Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
Times Spent Outdoors: Priceless!
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NO BETTER PLACE The Maxi Yacht Rolex Cup: sunny clime, rocky outcrops, ideal wind conditions and high-class sailing. 2013 marks the 24th edition of the world’s premiere rendezvous for Maxi yachts held in Porto Cervo, Sardinia. Five days of racing on the Costa Smeralda commences tomorrow with 37 eye-catching Maxi yachts (ranging from 60 to a gigantic 157-ft) negotiating an environment as challenging as it is dramatic. “The two things which make the event unique are the race courses and the partic... Full story
This is a series of programs that will feature plants and animals that call the Sonoran Desert, “home”. We will learn how these plants and animals have adapted to such a harsh environment and “their place in the sun”. We may venture outside, so be prepared for an adventure! Meet in the Nature Center. Watch the park’s website for more information, updates or changes, prior to the event. Date: 9/7/2013 Time: 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Duration: 1 hour Speaker: Ranger Mark & Special Guests! Registrat... Full story
What you will see below this paragraph is what the fishing and conditions were a week ago. All of that has changed!The past two days I had the opportunity to fish and dive alongside my son Zach who is back from his 60 days of work in Australia. Every two months he returns for 30 days and I try to get on the water with him as much as I can. On Thursday we headed out into Biscayne Bay around 10 AM and found many schools of bait that we were able to catch easily with my Lee Fisher nets. I was... Full story
Labor Day weekend trout fishing Several water bodies throughout the state area being stocked with trout this week in anticipation of the Labor Day holiday weekend. Check out the zone reports, or visit the trout stocking page to see where fish area being stocked. Archery seasons continue Remember errors in the regulations on Chesnimnus bag limit, traditional equipment only area: On page 51, the “Traditional Archery Equipment Only” restriction should not be in the Columbia Basin, Biggs, Hood and M... Full story
CONFINED SPACE ENTRY DANGERS Understanding Hazards This Safety Alert serves as a reminder to Coast Guard personnel and the maritime community of the potential dangers of confined space entries. During two recent inspections, Coast Guard Inspectors’ gas meters alarmed, preventing a potential loss of life or serious injury.1 In the first case, an inspector was on board a tank vessel to conduct a Port State Control Examination. In anticipation of the examination, the crew opened the hatch to the Fr... Full story
NEWPORT, R.I. (Sept. 6, 2013) – A significant sidebar relevant to the current bicentennial celebrations of the Battle of Lake Erie is the progress of Commodore Oliver Hazard Perry’s namesake ship, the SSV Oliver Hazard Perry, which is currently under construction and nearing completion in Rhode Island. In 2008, the non-profit Oliver Hazard Perry Rhode Island (OHPRI) bought the ship’s steel hull from a Canadian group, which had begun the project of creating a museum ship for historic Amher... Full story
It’s Windjammin in Granada, Blazing Across the Wild West, a Riparian Richness at the Hassayampa Preserve, Golf at Talking Rock, Happy Haunting in Jerome, Wild Winged Wonders, Travel the Old West, Glass Designed by Nature, Spectacular Zion, Dazzling Durango, A Taste of the Southwest, Unique Wines any of these and more can all be yours during the auction at “Wander the Wild” by Highlands Center for Natural History. The “Wander the Wild” Live Auction and Dinner is on Sunday, September 29, 2013...
Kingman, Ariz. – Approximately 20 wild horses and burros, representing the spirit of the historic West, will be available in Kingman, Arizona, on September 12 - 15, 2013, to qualified adopters. Sponsored by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), the Wild Horse and Burro event will offer a variety of animals of different ages and sexes. The Kingman adoption event will take place at the Mohave County Fairgrounds, located at 2600 Fairgrounds Boulevard, Kingman, Arizona, 86401. Take Interstate 40 t... Full story
Having frosty drinks or frozen items at hand makes a great day on the water even better. The SW Class Cockpit Freezer/Refrigerator from Frigibar transforms boat owners' wishes into reality with convenient on-deck access to exceptional marine refrigeration power. This versatile unit meets refreshment needs of any outing, whether long or short. Equipped with dual temperature control, it can serve as either a freezer or refrigerator. High efficiency copper/aluminum heat exchanger coils maintain food and drink, whether frozen or chilled, at precise... Full story
The Arizona Game and Fish Department will hold public meetings this month in Payson, Tucson and Pinetop to share information with constituents on two proposed U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service rules dealing with Mexican wolf conservation, and how the public can provide comments to the Service. The first federal rule proposes delisting the gray wolf from the federal list of threatened and endangered species but maintaining endangered status for the Mexican wolf. The second federal rule proposes expa... Full story
An almost three-hour delay – due to lack of breeze – on the penultimate day of racing at the New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup presented by Rolex was subsequently followed by a general recall once racing got underway on Rhode Island Sound. It was the first time thus far in the five-day regatta that the 20 yacht club teams were racing outside, which meant they were relieved of the need to frequently tack back and forth along the shore of Aquidneck Island as they had done over the previous thr... Full story
OLYMPIA - Washington's razor clam season will get off to an early start this year with an evening dig at Twin Harbors beach set for Sept. 19-23. The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) approved the dig after marine toxin tests confirmed the clams on those two beaches are safe to eat. Although the department is still developing the digging schedule for fall, state fishery managers saw no reason to delay approving a dig at Twin Harbors, said Dan Ayres, WDFW coastal shellfish... Full story
OLYMPIA - More upriver fall chinook salmon are returning to the Columbia River than any time in the past 75 years, so Washington and Oregon fishery managers are expanding sport fishing options below Bonneville Dam beginning Sept. 13. Scrapping a previous rule that would have closed the chinook fishery that day in a portion of the lower river, both states adopted new regulations that: Allow anglers to continue fishing for chinook salmon through the end of the year in all areas of the mainstem... Full story
OLYMPIA - Residents of northcentral Washington will have an opportunity to discuss fish and wildlife issues with Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) Director Phil Anderson and regional staff in a roundtable-style meeting Sept. 26 in Brewster. The 12th annual public roundtable is scheduled from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Columbia Cove Recreation building, located at 508 W. Cliff Ave. in Brewster on the Okanogan-Douglas county line. "This is a great opportunity for people interested... Full story
OLYMPIA - The Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) is easing fire restrictions on all agency-managed lands in eastern Washington, where recent rains have reduced the risk of wildfires. Restrictions on the following activities - enacted Aug. 8 in response to extreme fire danger - are no longer in effect: Smoking outside an enclosed vehicle. Target shooting outside designated shooting ranges, except on the Wenas Wildlife Area, where a temporary rule prohibits the activity through... Full story
(Phoenix, Arizona - September 13, 2013) - After the success of the debut dates in the spring, Arizona State Parks' Arizona Family Campout Program has announced fall dates. The program is designed for families who have little or no experience camping. It will introduce them to outdoor experiences over one weekend at a State Park and inspire them to continue to explore Arizona. The State Parks that are participating this fall are: Lost Dutchman in Apache Junction (September 28-29 & October...
