience and others on Twitter Filed under: Oceans Tagged: Climate Shift, Jez Roff, sharks

  • Tall Ships Sailors Never Do Anything Easy

    Peter A. Mello
    2 Feb 2010 | 7:53 pm
    Think sailing a tall ship is challenging? That’s nothing compared to building one. Think building one is difficult, that’s nothing compared to finding the trees, cutting them down, dragging them out of the jungle, loading them on another tall ship and sailing them halfway around the world. Tall ships sailors never do anything easy. Grab a beer and some popcorn because this will be the best reality TV that you’ll watch this week. Flag dip to my friend Voytec on Facebook. Filed under: life, maritime, maritime heritage, reality tv, sail training, storytelling, tall ships…

  • Moby Monday — Book Club Madness

    Margaret Guroff
    1 Feb 2010 | 6:30 am
    Falmouth, Massachusetts, may be the Moby-Dickiest place on Earth right now. The town’s 2010 let’s-read-together campaign is pushing Herman Melville’s classic novel with a raft of films, lectures, and other events designed to whet the public’s appetite for the salty tome. Free copies of the book are available at coffee shops, doctors’ offices, and other public places where books are not sold. On Saturday, February 6, a big star descends: Nathaniel Philbrick, author of the brilliant history In The Heart of the Sea, will speak about that book’s topic—the…
 
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  • America's Cup - Streaming on Sail-World.com - Race Day 2

    9 Feb 2010 | 1:15 am
    Watch Live Streaming of the America's Cup via the BMW ORACLE Racing Live feed on Sail-World.com. ...from the postponement flag down ... [ Advertisement: MMO Currency MMO Street sells WoW Gold, Lord of the Rings Gold, Final Fantasy XI Gil and much much more at the lowest prices you will find! Visit MMO Street

  • 33rd America's Cup weather for the Week

    9 Feb 2010 | 12:13 am
    With the first race cancelled because of lack of wind it doesn't look much better for the rest of this week. The best chance looks to be Tuesday where the forecast is up to 14kts in the morning but as with all forecasts this could change. ... [

  • RC 44 Championship Tour ahead of a new and exciting season

    9 Feb 2010 | 12:13 am
    The fourth edition of the RC 44 Championship Tour will begin in Dubai on February 22 with the Al Maktoum Sailing Trophy. Terry Hutchinson and Adam Minoprio join the Class for this event. ... [

  • 2010 OK Dinghy Worlds day 3 images

    9 Feb 2010 | 12:13 am
    This gallery of action images from day 3 of the 2010 OK Dinghy Worlds is supplied by photographer Adrian Rumney. ... [

  • Clipper Round the World Yacht Race - What lies ahead

    9 Feb 2010 | 12:13 am
    Clipper Round the World Yacht race - Singapore to Qingdao, Race 6, Day 8 report. At the end of week one, after embarking on the challenge with a mixture of dread and excited anticipation, how have the crews fared? The answer would seem to be, better...
 
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  • Plans Unveiled for Selene 86

    Ask the Boater
    7 Feb 2010 | 8:11 pm
    As the regular readers know, we saw a Selene in transit last year, and have always been impressed by the interiors especially the joinery.  Recently, plans were unveiled for the Selene 86, one of the largest designs in the fleet and part of the Ocean Explorer series of Selene Ocean Trawlers. The new 86 will be built with solid reinforced fiberglass construction applied with vacuum resin infusion, and will have ocean-going capability, low fuel consumption, and extensive range. The Ocean Explorer models also have a high level of luxury and superyacht styling. The Selene 86 resembles her…

  • MarinaLife Celebrates Anniversary

    Ask the Boater
    14 Jan 2010 | 6:54 am
    Do you know about Marinalife.com?  This company provides a unique centralized online booking system for marinas.   They provide information on marinas and also gas locations and pricing as well as many other options.  They are currently celebrating their 10th anniversary and there are some special deals on their site.

  • Best Gifts for Boaters 2009

    Ask the Boater
    20 Dec 2009 | 6:21 pm
    This is the 2009 version of best gift ideas for boaters.  For those of you who haven’t planned ahead, this could be your salvation. My  iPod Touch (the new 3rd generation) is the best iPod ever (yes I had to upgrade), and will be cherished as a gift.  A small item that can hold lots of music, videos (including TV and movies), your email, games, and a zillion apps.  Basically it does everything the iPhone does without the phone.  The built in speaker is also handy as is the ability to record voice memos or make free skype calls.  There are tons of boating and sailing apps to keep…

  • Jessica Watson Updates

    Ask the Boater
    22 Nov 2009 | 8:40 am
    It is really easy to follow what is happening with Jessica Watson since there is good web coverage. You can get latest updates, track videos here and read her blog.

  • Jessica Watson Crosses Equator

    Ask the Boater
    22 Nov 2009 | 8:25 am
 
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  • BMW ORACLE LIVE Q&A

    9 Feb 2010 | 6:53 am
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  • The RC 44 Championship Tour ahead of a new and exciting season

    9 Feb 2010 | 6:48 am
    The fourth edition of the RC 44 Championship Tour will begin in Dubai on February 22 with the Al Maktoum Sailing Trophy. Terry Hutchinson and Adam Minoprio join the Class for this event.February 9, 2010 - The RC 44 Class Association announces a new and exciting program, as well as updated rules for the fourth edition of its Championship Tour.The season will start in two weeks in Dubai with the Al Maktoum Sailing Trophy (February 22 - 27). The fleet will then be transported to central Europe for the Austria Cup (29 April - 4 May), the Copenhagen Cup (8 - 3 June) and a fourth venue to be…

  • 2010 Radial Women's North American Championships

    8 Feb 2010 | 6:58 pm
    Despite The Waves, There Was Some Close RacingPhoto: (c) John Payne, February 2010Ft. Lauderdale, FL By Anna Tunnicliffe -This past weekend was the 2010 Radial Women's North American Championships in Ft. Lauderdale, FL. I competed in the event in the hopes of qualifying for a spot at the 2010 Radial World Championships, and of defending my title from 2009. I sailed a great regatta, coming out on top, successfully securing my spot at the Worlds and defending my title as the North American Women's Laser Radial Champion.It was a close regatta that came down to the last race between Marit…

  • Slow rotation... Groupama 3

    8 Feb 2010 | 12:37 pm
    2010/02/08 - 16h19Jules Verne TrophyThe position of the Saint Helena High isn't favouring progress towards the Cape of Good Hope: Groupama 3 has been forced to pick out a course to the SSW before slowly straightening out her trajectory to the South this Monday afternoon... As a result her lead over the reference time is diminishing.Franck Cammas and his nine crew are still holding back a little in view of the grib files, which aren't making the entry into the Indian Ocean very clear! The high pressure in the Southern Atlantic is forming a barrier off Argentina and forcing the giant trimaran…

