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Crash witness: Coast Guard vessel was speeding Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 10:19PMA witness who saw last year's deadly San Diego holiday boat crash said Tuesday that he thought the Coast Guard boat was traveling too fast when it struck another boat.
Despite numerous tragedies, parasailing industry still lacks oversight Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:08PMBy Andy Boyle, Danny Valentine and Rita Farlow, Times Staff Writers Tuesday, September 7, 2010 Parasailing accidents along Florida's west coast have killed or severely injured numerous people in the past 20 years, yet the industry remains largely unregulated. No state or federal agency inspects or certifies parasailing equipment and no specific license is given to parasailing operations. The ...
Strikes hit Paris, London travel Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 5:23PMParis, Sept. 7: France was gripped today by a major strike and protests against President Nicolas Sarkozy’s plan to raise the retirement age to 62 from 60.
Outdoor Life: Bass tournament offers $10,000 to winning team Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 3:25PMThe first-place team will bring home $10,000 for the heaviest stringer of bass in the Gulf County Bassin for Cash tournament. It is an opportunity to fish for money only the pros usually compete for. On Saturday, entrants will be allowed to fish the...
Mullet Switched With Catfish at Lillian Mullet Festival Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 1:54PMWorried about the possibility of mullet contaminated with oil, sponsors of the Lillian Mullet Festival switch menu to farm-raised catfish.
Submarine USS Hawaii first of its class to enter Western Pacific Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 7:16AMThe USS Hawaii’s arrival on Friday at Yokosuka for a port visit signaled the first time a Virginia-class submarine has entered the Western Pacific, Navy officials said Tuesday.
Ilfracombe: Come Hell or High Water Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 7:12AMOut on a sea trip on a stormy day, Jeff (Rufus) Hatt explains how the inevitable, as always, happens...
Strikers in Paris and London Snarl Travel Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 6:04AMUnions started a major strike on Tuesday over President Nicolas Sarkozy’s plans to raise the retirement age.
MJP Waterjets wins record order worth Euro 12 million for the Indian coast guard Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 5:25AMMJP Waterjets, the fastest growing global supplier of waterjets, wins one of the largest contracts ever in the market for waterjets, worth Euro 12 million. MJP Waterjets will supply waterjets for...
Shepparton homes at risk Tuesday, September 7, 2010 @ 5:21AMAt least 700 residents in the Victoria region of Shepparton are at risk of becoming isolated by floodwaters.
Sheriff's deputies cruise water for safety Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 4:12PMThe marine patrol for the Pinellas County Sheriff's Office was out in full force this holiday weekend. They handed out citations, warnings and a lot of safety advice.
Coast Guard hearing to weigh boy's death Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 2:27PMHearings begins Tuesday in Alameda in the death of an 8-year-old boy crushed by a Coast Guard vessel in San Diego.
Coast Guard hearing to weigh San Diego boy's death Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 11:11AMAlan DeWeese had just finished watching the fireworks display when he saw a Coast Guard vessel racing straight at him in a crowded San Diego Bay. He furiously turned his boat but there was no time: The vessel landed on his 8-year-old son, Anthony, crushing him to death and seriously injuring four other passengers.
Braced for travel chaos Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 9:12AMLONDON - MAINTENANCE workers on London's underground rail network went out on strike on Monday at the start of a wave of industrial action which unions say will cripple the system, bringing misery to commuters. About 200 Alstom-Metro staff on the Jubilee and Northern'Tube' lines began their action over pay late on Sunday evening, causing some disruption and delays during Monday's morning rush ...
Malaysia, Indonesia to hold talks on border issues Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 8:39AMMalaysia and Indonesia will hold talks on demarcation and border problems in October and November separately in order to prevent territorial disputes from arising.
London commuters braced for travel chaos Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 8:32AMMaintenance workers on London's underground rail network went out on strike on Monday at the start of a wave of industrial action which unions say will cripple the system, bringing misery to commuters.
Tube 'cutting corners over safety' say unions as London braces for strike Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 2:25AMA Tube safety row has blown up as millions of passengers prepared for disruption because of strikes by London Underground workers.
