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Georgia crew rescued Thursday, December 25, 2008 @ 7:00AMA SYDNEY-TO-HOBART crew rescued the stranded team from Georgia off the NSW south coast after their rudder broke.
Beach repair plan flawed, surfers say Thursday, December 18, 2008 @ 5:13AMA handful of concerned residents came out last night for the first public meeting on a plan to restore a stretch of sandy beach in front of the Sheraton Waikiki with three, 160-foot-long rock groins in the water.
Travel calendar Sunday, December 7, 2008 @ 2:13AMEvents and happenings in the world of travel
North West Evening Mail Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 12:04PMTIRELESS, swept relentlessly by Arctic winds, the Shetland Islands are a magnet for birdwatchers. LIAM CREEDON packs his "bins" and heads north. BIRDWATCHING can be a singular and troubling hobby.
Mayhem maintain lead Friday, November 28, 2008 @ 2:25AMThe only women’s match this week saw first place Marshall Mayhem beat IGA Blazers 4-2. Striker TJ Stewart inevitably scored, notching two goals, while Brooke Whalen scored from her corner kick and Trina Geisbrecht bagged a single. Blazers goals came from Danny Thompson and Jasmine Di Pietro.
St. Lucie County Community Calendar: Nov. 21 Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 11:05PMSt. Lucie County Community Calendar: Nov. 21
Birds on full display around Great Wass Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 7:09PMEvery time I step out my door and breathe in the sights before me, I realize how lucky we are in Maine to have so many options of beautiful wilderness places to explore thanks to the efforts of many conservation organizations.
Media adventure full of self-discovery Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 8:51AMI pushed the throttles until both tachometers hovered at the 4,500 rpm redlines. Nothing budged so I eased them forward until they read 5,500. Still [...]
Geelbek caught at Hangklip Thursday, November 20, 2008 @ 5:10AMONE of the catches of the year must be the giant 65 kg Giant Kingfish caught by Somerset West deep-sea angler, Tony Eyre, off the Mozambique coast earlier this month.
Dingfelder turns commute into a workout Wednesday, November 19, 2008 @ 12:23PMWhen not in Salem, Jackie Dingfelder commutes by bike three days a week to job.
World tour comes to Gibsons Friday, November 14, 2008 @ 2:16AMThe Tetrahedron Outdoor Club is once again bringing the Banff Mountain Film Festival World Tour to the Sunshine Coast. This annual event features award-winning films and audience favorites from approximately 300 films entered in the annual festival in Banff.
Life is a journey: not a destination Thursday, November 13, 2008 @ 8:06AMJoin Garry Sowerby, a four-time Guinness World Record holder for long-distance driving, on his tales of motoring mania. Follow his accounts of 30 years of [...]
Sweet dream Sunday, November 9, 2008 @ 3:55AMCRUZ BAY, U.S. Virgin Islands -- Even travelers who have never visited the island of St. John will recognize it from their dreams.
Paddlefest today in Port Royal Saturday, November 1, 2008 @ 1:12AMWhat: Paddlefest 2008
Policy, law violations alleged in sheriffs office Friday, October 31, 2008 @ 8:32PM"Not only does the conduct of Rand and Todd appear to violate law and policies, but it shows an exercise of poor judgment.", Annalee Rosenblatt, County Union Negotiator ...
Memorial service is Saturday for Buffalo Seabee who was missing Thursday, October 30, 2008 @ 4:17AMA memorial service will be held Saturday at the Springfield National Cemetery at 10 a.m. for Justin Johnson, 27, Buffalo, whose body was never found after he and a fellow Navy Seabee went kayaking off the coast of San Nicolas Island near California last year.
Memorial service is Saturday for Buffalo Seabee who was missing Friday, October 24, 2008 @ 4:16AMA memorial service will be held Saturday at the Springfield National Cemetery at 10 a.m. for Justin Johnson, 27, Buffalo, whose body was never found after he and a fellow Navy Seabee went kayaking off the coast of San Nicolas Island near California last year.
Young surfs a sea of dunes in Namibia Thursday, October 23, 2008 @ 7:56AMWho knew that the second-least densely populated country in the world, a country that many people don’t even know exists, could be so amazing?
