Creature Craft - A Ride On The Wild Side (Article + Video)

The Creature Craft is certainly the strangest looking river raft we have ever seen. But, if you're looking for a ride on the wild side and want to come out of it with your body intact, this may be the boat for you. The Creature Craft is a river raft designed to run the most turbulent rapids, surf over dams, ride over waterfalls, jump tall buildings (okay, that's an exaggeration) - But it really can go over pretty steep waterfalls and maintain its stability. [Article + Video]

Challenger Powerboats Seeks Chapter 7 Protection

WASHINGTON, MO, May 2, 2008 (The Boating Channel)

Challenger Powerboats filed for Chapter 7 bankruptcy protection in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court last week.

According to a report in Boating Industry, the SEC filing says: “The company believes that its assets will be insufficient to satisfy the claims of all creditors and it is unlikely that the company's shareholders will be eligible to participate in any distributions of the company's assets as a result of the bankruptcy.” [More]

Navy to Commission Submarine North Carolina in Wilmington

WILMINGTON, NC, May 2, 2008 (the Boating Channel)

The U.S. Navy has announced that its newest attack submarine North Carolina will be commissioned Saturday, May 3, during a 10 a.m. EDT ceremony at Port of Wilmington.

The Coast Guard is enforcing a vessel protection zone while the submarine is in port. During the commissioning ceremony Saturday, part of the Cape Fear River will be closed... [More]