Go with the flow - Irish Times Go with the flowIrish TimesSadly, every good trip has to end, and our final two-hour boat ride takes us into the far reaches of Croatia's sea territory, Kornati National Park. ...and more »
Boats, sweat and Pimms down by the River Thames - Vancouver Sun Boats, sweat and Pimms down by the River ThamesVancouver SunRecent years have seen competitors from Australia, Canada, Croatia, Denmark, Estonia, France, Poland, the Netherlands, the United States, Germany, ...and more »
Boats, sweat and Pimms down by the river (Reuters via Yahoo!Xtra News) HENLEY-ON-THAMES, England (Reuters) - State-sponsored Olympians and other elite athletes are squaring off against gritty amateur challengers in front of thousands of champagne-fuelled spectators this week at the Henley Royal Regatta.
The Shadow over Erris: Shell, IRMS and Bolivia - Anarkismo.net Anarkismo.netThe Shadow over Erris: Shell, IRMS and BoliviaAnarkismo.netDecisions to start civil wars or to sink boats are not going to be made and recorded in board rooms. Shell has a long, long history of imposing projects on ...and more »
102-year-old boat sets sail - Hürriyet 102-year-old boat sets sailHürriyetMurat Erkurt bought the boat in England last year and had it restored in Ipswich. "The boat was brought to Split, Croatia, in a bigger vessel, ...and more »
(with pictures - also running on our news wire) - Sportinglife.com (with pictures - also running on our news wire)Sportinglife.comBoth teams make their boats cut and turn through the water in equally impressive, nifty manoeuvres. To be honest, from the shore, it looks like age has ...and more »
Flight club: One man's crusade to protect an endangered colony of griffon vultures on Cres (Independent) On Monday morning, when Goran Susic turns up for work, he'll do an unusual thing before reading his post and emails. His first duty will be to check on the condition of a griffon vulture that was rescued from the sea on the point of drowning. She is being nursed back to health at his Eco-Centre. The centre, founded by Goran 16 years ago on the island of Cres in Croatia's northern Adriatic, is ...
Croatian rowing boat crosses the Channel - Kent Online Croatian rowing boat crosses the ChannelKent OnlineThe crew believe it to be the first crossing in a traditional Croatian rowing boat. They set off from St Margaret's Bay, between Dover and Deal, ...and more »
The jewels of the Adriatic (Guardian Unlimited) You don't need your own yacht to spend the summer island-hopping along the Croatian coast, thanks to an extensive network of cheap and cheerful ferries. Andrew Eames reports It felt as if I'd stepped into a giant outdoor cocktail party. The quayside at Hvar Town was bumper to bumper in polished wood and chrome, and humming with excited conversation, underscored by the staccato of stilettos on ...
Croatia - a fascinating destination - Malta Independent Online Croatia - a fascinating destinationMalta Independent OnlineContact Arrigo Group for great deals on charter boats. Whatever you choose, you will be sure to enjoy the delights of the Croatian coastline. ...and more »
Nigeria seizes Ukrainian plane carrying weapons (Gulf Times) A Ukrainian cargo plane bound for Equatorial Guinea has been impounded in Nigeria after security officers found weapons and ammunition on board, a Nigerian official and Ukrainian media said.
Figment maintains Big Rock lead (The News & Observer) Even though competitors in the 51st annual Big Rock Blue Marlin Tournament experienced great billfish action Thursday, no one caught a blue marlin big enough to take to the scales.
Tadej Znidarcic: Social Engagement (PDNonline) For Znidarcic, documentary photography is about not only showing slices of different cultures, but also revealing the bigger issues that affect a picture.
The Ultimate Destination For a Yacht Charter in Croatia - Ulitzer.com The Ultimate Destination For a Yacht Charter in CroatiaUlitzer.comMarinas help keep the yachts and boats at one place and also provide all the services for their maintenance and for the recreational ...and more »