Tubing floats boat for about 15,000 on river Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 2:14AMHAMILTON CITY — Approximately 15,000 people floated on the Sacramento River on Sunday in celebration of the three-day weekend.
Friends mourn sailor's death in 'tragic accident' Monday, September 6, 2010 @ 1:13AMGroton - As an avid sailor, Donald "Donzo" Wilkinson of Noank raced hard and had an infectious laugh. At 54, he had decades of experience on the water and had captained private yachts and sailboats.
Malaysia hopeful to seek solutions to deal with cross-boundary issues with Indonesia Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 10:37PMKOTA KINABALU : Malaysia is hopeful to seek some solutions to deal with cross-boundary issues with Indonesia when the two Foreign Ministers meet today.
It's crucial to stay safe while boating Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:41PMA letter from Catherine Bowles, the secretary to Ian Bowles of Environmental Affairs, reads like this: "On the eve of the Labor Day weekend, the Massachusetts Environmental Police are reminding boaters of safety guidelines, including the importance of wearing life jackets.
Flying machine teams aim high, fall fast in Philly's 2010 Red Bull Flugtag competition Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 12:26PMFrom a pair of men's legs attached to a giant pair of underwear to a flying Amish buggy, a procession of ill-fated flying contraptions tumbled one after another to a watery demise at the Camden Waterfront on Saturday.
Clams befouling Tahoe invade Adirondack lake Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 11:49AMBOLTON LANDING, N.Y. (AP) — A thumbnail-sized clam blamed for clouding the azure bays of Lake Tahoe high in the Sierra Nevada has now turned up in a mountain-ringed Adirondack lake renowned for its limpid, spring-fed waters.
Back to the beach Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 8:32AMMARK HIBBS ATLANTIC BEACH — The sign out front at the small but colorfully painted Caribbe Inn on Fort Macon Road reads, “Goodbye Earl, hello Labor Day,” a sentiment likely shared by many here.
Floodwaters sweep towards another Pakistan town Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:32AMPakistani authorities were Sunday trying to protect another town from floodwaters in southern Sindh province, as the nation continues to grapple with its worst natural disaster in living memory.
68-year-old Helena man drowns in Missouri Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 7:12AMA 68-year-old Helena man drowned Saturday afternoon in the Missouri River, 35 miles southwest of Great Falls, after his rubber raft capsized, authorities said.
Plenty of lakefaring crusing action still available around Michigan Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 5:08AMFiguring that the Weather Channel will exhibit a little cooperative spirit, there is still plenty of time to enjoy the Great Lakes State's great bodies of water.
Teams aim high, fall fast in Flugtag flying machines Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 4:30AMFrom a pair of men's legs attached to a giant pair of underwear to a flying Amish buggy, a procession of ill-fated flying contraptions tumbled one after another to a watery demise at the Camden Waterfront on Saturday.
Seattle hospital tallies life jacket use on Columbia River Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 3:37AMKENNEWICK -- Mark Allen and Tammy Porter aren't spies, but they were outfitted with surveillanc
Fall is the time to break out your muskie lures Sunday, September 5, 2010 @ 2:54AMThis article has been read 0 times. John Dino and I had a few walleye in the basket and were trolling along when I let out a cry. I called for John to turn off the motor because I was snagged and my line was stripping from my reel fast.
LINCOLN PARK: Native Americans cross the river in canoes in support of 1796 treaty Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 11:01AMLINCOLN PARK –– Canoes might be one of the last boats you would expect to see navigating the Detroit River.
Asian carp new bullies of America's waterways Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 9:14AMAsian silver carp are becoming the new bullies in America's waterways, said a Missouri fish biologist.
Correction: 09/04/2010 Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 6:36AMThe Record-Eagle printed incorrect dates for the Michigan Schooner Festival in Friday's paper because of a production error.
Cholera kills 41 in Central African nation of Chad Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 6:32AMHealth officials in Chad say an outbreak of cholera in the Central African nation has killed at least 41 people.
