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]

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