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Pirates let couple see each other Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:22PMMOGADISHU, Somalia - A British yachting couple seized by Somali pirates and held in separate locations have been temporarily reunited after weeks apart, a doctor who treated the two said.Paul and Rachel Chandler were suffering...
Pirates let couple see each other Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:13PMMOGADISHU, Somalia - A British yachting couple seized by Somali pirates and held in separate locations have been temporarily reunited after weeks apart, a doctor who treated the two said.
Festival of sailing in full swing Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 7:48PMThe Auckland Festival of Sailing has gotten off to a great start, with the Omega Auckland Match Racing Regatta proving to be fantastic spectacle featuring past, present and future yachting stars battling it out on the Waitemata.
Executive planner: March 8 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:22PMTREASURE COAST —NEW LISTINGSHobe Sound Chamber of Commerce: Board of directors, chamber office, 11954 S.E. Dixie Highway, Hobe Sound, 5:30 p.m., March 15. (772) 546-4724; jotten@hobesound.org.DATED MEETINGSJensen Beach Chamber of Commerce: Evening of networking. Maritme and Yachting Museum, Indian RiverSide Park, 1707 N.E. Indian River Drive, Jensen Beach, 5:30-7 p.m ...
British Yacht Couple Reunited Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 3:07PMMOGADISHU, Somalia A British yachting couple seized by Somali pirates and held in separate locations have been temporarily reunited after weeks apart, a doctor who treated the two said.
Romzi In The Lead In Laser Radial Class In 2010 Laser Asia Pacific 2010 Championship In Pattaya Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:30AMLANGKAWI, March 8 (Bernama) -- Malaysian sailor, Mohd Romzi Muhammed, is in the lead in the Laser Radial class in the 2010 Laser Asia Pacific championship that is going on in Pattaya, Thailand.
British kidnap couple held by Somali pirates are reunited Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:27AMPaul and Rachel Chandler, the British yachting couple seized by Somali pirates, have been temporarily reunited after weeks of being held in separate locations, according to a doctor who treated them.
Somali doctor: British yacht couple reunited Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:44AMA British yachting couple seized by Somali pirates and held in separate locations have been temporarily reunited after weeks apart, a doctor who treated the two said.
British yacht couple reunited Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:22AMMOGADISHU, Somalia A British yachting couple seized by Somali pirates and held in separate locations have been temporarily reunited after weeks apart, a doctor who treated the two said. P...
How Greek man raised in Sudan made it big in East Lancashire Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 5:20AMBORN to Greek parents and raised for most of his childhood in the Sudan, Dennis Mendoros is the man who made it big in East Lancashire. His multi-million pound Pendle aerospace firm Euravia is one of the most successful and inspirational companies in the north-west. Now he's been given the chair of the area's prestigious regeneration body. As part of the Lancashire Telegraph's We're Backing ...
Q+A’s Holmes Interviews CRI Taskforce Chairman Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:05PMMr Jordan, good morning. Let's establish your bona fides if I may without being patronising, but some people may not be familiar with your extraordinary record. You're a businessman with a fascination for science, the only Kiwi to list on the NASDAQ, how did you ...
Galas: ‘Mending Broken Hearts ‘ luncheon a success for abuse shelter Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:05PMMore than 1,000 supporters altogether attended a patrons’ reception and luncheon to support the Shelter for Abused Women and Children in Naples through its annual “Mending Broken Hearts with Hope Luncheon,” bringing the shelter much-needed revenue of close to $600,000.“This 10th anniversary event has exceeded our expectations,” said a happy shelter executive director Linda Oberhaus, “and is ...
Day one of RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010 a great success Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:20PMThousands of dinghy sailing enthusiasts flocked to Alexandra Palace, London on day one of the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show, in association with Yachts & Yachting and Suzuki, the only show in the world dedicated to all things dinghy sailing.
Exe Sailing Club are crowned RYA Club of the Year 2010 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 1:05PMRYA Club of theYear winner announced. Exe Sailing Club were crowned RYA Club of the Year 2010 by new RYA CEO Sarah Treseder today (March 6) at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010, in association with Yachts and Yachting and Suzuki.
