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Sunday, 22. November 2009

Teams test mettle in Dragon Boat Races (The Press-Enterprise) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 06:45:23 GMT
CRESTLINE - You needed an abacus, a slide rule or maybe even a computer to crunch the numbers Saturday at the second annual Dragon Boat Races at Lake Gregory Regional Park in Crestline.

Coast Guard rescues man from fishing boat (The State) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:09:30 GMT
A North Carolina man is recovering in a Myrtle Beach hospital after being rescued from a fishing boat by the U.S. Coast Guard because he was suffering chest pains. Officials said James Smith was in fair condition Saturday night at Grand Strand Regional Medical Center in Myrtle Beach. The 60-year-old Granite Falls man was five miles off the South Carolina coast on a fishing boat when he fell ill ...

Woman harmed in boat explosion (The Springfield News-Leader) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:59:32 GMT
A 44-year-old woman from Union was taken to Lake Regional Hospital with moderate injuries after an explosion on a boat threw her from the boat onto a dock.

Boat, canal offer chance to discover local past (The Pantagraph) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 05:47:09 GMT
LaSalle Mayor Art Washkowiak knows what would float his boat - seeing his town become "the next Galena" and popular among tourists. He thinks a new replica of the vessels that once hauled people and cargo on the Illinois and Michigan Canal is one way to get there.

Woman Injured after Boat Explosion (KOLR - KSFX Ozarks) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:05:00 GMT
A woman was injured Saturday afternoon after a boat exploded at Lake of the Ozarks. Michelle Schroeder had just finished fueling up her boat at Horny Toad Dock just before one Saturday afternoon.

170-year-old boat found in islands (KHNL News 8 Honolulu) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:36:37 GMT
HONOLULU (AP) - Not exactly buried treasure, but a group of government scientists has found a 170-year-old whale blubber cauldron and parts of the boat that carried it.

US Coast Guard rescues NC man from fishing boat (WAVY 10) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:13:45 GMT
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A North Carolina man is recovering in a Myrtle Beach hospital after being rescued from a fishing boat by the U.S. Coast Guard because he was suffering from chest pains.

Mid-Atlantic Fall Boat Show (The Charlotte Observer) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 04:21:35 GMT
The Mid-Atlantic Fall Boat Show and Sale cruised into Charlotte this weekend and is anchored through today at the Charlotte Convention Center, 501 S. College St.

Defense officials seek to forcefully block boats protesting Gaza seige (Haaretz Daily) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:13:03 GMT
Defense officials favor forcefully blocking two boats which a group of U.S.-based activists plan to sail to Gaza to protest what they call "the Israeli siege on the Strip," Haaretz has learned.

Hilgards suffer first loss at regional tourney (Belleville News-Democrat) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:09:51 GMT
After a pair of impressive wins, the Belleville Hilgards finally met their match Saturday at the American Legion Great Lakes Regional.

BREAKING NEWS: Toddler killed in water collision (Appeal-Democrat) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 06:02:18 GMT
A 3-year-old boy suffered fatal head injuries Saturday when he was hit by a personal watercraft at Mosquito Beach, said the Sutter County Sheriff’s Department.

On the waterfront: River set to be all the rage (Times Leader) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 06:53:47 GMT
WILKES-BARRE – A trip to Washington, D.C., to see cherry blossoms won’t be necessary next year if Luzerne County levee-keeper Jim Brozena’s plan goes as scheduled.

Full Sail University Graduate, Shaun McCabe, Named Production Director of the North Carolina Insomniac Game Studio (PRWeb) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:22:51 GMT
Full Sail University ( www.fullsail.edu ) is proud to recognize Game Design and Development graduate Shaun McCabe, who has recently been named Production Director for the North Carolina studio of Insomniac Games. (PRWeb Aug 17, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/graduate/mccabe/prweb1217344.htm

Schoolship family science sail set (Leelanau Enterprise) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 08:49:57 GMT
The final Inland Seas Education Association's Family Science Sail aboard the schoolship Inland Seas is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 30, from 1:30 to 5 p.m.

