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Super Boat International (SBI) is preparing for the second stop on the National Points Series racing circuit May 16th through 19th in Cocoa Beach, Florida. Some of the world’s fastest and most recognizable offshore powerboats will be battling in what is expected to be a very fast race event. ... [more]  

Black Sea rich in ancient genetic data by WHOI, , 6:29 PM Thu GMT
When Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) marine paleoecologist Marco Coolen was mining through vast amounts of genetic information from the Black Sea sediment record, he was astounded by the variety of past plankton species that left behind their genetic makeup (i.e., the plankton paleome). ... [more]  

A new robotic sensor implemented by Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI) in Gulf of Maine coastal waters may alter the way red tides or harmful algal blooms (HABs) are monitored and managed in New England. The instrument was launched at the end of last month, and a second such system will be deployed later this spring. ... [more]  

Exhibitors get in early for Gold Coast International Marine Expo by Stephen Milne, Coomera , 5:35 PM Thu GMT
Exhibitors are getting in early to secure their place at the third annual Gold Coast International Marine Expo to be held from November one to three at the Gold Coast Marine Precinct in Coomera. ... [more]  

UIM XCAT World Series - WPPA management team work continues by Karien Jonckheere, , 12:52 PM Thu GMT
Conditions may be too steamy for powerboat racing in Dubai right now, but there’s been no rest for the UIM XCAT World Series and World Professional Powerboating Association (WPPA) management team. ... [more]  

Sailing cruisers and power boaters heading to Maine this summer, or to discover the many historic islands of Boston harbor, now have a new Eastern Massachusetts regional charting set from nv-charts, a global leader in highly accurate, detailed maritime chart products. ... [more]  

The country of Azerbaijan and Swedish racing star Jonas Andersson have once again formed a business relationship as Team Azerbaijan in making the popular 38 year-old driver from Fruvi, Sweden World Champion for the first time in his career as part of there goal. ... [more]  

Local Manufacturing industries in Australia should blossom after radio communication company GME invested millions. True business success isn’t simply about growth, excellence and market prominence. It’s about all of these and something more: an investment in the people and the country who built its success. GME, one of Australia’s oldest radio communications companies, understands this. ... [more]  

When the 2013 National Safe Boating Week takes place from May 18-24, do something different. Take a friend out boating, sailing and fishing and show them a good time - and how easy it is to keep everyone aboard safe. Giving your guests a short pre-departure talk about important safety gear and tips for safe operation could go a long way in making sure the day stays fun. ... [more]  

The Boat Owner’s Association of the United States (BoatUS) Foundation's Life Jacket Loaner Program for Kids, which helps parents, boaters and anglers get the right-sized life jacket for youngsters at over 500 locations across the country, is looking to expand. Now you can have a say in where the new locations for the program will be located. ... [more]  

The 2013 Super Boat International season kicked off with the ninth Annual Smokin’ The Sound race event in Biloxi, Mississippi. Powerboats covering six different classes reached speeds in excess of 140 mph as they circled a 7-mile course in Biloxi Bay. ... [more]  

A group of oceanographic experts are seeking the establishment of a national network to monitor the diversity of marine life, a key bellwether of ocean and human health. Their work is described in the April 11 issue of BioScience. ... [more]  

The Oracle Team USA chase boats, named Chase Boat Yanmar1 and Chase Boat Yanmar2, are each powered by two Yanmar 8LV-370Z diesel sterndrive engines. Using the latest technology to create a superior power package, each Yanmar 8LV 370 mhp diesel engine is paired to a Yanmar ZT370 drive with dual propellers. ... [more]  

When the Rhode Island Boat Show gets underway in five venues the weekend of May 4-5, it will not only be an opportunity to see sail and power boats, meet industry experts, learn about gear and equipment, and experience the Ocean State’s waterfront and its boating lifestyle. It will also be an opportunity to learn. ... [more]  

SBI Smokin’ The Sound commences in Biloxi by Super Boat International, , 6:28 PM Mon GMT
Super Boat International (SBI) offshore racing season has finally commenced and there is no better place to kick it off than in Biloxi, Mississippi. Race teams and fans are ready for the ninth annual 'Smokin’ The Sound' race event, April 26th – 28th, which is shaping up to be a spectacular weekend. ... [more]  

The upcoming Memorial Day weekend marks the start of the summer boating season as for the nation's 80 million recreational boaters. Like a football game 'kick-off,' boaters will work to a frenzy to get their boats in the water by the May 27th goal line. ... [more]  

Connecticut boaters urged to speak up on Raised Bill 6576 by D. Scott Croft, , 5:17 PM Fri GMT
Boat Owners Association of The United States (BoatUS) is urging Connecticut boaters to have their voices heard in a debate taking place now on a bill before the Nutmeg State's legislature, Raised Bill 6576, that would extend the winter window of time allowed for out-of-state, transient boats to be kept in Connecticut for overhaul and repair work, without being subject to sales and use tax. ... [more]  

Icebreaking operations alongside the north channel of Lake Huron are expected to begin Sunday April 21 near Bruce Mines, Ontario, the Canadian Coast Guard has advised. A United States Coast Guard ship will conduct the icebreaking operations in order to facilitate shipping in the area. ... [more]  

Let's face it. These days, there are so many ways boaters can communicate while on the water, it's hard keeping track. VHF radio, which is monitored by the US Coast Guard and its life-saving Rescue 21 system, is the accepted method for getting emergency help. But what about calling for routine on-the-water towing assistance for things like a dead battery, dead engine or grounding?< ... [more]  

