Hobie Introduces Two-Person Recreational Vessel

Oceanside, California – Hobie Cat has introduced the Mirage Tandem Island, a two-person combination sailboat, kayak, trimaran and fishing boat for use by any level of sailor.

Annual Broward Waterways Cleanup Working

Fort Lauderdale, FL, March 6, 2010 – The 33rd Annual Waterway Cleanup in Broward County on Saturday drew strong community support, but even more important was the finding that the amount of debris to be picked up continues to decrease, officials said.

Boat Parade Accidents Prompt Coast Guard Review

An internal review of boating policies has been initiated by the Coast Guard due to accidents involving recreational boaters in San Diego and Charleston Harbor, SC, that resulted in one death and several injuries.

Chef G. Garvin’s Fish and Grits

Take cooking on board to a whole new level with Chef G. Garvin’s fish and grits recipe. 

Divers Relax and Meet Sharks on Grand Bahama Island

The author on a shark dive off of Grand Bahama Island (photo by Jimmie Mack)

By Michael H. Cottman

For Francine Whittington, a black scuba diver from Phoenix, swimming with sharks in the deep waters of the Bahamas was thrilling – and it was also therapeutic.

“The shark dive was a more than just a dive for me - it was a way for me to conquer my fear of sharks,” said Whittington, a procurement manager for the State of Arizona. “This experience was very positive and gave me a new understanding of sharks.”

Whittington was among a group of adventurous African American scuba divers who came face-to-face with about 20 sharks—the ocean’s most feared predators – 50 feet beneath the sea.  Read the full story.

Festival Season in Norfolk

Seaside City Sails Into 2010 with Diverse Schedule of Events

NORFOLK, Va. – The festival season in Norfolk, VA, will be in full swing very soon, with the annual showcase of the region’s sights, sounds and tastes featured in more than 100 public events.