Somali Pirates Hijack Boat of UK yacht couple

A search is being carried out for a British couple from Wales who have disapeared heading for Tanzania from the Seychelles in their yacht, the Lynn Rival. But recently Somali pirates have said they have hijacked the boat of a British couple sailing off the coast of Africa....

Power Ranger Killer Skylar Deleon Victims' Yacht to be Sold

"Power Ranger Killer" Skylar Deleon, the former Power Rangers actor who was convicted of the murder along with two others of Thomas and Jackie Hawks on board their yacht in 2004 will see the final chapter close in the case, when the yacht will be sold by the couple's family....

Anil Ambani firm smuggled in yacht

The customs department has alleged that Anil Dhirubhai Ambani Group (ADAG) company Ammolite Holdings has violated the Customs Act by “smuggling in” a luxurious yacht, which is believed to be a gift by Anil to his wife. “The imported luxury yacht ‘Tian’ was imported...

Bernie Madoff's mansion and yacht are seized by Feds

Disgraced financier Bernie Madoff's Palm Beach mansion and yatch, and one other smaller boat was seized today by the Feds, which is part of a bigger effort to recoup some assets to pay back some investors. Barry...

Sydney To Hobart Yacht Race on December 26

"SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - DECEMBER 26: Boats head for the open water after leaving the heads during the start of the 64th Sydney To Hobart Yacht Race on December 26, 2008 in Sydney, Australia. A fleet of 100 boats are...

Irish police seize yacht with cocaine worth more than £500m

A yacht from Ireland was siezed this morning in a raid, and 700 million euros worth of cocain was found on board. The capture follows an investigation which was launched after one of the yachts in the smuggling ring overturned off the coast of Cork and dumped 62 bales of...

Tories caught up in Russian oligarch row

The Conservative party in the UK has been caught up in a scandal involving Russian oligarchs. Soe high-ranking Tory politians may have received some shady cash from Russian tycoon Oleg Deripaska."The saga of Lord Mandelson, shadow chancellor George Osborne, Russian tycoon ...

Yacht Murder Trial: Closing Arguments

Skylar Deleon, accused of murdering a couple by tying them to their yacht's anchor and throwing them overboard in an attempt to steal their yacht and savings, has plead "not guilty", but his attorney has admitted this client's guilt. The prosecution has painted him as a...

Confused baby whale will be euthanized

UPDATE: 6:55PM EST - August 21The confused baby whale, that the locals have nicknamed 'Colin' will be put down as it is just too distressed and confused to be saved. A sad ending to a very sad story."...

Lost and alone, Pittwater whale calf seeks its mum

A two-weeks-old baby humpback whale calf is trying to bond with yachts in Sidney harbour, after mistaking the boats for its mother. Desperate attemps are underway to save it. " AN  attempt to reunite a...

69 year old sailor first to cross Pacific in wave-powered boat

In 1962 he was the first person to sail across the Pacific by himself.  He was 23.  Now, at 69, Kenichi Horie just sailed across the Pacific in wave powerd boat all by himself.  He is the first...

Somalia: Pirates demand $1M ransom for 4 Europeans

Somalian captors of  the German couple  & French boat captain have demanded a hefty $1 million ransom for releasing them.  Kidnappings have become a thriving business in Somalia. Highjackers have got huge ransom in the past. " A government minister says...

Polar world sailor arrives home

After being forced to twice abandon his trip, a British father of two has become teh first solo yachtsman to enter the Russian Arctic. Many of the delays were due to beaurocratic red tape in getting clearance...

Gulf magnates look to develop Dubai-on-Thames

Something similar to the famous palm islands of Dubai may soon be apearing along the River Thames in London. The gulf magnates who worked in Dubai have proposed to reclaim two three-mile stretches of land...

Reisebericht von Bali nach Jahore/Malaysia

Die völlig verrückte Segelreise eines Einhandseglers von Bali nach Singapore durch die Java See. Von Stürmen, über auf Grund laufen bis zur Kollission mit einem Frachter wird alles geboten was man wirklich nicht selber erleben möchte.

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