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N.Zealand sailor Coutts may bow out of America's Cup Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:57PMNew Zealand sailor Russell Coutts is undecided on whether he will attempt a fifth America's Cup victory following Oracle's win in last month's controversial race.
Fall out from fire leaves sailing team looking to pick up the pieces Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:51PMBy: Kerry Feltner The UNH sailing team is currently regrouping after the complete devastation of their boathouse last Thursday due to an incendiary fire. A call was made regarding black smoke coming from the UNH Rec Center on Mendum’s Pond at approximately 4:30 ...
Weather too cold for most anglers Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 9:05PMFishing was almost nonexistent in the Galveston area Tuesday because of the cold weather.
Posh Harborwalk files for Chapter 11 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 8:32PMDeveloper of luxury community Harborwalk file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy reorganization and are battling with a lender about a $30 million note.
Harborwalk, lender battle about default letter Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:34PMDevelopers of the upscale Harborwalk community have filed a lawsuit against Compass Bank about its loan agreement.
Swiss say Cup race was run improperly Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 6:04PMOne of the bitterest chapters in the 159-year history of the America's Cup didn't quite end when the speedy space-age trimaran owned by American software tycoon Larry Ellison routed Alinghi of Switzerland last month in Valencia, Spain.
Sister Teresa Beneditca speaks to Ave Maria Founders Club on Marco Island Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:21PMSister Teresa Benedicta, a high school teacher at Ave Maria’s Donahue Academy, will speak about her faith at the Ave Maria University’s Founders Club lunch on Marco Island.The lunch is at 11:30 a.m. on March 19 at the Marco Island Yacht Club at 1400 North Collier Blvd. and it costs $25. The Dominican Sisters of Mary Mother of the Eucharist, Benedicta’s order, was recently featured on the Oprah ...
Coutts uncertain of America's Cup Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 5:07PMUndecided participant Russel Coutts continues to plan America's defence for the America's Cup.
Angler's Club Wants To Buy Waterfront Property Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:50PMNEW SMYRNA BEACH, Fla. -- A yacht club that allowed only white male members had a long-term deal to lease waterfront property from New Smyrna Beach for just $25 a year. Now, the yacht club has announced it wants to buy the expensive waterfront land.
Coutts uncertain of America's Cup Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 4:44PMRussell Coutts is continuing to plan the first American defence of the America's Cup since 1995 but hasn't yet decided whether he will be a participant.
Coutts unsure of America's Cup future Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 2:03PMRussell Coutts is continuing to plan the first American defense of the America's Cup since 1995 but hasn't yet decided whether he will be a participant. Coutts is in his native New Zealand to meet America's Cup teams competing over the next week in the Louis Vuitton Trophy series, to gauge their views on how the 34th Cup regatta -- likely to be held in San Francisco -- should be...
Good start to Laser Championships at Royal Varuna Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:36PMPATTAYA : The opening day of the 2010 Asia Pacific Laser and Laser Masters Championships opened with a blast, yesterday in perfect conditions off the host club, the Royal Varuna Yacht Club, in South Pattaya.
Business : Dubai Boat Show 2010 Opens Today; Sector Sees Positive Response Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:17PMDUBAI - The 18th Dubai International Boat Show will open today with live entertainment, hundreds of boats as well as design competitions to celebrate the leisure marine industry in Dubai, and manufactures are hoping to reel in customers still recovering from a devastating year of financial instability.
What's On | Sunday, 07 March 2010 Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 1:09PMMarch 27 Ringy Dingy 50s and 60s themed party at The Black Pearl, Yacht Marina, Ta’ Xbiex, at 22:00. All money collected will be forwarded to the Salesians Community in Haiti. Tickets €5. Ticket hotline and more information: 99869424.
Governor to visit Moyne Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:25AMVICTORIAN Governor Professor David de Kretser will visit Moyne Shire this week.
Tsunami alarm closes beaches, attracts curious Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 11:24AMAny fluctuations in the waves generated by a magnitude 8.8 earthquake in Chile early Saturday morning had a benign affect along the Coastside. Local authorities reported no injuries, damage or alarming inundation – and it wasn’t for lack of looking. All eyes were on the water.
