December 2, 2021 After 2 years living on a sailboat in the Caribbeans and visiting 10,000 linear kilometers of coastline, Matt Cooper, an Airspace Engineer, got to visit some of the most “pristine, unusual, and beautiful parts of our planet”. However, along all the beaches and parts of the coastline he visited, he never found
IT IS THE season of calm seas off the Sahara, and each week several hundred African migrants turn up on the shores of the Canary Islands, packed tightly into open fishing boats. Some of them, especially those from Mali, are fleeing violence. Many more are economic migrants, lured by the prospect of much higher wages
“When we went through the house, I found next to nothing on Christmas decorations,” Small said. “We’ve got a picture of an early tree but didn’t find any of those ornaments, I wish we had. So I did a little research on what Victorian ornaments look like from different periods, and I went with early
METTAWA, Ill., Dec. 02, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — For the second consecutive year, Brunswick Corporation (NYSE:BC) has been named by Newsweek to the 2022 list of America’s Most Responsible Companies. From the thousands of companies considered for this honor, only 500 made the final list and Brunswick is represented in the top 30 percent ranking
November was a busy month for local businesses, with more announcements for future growth in the area. Construction is currently underway for “The Love is Real Wellness Cafe”, slated for a mid-winter opening. This new facility features an outdoorsy atmosphere with the typical cafe drinks and healthy shakes. This new venture is spearheaded by brothers
Trisha Dawkins. Trisha, who worked as a nurse, has two grown up children. Between her and her second husband, Thomas, she also has five grandchildren. I’m thinking about the deaths of 30 people who came across The Channel with hope and anticipation for a better life, leaving France and boarding a flimsy boat to England.
From buying a suitable yacht to negotiating 371 locks, three tunnels and travelling 1,400 miles from Fareham, Lizzy Bolan shares the highs and lows of navigating the French canals After a fantastic holiday sailing to Cherbourg and Alderney, on our Gibsea 92, my husband Rob and I aspired to sail further afield. We had read
“This seems to be a new route that is being organised by the traffickers. It’s a phenomenon that we don’t yet understand fully,” said Maria Paola Sorace, the head of an organisation called the Pathos Cooperative that looks after migrants once they land. Many are minors traveling without their parents, mostly teenage boys. Some are
Richard Nelson Feather, 86, of Altoona, passed away on Tuesday at the Hollidaysburg Veterans’ Home, Hollidaysburg. He was born in Lewistown, son of the late Robert and Esther Feather. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley (Dejaiffe) Feather, and his grandson, Jake Feather. Surviving are his children: David Feather, Rayann Feather, Barbara Huston,
The town council has indicated support in raising mooring fees for the first time in a decade, The Jamestown Press reported Dec. 3, 1998. The straw poll was taken during a workshop with the harbor commission. Don Armington, chairman of the waterfront board, suggested a 10 percent increase to ease his board’s budget crunch. Mooring
news, latest-news, The weather for Saturday sailing has not been great since COVID restrictions were lifted and organised racing returned to Wallagoot Lake. This Saturday was no different, which probably reduced the number of competitors. However, the rains cleared at midday to leave strengthening winds from the south, up from 10 knots to gusty winds
There are many virtues to exploring NZ as part of a small ship cruise. Photo / Getty New Zealand has a lot to offer small-ship cruisers and a surprising number of vessels to be of service, writes Ewan McDonald. Some estimate 15,000km, others think 18,000km. Truth is, no one knows exactly how much coastline New
PENANG’S fast boat ferry (catamaran) service for pedestrians has received positive response since it was launched in January this year. State infrastructure committee chairman Zairil Khir Johari said that as of October, a total of 357,898 passengers had used the ferry. “The service is perceived to have received encouraging response based on ridership records submitted
When the Laser boat emerged in the 1970s, it was a gateway drug to the world of sailing. Go anywhere, launch anywhere, race anywhere. Adults and youth sailors alike, it initiated a worldwide generation that continues today. During the pandemic in 2020, it was the solution to social distancing, with dusty gear finding the water
It could be the best present the hockey fan in your life has ever received. An original autographed, official Shea Weber Montreal Canadiens jersey is being raffled off in support of the Shuswap Paws Rescue Society. Tickets are $2 each or three tickets for $5; they can be purchased at Hideaway Liquor Store in Salmon