Full Sail University Graduate, Shaun McCabe, Named Production Director of the North Carolina Insomniac Game Studio (PRWeb via Yahoo! News) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:01:00 GMT
Full Sail University (www.fullsail.edu) is proud to recognize Game Design and Development graduate Shaun McCabe, who has recently been named Production Director for the North Carolina studio of Insomniac Games.

Best ship to sail - friendship (Provo Daily Herald) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 07:03:10 GMT
National Friendship Week runs Aug. 17 to Aug. 23. I'm amazed that we only have one week to celebrate that -- I appreciate my friends every day!

Chinese tradition sets sail at Lake Gregory (Inland Valley Daily Bulletin) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 06:22:30 GMT
CRESTLINE - As the Beijing Olympics kick into high gear, San Bernardino County regional parks bring Chinese history out of the TV and directly to the people with dragon boat racing.

Townsend officer's son seriously burned in boat fire (WBIR-TV Knoxville) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:10:14 GMT
A boat fire at a Maryville home burns a grandfather and his two grandchildren Saturday morning. According to the Blount County Sheriff's Department, Gary McKinney was working on his boat at his home on Twin Island Drive in Maryville.

Boat crash victim remembered (WSTM Central New York) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:42:51 GMT
Saturday, August 16, 2008 at 7:31 p.m. Family and friends of a man killed in a boat crash braved wind and rain to remember him Saturday morning. John Kowalewski was killed last August in a boat crash on Oneida Lake. Another boat ran into his while he was out fishing.

Boat Hits Bridge Underpass, Kills 1 (WNBC) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:05:50 GMT
One person is dead and another injured after their boat hit an underpass at the Robert Moses Bridge, Suffolk County police say.

US Coast Guard rescues NC man from fishing boat (WBTV Charlotte) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 22:18:03 GMT
CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) - A North Carolina man is recovering in a Myrtle Beach hospital after being rescued from a fishing boat by the U.S. Coast Guard because he was suffering from chest pains.

Boat explosion injures woman at Lake of the Ozarks (The Springfield News-Leader) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:27:50 GMT
A 44-year-old woman from Union was taken to Lake Regional Hospital with moderate injuries after an explosion on a boat threw her from the boat onto a dock.

Coast Guard airlifts sick man from boat (The Myrtle Beach Sun News) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:12:27 GMT
A man stricken with chest pains on a charter-fishing boat in the Atlantic Ocean was airlifted for medical care by a Coast Guard helicopter Saturday, authorities said.

Boat Owner Alleges Ethanol Damage In Lawsuit (Highlands Today) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:19:03 GMT
A Highlands County man has sued five of the nation's biggest oil companies, alleging one sold 10 percent ethanol fuel that damaged his boat's engine.

16 Mexican Nationals Face Deportation After Boat Intercepted (NBC San Diego) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 18:53:09 GMT
Sixteen Mexican nationals are in custody and face deportation after their small boat was intercepted at sea off Imperial Beach, authorities say.

Cardboard Boat Race coming up soon (Lake County Journals) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:21:05 GMT
FOX LAKE – May the best cardboard win. The 11th Annual Cardboard Boat Race will be held at noon Sunday, Aug. 17, at Lakefront Park.

City may defer appeal on DNR boat decision (Traverse City Record-Eagle) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:22:23 GMT
City commissioners will consider deferring an appeal of the state Department of Natural Resources's decision that bars the city from expanding swim areas or establishing "no-boat mooring" sections near the beach.

NYPD unveils boats that can detect nuclear threats (AP via Yahoo! News) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:48:22 GMT
The New York Police Department has unveiled two high-tech patrol boats that can sniff out radiological or nuclear threats from miles away.

NYPD unveils boats that can detect nuclear threats (San Francisco Chronicle) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 16:24:03 GMT
The New York Police Department has unveiled two high-tech patrol boats that can sniff out radiological or nuclear threats from miles away. The police Counterterrorism Division demonstrated the boats Friday and say they have sensors that can detect minute...