Ocean Springs Front Beach walkway nearing completion Monday, March 8, 2010 @ 10:58AMOCEAN SPRINGS, MS (WLOX) - Ocean Springs native Dana Reed can't believe the work going on in her hometown, especially on Front Beach. "It's hard to even imagine this from when I was in grade school," said Reed. "This is going to be just beautiful."
SPORTS BRIEFS: Phelps impressive in victory at Navy Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:01PMFourteen-time Olympic gold medalist Michael Phelps came within a half second of the U.S. record in the 200-yard individual medley yesterday, winning in 1 minute, 40.58 seconds in the Maryland swimming championships at the U.S. Naval Academy.
Business Digest Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 11:00PMParole - The vacant Boater's World store in the Annapolis Harbour Center has a new tenant after months of sitting empty and hosting seasonal businesses.
Push Over Festival 2010 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:02PMThe Push’s signature all ages live music festival Push Over returns to The Abbotsford Convent on Sunday 7 March, 2010. As always, Push Over will feature over 30 acts across four stages, and some of the best current crop or upcoming “next big things” on the Australian indie rock, hardcore and hip hop scene!
Angela Carella: Wild cats litter Stamford neighborhoods Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 10:01PMCora Martino thinks there are few things sadder in life than holding a kitten in the palm of your hand as it dies. Last year, it happened six times. But Martino last year saved more than 50 kittens from the streets of Stamford, where the population of homeless and wild cats is proliferating.
David Cochran looked after Lake Minnetonka Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:36PMHe did so as a member of the Lake Minnetonka Conservation and Minnehaha Watershed districts, as mayor of Greenwood and as a passionate sailor.
Salmon net pen may mean more catches for anglers by 2011 Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:58PMSuquamish Tribe delivers 265,000 coho smolts from the Gorst Hatchery to its net pen near Agate Pass between Suquamish and Bainbridge Island. The coho will be released sometime this spring, and are held in the net pen to get them used to the saltwater environment, and to put an imprint on the area so they return to the Agate Pass area as adult fish.
Salmon net pen may mean more catches for anglers by 2011 | Outdoors Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:52PMSuquamish Tribe delivers 265,000 coho smolts from the Gorst Hatchery to its net pen near Agate Pass between Suquamish and Bainbridge Island. The coho will be released sometime this spring, and are held in the net pen to get them used to the saltwater environment, and to put an imprint on the area so they return to the Agate Pass area as adult fish.
The sober truth behind Boris Yeltsin's drinking problem Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:49PMTHE daughter of Boris Yeltsin, the former Russian president, has spoken for the first time of his drinking problem, saying it was brought on by the pressures he endured as the leader of a country undergoing momentous change.
Oops, nail biting times for the Tory mastermind Lord Ashcroft Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:37PMThey call him ‘the Tory Blofeld’. But what does the donor exposed as a tax exile want from politics?
Oops, nail biting times for the Tory mastermindLord Ashcroft Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:13PMThey call him ‘the Tory Blofeld’. But what does the donor exposed as a tax exile want from politics?
Success for Regatta Sailing Academy Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:26PMCUP OF JOY: Saeed al-Harib, CEO of Dubai International Marine Club, presenting the trophy to Mike Lawton and his team comprising Andy Webster, Mark Russell, Simon Kearns, Bek Gafurov and Liam Reece.
The Ashcroft saga shows why the Tories need to embrace transparency Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:25PMIt is pointless to preach the virtues of open government if your own party is being economical with the actualité, writes Matthew d'Ancona.
Danvers Citizen of the Year Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:33PMThe Danvers Community Council is once again seeking nominations for the outstanding “Citizen of the Year” for 2009.
Finding family fun in Puerto Rico Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 6:03AMQ. I am looking for a family-friendly vacation to Puerto Rico for spring break. Our children are 3 and 7. All-inclusive would be great, but I'm open. We would likely do some other activities while there, such as horseback riding, hiking, etc.
International Capsules: Armstrong-Contador rivalry helps Tour contenders Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 5:16AMALHAMA DE MURCIA, Spain — Team RadioShack boss Johan Bruyneel wants to play down Lance Armstrong's rivalry with Alberto Contador at the Tour de France.
Mike Tharp: Quang Pham is a loss to Congress Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 4:56AMThe U.S. Congress lost a good man this week -- and so did the American people -- when Quang Pham decided to withdraw from the race for the 47th District down in Orange County.
