Sailing NewsSailing News continually updated from thousands of sources around the net.Boat builders face manslaughter charges- June 11, 2008 Two men involved in the building of an Australian racing yacht that sank in 2002 face manslaughter charges.http://www.topix.net/sailing/2008/06/boat-builders-face-manslaughter-charges?fromrss=1 No obstacle's too tough to overcome for disabled sailors- June 11, 2008 They each have their own stories and challenges. They're different ages, with different ailments, and take on different roles on the boat.http://www.topix.net/sailing/2008/06/no-obstacles-too-tough-to-overcome-for-disabled-sailo... In Mystic, a ship to call her own- June 11, 2008 Many captains feel a special connection to their boat or ship, but few can say they actually had a hand in creating the vessel they command.http://www.topix.net/sailing/2008/06/in-mystic-a-ship-to-call-her-own?fromrss=1 Light winds marked Hobcaw regatta- June 10, 2008 Windless conditions caused another delay in the final day of the Hobcaw Yacht Club Open Regatta on Sunday, but as the sea breeze filled in, racing started at 2 p.m. after a two-hour delay.http://www.topix.net/sailing/2008/06/light-winds-marked-hobcaw-regatta?fromrss=1 Taking 'no' for an answer- June 10, 2008 By Joseph P. Kennedy II Published: June 07, 2008, 00:00 I remember how my father listened with rare empathy to everyone.http://www.topix.net/sailing/2008/06/taking-no-for-an-answer?fromrss=1 Heat and humidity, not air pollution to test athletes in Beijing- June 9, 2008 Heat and humidity rather than air quality will challenge athletes at the Beijing Olympics, says a New Zealand-based meteorologist working for the Canadian Olympic team.http://www.topix.net/sailing/2008/06/heat-and-humidity-not-air-pollution-to-test-athletes-... Coast Guard searching for 6 in Gulf of Mexico- June 8, 2008 The U.S. Coast Guard was searching Saturday for six regatta competitors in the Gulf of Mexico after the boat they were sailing was found capsized.The emergency contact person for the 38-foot Cynthia Woods called the Coast Guard after communication with the boat was lost around midnight Friday and the boat missed an 8 a.m. radio check, authorities said.The boat was competing in the 40th annual Regata de Amigos. The race, which covers 610 nautical miles from Galveston to Veracruz, Mexico, started.http://www.topix.net/sailing/2008/06/coast-guard-searching-for-6-in-gulf-of-mexico?fromrss... Weigh in as tempestuous economy beaches boaters- June 5, 2008 This is your chance to weigh in on how the economy is affecting personal boating and the boating industry. I'm looking for boaters, dealersmanufacturers and marinas to go on the record about how they are dealing with a tough economy.http://www.topix.net/sailing/2008/06/weigh-in-as-tempestuous-economy-beaches-boaters?fromr... Tony Mokbel 'cruised away on private yacht'- June 5, 2008 Police say Tony Mokbel was smuggled out on yacht Allege three people helped him flee Yacht was modified to concel Mokbel, police say TONY Mokbel was smuggled out of Australia on a private yacht, police say.http://www.topix.net/sailing/2008/06/tony-mokbel-cruised-away-on-private-yacht?fromrss=1 Windsurfer Nikola Girke will get her wish of a challenge at summer Olympics- June 4, 2008 Sometimes you have to be careful what you wish for. Nikola Girke wanted another challenge after finishing 13th in two-person dingy sailing at the 2004 Summer Olympics.http://www.topix.net/sailing/2008/06/windsurfer-nikola-girke-will-get-her-wish-of-a-challe... |