Clams befouling Tahoe invade Adirondack lake in NY Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 3:06AMBOLTON LANDING, N.Y. — A thumbnail-sized clam blamed for clouding the azure bays of Lake Tahoe high in the Sierra Nevada has now turned up in a mountain-ringed Adirondack lake renowned for its limpid, spring-fed waters.
Small lures for big bass Saturday, September 4, 2010 @ 2:06AMLate summer and early fall offer excellent topwater largemouth bass fishing. Yet some days nothing goes as planned.
Preparing for Hurricane Earl: LIRR Service Suspended, Tropical Conditions Expected Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 8:22PMOn Thursday, the day before Hurricane Earl is predicted to pass off the coast of Montauk Point, official and individuals around Sag Harbor Village and the East End made preparations for the storm. Citing Earl, the Long Island Rail Road canceled service east of Speonk and Ronkonkoma on Friday. Even though the hurricane is expected [...]
Film review: Piranha 3D — perversely satisfying junky-tainment Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:55PMDirector Alexandre Aja's gnarly beach-party-gone-bad creature feature presents the perversely satisfying opportunity to watch swarms of great looking people being gobbled up by hyper flesh eating fish.
Sailing in Marin: New KKMI facility in Sausalito a boon to competitive sailors Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 7:36PMSTEAL A PEEK behind the walls of the new Keefe Kaplan Maritime Inc. boat yard on the Sausalito waterfront over the next few weeks and you'll see an impressive lineup of some 25 high performance-racing machines.
To Minot Light and back Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 2:36PMFor the town of Cohasset, Minot Light is a beacon. For mariners, its 1-4-3 flashing light has warded off boats from the town’s rocky coast, and welcomed local sailors back home. For a small group in Cohasset on Saturday morning Minot Light became a challenge and a destination. Sixteen local swimmers set off from Bassing Beach to make their way to the towering granite tower and back to ...
The Best Of The Connecticut Coast Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:56AMMany travelers bypass Connecticut on their way to Cape Cod, Boston, New Hampshire and Maine, but those who give it the cold shoulder are missing some great opportunities for fun and adventure.
40-70 mph winds could hit Maine coast in next 36 hours Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:49AMHurricane Earl continued to march north Thursday toward the North Carolina shore, prompting federal officials to warn the public to make contingency plans as soon as possible.
Md. Officials Keep Close Watch On Hurricane Earl Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:44AMMaryland officials are taking precautions to prepare for any possible impact of Hurricane Earl.
Eric Gordon: Team USA is really getting it together Thursday, September 2, 2010 @ 11:26AMClippers guard gives his impressions of Team USA's 99-77 victory over Slovenia in the FIBA World Championship tournament. Clippers guard gives him impressions of Team USA's 99-77 victory over Slovenia in the FIBA World Championship tournament.
Using small lures to catch big bass Wednesday, September 1, 2010 @ 12:05AMKenneth Kieser's weekly outdoors column.
Locals prepare ahead of Earl Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 6:26PMORLEANS, Mass. -- Officials, boaters, fishermen and vacationers on Cape Cod have all begun preparations ahead of Hurricane Earl.
Show for dad to help the kids Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 5:37PMFAST cars and family will mix on Sunday morning when the Buffs Club Father's Day Show and Shine is on for another year. The beneficiary for the event changed this year, with all proceeds fr
iran: Launch of new weaponry Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 1:57PMIan’s state news agency IRNA reported that the Seraj (Lamp) and Zolfaqar boats would be manufactured at the marine industries complex of the Defense Ministry.
More Pakistan towns under flood threat Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:56AMFloodwaters have swept towards two small southern Pakistani towns as authorities managed to finally plug a breach in defences across the Indus river.
Commerce, Conflict Coexist On The Congo Tuesday, August 31, 2010 @ 4:23AMWith a barely functioning road network in the Democratic Republic of Congo, the Congo River has become the nation's Route 66 -- the artery pulsing life into the heart of Africa. But years of civil war and spillover fighting from neighboring countries have periodically choked the lifeline. read more