Owner Of Tarpon Springs' Iconic Disabled Boats Arrested (The Suncoast News Pinellas) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:22:00 GMT
A former shrimp fisherman whose disabled boats are stuck in the Anclote River is facing two felony charges of littering. The two shrimp boats sit partially sunk in the river just west of the city's famed sponge docks and outside the Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill, where the restaurant's owner, Julie Russell, said they have been for almost three years.

NYPD unveils boats that can detect nuclear threats (Asbury Park Press) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 11:54:43 GMT
The New York Police Department has officially unveiled two high-tech patrol boats that can sniff out radiological or nuclear threats from miles away. The police Counterterrorism Division demonstrated the boats Friday as part of a training exercise and plan to protect New York Harbor. Police say the Tactical Radiological Acquisition and Characterization boats have sensors that can detect minute ...

New Bedford's neglected boats forced from fishing pier (New England Cable News) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:29:06 GMT
(Prat Thakkar, NECN) - For years, New Bedford, Massachusetts has been a well-known fishing port, but city officials say many docks have been blighted by neglected boats. Now, those officials are looking to crack down on boat neglect. After winning a court battle, the owners of these boats have 60 days to remove the boats from this fishing pier. NECN's Prat Thakkar has the story in the ...

NYC police unveil 2 patrol boats loaded with sensors that can detect radiological threats (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 04:58:09 GMT
NEW YORK - The New York Police Department has unveiled two high-tech patrol boats that can sniff out radiological or nuclear threats from miles away. The police Counterterrorism Division demonstrated the boats Friday and say they have sensors that can detect minute amounts of radiation.

NYPD unveils boats that can detect nuclear threats (KOAM-TV Pittsburg) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 13:15:18 GMT
Associated Press - August 16, 2008 2:03 AM ET NEW YORK (AP) - The New York Police Department has unveiled two high-tech patrol boats that can sniff out radiological or nuclear threats from...

NYPD unveils boats that can detect nuclear threats (Daily Record) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 08:21:53 GMT
NEW YORK (AP) -- The New York Police Department has officially unveiled two high-tech patrol boats that can sniff out radiological or nuclear threats from miles away.

NYPD unveils boats that detect radiologicthreats (Newsday) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 01:44:37 GMT
The NYPD can now sniff out a radiologic or nuclear threat miles away on the water thanks to two new high-tech patrol boats and an updated protection plan.

Berryhill wins state title; Skirving shines (Midland Daily News) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:45:06 GMT
GLADSTONE -- Matt Skirving had a big state tournament, and so did his Berryhill Post 165 teammates.

Berryhill opens regional with win over Minnesota (Midland Daily News) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:49:39 GMT
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio -- Ryan Longstreth and Jake Oard led Berryhill Post 165 to an 8-6 victory over Eden Prairie, Minn., Thursday in the opening game of the American Legion Baseball Great Lakes Regional tournament.

Berryhill routs Auburn Hills, rolls into state title game (Midland Daily News) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:44:16 GMT
MENOMINEE -- Matt Skirving had two home runs and seven runs batted in Friday, and that was more than enough to get Midland Berryhill Post 165 into the American Legion Baseball state tournament final.

Berryhill wins again at regional (Midland Daily News) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 14:50:09 GMT
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — The Berryhill Post 165 baseball team scored early and often en route to another win at the American Legion Great Lakes Regional.

State Police close Crest watercraft renter (Press of Atlantic City) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:32:21 GMT
WILDWOOD CREST - Lakeview Docks, a longtime personal watercraft rental business, was shut down Thursday after State Police issued the owner 16 tickets for violating its operational guidelines.

News and Features for Lake Isabella, California (Kern Valley Sun) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 15:19:42 GMT
Perfect balmy weather greeted racers and visitors alike who came out to enjoy the 12th Annual Kern Valley Fundraiser and Personal Watercraft Jet Ski Races.

Sobriety checkpoint on river this weekend (Today's News-Herald) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 05:59:25 GMT
A sobriety and water safety checkpoint will be conducted on the Colorado River this weekend as part of the multi-agency enforcement effort against watercraft operators under the influence of drugs or alcohol.

Barren’s motor vehicle tax rate to remain the same (The Glasgow Daily Times) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 18:06:01 GMT
The Barren County Board of Education voted Thursday to keep the motor vehicle and watercraft property tax for 2009 the same as last year.

