Jack Hamilton's off to Kermadecs - Northern Advocate Jack Hamilton's off to KermadecsNorthern AdvocateA young Northland environmentalist is preparing to visit New Zealand's most northern islands on an expedition inspired by one of the country's greatest sailors. Whangarei Boys' High School student Jack Hamilton is one of 30 secondary school delegates ...
Picton Castle, built in the ?20s, has circled the globe 5 times The barque Picton Castle is the most traveled of the tall ships that will drop anchor in Greenport Harbor this Memorial Day weekend. In addition to many other trips, the ship has completed five global circumnavigations in the past 15 years, according to a spokesman for the ship, visiting the Galapagos Islands, Pitcairn Island, Mangareva, [...]
Science Versus Fiction: SETI?s Seth Shostak on Battleship A researcher with the Search for Extraterrestrial Intelligence, who also served as a consultant on the $200 million movie based on a board game, talks about how Battleship' s alien encounter squares with reality.
Science Versus Fiction: SETI's Seth Shostak on Battleship - Wired News Wired NewsScience Versus Fiction: SETI's Seth Shostak on <cite>Battleship</cite>Wired News?Charles Darwin sailed around the world for two years on the Beagle and he had quite a bit of interest in things like the iguanas of the Galapagos, even though they were primitive compared to your average Englishman.?and more »
Tall Ships Challenge - Fleet of seven arrive in Cape Fear - Sail World Sail WorldTall Ships Challenge - Fleet of seven arrive in Cape FearSail World'The best part of this leg was sailing in the company of the HMS Bounty and the USCG Barque Eagle. On our long deep-water passages, like from Galapagos to Pitcairn in the South Pacific, we can go for days without seeing any other ships, certainly not ...and more »
Castaway sues Princess Cruises over rescue failure A Panamanian fisherman who survived 28 days adrift in the Pacific and watched two companions die is suing the owners of a cruise ship that sailed past.
Castaway sues over rescue failure A Panamanian fisherman who survived 28 days adrift in the Pacific and watched two companions die sues the owners of a cruise ship that sailed past.
Castaway sues Princess Cruises over rescue failure - BBC News BBC NewsCastaway sues Princess Cruises over rescue failureBBC NewsA Panamanian fisherman who survived 28 days adrift in the Pacific and watched two companions die is suing the owners of a cruise ship that sailed past. Adrian Vasquez has filed a lawsuit in Florida alleging negligence by Princess Cruises, ...Lone Survivor Sues Princess Cruises Over Failed RescueGCaptain (press release)Castaway to sue cruiseline for failing to helpTravelMoleall 337 news articles »
A Modern Magellan Demonstrates Power of the Sun - New York Times New York TimesA Modern Magellan Demonstrates Power of the SunNew York TimesHONG KONG ? They braved storms, pirates and boredom; sailed 60006 kilometers; crossed oceans; and stopped at dozens of ports around the world. And Friday, having circumnavigated the world, the Turanor PlanetSolar and its crew arrived back in Monaco, ...and more »
Thousands take trip back in time at Tall Ships Challenge - Savannah Morning News Thousands take trip back in time at Tall Ships ChallengeSavannah Morning NewsThe Picton Castle will set sail for Tahiti and ultimately Rarotonga at the Tall Ship Challenge's close in Nova Scotia in July. The seven-month voyage will include stops in the Galapagos, famous for its giant turtles and late resident Charles Darwin, ...and more »
Spotted: Thousands take trip back in time at Tall Ships Challenge Savannah's waterfront went into a time warp Saturday, with merchant ships, pirates and military personnel both local and from far away taking over River Street for the Savannah Tall Ships Challenge.
Roffey's odyssey With the Kisses of His Mouth to Archipelago - Trinidad Guardian Roffey's odyssey With the Kisses of His Mouth to ArchipelagoTrinidad GuardianBut though the plot?about a man who loses his home in a flood and decides to make his peace with the sea by sailing from Chaguaramas to the Galapagos?is exciting, the research that Roffey undertook for her 480-page ?coming of middle age? memoir is ...
Extraordinarily Beautiful: Discover Australia's Gems from the Reef to 'Roos - MarketWatch (press release) Extraordinarily Beautiful: Discover Australia's Gems from the Reef to 'RoosMarketWatch (press release)... to spectacular Australian destinations including iconic Kangaroo Island -- known as the "Galapagos of Australia" -- the famed Barossa wine region of South Australia and to Queensland's World Heritage Daintree Rainforest and the Great Barrier Reef.and more »
Sailing away: Kiwi woman's holiday from hell - New Zealand Herald Sailing away: Kiwi woman's holiday from hellNew Zealand HeraldGirl overcomes sea-sickness, it all goes to plan and they sail happily into the sunset. Scenario two: halfway to the Galapagos Islands, the couple's 12m ketch breaks down, they're rescued by the US Coastguard and end up penniless in Panama.
Book Review: Girls Don't Fly I feel hands cover my face. I jump away. Somebody's edgy, says Pete. Self preservation instincts, I say. Nice to know you're using them these days. You logged out yet? Yep, on my way home. Want to take . . .
On the trail of pirate booty Lance Richardson is fascinated by Nova Scotia's natural 'treasure' and its weathered, adaptive people.
Holiday Like Brangelina in the Galapagos - MarketWatch (press release) Holiday Like Brangelina in the GalapagosMarketWatch (press release)A 10-day Deluxe Galapagos round-trip sailing from Quito on board the G6 yacht to the south islands is priced from GBP 2449pp for departures year-round. -- A 10-day Galapagos Family Adventure trip including swimming, snorkelling and a visit to the ...and more »
Holiday Like Brangelina in the Galapagos LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM-- - Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie recently landed in the Galapagos Islands for their family holiday, turning the attention of the world's media to the beautiful, protected UNESCO ...