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Graham Biehl joins AlphaGraphics in Learn to Sail Regatta
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Nikisha Williams,
10:02 PM Mon GMT
AlphaGraphics, the title sponsor of the US Sailing Team vying for the ultimate prize in England in 2012, took experiential marketing and relationship management to the next level via its sponsorship of the team and its young athletes.
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Raymarine helps Geoff Holt achieve Atlantic Challenge
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Liza Sticpewich, Sydney ,
11:56 AM Mon GMT
Disabled sailor Geoff Holt, who has sailed single-handed across the Atlantic, says he could not have done it without support from Raymarine.
Quadriplegic yachtsman Geoff says Raymarine's navigation, communication and safety products have been vital in completing his Impossible Dream Atlantic Challenge.
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NanoShield protects Marine Craft and Race Car Drivers
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Edmund Lim, Auckland ,
11:52 AM Mon GMT
NanoShield, suppliers of FoulOff for the racing winning Alfa Romeo, also supply glass treatment to race car drivers. 2 time V8 racing champion Andy Booth said 'Clear vision in the wet is not only safer, it provides a definite advantage over rivals struggling to see the track. NanoShield Auto Clear Vision gives me that advantage'. The Marine Clear vision also prevents salt stains on boats.
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Brunswick to consolidate aluminum boat production
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Media Services, ,
2:28 AM Mon GMT
Brunswick Corporation (NYSE: BC) has announced that it will consolidate a portion of its aluminum boat production within its current manufacturing footprint as part of its ongoing efforts to be more agile and responsive to marine market demand.
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Pew Coral Sea 'NO TAKE' agenda alive and well: Boswell
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Office of Senator Boswell, ,
2:24 AM Mon GMT
The agenda of US based environmental group Pew Charitable Trust to turn 972,000 square kilometres of the Coral Sea into a ‘no-take zone’ is alive and well, according to The Nationals Senator Ron Boswell.
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New Asia-Pacific Superyacht news service launched
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Panna Thakrar, ,
2:12 AM Mon GMT
A news service designed specifically to transfer superyacht news from east to west has been launched out of Singapore.
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Local Sailing News from Sail-World on Twitter
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Brendan Maxwell,
3:06 AM Sun GMT
Sail-World.com, the largest online marine news network in the world is now delivering regional news on Twitter.
Publisher Rob Kothe said today ‘Now sailors can get an exciting mix of Sail-World local news and major international news via local Twitter feeds, rather than getting more sailing news than they can possible handle via a one size fits all world news channel.’
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Undersea exploration with Branson's the Necker Nymph
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Virgin Limited Edition, ,
1:40 AM Sun GMT
Virgin Limited Edition enters the underwater world, welcoming Necker Nymph, a DeepFlight three-person aero submarine. Likened to an underwater aircraft, this open cockpit winged sub is the first of its kind to hit the market - would Sir Richard Branson want it any other way?
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Plastiki setting sail for Sydney
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Jeni Bone,
3:28 AM Sat GMT
San Francisco based Adventure Ecology took their message of recycling and impact on the seas to the next level with the Plastiki, a boat made from recycled PET bottles which has completed its sea trials and is due to undertake its mission from San Fran to Sydney within weeks.
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President Obama raises the ire of US boating industry
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Jeni Bone,
1:54 AM Sat GMT
Blame it on a throwaway phrase or naive speech writers, but a recent speech by President Barack Obama has incensed the US boating industry, implying that in tough times, buying a boat is a rash and irresponsible decision, like throwing money away at gambling
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EM 122 deep water multibeam for United States Coast Guard cutter Healy
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Saltwater PR, ,
12:02 AM Sat GMT
The United States Coast Guard has ordered a Kongsberg Maritime EM 122 deep water multibeam echo sounder for use aboard the icebreaker Healy, the largest vessel in its fleet. Although a Coast Guard Cutter, Healy is specifically designed for high latitude research operations in the fields of marine geology, physical and biological oceanography and meteorology
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TowBoatU.S honours on-the-water boat towing captains for heroism
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Scott Croft, BoatU.S., ,
6:24 AM Fri GMT
BoatU.S. Towing Services honored 11 of its TowBoatU.S. and Vessel Assist captains for heroism at its annual BoatU.S. 'Lifesaving Award' at a ceremony that capped off the group's annual conference held recently in Arlington, VA.