Riding on the river (Kingston Daily Freeman) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:59:11 GMT
Purchase a copy of this photo."> Lisa LaManna operates a personal watercraft as she, Jenna Levendasky and Lucy LaManna ride back on the Hudson River toward the docks.

Outdoors behavior, ethics are ready for modification (San Francisco Chronicle) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 21:42:14 GMT
The euphoria of the moment crashed at the sound of the approaching WaveRunner. We were deep in a lake cove, floating quietly in my boat, and just seconds before, we had a series of ecstatic sequences with perfect casts along the shore, retrieves, grabs, sets...

Gas, economy drown Delta boating (Contra Costa Times) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 01:21:09 GMT
n With fewer people hitting the water, the area's recreation business is being left out to dry

2008 Volvo V70 Review (The Auto Channel) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 01:00:27 GMT
Volvo has been building wagons since 1953, and has made the genre a specialty. If the Swedish automaker has a small presence in the general automotive marketplace, it is a major player in the wagon class throughout the world.

Charity Regatta Set Sail on Lake Ontario (R News) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 02:12:36 GMT
Hundreds took advantage of the beautiful weather and set sail on Lake Ontario Saturday to raise money for a good cause. This weekend marked the 10th annual Hopsice Regatta. It's the largest charity regatta on Lake Ontario. Proceeds from the event benefit hospice services provided by Lifetime Care.

US yet to ask Turkey to let hospital ships through: embassy (AFP via Yahoo! News) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 17:49:56 GMT
Washington has made no formal request from Ankara to allow two US hospital ships to sail through the Turkish Straits to Georgia, a US diplomat said Saturday, following reports that Turkey was dragging its feet on making a decision.

Racers set sail on bay for championship (Erie Times-News) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 07:39:19 GMT
Sailors from England, Canada and the U.S. lounged in tank tops, sunglasses and ball caps. They chatted while waiting for the wind on Presque Isle Bay to reach 5 knots Friday morning.

Hickory Hill Requests Sail Through (Hernando Today) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:16:58 GMT
BROOKSVILLE - When Hickory Hill is on the agenda, it usually means extended debates and elevated emotions. Hickory Hill is a 1,650-home community planned for 2.3 miles southwest of Interstate 75 and State Road 50.

Annual regatta draws in money for hospice (WROC Rochester) Sun, 17 Aug 2008 01:13:26 GMT
More than 60 sailboats took to the water on Lake Ontario for the 10th Annual Hospice Regatta. It was the largest charity boat racing race in the Rochester area, each sail celebrating the lives of those who have died.

Mysterious Yacht Anchored in Buffalo River (WKBW-TV Buffalo) Sat, 16 Aug 2008 23:32:27 GMT
One of the biggest, private luxury yachts to ever grace the Erie Basin Marina will set sail Sunday. The 175-foot-long boat is so big it couldn't fit in the marina, so instead it's docked along the Buffalo river this weekend. The "Itasca" arrived late Friday night.

Boy, 4, trapped alone on runaway boat for 45 min. (AP via Yahoo! News) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:34:25 GMT
A couple watched helplessly as their 4-year-old son was trapped alone on a runaway boat as it spun in circles on Lake Michigan for nearly 45 minutes.

Illinois boy trapped alone on runaway boat (Local 12 Cincinnati) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:27:05 GMT
Parents from northeast Illinois said Thursday they watched helplessly as their 4-year-old son was trapped alone on a runaway boat on Lake Michigan for nearly 45 minutes.

Illinois boy trapped alone on runaway boat (FOX 28 South Bend) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 13:26:46 GMT
An Illinois man says he felt scared and helpless watching his 4-year-old son trapped on a runaway boat on Lake Michigan.

Man’s boat dream becomes reality (Sherwood Park News) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:49:11 GMT
Chris Mitskapoulos stands outside his garage and admires the 16-foot mahogany martini boat he built with the help of his friends and neighbours. The layers of Oilers-coloured paint proudly glisten in the sun.

