"Two people aboard a commercial fishing boat sailing near the Marina del Rey harbor were arrested on suspicion of boating under the influence, coast guard officials announced today.
The vessel's operator and a crew member were working on the De De Marie three miles southwest of Marina del Rey harbor on Thursday, when officers from the Coast Guard Cutter Blackfin determined that the two were intoxicated, said Coast Guard public affairs officer Anthony Turne"
Friday, January 9, 2009
Village plan envisions world-class marina
"Islamorada officials envision the Plantation Yacht Harbor Marina at Founders Park could be the premiere boating destination outside of Key West.
To get there, it will take increases in fees to rent slips, construction of an onsite restaurant, bar and ship store and an aggressive marketing campaign.
It will also take hundreds of thousands of dollars from village reserve funds, which could put off other capital projects, like road paving, for some time. Even then, it could be five years before the marina makes a significant profit."
Passing along marina wishes
"Got any wishes for the waterfront? Now's the time to trot them out.
Waterfront in this case means the eventual marina and the surrounding land that will include amenities of various kinds. The Department of Natural Resources, which is building the marina complex, wants to consider the desires of Two Harbors residents as much as possible when planning what those amenities will be.
I intend to leave much of that up the experts. I don't own a boat big enough to warrant marina dockage, and never will. So, whether they have storage and/or maintenance facilities in some unobtrusive space isn't a big issue to me. If it is to you, now's the time to say so."
Waterfront in this case means the eventual marina and the surrounding land that will include amenities of various kinds. The Department of Natural Resources, which is building the marina complex, wants to consider the desires of Two Harbors residents as much as possible when planning what those amenities will be.
I intend to leave much of that up the experts. I don't own a boat big enough to warrant marina dockage, and never will. So, whether they have storage and/or maintenance facilities in some unobtrusive space isn't a big issue to me. If it is to you, now's the time to say so."
Port of Rochester marina shapes into centerpiece | democratandchronicle.com | Democrat and Chronicle
"A kidney-shaped marina with wrap-around residential and commercial development would be the centerpiece of the Port of Rochester redevelopment, under a design released by City Hall.
The marina would be south of the terminal building, and the entrance would be moved about 900 feet south of a previously discussed marina access. The proposal also calls for keeping parking spaces north of the marina — near the entrances to Ontario Beach Park and the pier — and adding more spaces."
The marina would be south of the terminal building, and the entrance would be moved about 900 feet south of a previously discussed marina access. The proposal also calls for keeping parking spaces north of the marina — near the entrances to Ontario Beach Park and the pier — and adding more spaces."
Thursday, January 8, 2009
San Diego Boat Show
"SAN DIEGO -- The San Diego Boat Show will return to the San Diego Convention Center and Marriott Marina for its 21st year, Jan. 8-11, 2009, with two new features to address growing industry trends and consumer demand: the Green Boating Zone and the Affordability Pavilion. The sprawling show will present an incredible array of boats and accessories both indoors and on the water.
The San Diego Boat Show is produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the world’s largest producer of boat shows. NMMA is the leading association representing the $37.5 billion per year recreational boating industry. Member companies produce more than 80 percent of the boats, engines, trailers, accessories and gear used by boaters and anglers in the U.S."
The San Diego Boat Show is produced by the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the world’s largest producer of boat shows. NMMA is the leading association representing the $37.5 billion per year recreational boating industry. Member companies produce more than 80 percent of the boats, engines, trailers, accessories and gear used by boaters and anglers in the U.S."
Homer, Alaska
"Homer’s temperatures hover on the kinder side of zero, compared to our neighbors up the highway, yet dipped its coldest in the latest snap this winter.
According to the National Weather Service, the week’s cold block brought the lowest temperature of minus 6 degrees. That’s probably the warmest it got on the Kenai Peninsula, which saw the cold snap range from minus 25 at Nikiski to minus 36 at Soldotna."
According to the National Weather Service, the week’s cold block brought the lowest temperature of minus 6 degrees. That’s probably the warmest it got on the Kenai Peninsula, which saw the cold snap range from minus 25 at Nikiski to minus 36 at Soldotna."
Wednesday, January 7, 2009
Sail and sailing, cruising, boating news
Sail World - Powerboat-world: Sail and sailing, cruising, boating news: "The 2009 Melbourne International Boat & Lifestyle Show is shaping up as the fastest-growing lifestyle event of its type in Australia with more than $100 million of boats expected to be on the water.
To be held at Docklands, 30 January to 1 February, some of the largest and most luxurious boats in the country will create a spectacular on-water display, while a significant number of on-land exhibits – from the latest in trailerboats and marine accessories to travel and holiday information – will stretch from NewQuay to Waterfront City."
To be held at Docklands, 30 January to 1 February, some of the largest and most luxurious boats in the country will create a spectacular on-water display, while a significant number of on-land exhibits – from the latest in trailerboats and marine accessories to travel and holiday information – will stretch from NewQuay to Waterfront City."
Tuesday, January 6, 2009
AFP: San Diego Yacht Club backs Oracle in dispute with Alinghi
"MADRID (AFP) — The San Diego Yacht Club, which defended the America's Cup title in 1992 and 1995, has backed US team Oracle in its legal dispute with Swiss champion Alinghi over the rules for the next edition of the event.
In a statement, the club said it had filed a brief with the New York appeals court supporting Oracle's contention that Alinghi had chosen an ineligible club, Spain's CNEV, to be its official 'challenger of record,' which gives it the right to help set the rules for the next race along with the title holder."
In a statement, the club said it had filed a brief with the New York appeals court supporting Oracle's contention that Alinghi had chosen an ineligible club, Spain's CNEV, to be its official 'challenger of record,' which gives it the right to help set the rules for the next race along with the title holder."
Marine algae may be future of biofuel development
Washington, Jan 5 (ANI): Scientists have determined that biofuel development is shifting from soil to sea, specifically to marine algae.
Referred to as “green bullet”, marine algae is considered as science and society’’s best hope for a clean bioenergy source that will help loosen broad dependence on fossil fuel, counteract climate warming, and power the vehicles of the future.
According to Greg Mitchell from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, marine algae are the most efficient organisms on Earth for absorbing light energy and converting it into a natural biomass oil product, the biofuel equivalent of crude oil.
“Algae yields five to 10 times more bioenergy molecules per area, per time, than any terrestrial plant,” he said. “Nothing else comes close,” he added."
Referred to as “green bullet”, marine algae is considered as science and society’’s best hope for a clean bioenergy source that will help loosen broad dependence on fossil fuel, counteract climate warming, and power the vehicles of the future.
According to Greg Mitchell from the Scripps Institution of Oceanography at UC San Diego, marine algae are the most efficient organisms on Earth for absorbing light energy and converting it into a natural biomass oil product, the biofuel equivalent of crude oil.
“Algae yields five to 10 times more bioenergy molecules per area, per time, than any terrestrial plant,” he said. “Nothing else comes close,” he added."
Greeters banned at Kaua'i harbor
"NAWILIWILI, Kaua'i — Cruise ship visitors to Kaua'i this year won't get the greeting they may be used to.
After decades of meeting cruise ship tourists, Hawai'i officials banned greeters who work for private tour companies or even free shuttles from harbor property effective Jan. 1.
'What they're taking away is the aloha spirit,' said Ephraim Kaleiohi, owner of Aloha Discovery Island Tours."
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