  • AMERICAS CUP RACE 1 POSTPONED

    8 Feb 2010 | 6:40 am
    americascup.comAfter a long period waiting for enough of a settled breeze, the two giant multihulls Alinghi 5 (SUI) and USA awaiting the scheduled start of Race 1 of the 33rd America’s Cup were sent back to their respective bases at around 1345h this afternoon.Principal Race officer Harold Bennett (NZL) and his team on the water had made continuous attempts to seek out a breeze which was of sufficient strength and settled enough in direction across the proposed 20 miles windward Leg 1 to allow a fair race to be started.But, despite their best efforts, the variance at times was over 100…
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  • Groupama 3

    1 Feb 2010 | 11:26 pm
    After 24 hours on the water, Groupama 3 is conceding a deficit of nearly a hundred miles in relation to the reference time. However, this minor discrepancy at the start of this round the world is nothing to worry about, since it was all part of the plan for Franck Cammas and his crew as they set sail from Ushant on Sunday afternoon. On paper, this might appear worrying, but on water the

  • Constructed in Country

    22 Jan 2010 | 7:12 am
    Société Nautique de Genève (SNG), the 33rd America's Cup defending yacht club, today presented its opposition arguments to the New York Supreme Court in response to Golden Gate Yacht Club's (GGYC) ninth lawsuit; a misguided interpretation of the ‘constructed in country' (CIC) requirement of the Deed of Gift, the event's governing document. SNG's comprehensive set of papers reaffirms its

  • The Nineth Lawsuit!

    13 Jan 2010 | 7:17 am
    While Brad Butterworth, Alinghi skipper and Société Nautique de Genève representative, was in Singapore engaged in good faith discussions to resolve remaining issues ahead of the 8 February America's Cup Deed of Gift Match in the presence of David Tillett, the chairman of the ISAF America's Cup Jury, and David Kellett, the ISAF representative, BMW Oracle unilaterally aborted talks by filing their

  • Sailing Instructions - Notice of Race

    10 Jan 2010 | 11:08 pm
    The Société Nautique de Genève, the 33rd America's Cup defending yacht club, today published a draft version of the Sailing Instructions for the 33rd America's Cup Deed of Gift Match due to start on the 8 February. This draft document has been sent to the challenger and may be discussed at the meeting between the two teams in the presence of the ISAF AC Jury Chairman, David Tillett, in Singapore

  • Geoff Holt

    8 Jan 2010 | 12:09 am
    Geoff Holt has become the first quadriplegic to sail across the Atlantic. He has sailed the 2,700 mile journey across the Atlantic on a 60ft purpose built catamaran Impossible Dream, unassisted in every aspect of the sailing. It has taken twenty eight days in total from his departure in Lanzarote to the arrival and emotional return to Cane Garden Bay where he will revisit the place of his
 
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  • 1st Race of America’s Cup Abandoned - Race 1 Rescheduled for Wedneday

    Race One of the 33rd America's Cup Match was abandoned for the day on Monday afternoon. With very light and shifting winds over the race area, the Race Committee was unable to find suitable conditions for racing. “We had a southerly breeze well offshore that was occasionally filtering into the start area,” ...

  • BMW Oracle Racing Ready for the Match

    On the eve of the first race of the 33rd America's Cup Match, BMW ORACLE Racing is ready to go. "We had a very good sail," said team CEO Russell Coutts (NZL). "We're excited to get out on the race course tomorrow." The sailing team had a three and a half hour ...

  • Registration Now Open for 102nd CYC Race to Mackinac

    Over 100 sailors have already registered for the 102nd Chicago Yacht Club Race to Mackinac, presented by Veuve Clicquot, which starts on July 23-24, 2010 in Chicago. Over 550 invitations were issued to past competitors on February 1, and with such a tremendous response in just days, Chicago Yacht Club ...

  • Sails for Haiti

    Torresen Marine is working with www.haiti-life.org gathering used sails for use in relief efforts. These sails will be consolidated, shipped to Miami and loaded on a privately chartered cargo ship named SeaFlower. Your donation to Haiti-life.org, a non-profit, 501c3, organization may be tax deductible. Shipments will be leaving quickly so please call Mary ...

  • See Us At Strictly Sail Chicago

    Boat show time has arrived! The Strictly Sail Chicago Boat Show is January 28 - 31 and we look forward to seeing many of you there. Torresen Marine has an expanded booth at position # 444 and if you are looking for a new boat visit us at the ...
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  • Employment Opportunity At The ISAF Secretariat

    9 Feb 2010 | 8:30 am
    ISAF UK Ltd, secretariat of the International Sailing Federation (ISAF), the world governing body for the sport of sailing, is currently inviting applications for a Website and Media Co-ordinator to join us in our modern offices overlooking the water in Southampton.

  • A New and Exciting Season for the RC44 Championship Tour 2010

    9 Feb 2010 | 5:30 am
    The fourth edition of the RC 44 Championship Tour will begin in Dubai on February 22 with the Al Maktoum Sailing Trophy. Terry Hutchinson and Adam Minoprio join the Class for this event.

  • Game On at the 2010 OK World Championships

    9 Feb 2010 | 4:56 am
    The start of Day 3's racing emulated the America's Cup - with flat water and sailors just hanging around. Unlike Valencia, the wind came in and Race 5 of the 2010 OK Dinghy World Championships was able to get away.

  • 'Activate Your Laser Fleet' Off To A Flying Start

    9 Feb 2010 | 1:10 am
    The first Activate Your Laser Fleet workshop took place at Staunton Harold Sailing Club, Derbyshire on Sunday 7 February. A full house of ten "Activators" attended, representing six sailing clubs from the region.

  • Winners Decided at Singapore Airlines Sail Auckland

    8 Feb 2010 | 2:30 am
    The ISAF Grade 1 Singapore Airlines Sail Auckland concluded yesterday at Kohimarama Yacht Club with another day of fantastic sailing in the City of Sails.
 
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  • Employment Opportunity At The ISAF Secretariat (ISAF News)

    9 Feb 2010 | 8:30 am
    ISAF UK Ltd, secretariat of the International Sailing Federation (ISAF), the world governing body for the sport of sailing, is currently inviting applications for a Website and Media Co-ordinator to join us in our modern offices overlooking the water in Southampton.Source : ISAF News (subscribe)

  • Strong wind keeps America's Cup boats off water (Boston Herald)

    trose@heraldinteractive.com (Associated Press)
    9 Feb 2010 | 7:53 am
    VALENCIA, Spain - Strong wind on Tuesday kept Alinghi and BMW Oracle from training ahead for the first race of...Source : Boston Herald (subscribe)Explore : America's Cup, Regattas, Sports

  • World Sports: Unreliable wind snuffs out 1st race of 33rd America's Cup (Business World)

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:37 am
    VALENCIA, SPAIN -- The first race of the 33rd America's Cup between Swiss holder Alinghi and US challenger BMW Oracle was abandoned on Monday because of unreliable wind, further delaying a bitterly fought event.Source : Business World (subscribe)Explore : America's Cup, Asia, Philippines, Regattas, World

  • Strong wind keeps America's Cup boats off water (Sify)

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:32 am
    Strong wind on Tuesday kept Alinghi and BMW Oracle from training ahead for the first race of their America's Cup showdown.Source : Sify (subscribe)Explore : America's Cup, Asia, India, Regattas, World

  • Strong wind keeps America's Cup boats off water (Examiner)

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:05 am
    Strong wind on Tuesday kept Alinghi and BMW Oracle from training ahead for the first race of their America's Cup showdown.Source : Examiner (subscribe)Explore : America's Cup, Regattas, Sports
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  • Jules Verne Trophy Sailing Record Attempt

    emilyboats
    5 Feb 2010 | 7:13 pm
    Franck Cammas and his nine crew on Groupama 3 have had an excellent day prior to a weekend where a rather quick passage across the Doldrums is forecast, with a switch of hemisphere as early as Saturday morning! With an average of more than 22 knots along the direct course since leaving Ushant, Groupama [...]