Challengers Ready for the Ultimate Endurance Race Wednesday, October 22, 2008 @ 3:30PMABU DHABI — With 29 teams from 15 countries now confirmed for December’s second multi-discipline Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge – the ultimate outdoor endurance race - organiser Abu Dhabi Tourism Authority (ADTA) has unveiled a new-look 400km route boasting some of the emirate’s most iconic landmarks.
Israelis Pray for More Rain to Save Galilee, End Worst Drought Monday, October 20, 2008 @ 12:07AMOct. 20 (Bloomberg) -- When Israelis observe the Jewish holiday this week with their annual prayers for rain, they might be pleading just that bit harder as the country experiences the worst drought in its 60-year history.
Alaska: A bounty from land and sea Wednesday, October 15, 2008 @ 4:14AMAccepting an offer to work in a fishing lodge in Alaska — a chance to live in a remote community on an island accessible only by boat or seaplane — we traveled north to Admiralty Island to "wrangle" food in the last frontier.
Annual Source to Sea cleanup set for Saturday Friday, October 10, 2008 @ 1:16AMIf all the tires collected through 11 years of Connecticut River cleanups were stacked, the pile would be more than 2,500 feet high. From the top, one could look down upon the Empire State Building, Seattle’s Space Needle, or any other of the world’s tallest buildings.
Sunshine and solitude: Kayaking on the long, lonesome Blueway Sunday, October 5, 2008 @ 2:40AMThe two-man kayaks lurched forward, backward, sideways. They spun around, bumped into one another and drifted into a thicket of mangroves.
Fusion, CPU lead standings Friday, October 3, 2008 @ 2:25AMFusion and Coast Progressive United (CPU) have jumped out in front in the women’s and men’s soccer leagues respectively after four weeks of play. Marshall Mayhem challenged Fusion’s claim to first place, but this week’s match ended in a 0-0 tie.
Paddle lines drawn Wednesday, October 1, 2008 @ 1:25AMORMOND-BY-THE-SEA -- For some, the story of the kayak launch at Bicentennial Park is about such things as irritating noise, missing "no parking" signs and environmental degradation.
Lincolnites try adaptive diving Monday, September 29, 2008 @ 12:57AMIt’s been six years since Jessie Garner, 27, got in a car accident and lost the use of her legs. And “it’s just been baby steps since then,” she says, “getting everything back to somewhat of a normal life.”
Paddlefest kicks off kayak festivities Sunday, September 28, 2008 @ 2:33AM Category: Local News Topics: (none) Paddlefest, a weekend of events and workshops designed to spread awareness of water safety and survival tips for kayakers on Humboldt Bay, is set to conclude today.
Coast Guard warning mariners about Tropical Storm Kyle Friday, September 26, 2008 @ 3:40PM BOSTON - Coast Guard units in New England were pre-staging crews and equipment, and warning mariners Friday in anticipation of Tropical Storm Kyle which is expected to arrive Sunday.
Champlain’s Shores Friday, September 26, 2008 @ 7:05AMTHE weather was blustery but hardly forbidding when I set off by canoe from just below Rouses Point, N.Y., near the border with Quebec , to begin retracing Samuel de Champlain’s journey of discovery — 400 years ago next summer — on what is now Lake Champlain.
Long, if not strong, season for Barnegat Bay weakfish Friday, September 26, 2008 @ 3:33AMBarnegat Bay weakfish anglers are enjoying a long — if not outstanding — season this year.
Expedition proving a great success Thursday, September 25, 2008 @ 11:42PMEAST London adventurer Peter van Kets is currently about halfway through his kayaking tour of the Quirimbas Islands with three companions off the coast of Mozambique.
Outside magazine gains glitz, loses grit Tuesday, September 23, 2008 @ 1:45AMEverything changed when they told me that putting fishing flies in my cap was uncouth.
POWERED BY POSITIVE ENERGY Saturday, September 13, 2008 @ 5:45AMEllen Cusack has never stayed indoors when she could be outdoors or lounged about when she could be active. When growing up, she played soccer, swam and sailed. In college, she taught aerobics and began running.
Calendar events from Sept. 12 to 19 Friday, September 12, 2008 @ 9:45AMn Praise and Worship Under the Stars will occur from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 750 Monarch Lane. Call Todd or Andrea at 931-0207 or Calvary Chapel of Nipomo at 929-2540.
