"A Brazilian model and her hunky actor boyfriend dashed into the sea in a heroic effort to save a Hamptons wine mogul who'd been mortally wounded in a hit-and-run boat accident while swimming on New Year's Eve.
Covergirl-turned-actress Fernanda Lima and her beau, Rodrigo Hilbert, saw distressed entrepreneur Christian Wolffer, 70, waving frantically from the bay near a private home in Paraty, Brazil, where all three had been attending an afternoon party.
The couple rushed to help, and Hilbert - a former Versace coverboy who played a surfer on a South American soap opera - swam out and pulled Wolffer to shore."
Saturday, January 3, 2009
Building South Mississippi Together |Ocean Springs Yacht Club nears completion
"OCEAN SPRINGS, MS (WLOX) - Members of the Ocean Springs Yacht Club are getting excited about the grand opening of their new facility.
The new clubhouse is much larger and nicer than the one destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. But aside from the nice looking structure,the most impressive feature may be the beautiful views from the yacht club's deck."
The new clubhouse is much larger and nicer than the one destroyed by Hurricane Katrina. But aside from the nice looking structure,the most impressive feature may be the beautiful views from the yacht club's deck."
12-meter trophy
"BRISTOL — Bristol resident and ships carpenter Jerome Mello has helped build a trophy that will be awarded to the winner of the 12-Meter World Class Championships in Newport this September. Mr. Mello fashioned a wooden base that supports a copper pewter cup, using pieces of wood from six 12-meter yachts of the Traditional Class. It will be called The Kennedy Cup, named after its sponsor, U.S. Sen. Edward Kennedy."
AFP: New York Yacht Club backs Oracle in dispute with Alinghi
"MADRID (AFP) — The prestigious New York Yacht Club, which held the America's Cup for 132 years, has backed US team Oracle in its legal dispute with Swiss champion Alinghi over the rules for the next edition of the event.
The club 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."
The club 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."
Aircraft recycled into yacht
"SYDNEY skipper Sean Langman has revealed he will upsize from the smallest and oldest yacht in the 2008 Sydney to Hobart fleet to the biggest, newest and most radical 'out of this world yacht'' for the 2009 edition of the race.
Langman, who next month will also resume his chase of a world speed record with his radical Wot Rocket, has told The Daily Telegraph his planned yacht 'won't look like it even comes from this planet'' and that it will comprise recycled parts from aircraft in a bid to reduce costs."
Langman, who next month will also resume his chase of a world speed record with his radical Wot Rocket, has told The Daily Telegraph his planned yacht 'won't look like it even comes from this planet'' and that it will comprise recycled parts from aircraft in a bid to reduce costs."
Friday, January 2, 2009
Carp and Coarse Fishing in France
If you are going on a vacation in France for just a short time, then you can find what is recognized like The Carte de Peche de Vacances, which covers a fisherman for up to fifteen constant days and can be consumed throughout June 1 and November 30. But, apart from these dates an annual authorization is necessary.
Now you can get licence to do catfish and carp fishing in the local rivers or public lakes, but greater number of people will want to opt this on a dedicated lake. And when you go to a dedicated privately owned lake for carp fishing, cat fishing, etc, then you will not normally have to worry about getting your own individual licence as this will already have either been sorted out by the travel agency or the owner under their regulations."
Now you can get licence to do catfish and carp fishing in the local rivers or public lakes, but greater number of people will want to opt this on a dedicated lake. And when you go to a dedicated privately owned lake for carp fishing, cat fishing, etc, then you will not normally have to worry about getting your own individual licence as this will already have either been sorted out by the travel agency or the owner under their regulations."
Yachting with the Rich and Famous
"Singer Beyonce was spotted on the 50 foot luxury yacht Galaxy while cruising St. Barts with rapper husband Jay Z. Beyonce appeared to be having a good time, riding on a jet ski and playing on the water trampoline in the clear Caribbean water."
Total relaxation in U.S. Virgin Islands; for action, there's snorkelling, sailing
"Don't just sit there. Pick a destination and plan a vacation, maybe to someplace a little exotic, where national parks come with tropical beaches, and boats rather than big RVs are a common mode of transportation — a place like the U.S. Virgin Islands."
Family stops in Hampton during around-the-world sail
"They were featured on HGTV three years ago for their organic farm in Austin, Texas. They sold everything they had in Texas, bought a boat and went to sea.
The family is documenting the journey, which began with helping a group in Haiti that helps children get an education."
The family is documenting the journey, which began with helping a group in Haiti that helps children get an education."
PBO finds Britain's cheapest marina! - from Practical Boat Owner magazine
"In the new PBO, on sale today, we reveal Britain's cheapest marina in our unique 2009 marina price guide.
The PBO Marina Price Guide lists every coastal marina in the UK and Ireland, in price order, giving you the info you need to compare prices and facilities of marinas in your area.
This could be the time to review where you keep your boat. Many marinas are keeping prices down at last year's levels or keeping price rises below inflation. Others are offering freebies and discounts as incentives. Find out how your berthing costs compare in the UK's only marina price listing."
The PBO Marina Price Guide lists every coastal marina in the UK and Ireland, in price order, giving you the info you need to compare prices and facilities of marinas in your area.
This could be the time to review where you keep your boat. Many marinas are keeping prices down at last year's levels or keeping price rises below inflation. Others are offering freebies and discounts as incentives. Find out how your berthing costs compare in the UK's only marina price listing."
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