BOSTON – With sunny skies and warmer than normal air temperatures forecasted for the weekend, the Coast Guard is issuing a cold-water warning to late-season boaters, paddlers, hunters, and fishers. Water temperatures are rapidly declining, greatly increasing the dangers of sudden, cold-water immersion. “We recently had two commercial fishermen survive the sinking of their boat in

WPTV’s Chopper 5 crew Captain Julie and photographer Johann Hoffend were honored with ‘Samaritan Awards’ by the Palm Beach County Sheriff’s Office. In August 2009 the WPTV Chopper 5 crew took off looking for two boaters missing in the Everglades. Two miles off Belle Glade the crew spotted the missing men waving frantically at the news

BY MARY CALLAHAN THE PRESS DEMOCRAT Five boats have run aground this week in shallow reaches of Clear Lake that traditionally have been blocked by weeds and algae, prompting a warning from the Lake County Sheriff’s Marine Patrol Unit. Getting stuck usally means boaters have to climb out and wade through the muck to tug their boats into deeper water, authorities said.

Quad-Cities rivers should be more user-friendly next spring for those who kayak or canoe. River Action is creating a map that will include access points and recommended routes for beginning and more advanced paddlers. Jeff Cornelius, River Action … Read more of this article click here –> wine - Bing News

NORWALK Contributed story Winter boating season is upon us and the U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary is reminding boaters about the risk of cold water immersion. The ocean and lake temperatures are their coldest this time of year and even a strong swimmer can experience difficulty if they accidentally . . . Full Story

Sigma Alpha Epsilon (SAE) may have won this year's Cardboard Regatta race, but is was the Vietnamese Student Association's (VSA) "Batmobile" that brought down the house. Made from just cardboard and black duct tape, VSA's entry was a near perfect replica of Batman's iconic ride.

I had watched some newscast about abandoned boats "littering" the seas and our coastlines awhile back and thought I should share the gist of the story. Being that I don't have a boat, it's not something I think about. Apparently though, boat owners who have found that they can no longer afford to take care of their boats, paying dock fees and such, and unable to sell, simply let ...

(coastguardnews)  A boarding team from Coast Guard Station Kings Point, N.Y., and the New York Department of Environmental Conservation conducted safety boardings on recreational boats in Long Island Sound, N.Y., Nov. 21, 2009.  Source Popular Posts: Carnival and Royal Caribbean Cruise ships collide in Cozumel 654 Views Somali Pirates Take Spanish fishing boat 329 Views Bliksem (USA) ...

Moored Calveley, Shropshire Union Canal There are are a few of you! “The wanderers of the Zodiac.  It’s not a mindless ramble for these folks, either.  Sagittarians are truth-seeers, and the best way for them to do this is to hit the road” Or Waterways in our case.  They are the itchy feet people who want to be on the move all the time.  I know that you ...

The milder climate in the Hagerman Valley makes it ideal for a multitude of outdoor activities throughout the year, including fishing and whitewater boating.  The Idaho Statesman writes about he whitewater boating opportunities.  “For a weekend outing in the off-season, it is hard to beat the paddling, hot tub soaking and waterfall viewing available in the Hagerman Valley.”  Idaho ...