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As the South Atlantic weather systems ripple in a wave across the fleet from west to east, the effect is compressing the four Portimão Global Ocean Race boats as a barrier of light wind now grips the two race leaders, Desafio Cabo de Hornos and Beluga Racer.
To the south-west, and further towards the coast of South America, Team Mowgli and Roaring Forty have stayed with stronger breeze, but the high pressure system blocking the route will halt their progress later today. … More Details
Kris Scheppe put almost two years of his life on hold for one trial.
In May 2007, Scheppe was mugged by a teenager on his way to a convention for the Florida Federation of the Blind in St. Petersburg.
On March 11, he got justice – and the freedom to pursue a dream: to be the first blind person to sail nonstop around the world.
The 29-year-old North Fort Myers resident was born with retinitis pigmentosa, a genetic eye disease…. Details
With less than a week to go, St. Thomas Yacht Club is applying finishing touches before the kickoff of the 36th annual International Rolex Regatta on Friday, March 27.
The three-day regatta includes professionally run racing in a spectacular Caribbean setting along with memorable regatta parties for local and visiting teams from the U.S. and Europe. The event also has plenty of fan-friendly offerings. For starters, the public is encouraged to participate in a special regatta celebration at Yacht Haven Grande on Saturday night from 7-11 p.m. Carnival flair is expected when The Spectrum Band, one of St. Thomas’s most popular reggae bands, performs three shows at center stage in the mega yacht marina complex.
‘We’re excited about Saturday night at Yacht Haven Grande,’ regatta co-director Bill Canfield said, explaining that for the first time many of the boats entered will use the elegant mega yacht facility as home base. Others will berth at Yacht Haven Grande’s sister marina, American Yacht Harbor, or moor just off the yacht club. ‘Hosting a big party where our competitors dock is a great addition to the event’, Canfield said, adding that there is no admission for the party, which also offers island fare and regatta merchandise. For racers and visitors alike this will be a prime opportunity to …Â Details
Marine photographers Peter Lyons and Erik Simonson, videographer Vince Casalaina and publicist Ross Tibbits have founded Marine Media Alliance to better integrate marine activities with media exposure.
They are seeking to increase coverage of maritime events and bring greater understanding to the public via print, video and web-based media.
Visit their newly launched Web site at www.marinemediaalliance.com and learn how Marine Media Alliance brings marine events into the media spotlight through their photography, video and publicity services…. Details