  • Extreme Sailing Series

    emilyboats
    5 Feb 2010 | 7:08 pm
    First European champions, now Oman Sail Masirah is crowned champion of the Extreme Sailing Series Asia. This event was billed locally as ‘Oman Sail versus The World’ and they came out on top in style. It was a great victory on their home soil and it went to the wire with Masirah winning the final [...]

  • 33rd America’s Cup

    emilyboats
    5 Feb 2010 | 7:04 pm
    The 33rd America’s Cup has been a long time coming, but after two years of litigation between Alinghi and BMW Oracle the Deed of Gift match between two of the world’s most extreme multihulls is about to take place. Ernesto Bertarelli, Alinghi team president, speaking at the press conference on Friday evening praised his team: “The [...]

  • Cruising in Greece

    emilyboats
    30 Jan 2010 | 8:18 pm
    The lovely cruising grounds in Greece. This photo is of a sailboat at Porto Koufo, Sithonia, Halkidiki, Greece.  The area of Halkidiki is very famous for its beaches and also has the reputation to have some of the best beaches of Greece. The Halkidiki beaches are like tropical ones with amazing crystal-clear blue or turquoise waters [...]

  • Super Yacht Cup

    emilyboats
    30 Jan 2010 | 8:02 pm
    Despite the set-back of not being able to hoist any mizzen sails, Sojana managed to hold-off the rest of the fleet and win the third and final race of The Superyacht Cup Antigua 2010. Bucket ratings expert, Jim Teeters worked out Sojana’s temporary sloop rating after they suffered a broken mizzen boom on the first [...]
 
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  • Winging It

    9 Feb 2010 | 4:10 am
    The day’s racing may be on hold, but BMW Oracle is still competing 24/7 Matthew Sheahan reports

  • Groupama 3's lead drops to 450 miles

    8 Feb 2010 | 8:37 am
    Despite an unfavourable heading towards the Cape of Good Hope, Groupama's pace is enabling them to maintain a lead over Orange 2's reference time

  • America's Cup: Race 1 No Go Today

    8 Feb 2010 | 12:11 am
    Matthew Sheahan reports from day 1 of the 33rd America’s Cup. This story will be updated as the day progresses

  • How do I watch the America's Cup?

    7 Feb 2010 | 9:13 am
    One day to go to the 33rd America’s Cup, the biggest question is how do I watch? Matthew Sheahan provides a guide

  • Going Mad at the America's Cup

    6 Feb 2010 | 8:12 am
    Two days to go and the picture’s becoming less clear as to who has the advantage. Matthew Sheahan reports
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  • Wind keeps America's Cup boats off water

    9 Feb 2010 | 3:48 pm
    Valencia, Spain - Strong winds have kept both Alinghi and BMW Oracle from training ahead of their America's Cup race on Wednesday. Cup holder Alinghi decided against even launching their catamaran, while

  • first day of the 33rd America's Cup

    9 Feb 2010 | 3:31 pm
    Race 1 of the 33rd America's Cup remains on hold after the breezes off Valencia refused to cooperate to allow the scheduled first showdown between the two giant multihulls Alinghi 5 and USA to take place

  • Clipper 09-10 Yacht Race 6 day 8

    9 Feb 2010 | 3:30 pm
    Developing area of light winds open up Scoring Gate for mid-fleet Exactly one week ago in Marina at Keppel Bay, Singapore, as the fleet prepared to leave for the gruelling race to Qingdao, Cape Breton

  • World Sports: Unreliable wind snuffs out 1st race of 33rd America's Cup

    9 Feb 2010 | 3:05 pm
    VALENCIA, SPAIN -- The first race of the 33rd Americaâ??s Cup between Swiss holder Alinghi and US challenger BMW Oracle was abandoned on Monday because of unreliable wind, further delaying a bitterly

  • Somali pirates say to free Panama ship after ransom

    9 Feb 2010 | 3:02 pm
    MOGADISHU, Feb 9 (Reuters) - Somali pirates said they received a $3.1 million ransom on Tuesday for a Panama-flagged ship which they hijacked in October and planned to free it in the coming hours.
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  • Prairie Pirates meet at Strictly Sail Chicago

    Shanti
    7 Feb 2010 | 5:41 pm
    Blog at YachtPals.com - The Online Boating Community It's winter boat show season, and last weekend we celebrated our love of sailing at the nation's largest indoor all-sail show in the US, Strictly Sail Chicago.  As a senior instructor for Northern Breezes Sailing School, most of my time was spent in the booth talking to prospective students, and the occasional former student stopped by to say hello.  One such couple filled me in on their sailing adventures after taking the Basic Cruising/Bareboat Charter class two years ago. read more

  • s/v Blue Sky

    jimmather
    7 Feb 2010 | 6:56 am
    Blog at YachtPals.com - The Online Boating Community Currently in Haut Bay South Africa waiting for sails and stainless steel.  On to Saldana Bay as soon as the weather is right and we have received all the repairs/replacements.  read more

  • Anchored at Barra de Navidad, Mexico

    Dolce Vita
    5 Feb 2010 | 5:13 pm
    Blog at YachtPals.com - The Online Boating Community OK, I know, It has been too long since last blog. My only defense is that when I am having too much fun, there is little time for work. So feeling bad about this, I am today creating my latest blog for all (or most) to enjoy. I am currently in an anchorage called Barra de Navidad. There is everything here that one would want to do as a tourist. Everything from a Grand hotel that is not only beautiful but expensive to the normal small stores and places to eat and drink. Dolce Vita read more

  • Life in the Key of B-flat

    StickFoster
    3 Feb 2010 | 12:16 pm
    Blog at YachtPals.com - The Online Boating Community The key of C is often called "the key of the people."It's an easy key to pick out on the piano keyboard, and usually the first key we play and/or sing in as children.It is straight forward, and it is accessible.B-flat, however, is insidious. Eleanor P read more

  • So Near and Yet So Far!