New insight into accelerating summer Antarctic Peninsula ice melt by British Antarctic Survey/Australian National Univ, , 7:35 PM Sun GMT
The latest 1000-year Antarctic Peninsula climate reconstruction confirms that summer ice melt has intensified almost ten-fold, and mostly since the mid-20th Century. Summer ice melt affects the stability of Antarctic ice shelves and glaciers. ... [more]  

Stanford scientists have determined that some purple sea urchins residing along the coast of California and Oregon have the surprising ability to rapidly evolve in acidic ocean water – a capacity that may come in handy as climate change increases ocean acidity. This capacity depends on high levels of genetic variation that allow urchins’ healthy growth in water with high carbon dioxide levels. ... [more]  

Class 1 Promotion (C1P), a H2O Racing company, the UIM promoter of the Class 1 World Powerboat Championship, has now announced that the teams have entered into an agreement with Hering Performance Propellers for the Marysville, Washington, based company to become the racing organisation’s exclusive supplier of propellers beginning with the 2014 season. ... [more]  

At the Sanya Grand Prix, Arif Al Zaffain and Mohammed Al Marri wrapped up the perfect opening to their season, claiming the win in race 2 - to add to their victories in qualifying and race 1 completing their Sanya hat-trick. But Ugur Isik and Christian Zaborowski’s hopes of carrying the fight to Victory 3 and adding to their double podium seconds, ended in spectacular fashion. ... [more]  

Sanya Freestyle Grand Prix title to Rok Florjancic by Aquabike.net, , 3:50 PM Sun GMT
At the Sanya Freestyle Grand Prix, Rok Florjancic completed his double with another impressive showing to win heat 2 and take the title. Nac looked to be carrying the fight to his older brother and produced a faultless opening series of tricks until disaster struck and he lost his grip and the bike. The delay to retrieve it proved costly, finishing fourth in heat 2 and third overall ... [more]  

In the UIM-ABP Aquabike Series, Rok Florjancic marked his return with a typically impressive performance to win heat 1 of the Sanya Freestyle Grand Prix. Despite the rain and overcast conditions, the Slovenian Freestyle star produced a near faultless series of tricks from his repertoire of back flips, barrel roles, 360’s and combinations. ... [more]  

At the Sanya Grand Prix, Victory’s Arif Al Zaffain and Mohammed Al Marri made the perfect start to their title defence with a convincing win in race 1. The defending Champions had to come from behind after being outgunned at the start by Zabo-Isiklar’s Ugur Isik and Christian Zaborowski, who led the Victory duo into the first turn to lead by three seconds at the end of the opening lap. ... [more]  

Sanya Grand Prix - Victory takes pole position by Nigel Quilter, , 3:25 PM Thu GMT
In the Sanya Grand Prix qualifying session, Victory’s Arif Al Zaffain and Mohammed Al Marri dominated and will start race 1 in pole position. The defending World Champions threw down the gauntlet on their first flying lap, posting a time of 3mins 8.67s around the 4.93Nm circuit on Sanya Bay. ... [more]  

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Sanya Grand Prix - Historic debut on the horizon by Nigel Quilter, , 10:37 PM Sun GMT
Some 50 years after American Jim Wynne won the first UIM sanctioned World Drivers’ Championship in 1964 - the sport celebrates’ its anniversary-season with an historic first Grand Prix in the Peoples’ Republic of China. The bustling city port of Sanya on the southernmost point of Hainan Island, often referred to as the Chinese Riviera. ... [more]  

Antikythera divers uncover ancient array of artifacts by Jo Marchant, , 10:30 PM Sun GMT
Divers returning to the site of ancient wreckage off the Greek island of Antikythera have found artifacts dispersed over a wide area of the steep, rocky sea floor. These include intact pottery, the ship's anchor and some puzzling bronze objects. The team believes that hundreds more items could be buried in the sediment nearby. ... [more]  

Illegal caviar trade targets endangered U.S. Paddlefish by Gavin Shire, U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, , 10:00 PM Sun GMT
A total of eight men have been indicted as part of a joint U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Missouri Department of Conservation investigation into the interstate and international trafficking in paddlefish 'caviar.' ... [more]  

P1-28ss Panther gets certification from the NMMA by Powerboat P1, , 8:03 AM Sat GMT
Powerboat P1 is proud to reveal that the P1-28SS Panther has received certification from the National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA), an association that helps manufacturers ensure their boats are built to applicable standards set by the American Boats & Yacht Council (ABYC) ... [more]  

Safety experts assemble ahead of XCAT battle by Karien Jonckheere, , 2:38 PM Thu GMT
Safety continues to be top priority in the sport of powerboating and this weekend’s third heat of the 2013 UIM XCAT World Series has seen safety experts from across the world gathering in Dubai to pool ideas and make recommendations for the sport’s future. ... [more]  

NPS considering changes to boating in the Everglades National Park
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Career Day to take place at IYRS in Newport
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Lake of the Ozarks to host 2013 Lake Race
International Venture Cup race set for May 2014
New Class 1 Stock racing series revealed for 2014
Recreational boat fee increase considered by NC General Assembly
Simple advice on preventing injury or death from prop-strike
Bimini Bull Run now open at Historic Big Game Club Resort and Marina
Sail America annual member meeting set for April 12th
Groups team up to offer boaters the latest info on NJ, NY waterways
Gargantuan goldfish infestation in Lake Tahoe
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Super Boat International to welcome all teams for competition
P1 AquaX Jet Ski Series launched in the United States
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