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Top prizes for RYA Volvo Dinghy Show advance booking competition winners Sunday, March 7, 2010 @ 9:05AMWinners of the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010, in association with Yachts and Yachting and Suzuki, advance booking club competition were announced today at the show (7 March) and picked up some top prizes.
Larger crowds come out for Trawler Fest Wednesday, February 24, 2010 @ 6:02PMPassageMaker Magazine's Trawler Fest saw an increase in attendance at Trawler Fest Fort Lauderdale, its first event of 2010, which was held Jan. 19-21 at the Bahia Mar Beach Resort and Yachting Center.
Martin County Community Calendar, updated Feb. 16 Tuesday, February 16, 2010 @ 9:04AMLOOKING AHEADNew ListingsWater Saving Incentive Program : Martin /St. Lucie Service Center, 780 S.E. Indian St., Stuart, 10 a.m., Feb. 17. Free. RSVP: (772) 223-2600; sfwmd.gov/watersip.Tequesta Preschool Winter Carnival: Petting zoo, rides, games, food, bounce house, auction. First Presbyterian Church of Tequesta, 482 Tequesta Drive , noon-4 p.m., Feb. 21. Free. 746-5161 ...
America's Cup win may fuel Ellison's interest in Warriors Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 10:24PMLarry Ellison, you just won the oldest trophy in international sports. What are you going to do now? Go to Disneyland? Hah. Buy the Warriors? Nah.
Cam Inman: Larry Ellison is a winner, but the Golden State Warriors are lost at sea Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 9:49PMLarry Ellison, you just won the oldest trophy in international sports. What are you going to do now?Go to Disneyland? Hah. Buy the Warriors? Nah.Winning the America's Cup on Sunday is splendid for Ellison, his BMW Oracle Racing team and the Golden Gate Yacht Club.
Martin County Community Calendar, updated Feb. 15 Monday, February 15, 2010 @ 8:05AMLOOKING AHEADNew ListingsInternational Speech and Table Topics Contest: Toastmasters Area 40, 3550 S,W, Corporate Parkway, Palm City, 7 p.m., Feb. 19 (772) 283-1890. Psychic Fair/Chinese New Year: Pluto in Leo Gallery Tarot and Palm readings Free crystal w/reading. Fish House Art Center, Studio B, 4745 S.E. DeSoto Ave., Stuart, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Feb. 20. $25./15 mins. (772) 349-0705.Bids and Buys ...
Magazine ABCs: the report card Sunday, February 14, 2010 @ 9:32PMThe lowdown on how the big magazine companies performed Bauer Media Total average circulation per issue: 2.99m, down 5.2% year on year Star performers: Pregnancy & Birth up 10.3%, Golf World, up 9.4%, More! up 6.4%, Classic Bike up 6.2%, Top Sante Health and Beauty up 6.1% (all year on year) Disappointments: Max Power down 31.5%, Zoo down 29.9%, Match down 27.1%, Kerrang! down 21.3%, FHM down 15 ...
Martin County Community Calendar, updated Feb. 12 Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 9:41AMLOOKING AHEADNew ListingsElliott Museum Car Show: Elliott Museum, 825 N.E. Ocean Blvd., Stuart, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Feb. 21. $4-$10. (772) 225-1961; elliottmuseumfl.org.A History of Blacks in Martin County: Illustrated talk with gospel music interludes. Robert Morgade Library, IRSC Chastain Campus, 5851 S.E. Community Drive , Stuart, 7 p.m., Feb. 26. Free. (772) 221-1403; library.martin.fl.us ...
Yachty Gras to ‘Bead the Boardwalk’ Friday, February 12, 2010 @ 1:30AMFestivities launching the 11th annual Yachty Gras in Kemah start early this year with the Yachty Gras Kickoff Party at Madeleine’s, 707 Bradford, on Friday, Feb. 12, at 7 p.m.
Martin County Community Calendar, updated Feb. 11 Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 9:38AMLOOKING AHEADNew Listings Friends of the Loxahatchee River: Speaker John Casady on manatees. River Center, 805 N.U.S. 1, Jupiter, noon-1 p.m., March 5. (561) 743-7123; rivercenter@loxahatcheeriver.org.Whole Child Connection Community Event: Halpatiokee Park, Stuart, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Feb. 13. Free. (772)463-2888; connectingmartinkids.com.Hope Rural School Anniversary ...
