Recent Sailing and Boating news articles
Date: June 18th, 2013
Fisherman drowns in Columbia trying to recover rod
Categories: News
Paramedics performed CPR on the man for an extended period of time near the boat ramps at Chinook Landing Marine Park. He was declared dead at the hospital. The man was reportedly not wearing a life vest when he went into the cold Columbia River.
Source: kgw.com
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Date: June 18th, 2013
Report: Boat industry helps NH economy stay afloat
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Those boats, parked in a driveway or tied to a pier, make a big splash in the state's economy — a $760.7 million splash to be precise, if you count the ripple effect, according to a report released last week by the National Marine Manufacturers …
Source: New Hampshire Business Review
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Date: June 18th, 2013
Skaneateles to host 35th Antique and Classic Boat Show
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A display of antique model boats by the Syracuse Model Boat Club, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. • A youth judging competition, sponsored by Hagerty Classic Marine Insurance to “spark kids' passion for wooden boats,” 10 a.m. Saturday.
Source: Madison County Courier
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Date: June 18th, 2013
PIMEX 2014 organizer hyped about January date
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“To boost the nationwide presence in Thailand, we have met with the organizers of the Ocean Marina Pattaya Boat Show to promote cross participation in both locations and together raise the profile of boating and the marine lifestyle nationwide,” he added.
Source: Phuket Gazette
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Date: June 17th, 2013
$270000 rescue vessel for Sydney
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Commissioner Tannos acknowledged the vital support of the State Government and the boating community for Marine Rescue's essential services. “The financial support we receive from the Government and through boaters' registration and licence fees …
Source: Marine Business
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Date: June 17th, 2013
Whaleboat launching echoes Martha's Vineyard history
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With a whoop and a holler, and a good deal of grunting, a crowd of smiling boat enthusiasts hoisted a replica whaleboat out of the Gannon & Benjamin Marine Railway boat shed Saturday afternoon, hauled it down to the water, and after an impromptu …
Source: Martha’s Vineyard Times
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Date: June 17th, 2013
'Thunderbolt' wins boat race
Categories: News
Mother Nature delivered perfect weather June 15 for the opening day of the 2013 Lobster Boat Race season in Boothbay Harbor and the lobster boats delivered a fine show. Spectators gathered along the shore at the Maine Department of Marine Resources …
Source: Boothbay Register
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Date: June 17th, 2013
Musthaves: Rock the boat
Categories: News
Ai Ai sailors! Ook deze zomer gaan we weer voor de gouden oude marine look. Rock the boat! Deze trend gaat verder dan de -altijd goede- tops met strepen. Denk aan zon, zee strand. Zuid-Franse kuststadjes waar de vissersboten in de haven liggen.
Source: Fashionchick
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Date: June 16th, 2013
Greenwich To Patrol LI Sound For Drunken Boaters
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Greenwich police will make stops on the water and at checkpoints from 7 a.m. to 11 p.m. each day. Since last year, Greenwich police have increased its ability to enforce boating under the influence laws. It acquired a new public safety boat, outfitted …
Source: The Epoch Times
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Date: June 16th, 2013
Tramore Fishing Tragedy: Boat at centre of drownings recovered
Categories: News
It's unknown what happened to the men but three separate investigations are being carried out by the Gardai, the Marine Casualty Investigation Board and the Health and Safety Authority. The boat's hull is intact and there were still some lobster pots …
Source: Irish Mirror
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Date: June 16th, 2013
INVESTIGATORS have recovered the boat from the Waterford drowning tragedy.
Categories: News
It is not clear what happened to the men, and three separate investigations by gardai, the Marine Casualty Investigation Board and Health and Safety Authority are underway. The boat was brought ashore this afternoon. Its hull is intact and some lobster …
Source: Irish Independent
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Date: June 15th, 2013
China Cruise & Yacht Industry Association predicts boat sales of US$8.
Categories: News
Lars Petersen, General Manager of Jebsen Marine, which imports Fairline and Riva yachts, says: 'I think that in the near future, boating will become a new lifestyle for mainland residents who prefer self-driving, just like it happened in Hong Kong …
Source: Sail World
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Date: June 14th, 2013
Bellingham's All American Marine shows off latest passenger boat
Categories: News
Workers for All American Marine get the 83-foot catamaran vessel Triumphant tied up to a dock in Fairhaven after a successful test run on Bellingham Bay Friday, June 14, 2013. The new boat is for Harbor Breeze Cruises of Long Beach, Calif. which will …
Source: Bellingham Herald
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Date: June 14th, 2013
Fire Breaks Out on Greek Ferry Boat With 250 People on Board
Categories: News
A Merchant Marine Ministry statement says the blaze started Friday as the “Nissos Mykonos” was sailing between the islands of Ikaria and Samos. The vessel is continuing its course toward Samos, while coast guard vessels are heading for the area …
Source: Greek Reporter
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Date: June 14th, 2013
Preparations Going on for The Known Dragon Boat Festival
Categories: News
Dragon-Boat-Festival On July 27, will take place the Dragon boat races at the Sydney Marine Terminal; the opening ceremony of this event will be held on July 25 at Centre 200. Anyone from the public can come and participate. This event is being …
Source: TopNews Arab Emirates
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