Four-Year-Old Trapped On Runaway Boat (WCPO Cincinnati) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:41:26 GMT
Father watches helplessly as boat crashes with his son aboard

Four-Year-Old Trapped On Runaway Boat (The Kentucky Post) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 11:19:45 GMT
EAST CHICAGO, Ind. (AP) -- An Illinois man says he felt scared and helpless watching his 4-year-old son trapped on a runaway boat on Lake Michigan near East Chicago.

Ask Fish and Game: Boat registration (Argus Observer) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:29:08 GMT
Q.Â Iâ€m planning to go fishing, and I have a fishing license. But how do I register my boat?

Man arrested over boat mast crash (BBC News) Thu, 14 Aug 2008 19:17:20 GMT
A man is arrested over a road crash in which a woman died after the mast of a towed boat came loose.

Two boat launches reopen Saturday (The Janesville Gazette) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:11:21 GMT
Two of Janesville's boat launches closed because of flooding will reopen Saturday, and another will open in a week.

Weekend storm doesn't stop Boat Builders Festival (Boothbay Register) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:16:27 GMT
All was in readiness Sunday morning for the sixth Boothbay Region Land Trust Boat Builders Festival on the waterfront in East Boothbay. Boats with tall masts alongside docks, including the Spirit of Massachusetts and Oliver C. Weyant...

China advances two more boats to rowing finals (AP via Yahoo! Singapore News) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:11:00 GMT
China earned two more chances at its first rowing gold medal on Friday, qualifying boats in the lightweight women's double sculls and lightweight men's double sculls finals.

Hobby boats get to stay on lake (Akron Beacon Journal) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 05:40:33 GMT
SPRINGFIELD TWP.: Remote-controlled hobby boats aren't being kicked off Springfield Lake, after all. Following a few months of controversy and debate, township trustees voted Thursday to allow the boats to keep buzzing on the township portion of the lake — under certain conditions.

Tarpon Springs Boats Called A Hazard But Also Seen As Art (The Tampa Tribune) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:14:02 GMT
Joseph Renardo would like nothing more than to haul his two disabled shrimp boats out of the Anclote River, where they have been stuck for almost three years.

Springfield Twp. sets limits on remote-controlled boats (Akron Beacon Journal) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:48:22 GMT
Beacon Journal staff writer Remote-controlled hobby boats aren't being kicked off Springfield Lake after all.

Owner Of Tarpon Springs' Iconic Disabled Boats Arrested (The Tampa Tribune) Thu, 14 Aug 2008 18:34:08 GMT
A former shrimp fisherman whose disabled boats are stuck in the Anclote River is facing two felony charges of littering. The two shrimp boats sit partially sunk in the river just west of the city's famed sponge docks and outside the Rusty Bellies Waterfront Grill, where the restaurant's owner, Julie Russell, said they have been for almost three years.

Rockford Fosgate M2 Speakers Redefine Stereo Systems For Malibu(R) Boats (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:00:00 GMT
Expanding on an already successful relationship, Rockford Fosgate and Malibu Boats have once again set the bar, offering a high performance stereo solution to Malibu customers. Beginning with 2009 models, Malibu boats will feature Rockford Fosgate's NEW M2 Marine product mix, specifically engineered to surpass marine grade standards and traditional marine stereo expectations.

Preparing Boats for Hurricane Season (WNCT Greenville) Thu, 14 Aug 2008 17:17:10 GMT
We’ve been lucky so far this hurricane season, but officials say now is the time to get your boats ready when one heads this way. Folks in Beaufort County came out to meet with the National Weather Service and other agencies this morning.

BOATS TO DOCK IN WATERLOO (Guelph Mercury) Thu, 14 Aug 2008 09:56:53 GMT
While most musicians are naturally prone to talking about their work in specific, personal terms, that doesn't seem to be a priority for Boats singer/guitarist Mat Klachefsky.

Lake Union Boats Afloat Show set for Sept. 10-14 in Seattle (Tacoma News Tribune) Thu, 14 Aug 2008 08:32:35 GMT
Tickets for Seattle’s 31st annual Lake Union Boats Afloat Show are on sale at www.BoatsAfloatShow.com . The boat show, recognized as the West Coast’s largest floating show, will run from Sept. 10 through Sept. 14 on South Lake Union in Seattle.

