Posted: May 24, 2013
Riviera chairman and owner Rodney Longhurst announced today that his family will purchase Rivieras 14-hectare state-of-the-art Coomera facility on Queenslands Gold Coast. It is the largest luxury boat-building facility of its type in the Southern Hemisphere, and the purchase of the property and all of its capital improvements will be completed before June 30.
Posted: May 24, 2013
CHULA VISTA -- The public is invited to take a peek at the future of the Chula Vista Bayfront, with the new release of draft conceptual renderings, according to the Port of San Diego.
Posted: May 23, 2013
SEATTLE Sea History at the bottom of Lake Union and Lake Washington. Its been estimated that there are 109 planes, 50 ships, a coal train and many other objects sitting at the bottom of Lake Washington. Who knew that the floating home community on Lake Union began in the 1880s? Wouldnt you like to know more about the history behind the area? Now you can Sea History with Argosy Cruises and The Museum of History Industry (MOHAI).
Posted: May 23, 2013
With Memorial Day around the corner, Oregons Department of Fish and Wildlife is on the lookout for invasive species hitching rides on recreational boats.
Posted: May 23, 2013
It's springtime, which means it's also time for the annual migration of yachts from the Caribbean to the Mediterranean.
Posted: May 23, 2013
During the trip around the world (2010-2012), the MS Tranor PlanetSolar sailed for 26 days from one side of the Atlantic to the other, thereby claiming the world record speed for a solar-powered transatlantic crossing and her first entry in the Guinness World Records(tm). It hasnt been broken since. It was not until 2013 that the largest solar boat in the world repeated the trip to realize a new global accomplishment: 22 days, 12 hours, and 32 minutes. Having left from Las Palmas (Spain) on April 25, 2013, the ship sailed 2867 miles (5310 km) across the Atlantic Ocean at the average speed of 5.3 knots before reaching Marigot (St. Martin, French West Indies) on May 18. This new record is currently undergoing an authorization process at Guinness World Records(tm).
Posted: May 22, 2013
A rare piece of America's military history was located this spring, when dolphins from the Navy's Marine Mammal Program located an unusual artifact: a torpedo from the 19th century. Discovered during a training exercise in the ocean near San Diego, the torpedo will eventually make its way to a museum.
Posted: May 22, 2013
PORT TOWNSEND, Wash. - Security has been increased at a cruise ship dock in Port Townsend in response to vandalism in which two mooring lines to a cruise ship were cut.
Posted: May 21, 2013
SACRAMENTO, Calif. The Department of Boating and Waterways (DBW) announces the 14th Annual Life Jacket Trade-In. Events will be held at 30 locations across the state May 24 and 25.
Posted: May 21, 2013
Holland, Mich., May 17, 2013 S2 Yachts introduces the next generation of premier American-made yachts with the all new Tiara 50 Coupe. Set to be delivered to key dealerships this fall, the all new Tiara 50 series redefines world-class luxury with innovative design, engineering and performance built for todays modern lifestyle.
Posted: May 21, 2013
SAN MATEO, Calif. Mr. Spock may think space is the final frontier, but Earth's deep oceans are just as mysterious and unknown. Now, one scientist says thousands of people could explore the oceans using cheap, remotely controlled robots.
Posted: May 21, 2013
Harmful algal blooms can turn normal-looking shellfish into toxic payloads that, if eaten, can cause symptoms ranging from diarrhea to death. This unseen danger unnerves shellfish growers and fisheries managers, who need to know immediately when and where to shut down fisheries to prevent illness. Now, with the help of a new autonomous underwater robot, researchers from the Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) are one step closer to sniffing out ocean toxins and ensuring that safe seafood ends up on your plate.
Posted: May 21, 2013
CHARLESTON, S.C. A California winery is recovering four cases of Cabernet Sauvignon that have aged on the floor of Charleston Harbor for the past three months.
Posted: May 20, 2013
OWNERS OF THE WORLD'S superyachts are running into a new problem as they set sail across the crowded seas: finding a place to park
Posted: May 20, 2013
Blue whales along the South Taranaki coast might be doing more than just passing through on their way to and from Antarctica. A recent study by Niwa showed there are more blue whales in the area than expected, and more research was now being done to ensure the region's oil and gas exploration sites didn't harm the species.