    StickFoster
    28 Jan 2010 | 7:15 am
    Blog at YachtPals.com - The Online Boating Community I was told as a child that the devil's in the details, and knowing that (along with 30+ years in this wheelchair) has taught me patience and perseverance.  That being said, the only thing worse than waiting for delivery of this ground-breaking sailboat is seeing it sit at the dock and not be able to SAIL it . . . yet. Eleanor P read more
 
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  • Crew wanted

    Hilly
    8 Feb 2010 | 5:24 am
    I hope its o.k. to put this in here. I am looking for crew for a delivery / cruise from Southport Q.L.D. to Rangoon, Burma. I am looking for 2 experienced people, (competent crew minimum), who will be able to do the whole trip, return airfares from east coast capitols in Australia will be paid along with all expenses onboard, and any others who may be able to help in the trip, doing legs from suitable ports, sorry no travel covered but all onboard expenses paid, which will leave from Southport and cruise up inside the Great Barrier Reef, then across to Darwin, then up through Indonesia,…

  • Rearranging the innards of a Lagoon for blue water cruising

    Chief Rob
    7 Feb 2010 | 9:36 am
    Greetings and Salutations! I've lurked on the boards for a while and everyone seems quite helpful so I thought I'd ask a question. This might be a silly question but as I have no experience with this issue, I thought I'd ask here and hope for the best: We've been looking at the Lagoon 38 or 42 as our cruising catamaran when I retire from the Army in 5 years. Blue water cruising is our plan. From reading up, it seems that the 4 cabin layout is cheaper than the owner's version. Honestly, I don't want more than 2 berths. As Linus said "I love mankind, it's people I can't stand". Either…

  • Watch the America's Cup on ESPN360.com

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    4 Feb 2010 | 1:30 pm
    Posted by SW Editor 02-04-2010 05:04 PM - Sailing World Forums & Community ESPN360.com Weighing Anchor with the 33rd America's Cup For the first time in its programming history, ESPN360.com -- ESPN's 24/7 broadband sports... More »

  • OpenCPN - Free navigation software

    idpnd
    4 Feb 2010 | 11:07 am
    I'm surprised OpenCPN has not had any mentions here - it's a free of charge, free software navigation system that is under development but apparently fully usable. Features of the most recent version, 1.3.6, include CM93 vector charts, AIS support, GRIB file support, tides, currents, and it runs on Windows, Mac and Linux. It also takes the free NOAA vector charts, so for US based cruisers, you get the whole nav package free of charge now ;) Opencpn.org - OpenCPN Homepage Note that there is no benefit of any sort to myself (or indeed the developers), I am merely an interested user.. Please…

  • Haiti Needs Used Sails and Donations

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    3 Feb 2010 | 7:00 am
    Posted by SW Editor 02-03-2010 10:44 AM - Sailing World Forums & Community How the International Sailing Community Can Help Haiti by Lynn Fitzpatrick February 2, 2010 (Miami, FL) - Haiti needs your used sails,... More »
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  • S/V NELLEKE: A windy but sunny and beautiful day in the Abacos

    9 Feb 2010 | 11:45 am
    We have decided to stay at Man-o-War Cay for at least a week to get some things done and to relax. The weather is forecast to kick up again on Wednesday so this would be a good sheltered place to be when that happens. As it is we have a nice mooring and have booked it for a week and we might even stay longer.

  • SV THIRD DAY: Confirmation: The Cruiser Heard is Crazy

    9 Feb 2010 | 10:10 am
    Our new position updated on the tracking map.

  • On A Roll: Feb 2010 Update

    9 Feb 2010 | 9:55 am
    Back on board and working on the ever present To Do list.

  • Madcap Sailing: Down the Way

    9 Feb 2010 | 9:37 am
    We weathered all the wind successfully at Frazer's Hog Cay, and then moved down to Morgan's Bluff on Monday. We anchored out in the bay last night - the lat and long above, and moved into the little tiny harbour today for the front that is coming through tonight. Rafted to Ramha which is tied up on the wall. A whole lot to tell you about all that next time! Another front is coming through on the weekend - so we'll be somewhere else safe for that.

  • Oceans Dream: Friends

    9 Feb 2010 | 9:11 am
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  • My maiden voyage from NH to NY / FINAL LEG!! Stamford, CT to Queens, NY

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:25 am
    Friday morning dawns bright and clear with just a light breeze.  I call my friend Chris and ask if he wants to sail with me for the last leg from Stamford to Queens.We manage to get to Stamford, buy some sandwiches and drinks, and get to the marina by noon.  In no time we are motoring out of the channel and hoisting the sails as we set course toward ... // via http://tripsailor.com

  • My maiden voyage from NH to NY / Norwalk, CT to Stamford, CT

    9 Feb 2010 | 7:05 am
    My embarrassment hadn’t subsided much over the night, and I still pretty much felt like the biggest loser on earth when I woke up Thursday morning. We were still on the fuel dock, and the marina hadn’t opened yet, but nasty looking, scuddy clouds ladened the skies, and the weather forecast was for some nasty stuff to move in with rain and strong winds.

  • Cool Breeze Sails South / Coconut Grove

    8 Feb 2010 | 1:32 pm
    We really do enjoy Coconut Grove and Dinner Key.  We’ve had several days of laid-back vacation.  Bill unloaded Christine and E.S., and we biked to Home Depot and Milam’s Grocery Store.  We bought yet another water filter to try out and shopped at Milam’s.  We unpacke... // via http://tripsailor.com

  • Auspray Adventures / Mulligans Bay - Hinchinbrook Island

    8 Feb 2010 | 1:07 pm
    We took the tender over to the beach at Mulligans and were walking along it trying to locate a track that would lead us to the waterfall.There was a large tree that was lying on it’s side, it would have been driftwood that was probably been washed up in the recent 3m tides.Toby and Bj climbed along the trunk and jumped off to the soft sand which w... // via http://tripsailor.com

  • My maiden voyage from NH to NY / Newport, RI to Norwalk, CT

    7 Feb 2010 | 6:14 pm
    I wanted to get as early a start as possible, so we woke up again at dawn and shoved off.  Once more the brightening sky framed our departure out of Newport harbor, and we set off for the Long Island Sound.  Again the winds were almost calm, but we hoisted the sails and turned west around Point Judith.  The seas were smooth as a mill pond until we ente... // via http://tripsailor.com
 
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  • Sailing Photo Of The Day - Clipper Race 2005-2006

    Adam Turinas
    9 Feb 2010 | 2:53 am
    Brian Luster, fellow blogger of the excellent Movable Bridge blog, took part in the Clipper Race a few years back. I believe he sailed the big Asian leg. It is one of my ambitions when I have the time and the $ to do the same.This is one of the shots from his Facebook Gallery. I thought it was pretty cool.

