Sailing News Friday 25th July 2008

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THURSDAY, 24 JULY 2008
	Ingredients to a Disaster
	Merrick, New York - On Saturday, July 20, 2008 a jet ski was found circling Merrick Bay, riderless. A life jacket was washed up on a beach nearby. No identification was found on the vessel, and there was no copy of a Float Plan. Authorities were able to determine who the original owner was from the jet ski registration and Hull Identification Number (HIN). However, the jet ski had been resold Read Full Story
	bluQube Solo 1000 Sailing Race Announces Winners
	Bristol – The winner of the main prize for this year's bluQube Solo 1000 race organized by Racing at Petit Bateau is Katie Miller, a 21-year old from Birmingham, currently studying at Solent University in Southampton. Although the least experienced in the field, Katie not only won the overall 'Anna' prize, but also won 'Best Rookie', 'The bluQube Endeavour Trophy', and 'Best in Class' with her boa Read Full Story
WEDNESDAY, 23 JULY 2008
	Activity Holiday Company Encourages People to Sail
	CRAWLEY, UK - The long-term trend in the UK holiday market of more and more customer interest in holidays that offer opportunities to try out new sports and activities continues. Travel companies are seeing increasing numbers of people wanting a mix of "activity" and "relaxation". To build on the success it has seen with the range of beach clubs it already offers (which feature sailing), Just Read Full Story
TUESDAY, 15 JULY 2008
	Six Senses Phuket Raceweek 2008 on July 23-27
	From July 23 to 27, the waters of Phuket's Phang Nga Bay will be host to the Six Senses Phuket Raceweek 2008. Also dubbed as the "Green Season Regatta", the event will feature over 40 boats under seven different classes. It is organized by Image Asia and supported by the Ao Chaong Yacht Club. Entrants may register until July 23rd upon submission of a filled-out application form and payment of Read Full Story
	Monocle Yachts Launches Sell My Yacht Program
	Fort Lauderdale, FL - Monocle Yachts officially launches its "Sell My Yacht" promotion through the Monocle Fractional Program. The firm is seeking new vessels to become part of its fractional fleet management program to meet the requests of current waitlisted clients who are in line to purchase yacht shares. Monocle's clientèle consists of pre-qualified buyers who are looking to partner in luxuri Read Full Story