Category: boats

7 Killed in Capsized San Diego Boats Were Mexican Migrants

At least seven of eight people killed when two boats capsized in shallow but turbulent surf off the San Diego coast were Mexican migrants, Mexican officials said Monday. Preliminary identification was based on records found with people’s bodies when they were recovered, the Mexican consulate in San Diego said in a news release. The nationality…


Fun Afloat: Family-Friendly Express Cruisers

Pure Italian Style Beneteau Gran Turismo 41 Contact for Price The layout is optimized for entertaining in the U-shaped salon with an adjacent outdoor kitchen, and for spending long days on the water. The hardtop can be opened to let in the sun or stars, while down below are two private cabins for overnight adventures….


2 Crew Missing After Danish and British Boats Collide in Icy Baltic

STOCKHOLM/COPENHAGEN—Two Danish crew members of a capsized barge were missing in the freezing Baltic Sea on Monday after an overnight collision with a British vessel in a busy maritime route off Sweden. With the pair unlikely to survive long in water temperatures around 4 Celsius, rescue boats and a helicopter hunted for hours. There was…


Chinese Boats Spotted Illegally Hauling Tuna in Indian Ocean

MIAMI—Chinese squid vessels were documented using wide nets to illegally catch already overfished tuna as part of a surge in unregulated activity in the Indian Ocean, according to a new report by a Norway-based watchdog group that highlights growing concerns about the lack of international cooperation to protect marine species on the high seas. The…


Floating Masterpieces: Wooden Boats That Marry Classic Elegance and Modern Technology

Wood gleams, glows, and adds personality to any object it’s used to craft. For centuries, wooden boats have been treasured for their beauty and their connection to nature. Unlike modern recreational boats that are built in a matter of days on production lines using fiberglass molds and machines, wooden boats were slowly handcrafted by artisans…


San Clemente Officials: Commercial Boats May Close Amid Proposed Emission Standards

California’s newly proposed emission standards could potentially put commercial boats out of business, critics say. The San Clemente city council unanimously passed a letter of opposition to the California Air Resource Board’s (CARB) proposed standards on Aug. 7. Donna Kalez, operator of Dana Wharf Sportfishing and Whale Watching in Dana Point, stated that the regulations…


Record 828 Illegally Cross English Channel in Single Day

A record number of people illegally crossed the English Channel on Saturday, according to Home Office figures, with at least 828 making the journey from France across the busy shipping lane in 30 small boats. Despite government promises to stem the flow of boats, which are often overloaded semi-rigid inflatables, this summer the numbers continue…


Record Numbers of Migrants Cross English Channel in Small Boats

Record numbers of people are running the gauntlet of the English Channel in small boats and rubber dinghies, with nearly 6,000 breaking immigration law to reach the UK in the last six months. The uptick comes despite Home Secretary Priti Patel’s vows to make crossing what is one of the world’s busiest shipping lanes “unviable” for…


Philippines Flags ‘Incursions’ by Nearly 300 Chinese Militia Boats

MANILA—The Philippines on Wednesday reported what it said were incursions into its exclusive economic zone (EEZ) by 287 maritime militia vessels from China, in a further sign of cracks reappearing in a relationship after a period of rapprochement. “This incident along with continued illegal incursions of foreign vessels sighted near Philippine-held islands have been submitted…


Dana Point Offers Visitors a Whale of an Attraction

DANA POINT, Calif.—Upon approach, the harbor in Dana Point, California—with seven miles of coastline and unique headlands jutting into the Pacific Ocean—presents visitors with a picturesque view. But lurking below, there’s much more than meets the eye. In 2019, Dana Point officially distinguished itself as the “Dolphin and Whale Watching Capital of the World,” boasting…