  • Mapping New York's Shoreline, 1609-2009 | The New York Public Library

    Adam Turinas
    8 Feb 2010 | 6:49 pm
    September 2009 marks 400 years since Henry Hudson sailed into New York Harbor and up the Hudson River, almost to what is now Albany, performing detailed reconnaissance of the Hudson Valley region. Other explorers passed by the outwardly hidden harbor, but did not linger long enough to fully realize the commercial, nautical, strategic, or colonial value of the region. Once the explorers returned to Europe, their strategic information was passed on to authorities. Some data was kept secret, but much was handed over to map makers, engraved on copper, printed on handmade paper, distributed to…

  • Not Sailing Photo Of The Day - AC33 Race 1 Postponed

    Adam Turinas
    8 Feb 2010 | 12:50 pm
     Photo: Carlo Borlenghi, Luca Butto, Guido Trombetta/ALINGHI

  • Sailing Photo Of The Day - Primo Cup

    Adam Turinas
    8 Feb 2010 | 3:56 am
    PRIMO CUP Photo: Stefano Gattini/YCM

  • Alinghi Opening Ceremony

    Adam Turinas
    7 Feb 2010 | 12:43 pm
    Photos c/o of Carlo BorlenghiThe Team The fans?! WTF. Guess they still think the race is happening at RAK
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  • Great sailing action adds to Independence celebrations | Grenada ...

    admin
    9 Feb 2010 | 11:42 am
    After record yachts had taken part in the Grenada Sailing Festival Port Louis Racing Series, the sailing action continued with record crowds on Grand Anse Beach over the week-end of 6 & 7 February, in two days of extremely competitive ...

  • Super Bowl Survivors | Sunbow's Off Sailing

    unknown
    9 Feb 2010 | 7:50 am
    We are doing good but not able to go sailing like we would like to. Cecil has been having problems with his glaucoma which has kept us land locked. Maybe next year we too can be out on the water. Keep us posted on your adventures. ...

  • Rough Weather Sailing – BT Global Challenge 2000 | World Pace Web ...

    admin
    9 Feb 2010 | 4:56 am
    but the scary thing is that you cant just turn it off or go home, when they have the red sails up those men are sailing for their life….. its not always fun, especially when the skipper has to ask if we have everyone. sorry not being a ...

  • The Bliss of Sailing « Travelling and Photography

    arkan
    9 Feb 2010 | 3:56 am
    Sailing is great fun! Look at all the aerobics you get to do. Have you noticed the shape you get in from all the sailing? How about that tan! Power boaters are usually under canopies or pilothouses, drinking anything from beer to ...

  • Valencia Sailing: The RC 44 Championship Tour ahead of a new and ...

    Valencia Sailing
    9 Feb 2010 | 3:48 am
    [Source: RC 44 Championship Tour] The fourth edition of the RC 44 Championship Tour will begin in Dubai on February 22 with the Al Maktoum Sailing Trophy. Terry Hutchinson and Adam Minoprio join the Class for this event. ...
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  • Leaving the coffee generation

    9 Feb 2010 | 9:24 am
    I'm doing it again.  Last time I was teased mercilessly for being a girlie-man, scared to drink coffee on the open ocean.  But that's the life of the blogger, exposing yourself to the public (in a legal way) for the betterment of all.So, as of this month I've cut my coffee consumption down to 2 small cups a day -- one at the club and one at the office.  I figure it's easier to kick a habit if your addiction is to something that doesn't taste good.  Then, starting in March, just the club coffee, and then in April....kablooie, no more coffee.I do have a good reason for…

  • X marks the spot

    1 Feb 2010 | 7:15 pm
    If they don't want people to hit it, don't put an X on it, I say.  The Golden Gate Yacht Club is basiclly begging people to hit that thing, making it bright yellow, big and marked with an X.  We on Valis are nothing if not rule followers.  That's me in the yellow hat looking back to make sure we hit it but, alas, not this time.  I'll get it for sure next year with a bit more practice under my belt.

  • Lowering the boom

    1 Feb 2010 | 4:16 pm
    Lowering the boom is some sort of sailing related term that the rest of the world uses to mean "bringing the pain."  I think.  For some reason I thought it just made a good title for this post even though 1) I don't know what it means, and 2) we're not lowering our boom in this photo.  If anything we're raising our pole but I was worried what kind of search engine traffic that would bring.Photo courtesy of Erik Simonson of H2oshotsThis is Valis sailing wing and wing down to Red Rock during the Three Bridge Fiasco.  You know, just after the mouse incident.  You can…

  • 349 boats behind the Eight Ball

    1 Feb 2010 | 2:39 pm
    I really really like this article and thought it would be good to link to it here:  349 boats behind the Eight Ball.  I called Scott Easom, skipper of Eight Ball, this morning to discuss his win in the Three Bridge Fiasco and was amazed by the humility that he was showing for some incredibly good decisions.  He put a lot of them to luck but that doesn't explain why he keeps winning these races.  Of course it's a good idea to get out to the wind and into the favorable current before everyone else but how does he do it more consistently than the rest of the fleet.  I…

  • The ubiquitous topsider

    1 Feb 2010 | 12:32 pm
    I can't stand Sperry Topsiders.  It's not that they are bad boat shoes, on the contrary, they are excellent on the boat.  Otherwise, why would so many sailors wear them?And that's the problem, many many sailors do wear them and not just to sail in.  They wear them everywhere like the red badge of sailinginess.  I was at a party a couple of years ago when a guy comes in late.  I knew he was a sailor and asked if he was going out that weekend and we chatted sailing for a minute until somebody found this interesting and asked him if he was a sailor.  He didn't say,…
 
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  • Day 1007 More Beautiful

    8 Feb 2010 | 11:24 pm
    JAN 23 ALL IS WELL ON THE HIGH SEAS. EACH DAY IS VERY MUCH LIKE THE NEXT. DAY 1007 I CONTINUE ON WITH A ROUTINE VERY MUCH LIKE I HAVE WRITTEN IN DETAIL ABOUT ALREADY.EVERYTHING BECOMEE MORE BEAUTIFUL AND HOLY LOVE REID[Communication via GSC100 provided by tcdecisions.com]

  • Day 1001 Party Thanks

    8 Feb 2010 | 11:16 pm
    JAN 18 I SKIPPED A FEW DAYS OF E MAILING THANKS A MILLION FOR THE PARTY! CALLING TODAY REID [Communication via GSC100 provided by tcdecisions.com]

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    28 Jan 2010 | 4:12 am

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  • Cruising in Greece

    emilyboats
    30 Jan 2010 | 8:18 pm
    Cruising in Greece by Klearchos Kapoutsis The lovely cruising grounds in Greece. This photo is of a

  • Super Yacht Cup

    emilyboats
    30 Jan 2010 | 8:02 pm
    super yacht Despite the set-back of not being able to hoist any mizzen sails, Sojana managed to hold

