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FORT MYERS, Fla., Sept. 22 /PRNewswire/ -- In an age when "bling" is no longer the "thing," sailing has become one of the most valued and meaningful gifts there is for those who love the great outdoors. Offshore Sailing School has announced three holiday stimulus opportunities so that during this season of giving, friends and loved ones can receive a memorable and rewarding learning vacation. No sailing experience is necessary. "We are joined by two prominent industry partners to build...
MONTE CARLO, Monaco, Aug. 24 /PRNewswire/ -- It was another magnificent victory for Europe this week when Igor Simcic's 100 foot maxi yacht Esimit Europa 2, sponsored by Gazprom, was the first to cross the finish line in Monte Carlo, taking line honours in the Palermo-Monte Carlo regatta. The crew onboard Esimit Europa 2 broke the 500 nautical mile course record by 3 hours 19 minutes. At the same time, Esimit Europa project as a symbol of connecting European nations won another recognition...
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- To commemorate the first-ever North American Panerai Classic Yachts Challenge circuit, yesterday Officine Panerai and Sail 4 Cancer hosted several Massachusetts General Hospital Cancer Center patients on the beautiful modern classic yacht Valiant, owned by Marblehead resident Gary Gregory; this sail represented the first of many "respite" days that cancer patients in Massachusetts will enjoy through the efforts of Officine Panerai and Sail 4 Cancer. The...
MACKINAC ISLAND, Mich., July 21 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 4.4 million visits were made by people tracking the 2010 Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race sailboats via the worldwide web setting an all-time high for the race, it was announced Wednesday. "We set a record last year with nearly 1 million page views," said George Zimmermann, Vice President of the "Pure Michigan" campaign that is the race's title sponsor. "This year's level of activity just blows that away, it is truly astounding...
PORT HURON, Mich., July 17 /PRNewswire/ -- A total of 206 sailboats in 20 classes raced in the 2010 Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race that started under blue skies and a light 12 knot breeze and ended with a rainstorm and 20-knot gusts on Saturday in Lake Huron. A storm swept in with rain and 20-knot winds for the last two starts of the largest boats around 1:40 p.m. The 80-foot Hong Kong-registered "Beau Geste" took the start with a two-boat length lead over the 86-foot Windquest of Ada,...
WASHINGTON, July 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090226/CENSUSLOGO) (Logo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20090226/CENSUSLOGO) FRIDAY, JULY 16: BOATING REGATTA Profile America -- Friday, July 16th. One of the joys of summer on the nation's lakes, rivers, and coastlines is the boating regatta. These events give boat owners the chance to show off their pride and joy,...
DETROIT, June 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Detroit's Bayview Yacht Club, one of the most storied and historical sailing clubs in the world, announced today that Travel Michigan, a division of Michigan Economic Development Corporation, has come aboard again as the 2010 title sponsor for its annual Port Huron to Mackinac regatta. The official name of this year's race is "The Pure Michigan Bayview Mackinac Race" and the regatta starts on Saturday, July 17, 2010. This year will mark 86 consecutive years...
WESTFORD, Mass., June 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Sportlifestyle brand, PUMA® will be taking over the South Street Seaport in New York City June 11, 2010 - July 11, 2010 to create a football (aka soccer) experience that is unmatched. The month-long activation is being coined PUMA City NY and is a full brand experience complete with events, programs and parties for the football enthusiast to the fashionable New Yorker, and anyone in between. (Logo:...
Time to Remember Life Jackets Save Lives RICHMOND, Va., May 20 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- National Safe Boating Week is May 22-28, this year, making right now the time to remind boaters to be safe on the water. First and foremost, boaters need to think about life jackets and plan to wear them. A significant number of boaters who lose their lives by drowning each year would be alive today had they worn their life jackets. The Virginia Department of Game and Inland Fisheries (VDGIF) is asking...
LIVONIA, Mich., May 10 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Memorial Day traditionally marks the start of boating season in Michigan. On this weekend, many of Michigan's more than 900,000 registered boats will be launched and families all around the state will start their summer fun. Needless to say, this is a very important time for Michigan's $3.9 billion boating industry as marinas and dealers are busy selling boats, prepping boats and launching boats for those who plan to enjoy Michigan's...
