"Syndicates routinely use chase boats to examine other teams’ yachts and tactics during training. When BMW Oracle launched its new 90-foot trimaran last year in Anacortes, Wash., Ehman said there were Alinghi employees on site observing and analyzing the yacht. He added that Alinghi representatives were also present when the trimaran was based in San Diego.
But Latorre said Bonnaveau’s behavior was of a more invasive nature than usual in Villeneuve, the Lake Geneva town where Alinghi is building its new multihull yacht behind closed doors. Bonnaveau is suspected of violating Swiss privacy laws."
Wednesday, May 13, 2009
Monday, May 11, 2009
US Navy reveals warship of the future
"WASHINGTON - The US Navy has come out with America’s next generation of warship that is designed to tackle the modern threats of piracy and terrorism.
The Littoral Combat Ship is a new generation high-speed warship designed to carry out a range of operations
With a top speed of 50 knots (60 mph), the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), is a small, fast, manoeuvrable ship equipped to tackle almost any situation, reports The Telegraph."
The Littoral Combat Ship is a new generation high-speed warship designed to carry out a range of operations
With a top speed of 50 knots (60 mph), the Littoral Combat Ship (LCS), is a small, fast, manoeuvrable ship equipped to tackle almost any situation, reports The Telegraph."
SF Boating Examiner: Bay Area boatyards: the Napa Valley Marina
"This marina and boat yard has been owned and managed by the Giovannoni family since 1957. It is a full service marina, with rental boat slips, haul-out facilities for professional work and DIYers, a dry storage yard, a chandlery, and yacht sales. The dry storage yard is the largest in Northern California, presently accommodating more than 220 boats"
Sunday, May 10, 2009
Volvo Ocean Race makes Boston stop | NECN
"Seventy sailors left Spain in September on a 37,000 nautical mile adventure around the world called the Volvo Ocean Race. They stopped in Boston for the race's only North American port of call.
Thousands gathered on Fan Pier in Boston on Saturday, welcoming the Volvo Ocean Race to the waters just outside Boston Harbor."
Thousands gathered on Fan Pier in Boston on Saturday, welcoming the Volvo Ocean Race to the waters just outside Boston Harbor."
Thursday, May 7, 2009
Sailing in Tonga - Neiafu, Tonga Travel Blog
"We flew to the Vava'u Islands on a tiny airplane, like a flying cigar tube. Lots of beeping noises from the cockpit which were a bit alarming until we got used to it. The views down on the reefs and islands were stunning.
We picked up our yacht Finvarra, an Oceanis 331, she's a bit older than we had expected and has a number of peculiar quirks which we have had to get used to, but she sails OK. The Vava'u islands are beautiful, lots of small islands surrounded by white sandy beaches, coral reefs and covered in palm trees. The water is turquoise blue, crystal clear and a lovely temperature for swimming. Sorry - no photos yet - we can't find a computer we can upload them on to."
We picked up our yacht Finvarra, an Oceanis 331, she's a bit older than we had expected and has a number of peculiar quirks which we have had to get used to, but she sails OK. The Vava'u islands are beautiful, lots of small islands surrounded by white sandy beaches, coral reefs and covered in palm trees. The water is turquoise blue, crystal clear and a lovely temperature for swimming. Sorry - no photos yet - we can't find a computer we can upload them on to."
Demand for boat slips in Marina del Rey is drying up - Los Angeles Times
"Just sit right back and you'll hear a tale, a tale of an empty slip.
Or in the case of Marina del Rey, more than 200 of them.
In good times, there was a two-year waiting list for spaces and small boaters complained that they were being pushed out by bigger boats. But as of February, Los Angeles County officials said, the number of boat slip vacancies at Marina del Rey had nearly doubled to 259, compared with 133 a year earlier.
Most of the 4,700 available slips are for pleasure boats under 35 feet long, say harbor officials and business owners."
Or in the case of Marina del Rey, more than 200 of them.
In good times, there was a two-year waiting list for spaces and small boaters complained that they were being pushed out by bigger boats. But as of February, Los Angeles County officials said, the number of boat slip vacancies at Marina del Rey had nearly doubled to 259, compared with 133 a year earlier.
Most of the 4,700 available slips are for pleasure boats under 35 feet long, say harbor officials and business owners."
Seventy One Percent of Earth - Marine Protection Video | Twilight Earth
"Governments started creating parks and wilderness reserves on land more than a century ago. It’s time to give our oceans the same attention. Less than 1 percent of the world’s ocean is protected, much of this protection in name only. Preserving special places in the ocean will provide a haven for ocean life as fish and other creatures reproduce and raise their young."
What's in a name? - NJ.com: Jersey Boating
"ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 4, 2009 - Boat names can reveal much about the personality, passion, or experiences of a boat owner. This year the BoatU.S. list of Top Ten List of Most Popular Boat Names is particularly revealing"
Architect-designed yacht attracts big waiting list
"Ocean Emerald, which launched last week in Italy and designed by the architect behind London's 'Gherkin', is part of a fleet of four identical boats.
The first eight buyers will be able to use the boat now, while the next eight will get their boat in November.
Members of the fractional scheme pay €1.85m for a one-eighth share of the boat, guaranteeing them 34 days on board. That includes 11 days in the Mediterranean in the summer, 11 days in the Caribbean in winter and two six-day cruises during the rest of the year. There is an annual service charge of €200,000."
The first eight buyers will be able to use the boat now, while the next eight will get their boat in November.
Members of the fractional scheme pay €1.85m for a one-eighth share of the boat, guaranteeing them 34 days on board. That includes 11 days in the Mediterranean in the summer, 11 days in the Caribbean in winter and two six-day cruises during the rest of the year. There is an annual service charge of €200,000."
Daily Sound — Divers plan to clean up harbor floor
"A team of divers will collect tons of lost and discarded junk from the floor of the Santa Barbara Harbor during “Operation Clean Sweep” this Saturday.
Now entering its fourth year, the annual cleanup will ensure boating safety and navigation through the harbor, waterfront officials said. Divers will work from 8 a.m. to noon from the commercial fishing docks."
Now entering its fourth year, the annual cleanup will ensure boating safety and navigation through the harbor, waterfront officials said. Divers will work from 8 a.m. to noon from the commercial fishing docks."
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