» Brisbane sailor missing in mystery incident (2 days ago) In News

The crew called Marine Rescue and decided to pull their boat in through the mouth of the Hastings River, but strong currents hampered their efforts and the yacht struck rocks. Marine Rescue arrived and the crew accepted a tow to a nearby sandbar where … Source: Sail World

» Crews Respond to Whale Entangled in Maui Waters (3 days ago) In News

The Coast Guard was joined by a marine mammal specialist with the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration in launching a response boat to evaluate and tag the whale. In addition to the response boat, a Coast Guard Auxiliary airplane was also … Source: Maui Now

» Valentines Day gifts from Mailspeed Marine (4 days ago) In News, Product reviews, Mailspeed Marine, nautical gifts, sailing gifts, valentines day

The all important Valentines Day is nearly upon us. So, make sure you don’t forget to get your loved one a wonderful gift to show them you care. ‘But where can I buy my loved one a wonderful gift to show them I care?’ I hear you ask, well do not panic my friend, Mailspeed Marine [...]

» Volvo Ocean Race update, February 1st 2012 (5 days ago) In News, Racing, Sailing, sailing news, Volvo Ocean Race

Last night Team Telefónica lost the lead to Groupama sailing team as they put in a tack to the east, however, by 7am this morning (1 February) captain Iker Martinez and the rest of his Telefónica crew were back in the lead. Also, PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG managed to split east from the fleet [...]

» Volvo Ocean Race Update: Telefónica gaining ground (11 days ago) In News, Racing, Sailing, sailing news, telefonica, Volvo Ocean Race

After an eventful few days in the Volvo Ocean Race, team Telefónica have managed to claw back 10 miles on Leg 3 leaders PUMA. Using the same tactics as in the previous leg, Telefónica’s choice to position themselves to the north of the fleet has started to pay dividends with the team jumping from fifth into [...]

» Manatee Rescued by Kayakers and Biologists (11 days ago) In News

Boat accidents are the number one cause of manatee deaths in Florida, so the kayakers provided a double service by calling in for help, and guarding the animal while it was incapacitated, but still alive. About six marine specialists and volunteers … Source: Care2.com

» Heart of Louisiana: Putt-putt boats (12 days ago) In News

On most Sunday afternoons, you'll hear the putt-putt of these engines pulling out of Floyd's Morley Marine in Back Brusly. It's a bit of history that still lives in the Atchafalaya Basin. According to David Prejean, the boats you see in this report are … Source: FOX 8 News WVUE-TV