Mentor's Katie Spotz, rowing across the Atlantic, adds 400 miles to her trip Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 8:00AMMentor native Katie Spotz has decided to add 400 miles and two weeks to her rowing trip across the Altantic to ensure she can make port under her own power.
Starters horn marks opening of RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:35AMWith a blast of the starters’ horn and the cutting of the obligatory red ribbon the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010 was officially opened in front of an already packed house by Skandia Team GBR’s Bryony Shaw and Nick Thompson and new RYA CEO Sarah Treseder.
Land yachting coming to Brean Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:13AMBREAN Land Yacht Club will be holding a free national land sailing event on March 13 and 14.
Yachting: Aussies stay on top Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 12:30AMAustralians Nicky Souter and Katie Pellew continued to set the pace at the New Zealand women's match racing yachting championship at Auckland today. Souter and Pellew won their three races today to improve to 13 wins overall and remain atop the leaderboard.
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Simrad launches spring sales event Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:02PMSimrad Yachting, a market leader in marine electronics for recreational boating, announced a limited-time Spring Sales Event promotion that provides cash rebates on most products.
Joie de Vivre and the Art of the Hotel | By Kathryn M. Kantes Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:19AMJoie de Vivre is California's largest boutique hotel management company, operating nearly 40 boutique hotels, including a luxury lodging camp resort. The portfolio comprises a total of 4,500 guestrooms, including five spas and twenty distinctive restaurants. Joie de Vivre's growth strategy focuses on market penetration, to become the one-stop hospitality provider in California by creating ...
On the Move - Business Edition Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 6:12PMAwards Stephen B. Baylin, the Virginia and D.K. Ludwig Professor for Cancer Research at the Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, has been awarded the 14th Alfred G. Knudson Award in Cancer Genetics from the National Cancer Institute. He and his lab team pinpointed a role for key cancer-causing gene mutations and also for [...]
Laying out the World Cup welcome mat Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 10:15AMThe days of rugby fans making do with a cold pie and warm pint are long gone.
Yacht club observes old traditions, begins new year Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 12:25AM"Hand salute. Ready. Two."
Dubai Boat Show to host record global premiers Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:47PMDubai Boat Show to host record global premiers
Yachting: Aussies lead women's match racing field Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:00PMThree skippers are on four wins after a wild and windy day at the national women's match racing yachting championships in Auckland today. This event has attracted a formidable fleet, including a brace of top Australian skippers in world champion Nicky Souter and rival Katie Pellew (nee Spithill).
Dubai Boat Show to Host Record Global Premiers Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:08PMDUBAI — The 18th edition of Dubai International Boat Show (DIBS), will have record global premiers including that of the world’s fastest superyacht the Silver Zwei this year.
Annapolis, Newport tourism groups team up events Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 11:31AMWhile the rival maritime cities may tend to compete in sailing and yachting bragging rights, Annapolis and Newport, R.I., are on the same team when it comes to tourism.
Navy's model ship to be displayed in City Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:53AMBy Our Staff Reporter Bhopal, March 3: A model ship of Navy will be kept at square for public display so that residents of State can learn about the activities of Navy and so that youths get attracted.
Maj programme for NSS: Adm Verma Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:46AMBhopal, Mar 3 : Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Nirmal Kumar Verma today said that, with the Yachting Association of India's assistance, he chalked out a major programme that will help the National Sailing School (NSS) receive financial assistance and other facilities.
Lorient Latest Volvo Ocean Race Port Announced Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 10:12AMFrance returns to host the Volvo Ocean Race from Lorient, in Brittany on the northwest coast of France, in the summer of 2012.
Count down to the world's biggest dinghy show Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 7:38AMLess than a week to go... There is less than a week until the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010, the only show in the world dedicated exclusively to dinghy sailors and it’s not too late to get your ticket and be in with a chance of winning some fantastic prizes for your club.
Abu Dhabi Yacht Show 2010 Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:06AMThe 2nd annual Abu Dhabi Yacht Show has been hailed a success despite facing a number of logistical problems. Over 6,000 people visited the show, a drop of around 9% on 2009, to explore 140 stands and exhibitons.
YM snapper in high-speed boat smash Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 6:04AMYachting Monthly photographer Graham Snook escaped serious injury after a boat test ended in a high speed collision on a photo-shoot off Marseilles in the South of France.