Harbour marina upgrade to start (BBC News) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:56:22 GMT
A dredging operation is to take place to create a bigger mooring basin for boats in St Peter Port.

Berryhill wins state title; Skirving shines (Midland Daily News) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:33:00 GMT
GLADSTONE -- Matt Skirving had a big state tournament, and so did his Berryhill Post 165 teammates.

Berryhill opens regional with win over Minnesota (Midland Daily News) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:44:36 GMT
CHILLICOTHE, Ohio -- Ryan Longstreth and Jake Oard led Berryhill Post 165 to an 8-6 victory over Eden Prairie, Minn., Thursday in the opening game of the American Legion Baseball Great Lakes Regional tournament.

Berryhill routs Auburn Hills, rolls into state title game (Midland Daily News) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:32:10 GMT
MENOMINEE -- Matt Skirving had two home runs and seven runs batted in Friday, and that was more than enough to get Midland Berryhill Post 165 into the American Legion Baseball state tournament final.

Winger: Berryhill's hitting impressive at state tournament (Midland Daily News) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 04:45:47 GMT
In 38 years of being the official scorer for the Michigan American Legion state baseball tournament, I have never experienced anything like I did this past weekend at Gladstone.

Correction: Watercraft Crash story (phillyburbs.com) Thu, 14 Aug 2008 23:37:11 GMT
MIDDLETOWN, N.J. - In an Aug. 9 story about a personal watercraft accident that injured two teenage girls, The Associated Press misidentified the person operating the watercraft. State police said the operator was Carin Morrell, not Carlie Rosko, who was a passenger.

Teen remains missing (The Mining Journal) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:29:53 GMT
TORCH LAKE TOWNSHIP - The search for a personal watercraft operator who went missing Wednesday night entered its third day today as a Michigan State Police dive team arrived to assist. According to Houghton County Sheriff's Department Captain Marjorie Chandonais, at about 7:30 a.m.

News and Features for Lake Isabella, California (Kern Valley Sun) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:19:43 GMT
Perfect balmy weather greeted racers and visitors alike who came out to enjoy the 12th Annual Kern Valley Fundraiser and Personal Watercraft Jet Ski Races.

Riding on the river (Kingston Daily Freeman) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:28:00 GMT
Purchase a copy of this photo."> Lisa LaManna operates a personal watercraft as she, Jenna Levendasky and Lucy LaManna ride back on the Hudson River toward the docks.

One injured in jet ski accident (The Myrtle Beach Sun News) Thu, 14 Aug 2008 21:57:39 GMT
A woman was injured after she crashed her personal watercraft into a bridge support in North Myrtle Beach Thursday afternoon.

LNG foes take to the water (Fall River Herald News) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:20:22 GMT
A flotilla of civilian watercraft will trace part of the route proposed for liquefied natural gas tankers Saturday, a demonstration organizers say is intended to claim Mount Hope Bay and the Taunton River as "LNG-free zones."

Caesar Creek ramp reopens today (The Cincinnati Enquirer) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:48:36 GMT
Jet skiers who favor the North Pool boat ramp at Caesar Creek Lake in Warren County can celebrate today when the ramp reopens - just in time to mark a major milestone for the state park.

Girl Dies in Tubing Accident (KSFY Sioux Falls) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 15:34:56 GMT
A girl from Colome, in south central South Dakota, has died from injuries in a tubing accident on the Missouri River.

Come sail away (Mississauga News) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 14:08:27 GMT
The 18th annual Port Credit In-Water Boat Show takes place next weekend at Port Credit Harbour Marina. The show features more than 100 new and used boats and a vast array of displays featuring marine equipment, insurance, finance, charters and sail makers. Government boating agencies will be on site.

Paes-Bhupathi sail into doubles second round (Hindustan Times) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 10:13:18 GMT
Leander Paes and Mahesh Bhupathi put behind their frosty relation and recreated the old magic to sail into the second round of the men's doubles event of the Beijing Olympics in Beijing on Tuesday.

