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Joke on boat leads to four deaths
(posted by CNN)
Four men died after horsing around in a boat on a southern Idaho reservoir, authorities said late Monday.

Sailor dies, man missing, 2 rescued in sailing accident
(posted by WGN TV Chicago)
James Shepherd learned to sail as a boy and was considered an accomplished sailor with a wealth of racing trophies to his credit. But early Friday morning, his grandfather's sailboat got away from him on Lake Michigan. Shepherd, 21, drowned after he and three others left the 31-foot Joan's Arc for a late night swim.

US SAILING Receives Grant from U.S. Coast Guard
(posted by US SAILING)
US SAILING, the National Governing Body of the sport, and the U.S. Coast Guard have strengthened their partnership in support of US SAILING’s Small Powerboat Handling program. The U.S. Coast Guard has awarded US SAILING with a significant one-year Drivers Education for Boaters™ grant.

"Charlie St. Cloud" Starring Zac Efron Opens Friday, July 30: Participate in the US SAILING Sweepstakes
(posted by US SAILING)
To help kick off the release of Charlie St. Cloud, US SAILING invites Zac Efron fans to participate in a sweepstakes to win exclusive prizes, including items featured in the movie. We also encourage you to follow in Zac's wake and learn more about the sport of sailing!

Boat of plastic bottles ends sail
(posted by Associated Press)
A sailboat largely constructed from 12,500 recycled plastic bottles has completed a 4-month journey across the Pacific Ocean meant to raise awareness about the perils of plastic waste.

Forty-ton whale lands on yacht during Cape Town sailing trip
(posted by Telegraph.co.UK)
The pair were enjoying calm seas off the South African coast when the animal flipped into the air and smashed into their mast. Ralph Mothes, 59, and Paloma Werner, 50, were helpless as the beast thrashed around on their 33ft vessel before slipping back into the water.

Chesapeake's Perry Cabin Offers Sailing School
(posted by Luxist)
The Inn at Perry Cabin, a luxurious manor house and spa on the Chesapeake Bay, is now offering access to an off-shore sailing school.

Piers Park Sailing Center hosts U.S. Junior Sailing Championship
(posted by East Boston Times Free Press)
Piers Park Sailing Center on Boston Harbor last week hosted the U.S. Sailing’s Chubb U.S. Junior Sailing Championship. The country’s best junior sailors competed in the national semi-finals with the winners advancing to the National Championship in San Diego at Mission Bay Yacht Club.

Boat Sharing
(posted by YachtPals)
When you add up the cost of buying a boat, insurance, and marina fees, not to mention the unavoidable maintenance costs, the thought of owning a yacht (or even a small boat) may be enough to scare you right out of the water. This is particularly true in today's tough and uncertain economy, when the last thing many of us want to do is add another set of monthly bills to our financial burdens. There may be options, however, that will help you spend time on the water without spending all your...

Rented at the Last Minute, Emergency Beacon From BoatUS Foundation
(posted by Boat U.S.)
Rented at the Last Minute, Emergency Beacon From BoatUS Foundation Saves Three Lives Off California Coast
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