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SEATTLE, July 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Windstar Cruises, which operates a three-ship fleet of luxury yachts that explore hidden harbors and secluded coves of the world's most treasured destinations, offers guests the opportunity to learn about Tuscan cooking from "Top Chef Season 5 Fan Favorite" Fabio Viviani on Wind Surf's October 22, 2011, Athens to Rome voyage. During the sailing, Viviani will conduct a lecture, question and answer session, and cooking demonstration. Viviani began his...

ANNAPOLIS, Md., June 30, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- SailTime, the world's largest boat membership company is extending its offering to the catamaran market by partnering with Gemini Catamarans. Being the first to offer catamarans for shared access, in August SailTime will place a 34ft Gemini 105 catamaran in to its fleet to sail the Chesapeake Bay. The company has a goal to introduce a further 9 boats across its bases in North America over the rest of 2011 and into 2012. The new Gemini 105Mc's...

BOSTON, June 29, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- PUMA Ocean Racing powered by BERG Propulsion today introduced Laird Hamilton, big wave surfer and father of modern stand-up paddleboarding, as the honorary 12th crew member of the PUMA Ocean Racing team. Through this unprecedented partnership, PUMA and Hamilton will join forces in two arenas: 1) to search for the world's biggest, ride-able waves and 2) to launch a line of innovative stand-up paddleboards. Additionally, PUMA revealed an ocean...

DETROIT, June 21, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bayview Yacht Club, one of the of the most storied and historical sailing club's in the world, announced today that the 87th Bell's Beer Bayview Mackinac Race could generate more than 5 million on-line viewers with the race start and GPS tracking, it was announced today. Bell's Brewery - a major beer producer and the largest based in Michigan -- has come aboard as the 2011 title sponsor for the race that starts in Port Huron on Saturday, July 23...

MONTE CARLO, Monaco, June 13, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- After a season of new acquisitions, featuring some of the best sailors from several different European countries, the Esimit Europa team is now ready to start with an exciting sporting season. The presentation of the crew, the first one to sail not for a nation, but in the name of a united Europe, has taken place in the Yacht Club de Monaco, Monte Carlo, at the presence of Prince of Monaco Albert II and other important personalities. HSH...

WASHINGTON, May 23, 2011 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Following is the daily "Profile America" feature from the U.S. Census Bureau: (Logo: http://photos.prnewswire.com/prnh/20090226/CENSUSLOGO) MONDAY, MAY 23: SAFE BOATING WEEK Profile America -- Monday, May 23rd. One sure sign that summer is near is the covers coming off of boats in backyards and marinas all over the country as people get ready for a season of fun on the water. With the long Memorial Day weekend coming up, this is National...

DOYLESTOWN, Pa., May 18, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Had one summer too many sweating it out at the neighborhood's crowded pool? Imagine instead swimming, sailing and indulging in a variety of adventurous water sports in beautiful turquoise blue ocean waters. It's more affordable than you might think, says CheapCaribbean.com, the number one U.S. website dedicated to Caribbean and Mexico travel. With a little advance planning, couples and families looking to get away and mind their budgets can...

ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 17, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- The Take Me Fishing(TM) campaign knows that unforgettable memories are rarely made in front of the TV or while playing the latest video game simulating "real-life." That's one reason why during National Fishing and Boating Week - June 4 - 12 - Take Me Fishing(TM) is urging kids, families and outdoor adventurers to celebrate summer the "old-fashioned way" - by getting outside and making some real memories on the water. To sweeten the pot,...

GORIZIA, Italy, May 9, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- - The Most Victorious GERMAN Sailor of all Time Takes Over as Skipper of the Maxi Yacht Champion Esimit Europa 2 - After Vila (ES) and Schuemann (DE) one More European Sailing Star is to Join the Already International Crew (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20110905/452758 ) The most successful German sailor of all time, Jochen Schuemann, confirmed his presence as skipper of Esimit Europa 2, the only yacht in the world...

HONG KONG, May 5, 2011 /PRNewswire-Asia/ -- Euro Tech Holdings Company Limited (NASDAQ: CLWT) today announced that the ill fated Guangxi contract worth US$3.2 Million, suffered from a serious fatal traffic accident in September 2010 is now rescheduled to be completed by the end of August 2011. The contract was resumed in December 2010 with a new project management team and a new sub-contractor. However, the company right now has to defend a legal case regarding the extra claims by families...