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Volunteers dive into work of documenting scallops at Pine Island Sound Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 2:12AMA pair of bivalves held above the surface of Pine Island Sound by Ryan Cantey Saturday were not happy scallops.
Competition crafted in cardboard Sunday, August 29, 2010 @ 12:55AMRicky Arno, left and Zachariah Vercruyssen paddle what’s left of their Spongebob Squarepants boat past the finish line at the third annual Cardboard Boat Regatta, held Saturday morning at Three Forks Harbor.
San Juan Island is a whale freeway Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 10:00PMThere's a mystique about islands that never quite disappears.
UPDATE: Water Rescue Near Gaviota Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 9:30PMGaviota - Santa Barbara County Fire Search and Rescue crews pulled two kayakers from the ocean near Hollister Ranch just north of Gaviota State Beach. Key News brought you a live report on the rescue last night, and today we are learning the kayakers are recovering and will be fine.
Erie boating community basks in summer fun Friday, August 27, 2010 @ 11:59AMErie's boating community knows how to relax and have fun. On a typical summer weekend, the inlet next to Presque Isle State Park's North Pier becomes what Erie boaters typically call "The Boat Beach.''
Police search again for man feared drowned Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 11:50PMPolice carried out a further search yesterday for a Bay of Islands man who may have drowned after he went missing two weeks ago
A harrowing vacation becomes memorable for New Fairfield couple Thursday, August 26, 2010 @ 5:46PMLisa and Randy Welp , of New Fairfield, were having a grand adventure on Cape Breton Island, Nova Scotia, recently traversing the switchbacks of the highlands and hiking some of its most famous trails.
Outdoors: Aug. 26 Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:05PMDATED EVENTS
Consistent catches from both inshore, offshore Wednesday, August 25, 2010 @ 3:42AMAs some haul their teenagers to college, while others drag the youngsters to get school supplies, the anglers inshore and offshore, from piers to boats, are reporting consistent catches.
Diving buddies won't quit search for Lucas Saturday, August 21, 2010 @ 4:41PMDetermined Gisborne locals sent more men into the water as police cut back their dive teams searching for missing four-year-old Lucas Ward yesterday.
No Place Like Home: Central Coast Kayaks Thursday, August 19, 2010 @ 11:08PMYou can just rent the kayaks and explore on your own. But I highly recommend the tour for your first trip out. The aquatic expertise of your guides will ensure you get the most our of your adventure. Owner Paul Schiro wants to make sure anyone who takes a tour sees as much as possible. "The sea caves, the rock grottoes, the kelp forests, all the ...
Outdoors: Aug. 19 Wednesday, August 18, 2010 @ 4:30PMDATED EVENTS
Summertime rhythms in Gig Harbor embrace music, movies, art and food Monday, August 16, 2010 @ 2:18PMThere I was last week, polishing off my mint chocolate chip ice cream cone while stepping around fanciful chalk drawings on the downtown sidewalks on my way to the free Elvis concert in Skansie Brothers Park. The evening sun gilded concertgoers. Boats bobbed in the harbor.
Fish Rap: Debord wins kayak derby; fishing is good in Monterey Bay Friday, August 13, 2010 @ 2:58PMIn certain spots, fishing might even be described as spectacular. This week’s weather featured gray skies and misty fog along with cool temperatures.
British scientist in Inuit language quest Thursday, August 12, 2010 @ 9:16PMCAMBRIDGE, England, Aug. 12 (UPI) -- A British researcher says he is preparing for a yearlong expedition to Greenland, home of the Inuits, the world's northernmost settled people. Inuit - Greenland - England - Cambridge - Inuit language
Brown: Good news, the coast is clear Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 3:54PMBrown: Good news, the coast is clear
Enjoy the ride Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 6:57AMFrom a trip along Portugal's Mondego River to a visit at Germany's Lake Starnberg, here are some of Europe's best summer drives.
R&R Means ROI at Chateau on the Lake This Summer Friday, July 30, 2010 @ 2:00AMFrom now through September 2010, guests of Chateau on the Lake will receive a special “Summer Resort Credit” of up to $120 when they stay at the resort for three nights, Sundays through Thursdays. With savings like this, Chateau on the Lake Resort & Spa is the best place to rest and relax this summer.
Sea and shore events will commemorate orca captures Wednesday, July 28, 2010 @ 12:00PMForty years later, Lolita the orca whale is still doing her two 20-minute shticks down at Miami Seaquarium in Florida after being snatched from Penn Cove.
MDI Police: Flaming Air Mattress Brings Charge Tuesday, July 27, 2010 @ 2:52PMBAR HARBOR — A Bangor man was arrested Saturday night on a charge of arson after allegedly trying to burn down a woman’s apartment.
