A British team is on course to break one of the last great speed records. Piloting a yacht that looks like a futuristic windsurf on steroids, the team hopes to achieve the world sailing speed record in the next few weeks, with an average speed higher than 50.57 knots (the existing record).
That is the equivalent of nearly 60mph …Â Details
The Leukemia and Lymphoma Society is gearing up for its annual regatta on Lake Pontchartrain, and one college student is making a splash by introducing a new sport to the event.
Kiteboarding is a sport that many have never even heard of, but for University of New Orleans senior Chris Stuckey, it’s his passion.
And he’s getting the word out about his plans to kiteboard across the lake, from Mandeville to Metairie…. Details
To donate to Stuckey’s efforts, you can visit his Web site.
Planned for release later this month, so get those fingers warmed up. The game is supposed to have 10 play modes, 13 tricks and you’ll be able to drop in as Bucky Lasek or Omar Hassan…… yes!  More details as they become available.