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NMMA Calls on President Obama to clarify boating comment
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NMMA,
2:40 AM Fri GMT
The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), the recreational boating industry’s largest trade group, has called on President Obama to clarify his remarks in Nashua, New Hampshire yesterday which associated purchasing a boat with irresponsible spending. The President made this off-the-cuff remark at a town hall event announcing his new Small Business Lending Initiative.
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What's in a name? Plenty if it's your boat
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BoatU.S,
8:01 PM Thu GMT
Boat names can reveal much about the personality of a boat owner. Or, they can also serve as signposts of the modern era. One thing is for sure, 'Bail Out' has made the list in number five position - a wry reflection of the times.
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Volvo Ocean Race appoints new Director of Television
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Volvo Ocean Race,
6:54 AM Thu GMT
Adam Binns (35) is the latest new recruit to join the Volvo Ocean Race, which starts its 11th race around the world from Alicante, Spain, in the autumn of 2011.
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Sunseeker selects Raymarine E Series Widescreen for show boats
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Liza Sticpewich, Sydney ,
3:17 AM Thu GMT
Raymarine's new E-Series Widescreen multifunction display with HybridTouch was the product of choice on three of the boats on display at the recent Tullett Prebon London Boat Show. The new Portofino 48, the Predator 54 and the Predator 60 all featured the new displays.
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Sail-World's America's Cup coverage - we're taking you to Valencia!
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Sail-World Media,
11:17 AM Wed GMT
Sail-World will again be producing a special newsletter for the 33rd America's Cup. The world's largest email newsletter will provide over 85,000 subscribers, worldwide with the latest information from the regatta venue, Valencia. New Zealand and US Editor, Richard Gladwell leaves for Valencia on Friday evening, and will remain until the end of the regatta or around the 13th February.
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Largest Marine online news network does major site upgrades
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TetraMedia's IT Team,
11:30 PM Tue GMT
Sites offline today - All the Sail-World.com.Powerboat-World.com and MarineBusiness-World.com sites were offline for 30 minutes for a major upgrade
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Global Ocean Race: OC Technology joins as a valued Race Partner
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Oliver Dewar,
11:01 PM Tue GMT
The Global Ocean Race 2011-12 announces that it has entered into a partnership with OC Technology. OC Technology has developed the highly-successful OC Tracker with the largest fleet of tracking devices in the world used in offshore racing events including the Rolex Fastnet 2009, Volvo Ocean Race, Barcelona World Race and the 2009 OSTAR
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Miami International Boat Show aims for entry level buyers
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Media Services, ,
2:13 AM Tue GMT
The Affordability Pavilion will be the hub of the Miami International Boat Show this year. While consumers continue to watch their budgets and prioritize discretionary income, more than a 100,000 boaters and potential boat buyers will be looking for deals and financing options to purchase a boat at the 2010 Miami International Boat Show.
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Youngest sets sail wired with keep-in-touch technology
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Thrane & Thrane Inc, ,
8:00 PM Mon GMT
Thrane & Thrane Inc. has sponsored daring teenager Abby Sunderland with a SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband for her personal quest to become the youngest solo, non-stop circumnavigator. Abby, 16, set sail aboard her Open 40 racing yacht from Marina del Rey, California on 23 January 2010, facing 27,500 nautical miles alone, but safe in the knowledge that her SAILOR 250 FleetBroadband will ensure she is in
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Spirit of Canada and Canadian Yachting Announce Media Partnership
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Sail-World Canada Staff, Toronto ,
2:17 PM Mon GMT
Spirit of Canada and Canadian Yachting have worked closely in the past helping to promote Derek Hatfield’s ongoing passion for round the world racing while representing Canada in the 2002 Around Alone Single-handed Yacht Race, the Vendee Globe 2008 and now the 2010 Velux 5 Oceans Challenge (formerly the Around Alone).
