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Count on the 62nd Newport to Ensenada International Yacht Race starting Friday, April 24, to be clean and green.

The boat washing demonstration is scheduled from 10:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the BCYC dock. Ecover (pronounced eco-ver), the world’s largest producer of ecological cleaning products, will provide three attractive brand ambassadors for the demonstration and will have personnel available to answer boaters’ questions about its products that promise to ‘do the dishes, not the fishes.’

The race has been organized since 1948 by the Newport Ocean Sailing Association. NOSA Commodore Jerry Montgomery said, ‘Having Ecover as a ‘green’ sponsor is a natural association for sailors who practice the principles of keeping the seas clean.’

This year’s entry list, boosted by increased security measures by Mexican authorities in cooperation with  …  Details

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oarsExperience Mother Nature at her most-exhilarating, and enjoy a one-of-a-kind raft trip down the Tuolumne, American Fork, and Merced rivers. Reserve your spot for Spring and Summer soon. The water will be at its peak and many trips from April to August are nearly half-booked.

Why partake in such an adventure? In addition to an exhilarating ride, you may be surprised that a rafting trip with OARS provides gourmet meals, hiking opportunities, and even wine blending classes. Of course, some of the most untouched gorgeous mountains, steep canyon walls, green hills, and wildflowers are yours for the viewing…  Details

subFor most of us, the world deep below the ocean’s surface remains a place we have only had the pleasure to experience vicariously, primarily through watching nature documentaries. It’s not as if we can just hop in a submarine and go take a look. Well, perhaps we can, if a Russian company’s plan to market a two-seater submarine driven by pedal power to the tourist industry is successful. The new underwater vehicle (UV) from Marine Innovation Technologies (MIT) will not only be cheaper to buy and run than existing submersibles, it will be simpler to operate, requiring no special training or expertise.

According to MIT, its underwater craft differs from comparable small tourist submarines in overcoming some of the difficulties associated with …  Details

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