Gallic meets the Pacific If France could be improved, it would be a tropical island. Andrew Bock knows a place that already fits the bill.
Video: 40lb barracuda jumps into fishing boat A camera caught the moment a 40lb barracuda jumped out of the sea and into a charter fishing boat off the coast of Florida last week. The video, taken by the team behind American TV programme ?Tails from the Outdoors Show? , shows a fisherman tugging on the line as the fish flies into the boat.
Gallic meets the Pacific - Sydney Morning Herald Sydney Morning HeraldGallic meets the PacificSydney Morning HeraldIf France could be improved, it would be a tropical island. Andrew Bock knows a place that already fits the bill. It's all in the pout. To speak French well, one must exercise the kissing muscles. In fact, one has to use every part of the mouth, ...and more »
Qingdao named as Asian venue For ISAF Sailing World Cup - BYM News (press release) Qingdao named as Asian venue For ISAF Sailing World CupBYM News (press release)Set to be held at the Qingdao Olympic Sailing Center, the Chinese venue joins Melbourne, Australia, Palma, Spain and Hyeres, France in the list of named venues. Following a bid process, an ISAF appointed evaluation panel advised the Executive Committee ...and more »
Qingdao Named As Asian Venue For ISAF Sailing World Cup - International Sailing Federation International Sailing FederationQingdao Named As Asian Venue For ISAF Sailing World CupInternational Sailing FederationThe sailors in the six confirmed events, Laser, Laser Radial and Men's and Women's 470, will also benefit from today's announcement with 300 boats available to charter during the regatta. For the first time in the history of the ISAF Sailing World Cup, ...and more »
Fisherman sues Princess Cruises after ship failed to rescue him Princess Cruises blamed a communication breakdown for the tragedy. According to the Guardian, the lawsuit includes the reported testimony of the passengers who spotted the boat and alleges that the crew refused to answer passengers who asked on how the ship was doing two days after she was seen.
Captain arrested for fraud after allegedly sinking £1m yacht A captain who allegedly sank his own yacht to claim the insurance money has been arrested after his girlfriend turned him in. The Florida man reported the yacht as stolen in May 2009. She was found a day earlier scuttled off the Bahamas.
Sanctuary Cove preview on Seven's 'Creek to Coast' - Sail World Sail WorldSanctuary Cove preview on Seven's 'Creek to Coast'Sail WorldHailed as the 'truly international boat show', this year's event will feature everything for the boating lifestyle, from tinnies, tackle, kayaks and PWCs to cruising catamarans, luxury sailboats, motoryachts and charter options, as well as gadgets and ...and more »
Stay like a star in Cannes, France Wondering where the film stars stay when they're in Cannes? With some help of hotel price comparison site Trivago, we've taken a look at some of the French town's hottest hotels and some of the high-profile guests that have crossed the threshold.
Body ID'd as missing California yacht skipper Authorities have identified a body found off Baja California as the missing skipper of an American yacht destroyed during a race last month.
J/70 Sailing Annapolis II - J/Sailing News (blog) J/70 Sailing Annapolis IIJ/Sailing News (blog)J/70 will be based in Newport Harbor for the duration of the summer- already we've had demo's for customers (plus dealers) from the Middle East, Chile, Sweden, United Kingdom, Canada, Italy, France, and Switzerland. For sailing demo's be sure to ...
Duran Duran Sails Back to 'Rio' - New York Times (blog) New York Times (blog)Duran Duran Sails Back to 'Rio'New York Times (blog)Shawcross sold the yacht in the 1960s to an enterprising sailor who took it to Antigua's English Harbor, at the southern end of the island, where Horatio Nelson lived in the 1780s. There it served as a charter for, among other customers, a glitzy band ...and more »
Spring Shows Leave the Yachting Industry Looking Forward to a Year of Growth - Business Review USA (press release) Spring Shows Leave the Yachting Industry Looking Forward to a Year of GrowthBusiness Review USA (press release)Fraser Yachts is pleased to report a steady increase in interest in both yachts for sale and yachts for charter according to results collated from both The Hainan Rendezvous and The Antibes Yacht Show. ST. TROPEZ, FRANCE, May 04, ...and more »
Getting yacht importation right is worth the effort - Superyacht Times Superyacht TimesGetting yacht importation right is worth the effortSuperyacht TimesHowever, it was crystal clear that they had no intention to change their stance on commercially registered yachts engaged in third party charter.This has resulted in further arguments with Brussels and as a result the Commissioners have referred France...
Simon Cowell and Katie Price: Lifestyles of the rich and tasteless - Daily Mail Daily MailSimon Cowell and Katie Price: Lifestyles of the rich and tastelessDaily MailIf you are a billionaire, an unspoken rule seems to oblige you to buy a big yacht, then to moor it within shouting distance of other billionaires, many of them with even bigger yachts. For £2 million a month, Cowell charters a 193ft yacht with a crew ...and more »
World In Review 2012 ? Compiled By Dinouk Colombage - Sunday Leader Sunday LeaderWorld In Review 2012 ? Compiled By Dinouk ColombageSunday LeaderBy Christopher Dickey The president of France is in deep trouble, and he'd like to have his countrymen think they are, too, if they don't re-elect him. When polls closed Sunday in the first round of balloting to decide whether to give Nicolas Sarkozy ...and more »