Shark Attacks Swimmer In Californa (Article + Video)

SOLANA BEACH, CA, April 26, 2008 (Boating Channel News)

A swimmer was killed Friday morning after a shark attack off Fletcher Cove, officials said.

Sheriff's deputies said they were called at 7:20 a.m. to aid the man. A helicopter initially was sent to take the man to a hospital, but he was pronounced dead on the beach.

The swimmer, who was believed to be in his 50s, was attacked as he was swimming about 150 yards offshore, lifeguard officials said... [Full Story + Video]

Source: ABC-7 Los Angeles
By Karen Kucher
UNION-TRIBUNE BREAKING NEWS TEAM
and Terry Rodgers
UNION-TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER

China Cup Offers Charter of Beneteau First 40.7s to Entice Qualified Crews

SAG HARBOR, NY, April 25, 2008 (The Boating Channel) – China Cup International Regatta today invited bids from experienced international crews to charter its Beneteau First 40.7 yachts to race at this year's October event.

With 22 teams from countries around the world already having expressed an interest in the opportunity, the competition to secure one of the yachts is expected to be intense.

China Cup bought a further 20 yachts in March to add to the 10 it purchased for the inaugural China Cup last year.

Of those, crews for ten the boats will be selected by Beneteau in its role as Global Strategic Partner and 20 crews will be selected by the China Cup management committee.

Each yacht will be available for a basic charter fee of HKD 50,000 (US$6,400), for seven days of sailing including four days of racing, with sponsored teams asked to pay extra costs for displaying their advertising and branding. Full details will be made available to teams on receipt of their bids... [More]

The Fourth Fleet Is Back

MAYPORT, FL, April 25, 2008 (NNS)

(By 3rd Class Alan Gragg, U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command Public Affairs) - Adm. Gary Roughead, Chief of Naval Operations, announced yesterday the reestablishment of U.S. 4th Fleet and assigned Rear Adm. Joseph D. Kernan as its first commander. Kernan is currently serving as Commander, Naval Special Warfare Command. The U.S. 4th Fleet will be responsible for U.S. Navy ships, aircraft and submarines operating in the U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) which encompasses the Caribbean, and Central and South America, and the surrounding waters... [More]