DIGEST: Sexual assault alleged against Roethlisberger Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:44AMA 20-year-old college student accused Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Ben Roethlisberger of sexually assaulting her at a nightclub early yesterday during a night on the town near where he owns a lake home.
Evolution of sound Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:29AMIf you think you’ve heard it all when it comes to music, you’ve probably never heard anything like a reggae-inspired experimental dub band with North American roots.
Chichester sailors head for big showcase Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 3:25AMChichester Yacht Club will be exhibiting at the RYA Volvo Dinghy Show this weekend.
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.
Brophy's Bash today at Grass Flats; 'Shamrock Sashay' honors best groomed Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:30AMClearwaterBrophy's Bash is set for today at Grass Flats
Swiss say Race 2 improper Saturday, March 6, 2010 @ 2:13AMSAN DIEGO — One of the bitterest chapters in the 159-year history of the America's Cup didn't quite end when the speedy space-age trimaran owned by American software tycoon Larry Ellison routed Alinghi of Switzerland last month in Valencia, Spain. ... - By BERNIE WILSON The Associated Press
Swiss say race two of America's Cup was improper Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 9:46PMOne of the bitterest chapters in the 159-year history of the America's Cup didn't quite end when the speedy space-age trimaran owned by American software tycoon Larry Ellison routed Alinghi of Switzerland last month in Valencia, Spain.
Davis Cup Results Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 7:03PMWORLD GROUP First Round Winners to quarterfinals, July 9-11; losers to WG Playoffs, Sept. 17-19 Serbia 2, United States 0 At Belgrade Arena Belgrade, Serbia Surface: Clay-Indoor Singles Viktor Troicki , Serbia, def. John Isner , United States, 7-6 (5), 6-7 (5), 7-5, 6-4. Novak Djokovic , Serbia, def. Sam Querrey , United States, 6-2, 7-6 (4), 2-6, 6-3. Switzerland 1, Spain 1 At Plaza de Toros de ...
A Whole Community Remembers WCCO's Darcy Pohland Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 6:09PMAs hard as it has been and as much as we hate to see Darcy Pohland go, friends, family and viewers were honored to have known such a positive person.
Inaugural BACARDI(R) Miami Sailing Week Commences Monday, March 8th With Star Class Regatta Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 4:23PMAs part of the newly expanded series of sailing competitions leading up to the eighty-three year tradition of the BACARDIÂ® Cup, the inaugural BACARDIÂ® Miami Sailing Week will proudly begin March 8th at 12:00 p.m. noon on Biscayne Bay with the Star Class regatta.
Pedestrian hit by car while crossing Eglin Parkway (PHOTO GALLERY) Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 3:51PMFORT WALTON BEACH – A man was hit by a car and injured while trying to cross busy mid-day traffic on Eglin Parkway Friday. He was walking across the southbound lanes of Eglin Parkway near the Whataburger, north of the crosswalk with Yacht Club...
Swiss: Race 2 of America's Cup was improper Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:33PMAn official with the yacht club backing defeated America's Cup syndicate Alinghi of Switzerland says the decisive Race 2 of last month's regatta was run in improper conditions.
For A Good Cause Friday, March 5, 2010 @ 2:29PMResidents of Long Beach help people all year through a variety of activities. Listed below are the results of some projects, as well as more opportunities to reach out to others.
Fort Wizard vs. Dallas Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:55AMA new NPR story, “ Dallas, Fort Worth Battle for Cultural Supremacy ,” takes the form of a canned debate between two commentators about whose cultural scene is better: Fort Worth’s or Dallas’ . Perhaps rightfully so, the “debate” should be dismissed as just plain fun.
Canoe pair spark rescue on Mersey Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:48AMTwo men are rescued by boat crews after their canoe capsizes in a tidal surge on the River Mersey.
Southwest Florida women get gentle lessons on fishing Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:46AMFishing can frustrate the most patient people.
Salving Winter's Wounds Thursday, March 4, 2010 @ 8:16AMImagine a room with not only the preeminent national stars of your favorite sport present but also the best area practitioners, outfitters, craftsmen, conservationists and writers. The Eighth Annual Tie-Fest at the Kent Island Yacht Club was just such a stellar event packed with angling enthusiasts.