New Canadian operator for Niagara Falls tour boats

A new company has been chosen to operate the tour boats that have ferried sightseers to the base of Niagara Falls from the Canadian shore for more than 100 years.

After 165 years, a new company to operate Niagara Falls boat

BUFFALO, New York (Reuters) - A new company will take over passenger boat tours on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, replacing the operator of the "Maid of the Mist" boats that have carried millions of tourists under the powerful falls for more than a century, officials said on Wednesday. The Niagara Parks Commission said it named Hornblower, Canada, Co., a subsidiary of San Francisco-based ...

New operator chosen for Niagara Falls tour boats

A new company has been chosen to operate the tour boats that chug to the base of Niagara Falls from the Canadian shore.

Poll: Rising Economic Boat Lifting Obama

President Obama is reaping political benefits from the country’s improved economic picture, according to a poll published on Wednesday by the Associated Press. The AP/GfK poll shows that Republicans and Democrats alike are increasingly saying the nation is heading in the right direction, and that most independents now approve of the way Obama is addressing the post-recession period.

Norwegians find no sign of missing yacht

Norwegian adventurer Jarle Andhoy is still searching for traces of the yacht Berserk, saying he can get out of Antarctic waters before it turns dangerous.

Volvo boats dodge 'black tide'

Camper led the Volvo Ocean Race fleet through the dangerous "black tide" current of the South China Sea Wednesday, as the six teams made painful progress on the fourth leg to New Zealand.

Brunswick Corporation : Lund Announces All New "Sport Utility Boat"

Multi-tasking 1875 Crossover XS hauls in fish, shreds wakes . . . and delights the family NEW YORK MILLS, Minn. Feb. 22, 2012 - Friday finally arrives. The clock shows 4:30 p.m., but you`re brain sees ...

Yachting: Heat on Camper crew to make right call

A tactical minefield lies ahead for Team New Zealand as they look to consolidate on their strong start to leg four of the Volvo Ocean Race.Having pursued a more southerly route since leaving China, Camper have reaped the benefits...

Yachting: Camper leads Volvo Ocean Race fleet

SANYA, China: Camper led the Volvo Ocean Race fleet through the dangerous "black tide" current of the South China Sea on Wednesday, as the six teams made painful progress on the fourth leg to New Zealand.

Ottawa Region's Largest Boat and Outdoors Event has Arrived

Ottawa Boat & Sportsmen's Show: Feb. 23-26OTTAWA , Feb. 22, 2012 /CNW/ - The CE Centre opens its doors tomorrow to the 37 th Ottawa Boat & Sportsmen's Show. Outdoor-lovers can come and experience the latest ...

SINGAPORE YACHT SHOW TO ATTRACT OVER 6,000 HIGH SOCIETY GUESTS

SINGAPORE, Feb 22 (Bernama) -- The Singapore Yacht Show 2012 from Apr 27-29is expected to attract over 6,000 high society guests from Asia looking toexperience all that Singapore has to offer.Managing director of Informa Yacht Group, Andy Treadwell, said moreheavyweight international yachting brands including Palmer Johnson, Feadship,Westport and San Lorenzo would participate in this year’s show ...

Two asylum seeker boats intercepted

Authorities have intercepted two boats in Australian waters carrying almost 200 suspected asylum seekers.

More boats halted off Christmas Island

TWO boats carrying hundreds of asylum seekers have arrived in Australian waters, equalling nine sea arrivals in just over a week.

Boats crushed as giant floes break free from frozen Danube

Giant chunks of melting ice have broken free on the Danube, crashing hundreds of boats into each other, sweeping away several barges and sinking one of Belgrade's trademark floating nightclubs.

Asylum boats stopped after 000 call

Two boats carrying asylum seekers were found in waters off Christmas Island last night after a passenger on one of the boats called 000 to say his boat was sinking.

Two more asylum seeker boats arrive

Another two boats carrying asylum seekers have been found in waters off Christmas Island.

UPDATED: State Fish and Wildlife boat ramp and creel fish checks

Shilshole Bay ramp -- Feb. 15: One boat with one angler caught one chinook. Edmonds Marina-- Feb. 15: Five boats with eight anglers caught one chinook.

Quincy Yacht Club fire leaves people scrambling

QUINCY, Mass. -- A fire at the historic Quincy Yacht Club caused a significant amount of damage inside, which has left numerous people scrambling to find a new location for their upcoming events.

Ipswich: Luxury yacht builder Oyster Marine acquired by Dutch investors

NEW Dutch owners at Ipswich-based luxury yacht firm Oyster Marine have said their acquisition will be a long term investment.

Boat builders' sinking feeling

BOAT builders in West Ballina fear new regulations could sink their plans to promote maritime tourism on Emigrant Creek and the Richmond River.

Yachting: Camper leads in monster waves

Team New Zealand lead the pack in the early stages of leg four into Auckland as the Volvo Ocean Race fleet bashes upwind across the South China Sea.A brutal sea state left over from several days of gale-force winds has made conditions...

Shahid Khan's Yacht Fueling Up

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. -- New Jacksonville Jaguars owner Shahid Khan's yacht is getting fueled up on the Northbank of the St. Johns River.

Egypt begins restoring ancient boat near pyramids

Archaeologists on Monday began restoration on a 4,500-year-old wooden boat found next to the pyramids, one of Egypt's main tourist attractions.

Rowers pull together, even in cold weather

Rowing on the ocean in February? Competitive juices make it a must for hardy members of Come Boating!

Yacht club on crest of wave after reeling in top awards

The world’s oldest yacht club is on the crest of a wave after winning two top marine industry gongs.

Boater education program reaches benchmark | Washington State Parks

The Washington State Boating Programs has reached a milestone in its mandatory boater education program, issuing card number 100,000.

'Viking' yacht near Scott Base

A yacht crewed by self-proclaimed Norwegian Viking is near New Zealand’s Scott Base in Antarctica, Oslo media report today.

Egypt Begins Restoring Ancient Boat

Egypt begins the restoration of a 4,500-year old boat found near pyramids

Yachting: Camper regains lost time at restart

It was ready, set, slow for the restart of leg four of the Volvo Ocean Race as the fleet crept out of a windless Sanya yesterday after a 12-hour delay imposed by race management because of weather concerns.With gales and waves of...

Melting ice wrecks boats on Danube

Ice floes up to one metre (three feet) thick smashed into hundreds of boats on the River Danube near Belgrade as a thaw set in, sinking a floating restaurant, officials and witnesses said Monday.

Melting ice on Danube damages boats, restaurants

Giant chunks of melting ice broke free on the Danube River on Monday, crashing hundreds of boats into each other, sweeping away several barges and sinking one of Belgrade's trademark floating nightclubs.

Yachting: Camper start with another mistake

The bad news just keeps coming for Camper.The Emirates Team NZ entrant in the Volvo Ocean Race has been forced to start near the back of the fleet on the important leg to Auckland after another mistake in the preliminaries to leg...

Federal boat bought with fishing fines used for fun

BOSTON -- A luxury undercover boat purchased with fines collected from fishermen was used by federal fishery police to visit dockside restaurants with friends and for high-speed "pleasure cruising," according to documents released Friday.

Boating a big part of life on the West Coast

The summer boating season has started and gorgeous yachts like the 2006 Silverton 33 Sport Coupe are available at Thunderbird Marina in West Vancouver.

Yachting: Camper sails fourth again

More disappointment accrued for Volvo ocean racer Camper, with Emirates Team New Zealand, late last night with a fourth in the Sanya in-port race - continuing to bleed points to Telefonica who turned in a commanding performance to...

Subic yachting race to draw international teams