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WoodenBoat Show returns this weekend to Mystic

(soundings) The WoodenBoat Show, owned and produced by WoodenBoat magazine, takes place this weekend at Mystic (Conn.) Seaport.  READ MORE

NOAA Expects Busy Atlantic Hurricane Season

(marinelink)  An active to extremely active hurricane season is expected for the Atlantic Basin this year, according to the seasonal outlook issued today by NOAA’s Climate Prediction Center – a division of the National Weather Service. As with every hurricane season, this outlook underscores the importance of having a hurricane preparedness plan in place.  READ MORE

5 rescued after boat sinks in Warwick

(Warwick) One adult and four kids are safe after their boat sank near Conimicut Lighthouse in Warwick on Tuesday afternoon. READ MORE

Newport Yacht & Lifestyle Collection dates announced

(Newport) Dates have now been announced and the concept defined for The Newport Yacht & Lifestyle Collection. The new event will take place in Newport (R.I.) – an increasingly popular destination for luxury superyachts – from 16-19th June 2011 READ MORE

Woman Injured after Boat Accident at Disney

(Miami Herald) A woman was injured in a boating accident at Walt Disney World after her boat went under a Disney ferry. READ MORE

Dozens injured as Carnival ship turns hard to avoid wayward buoy

(USA Today) Several dozen passengers on a Carnival cruise ship Wednesday were injured when the vessel made a sudden turn to avoid an object in the water. READ MORE

First win for Extreme Marine

(powerboat-world) UIM Xcat Middle East Championship, Heat one. Extreme Marine wins Heat one of the UIM Xcat Middle East Championship at Dubai International Marine Club in the first of four rounds of the Championship. The pairing of Rashid Al Marri and Salem Fadel Al Hamli, who used to race in Delma Marine, were happy with their new boat and placing.  READ MORE

Saving by Tying the Knot at Sea

(New York Times) Cruises have long been popular with honeymooners looking for a romantic getaway after the wedding. Now, a growing number of brides and grooms are tying the knot on cruise ships and sailing off into the sunset with their entire wedding party in tow. READ MORE

Yacht burns, sinks off Key Biscayne, 2 escape

(Miami Herald)  A pair of South Florida boat captains made a narrow escape Tuesday morning, helped by a good Samaritan, when a 56 foot yacht they were on caught fire and burned to the waterline. READ MORE

Solid sales, good crowds at Palm Beach show

(soundings) Following a trend with several recent boat shows, optimism was on the rise at the Palm Beach International Boat Show, which was held March 25-28 in West Palm Beach, Fla.  READ MORE
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