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British sailing mourns death of Simpson
ReutersLONDON (Reuters) - The British sailing community was mourning the death of Olympic champion Andrew Simpson after the 36-year-old drowned when his vessel capsized in San Francisco Bay during training for the America's Cup on Thursday. Simpson, who won...Tags: Sweden, 2012 Summer Olympics, Awards and Prizes, Star Sailing, Beijing Games
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British Olympic medalist killed while training for America's Cup race
A British Olympic gold medalist in sailing was killed Thursday when a catamaran training for the upcoming America's Cup capsized in San Francisco Bay. Andrew "Bart" Simpson was part of an 11-man crew aboard Artemis Racing's AC72 vessel when the boat...
Tags: Awards and Prizes
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Condolences pour in to America's Cup team after sailor dies
SAN FRANCISCO -- Condolences from around the world poured in to the Swedish racing team Thursday after its 72-foot catamaran capsized in the San Francisco Bay, killing one sailor during a training run for the America’s Cup. On the Artemis Racing...Tags: U.S. Coast Guard, Twitter, Inc., Media Industry, Awards and Prizes, Around The World Sailing
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Check It Out: Help tell the tale of Newport
Local history has long been a part of the Newport Beach Public Library's collections. Now, in addition to books, periodicals and documentary films, the library is adding an online resource: "Kids These Days: Growing up in Newport Beach," accessible at...Tags: Arts and Culture, Libraries, Literature, Fiction, Book
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Tall Ships Chicago returns to Navy Pier in August
Tribune reporterFourteen majestic sailing vessels will glide into Navy Pier in August for the return of a beloved festival that now includes a competition with sailors from around the world. Tall Ships Chicago 2013 will be held from Aug. 7 to Aug. 11 on the lakefront...Tags: Arts and Culture, Navy Pier, Festive Events, Chicago Public Schools, United States Naval Academy
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City Fair planned in Annapolis for Saturday
The City of Annapolis will host its second City Fair downtown on Saturday and Sunday. Many of the attractions will have a nautical bent, including the Pride of Baltimore II, which will dock at City Dock at about noon on Saturday. There also will be...
Tags: Annapolis
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We have a choice to live as we will
The other day I was thinking about eight men who were ship wrecked. They were sailing the Pride of Baltimore when it sank. They told how they survived while drifting for five days in a small life raft. They only had a few cups of water and a handful... -
Tall ships set course for Navy Pier
Fourteen majestic sailing vessels will glide into Navy Pier in August for the festival that now includes a competition with sailors from around the world. Tall Ships Chicago 2013 will be held Aug. 7-11 on the pier, where visitors can interact with the...
Tags: Arts and Culture, Navy Pier, Festive Events, Tourism and Leisure, United States Naval Academy
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Latest Michigan news, sports, business and entertainment
FBI DIRECTOR-ROGERS FBI agents want Rep. Rogers to be bureau director WASHINGTON (AP) — A group representing FBI agents and retirees says it wants President Barack Obama to make Michigan Rep. Mike Rogers the next FBI director. The Brighton...Tags: Republican Party, Automotive Equipment, Mike J. Rogers, Roman Catholicism, Transportation Accidents
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SS Badger carferry kicks off sailing season
LUDINGTON, Mich. (AP) — The S.S. Badger carferry has begun its sailing season after reaching a deal with regulators on releasing coal ash into Lake Michigan. The Ludington Daily News reports that a crowd was on hand Monday morning at the Ludington...
Tags: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Environmental Politics, Environmental Issues
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Richard F. Ober, lawyer
Richard F. Ober, a retired lawyer and insurance company executive who enjoyed sailing the Chesapeake Bay, died April 13 from vascular disease at the Blakehurst retirement community in Towson. He was 98. The son of a lawyer and a homemaker, Richard...Tags: U.S. Army, Roland Park, Justice System, Lawyers, Oxford (Talbot, Maryland)
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Cruise ship returns to Baltimore after $48 million renovation
Royal Caribbean's Grandeur of the Seas cruise ship returned to the Port of Baltimore Friday after undergoing a $48 million renovation. The ship, which replaces the Enchantment of the Seas, arrived early Friday morning for a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a...
Tags: Port of Baltimore, Martin O'Malley, Tourism and Leisure, Royal Caribbean International, Cruises
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