Top tips for building your own boat or buying second hand at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show 2010 Thursday, February 11, 2010 @ 4:20AMNot all of us can afford to buy a brand new dinghy, so alongside the many exhibitors showcasing the very latest boat designs and models at this years’ RYA Volvo Dinghy Show, in association with Yachts & Yachting and Suzuki, there is also plenty in store for those among us who are looking to buy a second hand boat or embark on a DIY project.
Big splash: Johnstones to sail J/95 'Boat of the Year' at Naples regatta Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 10:02AMThis weekend the Johnstones are bringing their latest design to Naples to race in the Avow Hospice Regatta. This J boat (as they're referred to in sailing circles) has already been named 2010 Boat of the Year honors by Sailing World magazine, the premiere publication on sailboat racing.
Big splash: Johnstones to sail J/95 'Boat of the Year' at Naples regatta Tuesday, January 26, 2010 @ 9:47AMThe Johnstone name is synonymous with sailboat racing.No other family in the yachting world has built as many successful designs in the past three-plus decades. And perhaps no other family has had as much of an impact on the sport at the amateur level.This weekend the Johnstones are bringing their latest design to Naples to race in the Avow Hospice Regatta. This J boat (as they're referred to in ...
Oilman, GOP stalwart Mosbacher dies at 82 Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 5:52PMObituary: Robert Adam Mosbacher, one of Houston's most influential businessmen and political figures, was a close ally of President George H.W. Bush.
Oilman, GOP stalwart Mosbacher dies at 82 Sunday, January 24, 2010 @ 11:22AMRobert Adam Mosbacher, perhaps the Republican Party's greatest-ever fundraiser and a member of the cabinet of longtime friend President George H.W. Bush, died of pancreatic cancer.
Multimedia entrepreneur's busy 2009 Sunday, January 10, 2010 @ 10:21AMHis 40-year career has been dotted with many trials and tribulations - but it has been nothing compared with the past year. Mr Taylor has been involved in television and the media for nearly four decades as a musician, director and presenter.
Marie Claire names three top execs Wednesday, December 9, 2009 @ 10:53AMIPC fashion glossy appoints Moore, Berridge and Davies IPC fashion glossy Marie Claire has made a trio of senior executive appointments. Editor-in-chief Trish Halpin has appointed Lottie Berridge as creative director, Charlotte Moore as deputy editor and Kasie Davies as features editor. Berridge, who has worked at Heat, FHM and New Woman, was previously group creative director across IPC Connect ...
Bad sex award goes to Jonathan Littell Friday, December 4, 2009 @ 10:58AMBad sex judges pay tribute to 'part-genius' of winning novel and hope winner 'takes it in good humour' The American winner of the Prix Goncourt, Jonathan Littell, has added another feather to his cap. His novel, The Kindly Ones, was tonight announced as the winner of the Literary Review's 2009 bad sex in fiction award . The Kindly Ones, which tells the story of the Holocaust through the eyes of ...
Gem of the sea: Former Army illustrator draws attention Tuesday, November 17, 2009 @ 3:08PMThe surname “Shreve” may conjure up images of precious jewels and diamonds for many who know the name from the upscale Boston-based store, “Shreve, Crump and Low.” Artwork is more in line with Racket Shreve’s passion, however.
Athletics: Athletics Canada honoured as 2009 Sheila Robertson Award Recipient Friday, November 13, 2009 @ 4:00PMOTTAWA -- Athletics Canada is extremely honoured to be named as this years' recipient of Coaches of Canada's Sheila Robertson Award. The official presentation of the award will take place tonight during the Petro-Canada Sport Leadership Award Ceremony in Vancouver, BC.
Kata Beach Resort gears up for Phuket King's Cup Regatta Friday, November 13, 2009 @ 11:31AMContinuing a tradition that began in 1998, Kata Beach Resort & Spa will again be the host venue of the Phuket King's Cup Regatta, a record that brings immense pride to Kata Group Resorts Thailand chairman, Pamuke Achariyachai.
