HUGE seas, extreme fatigue and speeds of up to 35mph.
These are just some of the challenges a Winchester man will face as he aims to set a new world record in kitesurfing endurance across the English Channel.
Ashley Overton hopes to sail into the record books as the first person to kitesurf across the world’s busiest shipping lane and back again.
Along with his friend Rob Ward, the 44-year-old will sail 50 miles across the Channel …Â More info
This year marks the 20th Anniversary of the Women’s Pipeline Pro.Â
In 1988 five women got together to start the first Women’s contest at Pipeline.Â
At the time there were few Women stand up surfers challenging themselves at the famous spot. It was the “boggieboarders” charging the tubes.Â
As time went on Women bodyboarders gained much respect for their athletic abilities. … More info
Times are tough, so the Miami International Boat Show is going overboard to make it easier to buy a boat.
The 68th Miami show, which runs today through Monday at three sites, will have an Affordability Pavilion to help people find boats that can be financed for $300 or less per month.
The pavilion, which has appeared at other boat shows, will feature fishing boats, runabouts and personal watercraft such as an Angler 173F ($250 per month), the 20-foot Carolina Skiff 218DLV ($219), a Polar Kraft Bass Series TX175 Pro ($125) and the Yamaha VX Cruiser and VX Deluxe PWCs ($59).
Those in the market for a boat should find good deals at the show…Â More info
Effective today, February 10, 2009, all youth ATV and motorcycles are banned from dealer floors, service shops and made illegal to sell by anyone in the United States.
This is actually happening. It’s not made up or exaggerated. You cannot buy a youth (defined as being intended for children 12-years old and younger) motorcycle or ATV. You can’t even buy one from a private party or your own parents.
That means no more models such as the Honda CRF50—long standing as the largest selling production motorcycle in … More info