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Some Marina boating highlights of 2008 (Marina del Rey Argonaut) As the tack of the calendar barely digs into the wall — hardly enough to hold all the pages beneath it — it's plain to see that another year has come to an end, and I figure, since things are rather calm, it's time to reflect on what has happened over the past 12 months in the watery world that is our collective backyard. us.rd.yahoo.com
Waterway hazards have boaters worried - who will clean up the mess? (The Bay Area Citizen) Submerged boats and other waterway hazards created by Hurricane Ike are causing concern about clogged waterways in the Clear Lake area when boating season revs up. us.rd.yahoo.com
HERNANDO COUNTY SPORTS BRIEFS (thru 01-11) (Hernando Today) SPORTS BRIEFS (thru 01-11) us.rd.yahoo.com
German-born US winery owner dies in Brazil in apparent boating accident (Minneapolis-St. Paul Star Tribune) RIO DE JANEIRO, Brazil - A German-born businessman who owned a New York winery has died while swimming in the ocean off of Brazil, police said Friday. us.rd.yahoo.com
Improper repairs blamed in A&M boat tragedy (The Bay Area Citizen) The Coast Guard attributes the sinking of the Texas A&M racing sailboat the Cynthia Woods to improper repairs and numerous groundings that likely damaged its structure. us.rd.yahoo.com
Motorcycle Diary: Former Rainier man travels 40,000 miles across Africa, South America (The Daily News) Growing up in Rainier, a big trip for me was the annual hunting excursion to Eastern Oregon or a short holiday vacation on the Oregon Coast. us.rd.yahoo.com
Blue Skies, a Small Town and a Big Lake (New York Times) Second home owners who crave the outdoor life are attracted to the temperate climate, semirural location and lake-side living in this southern New Mexico town. us.rd.yahoo.com
Forecast: Theater in 2009 (San Francisco Chronicle) AMERICAN CONSERVATORY THEATER John Rando ("Urinetown") returns to ACT to direct the first major revival since 1976 of John Guare's dark comedy "Rich and Famous," starring Brooks Ashmansk as as a playwright caught in a surreal nightmare of an opening night (... us.rd.yahoo.com
Key Largo is a quick drive and a world away from home (Miami Herald) The manatee was clearly saying hello. He (or she, I didn't check) ambled up to our kayak with the quiet, aquatic intent of a 2,000-pound sea mammal. us.rd.yahoo.com
Slippery slopes lead to spas, boutiques (Canada.com) Ski resorts used to cater only to skiers and snow-bunnies but not anymore, with many resort towns housing first-rate spas, art galleries, shops, and top restaurants. us.rd.yahoo.com
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