Kata Beach Resort & Spa to host HM the King birthday celebrations at the Phuket King's Cup Regatta Wednesday, November 11, 2009 @ 1:01AMContinuing a tradition that began in 1998, Kata Beach Resort & Spa will again be the host venue of the Phuket King’s Cup Regatta, a record that brings immense pride to Kata Group Resorts Thailand Chai
What you might have missed Tuesday, November 10, 2009 @ 3:04PMTHE chances of the America's Cup being sailed off Queensland have slipped, while Aussie swimmer Felicity Galvez has set a world record.
By The Wake: Boat show season is here, Fort Myers show this month Wednesday, November 4, 2009 @ 3:07PMThe boating season officially kicked off last month with the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show, held during the last week of October. Even with the down economy, this was a great event. The South Florida Marine Industries Association went all out, as they are traditionally the first ones out of the gate with their production each year.
By The Wake: Boat show season is here, Fort Myers show this month Wednesday, November 4, 2009 @ 3:01PMNAPLES — The boating season officially kicked off last month with the Ft. Lauderdale Boat Show, held during the last week of October. Even with the down economy, this was a great event. The South Florida Marine Industries Association went all out, as they are traditionally the first ones out of the gate with their production each year. Even if you’re not in the market for a boat, attending a ...
RP bets top Borneo tilt Monday, November 2, 2009 @ 10:12PMKOTA KINABALU, Malaysia - Subic Bay Yacht Club-based sailing team Selma Star/ C! Calibre Magazine captured its third straight championship to complete a three-peat in the recent 6th Borneo International Yachting Challenge in Malaysia. Bucking tough sailing conditions and a three-hour time handicap, the two-time defending champions topped the IRC Class in the 120-mile Miri to Labuan Passage ...
Mumbai International Boat Show 2010 Monday, October 26, 2009 @ 8:06AMThe Mumbai International Boat Show (MIBS) commenced in 2007. The first ever boat show in Mumbai, MIBS nevertheless succeeded in breaking multiple show records and was even quoted as the best ever inaugural boat show by the media.
America's Cup row: Billionaires battle over course of yachting's top prize Saturday, October 24, 2009 @ 1:19AMTwo billionaires will do battle in a New York court next week in the culmination of a bitter dispute over the America's Cup.
Mumbai International Boat Show 2010 Friday, October 23, 2009 @ 7:05AMThe Mumbai International Boat Show (MIBS) commenced in 2007. The first ever boat show in Mumbai, MIBS nevertheless succeeded in breaking multiple show records and was even quoted as the best ever inaugural boat show by the media.
Lexcen's design pre-dates Australia II Tuesday, October 13, 2009 @ 7:37PMBen Lexcen experimented with winged keels decades before the America's Cup, says skipper John Bertrand.
Cruising Rally Association Announces New Rally to the Bahamas Leaving from Hampton, Virginia Thursday, October 8, 2009 @ 11:00PMThe Cruising Rally Association is happy to announce that it is expanding its year-round calendar of offshore sailing rallies and seminars to include the Bahamas Cruising Rally. The BRC, opened to power and sail boaters, will leave Hampton, Virginia on November 2 and cruise directly to Marsh Harbor in the Bahamas.
Phuket King's Cup Regatta 2009 continues Thursday, October 8, 2009 @ 2:27AMThe Phuket King's Cup Regatta will this year brings in around 2,000 high spending tourists who provide a Bt40 million direct boost to the island's economy.
Najad workforce cut again Thursday, October 1, 2009 @ 11:38AMThe Swedish luxury boatbuilder Najadvarvet is to make 25 workers redundant, reports Lars-Åke Redéen in IBI Magazine.
Marisa's Musings: Samoa Earthquake/Indonesia Earthquake/Afghanistan Strategy/Iran/Saturn Wednesday, September 30, 2009 @ 10:34PMClean-up efforts have started and the death toll continues to rise from the earthquakes in Samoa and Indonesia, President Obama and his national security team discuss Afghanistan and Saturn is no longer...I'm Marisa Bramwell and here's the latest from the...