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YachtAid Global: superyachts serving communities in need
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Jeni Bone, ,
8:26 AM Sat GMT
Winner of the 2009 ISS Distinguished Crew Award, YachtAid Global founder, Captain Mark Drewelow has done more than his share of nautical miles on luxury yachts around the world. Through his business, Port Agent company, C2C, Mark uses his connections with Captains to encourage owners to 'donate' their yachts to deliver supplies and manpower to communities in need.
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IYRS Calendar Listings for Winter-Spring 2010
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Cynthia Goss,
5:25 AM Sat GMT
Calendar listings for International Yacht Restoration School events taking place this winter and spring.
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Forty percent increase in Media coverage for Extreme Sailing Series 09
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OC Events,
6:38 AM Fri GMT
The official media figures for the 2009 Extreme Sailing Series have been released today by OC Events and show a 40% increase in the value of media coverage versus the previous year, as measured by independent evaluation agency Havas Sponsorship Insights.
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Eight ideas to help the savvy boat buyer from BoatUS
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BoatUS, ,
5:08 AM Thu GMT
With over half a million members, Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatU.S.) knows how to help prospective boaters find and purchase the right boat or trade up to another model. Here are eight -- mostly free -- ways BoatU.S. can help you find your dreamboat
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Navico affirms continued commitment to StructureScan
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Sandman PR, ,
2:46 AM Thu GMT
Navico has re-affirmed the Lowrance LSS-1 StructureScan™ sonar imaging module – compatible with HDS multifunction displays – will continue to be sold, distributed and fully-supported worldwide.
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World Match Racing Tour adds $250,000 bonus prize
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Yvonne Reid,
8:30 PM Wed GMT
The incentive to compete in the world’s premier sailing series just got bigger. A US$250,000 overall prize pool for the top nine teams with a $50,000 bonus for the outright winner of next year’s World Match Racing Tour is now on offer.
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Johnson Outdoor achieves patent on Hummingbird sonar
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Media Services, ,
1:01 AM Wed GMT
The US Patent and Trademark Office has granted US Patent No. 7,652,952 to Johnson Outdoors Inc. for the Humminbird® Side Imaging® technology. The approved patent protects Humminbird's Side Imaging® sonar systems from unauthorized copying.
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A Reason to Check Your Signal Flares
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BoatUS,
8:56 PM Tue GMT
Out of sight, out of mind? Unfortunately for a lot of recreational boaters, that's the reality when it comes to handheld signal flares. Stored aboard in some dark corner of the boat, most boaters don't think twice about their condition until they really need them.
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Crowds come out for New York boat show
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Trade Only Today,
5:01 AM Tue GMT
Mid-January dates, a shorter show, decent weather and improving consumer confidence all contributed to a New York Boat Show that surpassed the expectations of exhibitors and organizers
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The J Class ‘Ranger' and Mothership MY ‘Vita' – for sale or charter
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Titch Blachford, Lymington ,
3:36 AM Tue GMT
Ranger has a proven racing record, having won the Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup and Antigua Classics. She is available fully race prepared or ready for luxury cruising.
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The story behind the Rescue Streamer
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Dr. Robert Yonover, Hawaii ,
10:39 PM Mon GMT
RescueStreamer®, the brainchild of geo-chemist Dr. Robert Yonover, was borne following a frightening single-engine Cessna flight. There were many complications of a seemingly simple invention, and after 11 years of research and development, the revolutionary RescueStreamer® was introduced.
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