Cruising
Sail MV — Seafood Banquet to Vineyard Cup
Submitted by admin on Thu, 07/15/2010 - 12:37.
(mvtimes) More than 300 people attended Sail MV's 19th Annual Seafood Banquet and Auction on Saturday, July 10. For the first time this year, Sail MV awarded the newly created Walter
Cronkite Award, named for the late CBS News anchorman who was an avid
sailor and a dedicated supporter of Sail MV. The winner was Ray Ellis,
the artist who has donated nautical paintings to many previous Sail MV
auctions. READ MORE
Post to TwitterDennis Conner buys new classic yacht
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/18/2010 - 13:20.
(classicboat) Dennis Conner has bought the 40ft (12m) BB Crowninshield-designed gaff schooner Fame,
winner of many Great Lakes races, and a yacht that some classic
yachting enthusiasts in the US believe to be the closest sailing vessel
to perfection. READ MOREWorld's largest single-masted yacht anchored in Greenwich
Submitted by admin on Tue, 05/04/2010 - 19:52.
(greenwichtime) That 247-foot yacht, or sloop as it is known to sailors for its single
mast, is anchored in Greenwich Harbor, just off Island Beach. It
arrived a week ago and will set sail early Wednesday for Newport, R.I. READ MORE
Jess Survives Wild Seas
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/28/2010 - 12:14.
(Herald Sun) JESSICA Watson's little yacht Ella's Pink Lady has been heeled
over on its side for the third time in a fortnight, but the teenager has
managed to escape the full brunt of 12m, boat-breaking swells. READ MORE2010 Boating Safety Day at Cove Haven Marina on May 22nd!
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/26/2010 - 19:09.The East Providence and Barrington Harbor Commission's are co-sponsoring a 2010 Boating Safety Day event and cookout being held at Cove Haven Marina on the Barrington\East Providence line on May 22 from 1000 AM to 300 PM.
Attendee's may arrive by boat (with prior reservations) or by car. Refreshments will be served by the Bristol Elks Lodge courtesy of Brewer's Cove Haven Marina. Local, state and federal politicians will be invited along with the local press.
The following groups are attending:
2010 Newport to Ensenada -The Prize giving and tribute to Kitty James
Submitted by admin on Mon, 04/26/2010 - 12:46.
(Sail-World) Even as many of her old sailing favorites
were sweeping into Mexican waters in the Newport Ocean Sailing
Association's 63rd Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race
Saturday, Kitty James, the longtime editor, writer and photographer for
the former Santana magazine lost her battle with cancer. READ MOREWomen on the Water: June 19th!!
Submitted by admin on Wed, 04/14/2010 - 16:01.
(Newport, RI) On Saturday, March 27th Confident
Captain/Ocean Pros successfully hosted their first “Women on the Water” workshop. Geared specifically towards
female boaters, “Women on the Water” provides fun and educational instruction
for women in a stress-free and exciting environment.
Due to an overwhelming response from the first workshop, Confident Captain/Ocean Pros will be offering the course again on Saturday June 19th!
Confident Captain/Ocean Pros Launches Innovative Workshop Series for Boaters
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/09/2010 - 15:46.
(Newport, RI) Rhode Island boaters
spoke and we listened! They want a
safer, cleaner, less expensive, more enjoyable boating experience and Confident
Captain/Ocean Pros is here to help with an innovative workshop series: BOAT
RIGHT 2010.
Announcing BOAT RIGHT 2010: get ready for intriguing workshops such as ‘BOAT RIGHT 2010: Kickoff,’ ‘Women on the Water,’ ‘BOAT SAFE,’ ‘BOAT GREEN,’ ‘BOAT CHEAP,’ ‘BOAT WHERE?’ and more to come all season long!
Round-the-world yacht sailor safe
Submitted by admin on Mon, 01/04/2010 - 14:58.
(bbc) A British sailor feared missing in a round the world attempt has contacted his family saying he is safe and well. READ MOREWomen on the Water: Boating Basics Taught at Confident Captain!
Submitted by admin on Sun, 01/03/2010 - 19:13.
(Newport, RI) Confident Captain/Ocean Pros would like to invite you to a fun and informative one-day seminar!
Unexpected things can easily happen when boating. As someone who enjoys being on the water, don't you want to be able to take charge of the boat in an emergency situation? How about being able to cruise around the bay with your friends? Either way, it is very useful to know the boating basics.