Bavaria up for sale as investors lose millions Wednesday, September 30, 2009 @ 9:23AMPrivate equity firm Bain Capital is expected to hand over the helm of German sailboat builder Bavaria Yachtbau to two distressed-debt investors, according to reports appearing in the financial press this week, says IBI magazine.
North Pole adventure 'spiritual' Saturday, September 26, 2009 @ 4:45AMIn Erie, Bob Harkins researched the names of men who died during expeditions to the North Pole. As he gathered in a circle at the North Pole to hold hands with other adventurers this summer, that list of about 50 names was tucked in his pants pocket.
Windless conditions favour home team Thursday, September 24, 2009 @ 11:51AMStanborough Lakes, Welwyn Garden City, Herts proved a test of endurance and strength for the competitors in the last inter-club round of the Eastern Region’s Royal Yachting Association’s (RYA) Team 15 youth windsurfing championship last weekend (Saturday 19 September).
Superyacht facility in Southampton Thursday, September 24, 2009 @ 10:52AMSuperyachts may be flocking to Southampton Water after the South East England Development Agency (SEEDA) opened a new superyacht refit and repair facility at Hythe.
Hyde Street, S.F. Wednesday, September 23, 2009 @ 5:05PMInside the Aquatic Park Historic Landmark District, swimmers brave the chilly waters of the Aquatic Park's lagoon, while those perched on its beach admire a seascape that includes the Golden Gate Bridge. Others seek respite at Victoria Park and nearby,...
Langendals to turn old racers into comfy day sailers Demo model launched this month Thursday, September 17, 2009 @ 4:12AMThe Etchells, designed way back in 1965, is, after all these years, still considered a very serious racing sailboat. At 30 1/2 feet overall, 22 feet on the waterline and a little under 7 feet in the beam, the Etchells is a long, lean, take-no-prisoners racing machine.
Win £100 of boating books Wednesday, September 16, 2009 @ 3:36AMPublishers Wiley Nautical are asking boaters what kind of boating books they want to read. Wiley have created a survey and by taking part you can win £100 of boating books.
The Return of the Chinese Concubine? Monday, September 7, 2009 @ 12:34PMChinese officials run illicit deals to help their mistresses get rich.
Factory Media acquires windsurfing magazine Tuesday, August 25, 2009 @ 3:11AMLONDON - Extreme sports publisher Factory Media has acquired the windsurfing publication Boards magazine and the website boards.co.uk for an undisclosed sum.
Win free tickets to PSP Southampton Boat Show Friday, August 14, 2009 @ 8:55AMWe would like your help in understanding just how you go about searching for your next boat. We have put together a short Q&A online and those who take part will be in with a chance of winning a pair of PSP Southampton Boat Show tickets worth £36.
Holiday like a media mogul on Rupert Murdoch's superyacht Thursday, August 13, 2009 @ 1:39PMIt boasts five spacious suites, several luxurious salons, a gym and the king size bed in which Rupert Murdoch enjoys his holiday lie-ins.
Abersoch Land and Sea move to Poole Thursday, August 13, 2009 @ 9:10AMThe southern arm of UK Cranchi dealer, Abersoch Land and Sea, will move from Port Solent to Salterns marina in Poole.
Yachting Monthly's bonus feature section Wednesday, August 12, 2009 @ 8:42AMYou can find everything you need to plan your visit on our Southampton Boat Show online guide , or download and print a full-colour show guide , including maps of the stands and pontoons and a complete list of exhibitors.
Roar on the Shore: World Record attempt Tuesday, August 11, 2009 @ 7:23AMAs part of the Bournemouth Air Festival 110,000 fireworks will be let off in 60 seconds, a World Record attempt. The firework display will kick off the 4-day festival which includes a spectacular routine from the Red Arrows over the cliff top.
K-G-Beefcake: Putin bares his chest in Siberia Wednesday, August 5, 2009 @ 11:53PMn this photo taken on Aug. 3, Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin seen feeding a horse in the mountains of the Siberian Tyva region (also referred to as Tuva), Russia, during his short vacation.
Putin bares his chest in Siberia Wednesday, August 5, 2009 @ 8:34PMMOSCOW — The Czar-boro man? When Vladimir Putin rode a horse bare-chested through a rustic region of Siberia, it produced astonishing images casting him as a rugged Russian outdoorsman.