» Volvo Ocean Race Update: Telefónica gaining ground (2 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 (3 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 (3 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

» Cruise ship threatens marine paradise (7 days ago) In News

… 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 (7 days ago) In News

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 (10 days ago) In News

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 (11 days ago) In News

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