USSTAG Members Named US SAILING’s 2010 SportsMan, SportsWoman and Team of the Year in Olympic and Paralympic Classes

Olympic SportsWoman of the Year – Paige Railey Olympic SportsMan of the Year – Zach Railey Olympic Team of the Year – Anna Tunnicliffe, Molly Vandemoer and Debbie Capozzi Paralympic SportsMan of the Year – John Ruf Portsmouth, R.I. (December 21, 2010) – US SAILING has chosen nine US Sailing Team AlphaGraphics (USSTAG) members as … Continue reading USSTAG Members Named US SAILING’s 2010 SportsMan, SportsWoman and Team of the Year in Olympic and Paralympic Classes

Manufacturers’ Lawsuit To Seek To Overturn Ethanol Fuel Blends

WASHINGTON -(Dow Jones)- Auto makers, boat makers and power-equipment manufacturers plan to file a lawsuit to overturn the Obama administration's approval of higher ethanol levels in gasoline. The manufacturers say higher levels of ethanol can cause damage to their engines and they are concerned about the liability they'll assume if that happens. "We want to … Continue reading Manufacturers’ Lawsuit To Seek To Overturn Ethanol Fuel Blends

Luxury 60m superyacht reported to sink in Tha Chin River, Thailand

According to reports from the Bangkok Post, a 60 meter superyacht has sunk after it was launched into the Tha Chin River in Samut Sakhon’s Muang district in Thailand on Friday. The photo below from Chanat Katanyu / Bangkok Post shows a boy standing on a bridge overlooking the partially submerged yacht. Boating news highlight … Continue reading Luxury 60m superyacht reported to sink in Tha Chin River, Thailand

Over $18,000 raised for local charities at West Marine’s Sarasota Grand Opening

WATSONVILLE, Calif. - West Marine, the country's largest specialty retailer of boating supplies and accessories, announced that over $18,000 was raised for local charities at the grand opening celebration of its newest flagship location in Sarasota, Florida. Located at 4708 South Tamiami Trail, it is the largest West Marine Store in Southwest Florida, and is … Continue reading Over $18,000 raised for local charities at West Marine’s Sarasota Grand Opening

Alabama Malibu Boats Dealer Is Bama Belle on TLC

Bama Belles focuses on the lives of 4 very different Southern women and one transplant. Melissa's life is filled with her husband Frankie and their son Grayton along with Malibu and Axis wakeboard boats. Since the boat dealership is such a large part of Melissa's life, boating and water sports are well represented in the … Continue reading Alabama Malibu Boats Dealer Is Bama Belle on TLC

BP claims: Get paid ‘quick’ if you don’t sue

People and businesses impacted by the BP Gulf Coast oil spill will now be able to receive a check almost immediately, so long as they give up their right to sue. Gulf Coast Claims Facility Administrator Kenneth R. Feinberg announced the new "quick pay" program on Monday. Individuals can get $5,000 and businesses can get … Continue reading BP claims: Get paid ‘quick’ if you don’t sue