  • Light Tape® Installations from around the World

    mikeltukl
    29 Jan 2010 | 10:15 am
    Custom compass – Florida, USA Lazar Yachts, based in the USA, commissioned this detailed custom made compass design inlay into an onyx floor. A large sheet of Light Tape® is placed under the beautiful compass design within the flooring. The actual design also is made up of inlaid onyx pieces too and the overall effect is stunning when lit. Onyx flooring on Yacht – Florida, USA Lazar Yachts Onyx Floor Backlit with Light Tape Light Tape® and Lazar Yachts worked together to create this custom backlit onyx floor. Once again shown to great effect is the use of Light Tape® when placed under…

  • Zen, Sailing and Bottled Water...warning

    Zen
    29 Jan 2010 | 9:07 am
    As a student of Chan ( Zen) we learn of our connection to all life and all its forms. We are interconnected, interdependant. Part of our “path” is about ending suffering for all life. We are responsible for our brothers, sisters, neighbors, as I said all life. From those that walk, crawl, fly to those that swim. We owe them gratitude and respect even if it is only that they give us food so we can live. As sailors the water to us is more than just something to drink, it is life. Some live on it, we play on it, some make their living from it. We are the caretakers. Mankind are the…

  • SeaDream One Week Private Sale - 9 Night Caribbean Yachting Voyage

    james1992049
    29 Jan 2010 | 12:00 am
    Exclusive One Week Private Sale Unique 9 Night Itinerary – US Virgin Islands, French West Indies and the Grenadines Book Today as Space is Limited at this Special GTY Pricing Payment Required within 24 Hours of Booking 9 night yachting voyage from $2499/pp , only 112 guests, 95 crew,  five star cuisine, inclusive.  66 percent savings – Limited space.  9 nights – March 5 – 14, 2010  Voyage #11011     Embark: Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas and Disembark: Bridgetown, Barbados. Charlotte Amalie, St. Thomas/Cruz Bay, St. John/Gustavia, St. Barts/Deshaies,…
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  • MUMBAI BOAT SHOW TO SPEND Rs.25 Million FOR BIGGEST BOAT SHOW IN INDIA…!! – JUST ON MEDIA!

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    8 Feb 2010 | 10:56 pm
    In its fourth edition, the Mumbai International Boat Show 2010 (MIBS) on February 18th to 21st February 2010 is the only show of its kind to be held in Mumbai with both a substantial land and sea component. Over 15000 sq. mtrs. space on land at the Bandra-Kurla Complex and a marina with space for over 30 boats at the iconic Gateway of India in Mumbai harbor, will make up MIBS 2010. MIBS 2010 is also pleased to announce an exclusive sponsorship tie-up with India’s largest media house The Times of ... Related posts:Few Facts of Mumbai International Boat Show 1) Established since 2007, now in…

  • Few Facts of Mumbai International Boat Show

    admin
    6 Feb 2010 | 9:35 am
    1) Established since 2007, now in its fourth year, the Mumbai International Boat Show has been enjoying phenomenal success year-on-year and is today seen as being on par with annual calendar boat shows the world over. 2) Designated as the only third ‘official’ calendar event in Mumbai, after the Standard Chartered Mumbai Marathon and The Times of India Mumbai Festival. 3) Supported by: • Government of Maharashtra • Maharashtra Tourism Development Corporation (MTDC) •  Indian Navy • Mumbai Port Trust •  Yachting Association of India • FICCI •  Indian Trade…

  • Katrina Kaif To Take Up Sailing

    admin
    3 Feb 2010 | 12:37 am
    A new hobby has caught Katrina Kaif’s fancy — yacht sailing. The actress, who is a big fan of water sports, wants to learn this sport professionally. A source said, “Sailing as a sports activity has always fascinated Katrina. She always wanted to take lessons to master the art. There are several courses offered in the UK and Kats wants to give it a shot.” Kats has even discussed this with her brother, who also enjoys water sports. “In fact the two may take up this sailing course together,” added the ... Related posts:The New ISAF Racing Rule of Sailing – Effective from 1…

  • Abu Dhabi Yacht Show Wooing Premium Customers

    admin
    2 Feb 2010 | 10:27 pm
    The 2nd Abu Dhabi Yacht Show (ADYS), the Middle East’s first and only show exclusively for yachts over 25 metres long, is going all out to woo Saudi Arabian visitors to the exhibition, which runs at Abu Dhabi’s prestigious Yas Marina from February 25-27. The show organisers say visitors from the Kingdom are among the most sought-after by exhibitors and represented one of the largest markets for last year’s highly successful ADYS launch edition. “Saudi Arabian yacht buyers and charterers rank high on the prospect list of many of the show’s international ... Related posts:28th…

  • IMF Boat Show “Boating Days” Postponed!!!

    admin
    2 Feb 2010 | 2:28 am
    The much awaited industry led IMF “Boating days” boat show which is  scheduled to be held from 29-31 January 2010 is currently facing some choppy waters. Almost 10 days away, the event which was scheduled to be held at the Cooperage grounds in Mumbai is now facing some government intervention restricting the much anticipated event from being held in what would ideally be the perfect venue for any boat show. Inspite of the necessary permissions in place, the collector of Mumbai has addressed the use of the ground as a cause of concern as ... Related posts:Spenta Multimedia…
 
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  • CEASE SICKNESS « Yachting Like It Is

    Mike French
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:42 am
    There are any number of possible health hazards that may affect those working on yachts. And, unsurprisingly, there is no end of mechanisms that we can employ to combat them: From wearing shoes to avoid foot injuries to observing ...

  • REMEMBER HAITI! « Yachting Like It Is

    Mike French
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:22 am
    It is vital not to forget what has happened in Haiti not in a few weeks or months. We may forget the recent property crash, no Haitian ever will. February 9th, 2010 | Category: Yachting. You must be logged in to post a comment. ...

  • MYTH UNDERSTOOD « Yachting Like It Is

    Mike French
    9 Feb 2010 | 10:15 am
    If however, you think of 'the classics' as albums released by eighties bands with dubious, large haircuts and white jackets with shoulder pads, then the names of many of the yachts we see come and go will mean little. it might be of ...

  • Yachting: America's Cup stalls again

    admin
    9 Feb 2010 | 2:33 am
    Yachting: America's Cup stalls again. After two years of bitter legal wrangles, the start of the 33rd America's Cup has been delayed yet again by a lack of wind off the coast of Valencia in Spain. Ricky Ponting's Australia maintained ...