(Phoenix, Arizona - September 11, 2013) - In the spirit of Smithsonian Museums, who offer free admission everyday, Museum Day Live is an annual event hosted by Smithsonian Magazine in which participating museums across the country open their doors to anyone presenting a Museum Day Ticket for free. Visitors who present the Museum Day Live ticket will gain free entrance for two at one of these State Parks: Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park (Superior), Fort Verde State Historic Park (Camp... Full story
• could be ready for late season 2014 • highly developed, has various important changes in comparison to # 1+2 (i.ex an additional sun deck, other engines) • still can have various performance packages from 21kn up to 30kn • the best hull and superstructure w.w. on a +40m MY with highest quality Epoxy and Carbon materials • new unique features • latest technical equipment • various options still possible • interior style customized based on owners wishes. Could be also done similar as hull... Full story
Greetings from the wooden boat festival in Port Townsend, Wa. Hundreds of wooden boats from 7' to 130' including a few that were old, 100 years ago. Great time and I would recommend it to anyone! Cheers, Ray... Full story
Beginning Jan. 1, 2013, barbless hooks will be required from the mouth to the 99E Bridge when fishing for salmon, steelhead and trout. SANDY RIVER Effective February 28, 2013 angling for sturgeon, including catch and release, is prohibited in the Sandy River. WILLAMETTE RIVER, Mouth to Willamette Falls, including Multnomah Channel Beginning Jan. 1, 2013, barbless hooks will be required from the mouth to Willamette Falls, including the Multnomah Channel and Gilbert River, when fishing for... Full story
CHICAGO (September 10, 2013) – The National Marine Manufacturers Association (NMMA) announced today the launch of the Progressive Insurance San Francisco Boat Show, created from the Northern California Marine Association’s integration with NMMA to meet the industry’s needs for a major boat show in northern California. The inaugural event is scheduled for January 23-26, 2014 at McCovey Cove and Pier 48, adjacent to AT&T Park. The show has the capacity for more than 100 boats in-water and dozen... Full story
Spectators will experience another spectacular yacht racing show on San Francisco Bay when the Rolex Big Boat Series takes center stage later this month as the first event succeeding the 34th America's Cup. WHO: Hundreds of Competitors sailing in IRC, HPR and five one-design classes (Melges 24, J/105s, J/120s, J/70s and Express 37s) as well as a performance multihull class. WHAT: The 49th annual Rolex Big Boat Series will serve as the HPR National Championship, the J/120 North American...
(Maricopa County) National Public Lands Day, a nationwide celebration of public lands, is a day that brings awareness to open space and thanks the many people for their support and hard work, including volunteers, land agencies, and outdoor-minded businesses. The event is the largest annual volunteer hands-on restoration activity of its kind. It brings together thousands of volunteers from coast-to-coast to refurbish and restore the lands and facilities Americans use for recreation, education, and just plain enjoyment. Lake Pleasant Regional... Full story
The Royal Canadian Yacht Club team from Toronto has won the 2013 New York Yacht Club Invitational Cup presented by Rolex, successfully defending the title they first won in 2011 at the second edition of this biennial Corinthian event. The fifth and final day of racing was notable for a prolonged delay to the start of racing when breeze from a steady direction failed to materialize. Racing got underway, in about seven knots of wind out on Rhode Island Sound, but before long the 20 yacht club... Full story
JERSEY CITY, NEW JERSEY (USA) – Leading industry experts will discuss a range of key industry issues at the Special Panel Sessions and the Young Professionals & 50 Year Member Panel (sponsored by the Sansail Group) during the Society of Naval Architects and Engineers (SNAME) 2013 Annual Meeting and Expo, November 6-8 at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue in Bellevue, Washington. Panel Session 1 (Thursday, November 7) 8:00am - 10:00am: “Energy Efficient Shipping” The panel will take a critical look... Full story