Bainbridge Police Blotter | July 23 Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 5:08PM11:10 a.m. A sandwich board of a local business was defaced. At 9 p.m. July 3, a woman closed her photo studio, placed a sandwich board outside and left for home. When she returned the next morning she noticed the board had been vandalized.
Volunteers pound pavement, and surf, to collect data Friday, July 23, 2010 @ 1:10PMFAIRHOPE, Ala. — While the Vessels of Opportunity program for oil spill monitoring has garnered more attention, a less visible volunteer project has also been at work in the area.
At ease on a summer paddle Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 11:53PMActive outdoors Maine coast perfect getaway Embed multimedia (photos, galleries, audio): 0723MidCoastME The sun is just rising here on the mid-coast of Maine. Pinpoints of light are glinting off the little ripples in the bay. It's warm and humid already, but the breeze is probably going to pick up later. It almost always does. Even when the summer sun is high in this blue, blue sky, it'll be ...
The Fishing Line: Hot, Hot, Hot Thursday, July 22, 2010 @ 10:04AMWith air temps in the 90s and high humidity making some folks grumpy, it seems the best thing to do is go fishing. No boat? Cape May County offers lots of charters, head boats, and boat rentals or just grab your rod and reel and try surf-fishing.
First leg of 175 nautical miles marathon successfully done Monday, July 19, 2010 @ 3:19AMThe 175 nautical miles/324 kilometres route of the Tunisia-Malta Kayaks Crossing – Mahdia (Tunisia) to Lampedusa to Linosa to Malta.
Over 200 set to row in Saturday’s Blackburn Challenge Monday, July 12, 2010 @ 9:29PMIt’s a hearty group, this collection of individuals who show up for the Blackburn Challenge year after year.
Enjoy some island time in San Juans Sunday, July 11, 2010 @ 2:27AMSAN JUAN ISLAND – Sitting on a picnic table at Lime Kiln State Park hoping to catch a glimpse of a whale frolicking in Haro Strait, Bryn Chowchuvech had only one gripe about his visit to the island.
International Expeditions Waives Single Supplement Fee on Select 2011 Galapagos Vacations Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 6:45AMInternational Expeditions is waiving the single supplement fee on its January 7, May 27 and September 30, 2011 Galapagos Islands cruises. Â While reaping savings of 25 percent off regular fares, solo travelers enjoy in-depth looks at the archipelago's history, landscapes and singular wildlife on this intimate journey.
Escape the heat at the best local beaches Friday, July 9, 2010 @ 2:26AMIt looks like the rain clouds are finally on summer hiatus and warm breezes are blowing. We’ve visited popular local beaches to chart their attributes. So pack your lunch, grab your towel and hit the beach. • Best beach bites: Nearby establishments help with the dining end of day trip
Voyage through the Galapagos Islands Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 5:33PMCarrying my snorkel gear and a travel book with a picture of an iguana on the cover, I was ready to go on the vacation of my dreams to the Galápagos Islands.
Farewell to Moko the dolphin Thursday, July 8, 2010 @ 12:16PMMoko the dolphin, who thrilled and sometimes unsettled swimmers with his playfulness and imposing physical size, has been found dead.The 4-year-old bottlenose dolphin was spotted by surfers washed up on Matakana Island, next to...
Experience an Adventure or Two at Barbuda's Lighthouse Bay Resort Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 11:07AMEnjoy the Lovely Pink and White Sand Beaches, but Also Add on an Excursion or Two When You Visit This Exclusive Resort
Experience an Adventure or Two at Barbuda's Lighthouse Bay Resort Tuesday, July 6, 2010 @ 10:54AMLOW BAY, BARBUDA--(Marketwire - 07/06/10) - Beautiful, uncrowded beaches with soft sand and stunning water views make for the perfect relaxing getaway at the Lighthouse Bay Resort on Barbuda. But this intimate, exclusive resort also offers activities and excursions that can add a bit of adrenaline to your getaway, contribute to your health and well being, or even teach a thing or two about the ...
Coast Guard rescues kayaker off Trinidad Head Monday, July 5, 2010 @ 3:32AMA Coast Guard helicopter crew rescued a man from the rocks on the north side of Trinidad Head on Sunday morning after his kayak overturned in the surf.