  • SailJuice Global Warm-Up: John Merricks Tiger Trophy - Yachts and ...

    unknown
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:23 am
    Sailboat racing news as it happens. The first place to stop for reports, results, fixtures & photographs in yachting.
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  • Boat of plastic bottles has trial sail

    admin
    5 Feb 2010 | 5:15 am
    (sfgate) A strange looking vessel took a leisurely sail on San Francisco Bay on Wednesday - a shakedown voyage for a plastic, fantastic adventure that should finally start next month.  READ MORE

  • Rolex Sydney Hobart - The second first across the line

    admin
    22 Dec 2009 | 5:47 am
    (sail-world) Did you know that in the modern Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race there are in fact two races to be first across the line? There’s the fight between the maxis, of course, for the J H Illingworth Trophy for line honours. Then three days later the Sydney 38’s arrive.  READ MORE

  • Hamilton Island Yacht Club opens its doors to members and public

    admin
    15 Dec 2009 | 6:30 am
    (sail-world) After being ceremonially opened by Queensland Premier, Anna Bligh, during Audi Hamilton Race Week in August, the magnificent Hamilton Island Yacht Club has now officially opened its doors to visitors and members.  READ MORE

  • Frostbiters kick off sailing season with mild conditions

    admin
    20 Nov 2009 | 5:39 am
    (jamestownpress) It is hard to miss the little oneman dinghies sailing in the bay waters off of East Ferry from November through April. The boats are usually the only ones in the chilly water long after the other watercraft have been stored in their winter homes.  READ MORE

  • Late-season sailing - the Seven Rules

    admin
    10 Nov 2009 | 5:41 am
    (sail-world) In more northerly climes, sunny skies and warmer than normal air temperatures often lure sailors onto the water quite late in the season. This is a gorgeous time to sail, to enjoy the freshness of the air before the winter sets in seriously. However, some dangers lurk at this time of year, the most important of which is the water temperature.  READ MORE
 
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  • Home Security Systems When You Are Cruising

    thanate
    4 Feb 2010 | 7:48 pm
    I’d search for the best Home Security Systems for my home in Florida, and I found the ADT system which is the best one. You will need only the best home security system to protect your home as well as your valuables. But there are so many options out there that it can leave you rather confused about picking out the best home security system. With the high of technology for home security systems that developed into more than just an voice alarm system which detects while opening some windows or doors. The ADT in Florida home security systems have sensors fixed in home security units that…

  • Taking A Cruise For A Family Vacation

    thanate
    1 Feb 2010 | 7:03 am
    Nowadays, many people take their vacation with a cruise ship, that cruising is a good value for a family vacation. Many cruise lines offer vacation package for many destination. There are cruise lines based in Europe and America such Norwegian Cruise Line. So, take you sailboat in marina for a season and going with giant ship with your family. A cruise offers so many choices with many activities for your kids. If you prefer cruising in the sea of the country, maybe the Norwegian Epic is the great option for you. There are a beautiful Aqua Park which every children could be happy in.

  • Choosing a Boat Ladder

    admin
    22 Jan 2010 | 7:08 am
    Boat ladders are important accessories of boats because they are needed when climbing in and out of the boat. Could you imagine getting out of a boat without a ladder? That would be quite difficult. A movable walkway or a gangplank is often used when you do not have a ladder for your boat. However it can be time consuming and really difficult for you and your family or guests to go climb in and out of your boat. Finding a good ladder that fits right on your boat and matches the design of your boat is not that difficult. In Choosing your Boat Ladder. There are so many types of boat ladders for…

  • Boat Insurance for Boat Owner

    admin
    16 Jan 2010 | 7:42 pm
    Those of you who own boat will want to make sure you get watercraft coverage. Often times, people don’t realize that they need this type of coverage for their boats. There are many boat owners that don’t even realize this type of insurance is even available. You need boat insurance if you own a boat, it’s that simple. Before you buy boat insurance, here are some things you simply must know. - Many states now require that you carry watercraft liability coverage. What this coverage does, is protect you against any damage that you cause to other people or their property with…

  • Sailing Along The Beautiful Cyprus Coastline

    thanate
    8 Jan 2010 | 4:51 pm
    Cyprus is inhabited with mountains on the north and south and the south coast is covered with plains in the Mediterranean Sea. The people are very friendly and welcome outsiders with an open heart. Sailing in Cyprus has gained popularity in recent years and soon we hope one will actually be built. The marina in Cyprus was a pleasant place with a diverse yachting community. You’ll enjoy and relax in there just look for Cheap Flights To Cyprus. The Cyprus temperatures are really hot indicating Mediterranean climate. Winters are cooler. Steady westerly winds, calm waters and beautiful…
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  • Maritime Media Evolving?

    Amver Maritime Relations
    8 Feb 2010 | 11:36 pm
    Ryan Skinner recently posted a piece on his blog about maritime media and advertorial shipping magazines. His follow up piece describes how current maritime media advertisers need to chose between "... a dying paradigm they understand, and a lively paradigm they don't." Skinner believes media will have no choice but to change, to evolve with the times. At Amver we recognized the world of information sharing was changing, which is why we launched the Amver blog and other new media products. What's funny is that some people have been trumpeting this change for some time now. Mitch Joel, author…

  • Amver, There's An App For That!

    Amver Maritime Relations
    7 Feb 2010 | 11:49 pm
    Are you trying to keep track of the rescue news, blog posts, Twitter stream, and other social media products Amver dishes out to you? No need to worry because today we announce the launch of our application on iTunes!Compatible with the iPhone and soon to be released iPad, the Amver app combines our blog posts and Twitter stream in a single source. Why does an international search and rescue program need an iPhone app? Because the way information is delivered and consumed is evolving. C.C. Chapman, who recently launched his own iPhone application, stated on his blog that he wanted an easy one…

  • Amver By The Numbers

    Amver Maritime Relations
    4 Feb 2010 | 11:38 pm
    The year in review2009 was a good year for Amver. You can read the entire business summary and see the 2009 Amver certificate count as well. But what do all these numbers mean?Take a look at this chart. We have superimposed the average number of ships on the Amver plot from 2003 to 2009. The Amver plot has increased from 2,788 ships on plot per day to 3,617 while the number of vessels earning Amver awards has increased from 3,887 to 5,549 for the same period. Look at the green line. That line represents the world's fleet of ships over 100 gross tons registered with Lloyd's Register…

  • Welcome Wednesday!

    Amver Maritime Relations
    2 Feb 2010 | 11:49 pm
    Hello from Washington, DC where Amver had the opportunity to attend the Big Ideas Big Action conference sponsored by iStrategy Labs among others. But you don't read to hear about how we cook up our ideas and strategies. The real reason you are reading the blog today is to see if your ship is mentioned in the latest list of ships enrolled, right? Help us welcome the latest members of the Amver family:OOCL NAGOYAGECO BLUEFINHK ELIGHTORCHID ISLANDSTENA PROGRESSPACIFIC SKYMORNING CELINECHANCHAL PREMPERUVIAN EXPRESSBALABANBREIZ CLIPPERVALLE DI ARAGONATPC SAMJINLUMINOUS HALOMAERSK BARRYIf you…

  • Many Hands Make Amver Work

    Amver Maritime Relations
    31 Jan 2010 | 11:57 pm
    Our good friend Julie Lithgow, from Pole Star, sent us this great picture the Pole Star team made. It has been sitting in our in box for far too long and we wanted to share it with our Amver readers. If you look closely you can see the pictures of Amver enrolled ships in the collage. Thank you Julie and Pole Star for sending this to us!What is Amver's relationship with Pole Star? Amver participants who also subscribe to Pole Star's fleet management product can have their position reports automatically sent to the Amver system free of charge. What's the benefit? It streamlines the reporting…
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  • Bluemapia sponsors People’s Boat

    amerigo
    18 Jan 2010 | 8:28 am
    We are now a new happy sponsor of People’s Boat, the new Alex Alley’s boat to participate to the next Ocean Global Race. The cost to run the campaign is high and Alex needs more sponsors. Entry level to buy a pixel 5×5 cm on his boat is 25 £. He is a great guy and at [...]