Chinese marines on board the dock landing ship ‘Chang Beishan’ of the Chinese Navy after landing at … [+] the Uebersee Bridge in Hamburg, Germany, 19 January 2019. The Chinese Navy landed for the first time in Hamburg harbor. Photo: CHRISTIAN CHARISIUS/dpa | usage worldwide (Photo by Christian Charisius/picture alliance via Getty Images) picture alliance via Getty Images
View from the deck of Bold – which could be yours for enough cryptocurrency. Photo: Kevin Dugan Talk to crypto’s true believers and they will gush about how decentralized technology will bring freedom, financial equality, cultural and economic revolution — but if you really want them to turn out to an event, put it on a
It has been a cold, calm November in southern England. Every few days, the autumnal murk has been punctured by skies of frigid, high-blue brilliance. And on these days, inflatable rubber boats—gray or black, sometimes as many as a few dozen—have set off from the wide, sandy beaches of northern France and chanced a course
Clockwise from top, left: The Tartan 245 is the smallest boat in this year’s Showcase; the CNB 66 is the largest. While fiberglass hulls dominate, the Cigale 16 is built of aluminum, and the Lyman Morse 46 is cold-molded wood. Courtesy The Manufacturers As if to prove the old saw “good things come to those
The occupants of a boat that sank last week in the Channel causing the deaths of at least 27 people may have tried to contact the UK authorities, the Home Office has acknowledged. Dan O’Mahoney – the clandestine channel threat commander – said he could not say with any certainty if those onboard had rung
Photo by Nicolas Economou/NurPhoto via Getty Images My dad was never one for boats. He’d avoid them if he could. I have a childhood memory of him walking along the Richmond riverbank, keeping pace with the rest of our family as we rowed chaotically along the Thames in a hired boat. We waved across the
Denny’s Restaurant on Tilton Road in Northfield has been temporarily closed due to “reports of violations.” According to a statement released to WPG Talk Radio 95.5 FM by a spokesperson with Atlantic County Wednesday morning, Denny’s in Northfield was temporarily closed as of 5 PM on November 30 by the Atlantic County Division of Public
KEY LARGO, Fla. – A 22-year-old man from Miami was arrested Monday on accusations that he attempted to steal two outboard boat engines from a Key Largo dock, authorities said. According to Monroe County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Adam Linhardt, a deputy was called to Yacht Club Driver just before 12:20 p.m. regarding a boat burglary.
ANNAPOLIS, Md., Dec. 01, 2021 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, at the International Workboat Show, Ocean Craft Marine, the manufacturer of a world-class line of purpose-built professional and recreational Rigid Hull Inflatable Boats (RHIBs), announces it has tapped sales and marketing powerhouse Jo Stapleton as Director of Sales and Marketing for the Americas Region. Ocean Craft
The 31.4 metre Mangusta motor yacht Eye Play has been sold with the buyer and seller represented by Andrew Grego at Luke Brown Yachts. Built in GRP by Italian yard Overmarine to a design by Stefano Righini, she was delivered in 2004 as a Mangusta 105 model with many upgrades since including a full refit
A 396-piece LEGO Creator 3-in-1 set that retails for £25 is currently free with qualifying purchases online and in-store. From now through December 5, all orders of at least £170 / €170 in the UK and Europe will receive 31093 Riverside Houseboat completely free of charge. That’s a relatively high spend threshold, but it’s also
MINNEAPOLIS–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Dec 1, 2021– Polaris Inc. (NYSE: PII) today announced an agreement with Qmerit, a leader in green energy transformation with the largest nationwide network of certified electrical installers for EV charging, to provide a simple and convenient home charging installation service solution for Polaris customers in the United States. This press release features multimedia.
First published in 1989 as part of The Superyachts Vol. 2 BOAT dives into the archives to tell the full story of how Donald Trump bought the 86 metre Benetti superyacht Nabila and transformed her into Trump Princess. “A certain level of quality.” That is the phrase that Donald Trump returns to again and again
Boats at barangay Maliksi Tres, in front are metal barriers installed by theDepartment of Public Works and Highways (DPWH). The walls block the fishermen from going to their mussel farms. (Photo by Geela Garcia) By ROBERT GREGORY ELARDO and AIRA MARIE E. SIGUENZA Bulatlat.com Manila — “The right to fish is now a privilege for
BROOKFIELD — Charles Frederick Timko, 85, of Brookfield, passed away peacefully at home, with his family by his side, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, after a long battle with pulmonary fibrosis. Charlie, as he was affectionately known by his family and friends, was born Aug. 19, 1936, to John and Susan Korpa Timko in Masury. He
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