Canoe, kayak safety rules may tighten Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 2:50PMWith summer in full swing, kayakers and canoeists around the state are preparing for some possible new rules. Canoe - Kayak - Canoes and Kayaks - Sports - Water Sports
Life vests may be the law for canoes, kayaks Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 1:35PMWith summer in full swing, kayakers and canoeists around the state are preparing for some possible new rules. Canoe - Kayak - Personal flotation device - United States - Canoes and Kayaks
Let's go to Burlington's fireworks! Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 5:33AMHere's a look at what's going on, how to get there, where to watch — and who's footing the bill for Burlington's annual Fourth of July celebration, which this year includes two fireworks displays, one at 8:20 p.m., the other at about 9:30.
Let's go to Burlington's fireworks! Saturday, July 3, 2010 @ 5:14AMBy land, by sea and, well, maybe not air unless you’re the pilot of the biplane air show, there are plenty of ways to get to the Burlington fireworks show today. Make the journey part of the fun by going by bike, bus, train or even boat.
Coast Guard personnel facing charges in death of boy at boat parade Friday, July 2, 2010 @ 11:39AMCriminal charges, including negligent homicide, were filed Thursday against U.S. Coast Guard sailors involved in a boat collision late last year that resulted in the death of an 8-year-old Rancho Penasquitos boy. Anthony Cole DeWeese died and five other people were injured in the Dec. 20 collision that took place during the annual Parade of Lights on San Diego Bay. The charges were brought after ...
Summer job with water views: Kayak gig too good to give up Thursday, July 1, 2010 @ 11:25AMAs far as office views go on Nantucket, it’s hard to beat Ryan Fitch’s vantage point from his business off the Washington Street Extension.
How to pick a kayak Tuesday, June 29, 2010 @ 2:24AMMarybeth from Connecticut wrote asking advice on picking kayaks for her and her husband: "We are looking for something for the lakes, but have an opportunity to kayak on a quiet ocean inlet in Maine where we vacation." She’s made a good start on getting the right boats.
Lighthouse Bay Resort: Extend Your Idyllic Stay in Barbuda With New Summer Special Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 6:12PMLOW BAY, BARBUDA--(Marketwire - 06/28/10) - Lighthouse Bay Resort, an idyllic, secluded luxury resort situated on the largely undeveloped island of Barbuda, has now added iPads to its list of upscale amenities available for guests. So take advantage of the resort's summer promotion -- stay three nights from now through Aug. 31, add one complimentary night; stay five nights, and add two ...
Portsmouth area community calendar Monday, June 28, 2010 @ 1:08AMToda in Portsmouth: yoga by donation: Michael Whiter leads Classical Yoga from 5:30 to 6:45 p.m. Monday, June 28, at 147 Congress St. (above Portsmouth Health Foods), Portsmouth. Open to beginners and drop-ins. Fees are by donations. Information:...
Portsmouth area community calendar Saturday, June 26, 2010 @ 1:07AMPortsmouth
Sports briefs; June 22, 2010 Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 1:17PM’Dogs to host Picnic in the Park
Flotilla sails to lift the siege on the human rights of Gilad Shalit Tuesday, June 22, 2010 @ 12:34PMA flotilla of 50 sea kayaks, sail boats and yachts bedecked with yellow ribbons and “freedom for Gilad Shalit” banners made its way south Friday along Israel’s Mediterranean coast from the Ashdod Marina to Nitzanim near the Gaza Strip in an effort to publicize the denial of human rights to the IDF soldier kidnapped four years ago by Palestinian gunmen and held incommunicado since.
3 kayakers rescued from San Francisco Bay Saturday, June 19, 2010 @ 8:37PMA few good Samaritans rescued three kayakers from San Francisco Bay Saturday afternoon.
Resort to sheer pleasure on Ishigaki Island Saturday, June 19, 2010 @ 4:00PMWant to get away from it all? Then why not fly 2,000 km toward the Equator from Tokyo to Ishigaki, the main island of the southerly Yaeyama group in Okinawa Prefecture. And once there, then treat yourself to a stay at Club Med Kabira Beach, where you can do almost anything you want — or nothing at all. From the airport, a hotel car makes a leisurely 40-minute drive along roads lined with palm ...
ZONE 4 POINT PLEASANT TO SEASIDE HEIGHTS Friday, June 18, 2010 @ 3:19AMRonny Bala at Fisherman's Supply said people fishing from kayaks are doing well in the Manasquan River catching fluke. "There are some keepers being caught. They're fishing right before the inlet," Bala said. From the sand, Terry Mortuscielli weighed in a 30.9-pound striper from Brick Beach.
Increased sightings of sharks, whales and dolphins off Northern Ireland's coast Wednesday, June 16, 2010 @ 10:21PMKeep your eye on the seas this weekend — the denizens of the deep have been making their presence felt in local waters.