  • New widget to embed nearby places by bluemapia in your website/blog

    amerigo
    10 Dec 2009 | 1:54 pm
    Dear bloggers, website developers, friends, if you were wondering how to include bluemapia places in your website, here is the answer. We have developed a new widget that for a given latitude/longitude will return the nearest places found in the bluemapia database. You can also define the number of columns and rows. Here is an example: And this is [...]

  • We are ready to hear from you!

    amerigo
    26 Nov 2009 | 3:38 pm
    In the first year at Bluemapia we’ve observed our community’s growing interest. Many of you just registered while others actively contributed with the creation of content for the simple reason that it is useful to other sailors. What a satisfaction, indeed! But we want to do better. We know we can do better with your help. So we thought [...]

  • Windfinder weather forecast for your favourite marina now available on Bluemapia

    amerigo
    2 Nov 2009 | 5:50 am
    After Bluemapia Mobile, wind and weather forecasts are now additionally available on the Bluemapia web site and iPhone application. Jonas Kaufmann at Windfinder has developed another of his fantastic widgets and thanks to their new forecast capabilities, we are now able to embed weather forecasts in the Bluemapia web pages. To achieve this, all the Bluemapia marinas [...]

  • Bluemapia for iPhone now on the AppStore

    amerigo
    16 Oct 2009 | 1:18 pm
    We have finally released it. Bluemapia for iPhone is now available on the AppStore! With Bluemapia for iPhone boaters can now use their GPS enabled iPhone to send pictures and location information straight from the cockpit of their boats, or even view localised photos and information contributed by fellow users. Bluemapia for iPhone [...]
 
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    Cowes Online

  • El Nino and the Southern Oscillation

    CowesTV
    8 Feb 2010 | 8:46 am
    Cowes Online columnist Chris Tibbs, professional meteorologist and sailor, tells us all about 'El Nino' and the changes in weather patterns it causes around the world, including here the UK.

  • Oman Sail Masirah crowned winners in Muscat

    CowesTV
    8 Feb 2010 | 7:57 am
    The Extreme Sailing Series Asia was billed locally as 'Oman Sail versus the world' and they came out on top in style.

  • Chance for businesses to get in on Island Games

    CowesTV
    8 Feb 2010 | 7:13 am
    In 2011 the Isle of Wight will be hosting the NatWest Island Games, the largest international multi-sport event ever to be held on the Island, with events being organised across 14 different sports, including sailing and windsurfing.

  • No race today

    CowesTV
    8 Feb 2010 | 5:06 am
    Due to lack of wind off Valencia, there will be no America's Cup racing on Monday, 8 February, and the next race is now scheduled for Wednesday.

  • Angling vessel sinks off Isle of Wight

    CowesTV
    8 Feb 2010 | 2:01 am
    An angler was rescued from a life raft on Sunday afternoon, after his boat sank two miles southwest of St. Catherine's Point on the Isle of Wight.
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    Harbour Exchange

  • HarbourX – iPhone Application

    Harbour Exchange and BestBoatNe.ws are now both available on the brand new 'HarbourX' iPhone Application. This means you can get all articles published on HarbourExchange.com and all the best news we pick daily and publish at BestBoatNe.ws directly to your iPhone or iPod Touch. You can stay up to date ...

  • How to be Safe at Sea – IT’S WET

    Every year in the UK more than 8,000 rescues are made by the RNLI, with more than 50% of these being responses to leisure sailors like us. While many of these are real accidents that no-one could have forseen, a great proportion are rescues or incidents ...

  • Photo of the Week – Freezing Marina

    The freeze is thankfully over in the UK (at least where I live). After 1 month of snow, ice and chaos, normality has returned to the roads. During this big freeze our house lost power twice and we spent days and nights frrrreeezing. I suspect we'd have been warmer on ...

  • iPhone Sailing App – Aqualights

    If you're a regular reader of Harbour Exchange, you already know I'm an apple addict and my iPhone is like a member of the family. I love playing with new applications, especially if they involve all things nautical. The iPhone stats are impressive: 133,979 applications for download in the ...

  • Photo & Video Walls

    We have just added the coolest feature possible to Harbour Exchange. Now there is a 'Photo Wall' and a 'Video Wall'. These are just too cool for school because they use something called Cooliris and if you've never used it before you'll soon be addicted to flying down your 3D ...
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    H2uh0 - Bonehead moves on the water and much more

  • BMW/O to Win the Cup!

    8 Feb 2010 | 11:24 am
    Valencia, Spain -- Software tycoon Larry Ellison isn't accustomed to losing.He outgunned his corporate rivals for 30 years to become the world's fourth-richest man and king of database technology. He won the hand of a celebrated romance novelist and built a 23-acre Japanese-inspired paradise in Woodside.The only prize that's apparently eluded the Bay Area billionaire is the America's Cup, a silver ewer that's sailing's most coveted prize.Today, Ellison, 66, the chief executive of Oracle Corp., takes his third stab at winning international sports' oldest trophy - this time in an extreme…

  • The Story of a Boat

    7 Feb 2010 | 4:52 am

  • Watch the America's Cup Online

    4 Feb 2010 | 7:51 pm
    Click the pic for a fantastic view.Anybody getting excited about the Cup?? If the cup is taken by BOR90, the next cup would be in SF!!!! Racing is scheduled to start at 10:00am in Spain Monday Feb 8th. That works out to 4am Eastern Standard. 1AM on Monday morning for the West Coast. The second race will be Wed Feb. 10 at the same time. The third, if required will be on Friday, Feb. 12.It's a best of three - first team to win 2 takes the cup (until we drown in more court cases later).The official event website setup by the city of Valencia Spain. It will have links to live coverage though I…

  • Oceans - The Movie (coming soon)

    4 Feb 2010 | 7:14 pm
    Opens on Earth Day, April 22 - 40th AnniversaryDouble click the vid to watch in full screen and then punch it up to 720 resolution. Very cool. Love the baby turtles!!

  • Plastiki Sails...Finally

    4 Feb 2010 | 9:16 am
    The boat is the 60-foot-long catamaran Plastiki, which David de Rothschild, the 31-year-old scion of the British banking family, plans to sail across the Pacific to Australia, beginning in the first days of March.What makes the Plastiki unique is that the boat's twin hulls are made of 12,500 plastic bottles that once held soft drinks or spring water. The bottles are filled with dry ice, which of course is a gas.Except for the boat's two masts, the twin hulls, a small outboard motor for emergencies, and a few odds and ends like the galley stove, the Plastiki is made of a hard, tough,…
 
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