Hainan offers couples luxury yacht weddings Wednesday, March 3, 2010 @ 2:38AMHainan is offering couples the chance to marry on board a luxury yacht as part of its plan to promote the tropical island as a yachting center. As part of the Haikou Yacht Economy Forum 2010 which opens on March 19, a group of couples will be selected to take part in an ultra-fashionable wedding ceremony in a romantic setting with "mystery guests" in attendance. Couples throughout China can ...
Tasty match ups on day one of Auckland regatta Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:34PM3 March 2010 An enticing day of match racing with some tantalising match ups, is set to get underway on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour today.
Tasty match ups on day one of Auckland regatta Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 1:34PM3 March 2010 An enticing day of match racing with some tantalising match ups, is set to get underway on Auckland's Waitemata Harbour today.
London 2012: Pippa Wilson's absence raises doubts over participation Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:44AMPippa Wilson takes 'time out' to decide on her future, raising fears she may not compete at London 2012 Games.
London 2012: Pippa Wilson's absence raises doubts over participation Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 11:44AMPippa Wilson takes 'time out' to decide on her future, raising fears she may not compete at London 2012 Games.
Emocean Marine and Gruppa InRizzardi to Build Yachts in Abu Dhabi Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:45AMAbu Dhabi - March 1 st 2010: Emocean Marine, the Abu Dhabi based yacht manufacturer and the infamous Gruppa InRizzardi, the prestigious Italian umbrella group for eleven marine companies, today announced a landmark joint venture where both companies will invest in producing a range of yachts in Abu Dhabi.
Payroll IT sails for Yacht and Cruise ships Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 2:21AMLAS VEGAS: Consorteum Holdings, Inc. announces the commercial launch of the company’s first international payroll and multi-currency solution with UK-based Blue Sea Manning Ltd.
Quake predicted in Padang Tuesday, March 2, 2010 @ 12:09AMPETALING JAYA: The Meteorological Department has sounded a warning that a major earthquake will hit Indonesia "anytime now", causing widespread tremors in Malaysia and even a potential tsunami.
The great outdoors: Active sport for everyone in the Shannon Region Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 6:50PMNature and some of the world’s top course designers have conspired to create 25 superb golf courses, including the world class golf links at Lahinch and Doonbeg, and many other championship courses that weave a rich tapestry through rolling parkland.
Consorteum Holdings Inc. Launches International Payroll and Multi-Currency Service Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 4:21PMLAS VEGAS----Consorteum Holdings, Inc. announces today the commercial launch of the company’s first international payroll and multi-currency solution with UK-based Blue Sea Manning Ltd.
On The Water Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 11:30AMWith the annual Southern California Yachting Association (SCYA) Midwinter Regatta taking place last weekend, the Long Beach-area yacht clubs are taking the weekend off.
Jail for gun protection sailor Monday, March 1, 2010 @ 8:42AMA yachtsman who kept a sawn-off shotgun on his Brixham-moored boat for "protection against piracy" is jailed.
Current Inventory of La Jolla Homes for Sale Opens Opportunities for Home Buyers Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 11:05PMLJ Platinum, a real estate firm serving the La Jolla area near San Diego, has a current inventory of La Jolla homes for sale that opens opportunities to prospective buyers of homes in all price points. (PRWeb Feb 28, 2010) Read the full story at http://www.prweb.com/releases/2010/02/prweb3658454.htm
Current Inventory of La Jolla Homes for Sale Opens Opportunities for Home Buyers Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:00PMLJ Platinum, a real estate firm serving the La Jolla area near San Diego, has a current inventory of La Jolla homes for sale that opens opportunities to prospective buyers of homes in all price points.
Tobago Regatta exceeds expectations Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 9:30PMwet and windy: A kiteboarder, above, rips across the waves, off Pigeon Point, during the 2010 Tobago Carnival Regatta last month, while Windsurfers, below, jostle for position.
Tidal anomalies at Taiaroa Head Sunday, February 28, 2010 @ 10:46AMPort Otago shipping was uninterrupted by yesterday's tsunami alert, but several 10cm-30cm "tidal anomalies" were registered at Taiaroa Head in five hours after 10am. read more