Full Sail University Announces Release of SOFTIMAGE|XSI to Computer Animation Degree Program (PRWeb) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 09:37:51 GMT
Full Sail University ( www.fullsail.edu ) and Softimage Co., a part of Avid Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVID), announced that Full Sail will begin offering classes in SOFTIMAGE®|XSI®, a professional 3D animation software for games, film and television beginning in Fall 2008. (PRWeb Aug 15, 2008) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2008/08/prweb1210744.htm

Full Sail University Announces Release of SOFTIMAGE|XSI to Computer Animation Degree Program (PRWeb via Yahoo! News) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 07:01:00 GMT
Full Sail University (www.fullsail.edu) and Softimage Co., a part of Avid Technology, Inc. (Nasdaq: AVID), announced that Full Sail will begin offering classes in SOFTIMAGE®|XSI®, a professional 3D animation software for games, film and television beginning in Fall 2008.

Teen to set sail on unique educational experience (Milton Canadian Champion) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 16:02:06 GMT
Like her friends, 17-year-old Lauren Harrison will soon turn her thoughts back to school, as she gets ready to enter Grade 12. But unlike her friends, Lauren's learning won't be confined to a classroom and life lessons will far outweigh theories and book learning.

Contents: September Cruising Cover story: GRATIS CRUISING SPECIAL SAIL FOR FREE (Yachting Monthly) Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:46:36 GMT
Can you get afloat without splashing the cash? Ben Meakins keeps his hands in his pockets and heads for the dock to find out Cover story: SAIL THE SOLWAY FIRTH HARD HEADLANDS AND SOFT VALLEYS Ken Endean breaks for the border and discovers some of the wonders of Scotland's south-west coast CROWNED THE ISLAND RACE Along with 18,000 other sailors, Chris Beeson takes part in the world's biggest ...

Alyssa Dellaripa sets sail (Putnam County Courier) Thu, 14 Aug 2008 07:22:31 GMT
CARMEL-Alyssa Dellaripa has set sail! Dellaripa, a 2008 graduate of Carmel High School who enlisted in the military, bid her family and friends adieu Tuesday to officially become a member of the United States Navy.

Boca Raton boat parade set to sail (WPTV West Palm Beach) Thu, 14 Aug 2008 10:31:24 GMT
Funds from businesses ensure the boats will sail down the intracoastal for the Boca Raton Boat Parade.

Camp Battles: Chicago WR (Sports Illustrated) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 01:23:45 GMT
When Bernard Berrian set sail for the many lakes of Minnesota, Bears fans had reason to grow nervous. An offense that already had question marks in its backfield all of a sudden had no primary target to throw to in its passing game. It's an ugly situation, and it didn't help matters when departed wideout Mushin Muhammad referred to the Windy City as the place "where receivers go to die."

Blues festival hopes to sail through sluggish economy (Reno Gazette-Journal) Fri, 15 Aug 2008 12:00:02 GMT
The board for the Reno-Tahoe Blues Fest had a five-year plan that the weekend music festival would be standing on its own and be able to break even.

Faulty carburettor link to fatal boat explosion (The Age) Thu, 14 Aug 2008 04:52:36 GMT
A carburettor may have been to blame for a boat explosion on the Yarra River that killed an elderly couple in May, a court has heard.

Boy trapped alone on runaway boat (22 WSBT South Bend) Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:28:16 GMT
EAST CHICAGO, Ind. (AP) — Police say a 4-year-old boy was trapped alone on a speeding boat on Lake Michigan for nearly 45 minutes after his parents fell overboard.

Boy trapped alone on runaway boat (WISH-TV Indianapolis) Thu, 14 Aug 2008 02:41:53 GMT
Police say a 4-year-old boy was trapped alone on a speeding boat on Lake Michigan for nearly 45 minutes after his parents fell...

Vintage Watercraft Take Center Stage - 2008 Concours d'Elegance slideshow (Sierra Sun) Thu, 14 Aug 2008 03:24:08 GMT
The 36th annual Lake Tahoe Concours d'Elegance boat festival revved up last weekend at the Sierra Boat Company Marina in Carnelian Bay.