FESTIVALS Thursday, September 11, 2008 @ 11:34PMLA BELLE AMIE VINEYARD, at S.C. 90 and St. Joseph Road, North Myrtle Beach. Summer Breeze Music Fest, noon-5 p.m. Saturday. Music by the Necessary Band and Tru Sol. Vineyard tour 2:30 p.m. $8 ages 18-79, otherwise free. Bring blankets and lawn chairs, but no coolers, food, beverages or pets. 399-WINE (9463) or www.labelleamie.com . SOUTHERN COASTAL BLUEGRASS FESTIVAL, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sept. 20 ...
Adam?s Rib Ranch & Los Veneros Thursday, September 11, 2008 @ 8:11PMA resort area golf community, and a beachfront resort and residential development.
Whale of a time Thursday, September 11, 2008 @ 6:17AMWhile some people are content to simply watch orcas, sea kayakers have a yen to experience them.
South African kayaks for N Pole Tuesday, September 9, 2008 @ 10:33AMSA environmentalist Lewis Gordon made history this week by kayaking further north than anyone has previously.
Sea kayaking with orcas is absolutely killer Sunday, September 7, 2008 @ 1:45AMWhile some people are content to simply watch killer whales, sea kayakers have a yen to experience them.
Riding the River Without a Motor Saturday, September 6, 2008 @ 10:44PM
SOUTH COUNTY NEWS Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 4:11PMn Praise and Worship Under the Stars will occur from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. at 750 Monarch Lane. Call Todd or Andrea at 931-0207 or Calvary Chapel of Nipomo at 929-2540.
Coast Guard saves kayakers in trouble in Tampa Bay Thursday, September 4, 2008 @ 12:07AMTHE TAMPA TRIBUNE
Kayakers find sea level at 10,000 feet Saturday, August 30, 2008 @ 4:06PMCOLORADO SPRINGS - Sea kayaking in a landlocked state requires a measure of imagination. Or desperation.
Basking in the Sunshine Coast Friday, August 22, 2008 @ 11:43PMRockwater Secret Cove Resort, in Halfmoon Bay in British Columbia. IT’S a summer afternoon along the rugged, rocky Sunshine Coast of British Columbia , just two hours northwest of Vancouver , and my friend Courtney and I have just cruised into a place called Secret Cove. In truth, it does feel like a secret.
The Trade Association of Paddlesports and the Hunterdon Chamber of Commerce to Host Inaugural North East Canoe & Kayak ... Thursday, August 21, 2008 @ 12:46PMJust weeks before kids head back to school, the Trade Association of Paddlesports (TAPS) and the Hunterdon Chamber of Commerce invite families and outdoor enthusiasts in the Mid-Atlantic states to come enjoy the North East Canoe & Kayak Symposium held September 5-7, 2008 at the Spruce Run Recreation Area in Clinton, N.J.
Oak Island litter pickup planned on land and water Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 8:48PMOak Island Parks & Recreation, The Adventure Co. and Coldwell Banker Sea Coast Realty are sponsoring "Clean the Creek" from 2-4 p.m. Sept. 6.Volunteers will meet at 2 p.m. at Smith Park on Fish Factory Road to help clean up the waterway area around the Wildlife Resources Commission boat ramp.
Briefly: New Hanover posts bus routes Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 2:19PMNEW HANOVERSchool system posts bus route scheduleNew Hanover County Schools has posted its bus schedule for the 2008-09 school year on its Web site, www.nhcs.net
Briefly: New Hanover posts school bus routes Tuesday, August 19, 2008 @ 2:19PMNew Hanover County Schools has posted its bus schedule for the 2008-09 school year on its Web site, www.nhcs.netThe new route structure is a reflection of rising fuel costs, with buses making fewer stops and students that attend adjacent middle and high schools, such as Ashley High and Murray Middle, sharing vehicles where applicable.
Still walking the track, 20 years on Monday, August 18, 2008 @ 12:20PMTwenty years ago, farmers Shireen and Francis Helps joined forces with their neighbours to form a tourist venture that is still going strong today. Sonia Armstrong tells the story of the Banks Peninsula Track.
Can we keep this "quiet"? Tuesday, August 12, 2008 @ 2:08AMIn 1792, George Vancouver and his crew sailed the Pacific Ocean, past Dungeness Spit and Sequim Bay and into neighboring Discovery Bay...