Volvo Ocean Race Update: Telefónica gaining ground
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
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
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
Cruise ship threatens marine paradise
… as workers nearby shellacked the hull of an aging fishing boat. The international ocean-advocacy group, Oceana, on Thursday, described the national marine park as an "ecological diamond," favored by divers for its great variety of species. …
Source: WTOP
Emulate II named boat of the week
The 15.95 metre vessel is skippered by Howard Locker and was built by Parkol Marine in 2004. Manned by a crew of four, including skipper Locker – who has been fishing for 37 years – the vessel has a steel hull and can carry five tonnes of ice and 250 …
Source: Whitby Today
Shrimp season rolls on amid controversy over quota
They will present an alternative shrimp stock assessment on Thursday at a meeting in South Portland of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission's northern shrimp section. The three-member panel sets the catch limit. …
Source: Lake Wylie Pilot
Bodacious Dream undergoes sea trials in Wellington + Video
Bodacious Dream is the third BT Boats Kiwi40FC that was recently launched in Wellington, New Zealand at Hakes Marine. Before Bodacious Dream exits on her way to the United States, her American skipper Dave Rearick, is taking the boat test sailing in …
Source: Sail World
Team Sanya approach safe haven and look to catch up with Volvo Ocean Race fleet
Team Sanya have finally gotten out of the doldrums and after a painful last few days they are relishing the opportunity to open up and stretch their legs.
The team are blasting towards the safe haven port where they will be reunited with the Volvo Ocean Race fleet for the first time in over a month.
Team [...]
Name a London Array Boat to Win a Prize
“Students can be as creative as possible in their suggestions, however we suggest they consider the local area and its features, links to renewable energy, the marine environment or science and technology when thinking of a name,” said Joanne Haddon, …
Source: Only Kent
Boat Show Daily Deal – Henri Lloyd Mercedes GP Jackets
Don’t miss out on today’s Daily Deal for the London Boat Show.
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Boat Show Daily Deal – 50% off Silva Pocket 8 Binoculars
Don’t miss out on today’s Daily Deal for the London Boat Show.
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London Boat Show in full swing but Riva steals the show
With the London Boat Show still on at ExCel, there’s still time to pay it a visit before it closes on Sunday 15 January.
With around 500 exhibitors and 1,000 boats on display, the show is definitely a place to indulge in some dreaming, and a strong selection of top end luxury motor yachts are on [...]
Crabber 12 debuts at the London Boat Show
Fresh from completing her maiden sail just before Christmas (pictured left), the new Crabber 12 was revealed to the public for the first time at the London Boat Show this week. The show is on 12 -15 January at ExCel London.
Built by Cornish Crabbers based in Rock in Cornwall, the versatile 12 footer was designed [...]
Boat Show Daily Deal – Over 20% off Commodore Lifejackets
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Regional boat shows and boat jumbles
So the London Boat Show is in full swing, however, if you cannot make it to the capital for a day of all things nautical then fear not as there are a plethora of regional Boat Jumbles for you to choose from in the next six months.
Boat Jumbles are great places to go and browse [...]
