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Hoping to Set Record, if Weather’s Bad Enough
The crew of the ocean racing trimaran Maxi Banque Populaire V are hoping to set the record for the fastest sailing time from New York to England.
After Long and Costly Trip, Volvo Race Closes
The lone entry from the United States, Puma Ocean Racing, finished second in the 10-leg, around-the-world race, which finished in St. Petersburg, Russia.
In Hong Kong, Trading a Flat for a Houseboat
After a decade of boxy apartments, David and Karen DiDonato decided to move to a houseboat in Hong Kong.
Where Blue-Collar Boys Hoist a Sail, and a Beer
College Point Yacht Club is no fancy establishment, and given the members’ D.I.Y. spirit and preference for Budweiser, that’s the way they like it.
A Fluid Definition of Self-Sufficiency
Four artists have created the Waterpod, a barge on which they live sustainably for five months, docking at various locations around New York City.
Philip C. Bolger, 81, Dies; Prolific Boat Designer
Mr. Bolger’s hundreds of boat designs ranked him among the most prolific and versatile recreational boat designers in the world.
In Selling a Boat, No Port in a Storm
A tale of unloading a devalued vessel in a market flooded with repossessed boats and desperate sellers.
Ruling Ends America’s Cup Suit, and Sets Race for February
A dispute that has engulfed the sailing race for two years ended when a judge ruled that BMW Oracle Racing can challenge Alinghi, the defending champion, in February.
Swiss America’s Cup Team Says Oracle Employed a Spy in Europe
An employee of the American team BMW Oracle Racing is under investigation for taking photographs last month at rival Alinghi’s base in Switzerland.
Ethanol Industry’s 15% Solution Raises Concerns
A push to get the E.P.A. to increase the maximum ethanol content in gasoline has drawn widespread opposition.
Ocean Race to Detour for Whales Near Boston
Before gliding into Boston Harbor, yachts in the Volvo Ocean Race must navigate around a whale sanctuary to prevent potentially devastating collisions.
Love for Sail
What is the deal with architects and their love of boats?
WHY WE TRAVEL
Macedonian crew member Dimitar Shkordovski comments on taking part in sailboat race on Adriatic Sea off coast of Croatia; photo
Anxiety Is Up as Orders Fall at Boatyards
In 18 months, New Jersey’s shipbuilding industry cut nearly 1,000 jobs, a grim boost to the state’s high unemployment rate.
At Niagara Falls, Controversy Rises Over a Tour Company’s Monopoly
A complaint says Maid of the Mist Steamboats, which ferries tourists to the base of Niagara Falls, was allowed to renew its lease in a noncompetitive process.

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BoatsWest Event coverage of Seattle's Opening Day 2006

May 5th & 6th, 2006
Photos of the crew races and festivities. Sponsored by the Seattle Yacht Club, this event featured crew races from Lake Washington, under the Montlake Bridge, through Montlake Cut, and into Portage Bay. Spectators in a row of boats formed the first leg and those on land lined the Cut and bridge to cheer them on. University of Washington Band brought an even more celebratory nature to this event, heightening enthusiasm from the crowd. Following the races was a parade of boats of all types from super yachts to classic runabouts. A "Caribbean Carnival" theme was present on most of the boats (and even some crew racers), with decorations of inflatable palm trees to flamingo hats. A good time was had by all.

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