Dolphins invade Long Island Sound

Dolphins in significant numbers are making a rare appearance this summer in Long Island Sound.

"Historically, dolphins have been seen in Long Island Sound, but as far as I know, we haven't seen pods this big since the 1950s," said Joseph Schnierlein, manager of professional development at the Maritime Aquarium in Norwalk.

Reports indicate there is one pod with at least 100 dolphins, and there may be other pods, as well.

Click here to read a report in the Connecticut Post.

Giant catamarans to settle America’s Cup

The 90-foot multihull created specifically for a maximum of three short races against Larry Ellison’s BMW Oracle next February emerged from the drawing boards of some of the smartest yacht designers in the world, yet even they are describing it as "dangerous."

The giant twin-hulled boat is estimated to have cost more than nearly $10 million to build. It has been compared to Pete Goss's revolutionary 120-foot catamaran Team Phillips, which famously broke up in heavy seas in the Atlantic in 2000.

Click here to read a report in The Telegraph.

Rescued men clung to boat for 26 hours

Four Michigan boaters who sparked an international search after failing to return from a Lake Erie fishing excursion last Thursday were rescued the following day after clinging to their capsized 19-foot vessel for 26 hours.

The anglers ranged in age from 52 to 76 years.

Investigators said a heavy catch of walleye, and seas coming over the bow caused the boat to slowly roll over. The men, all in life jackets, slept on top of the vessel, according to the Coast Guard.

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Shakedown cruise mishap leaves four in the water

What started out as a day of fun spent with friends on a North Carolina lake turned into a harrowing experience when the newly-purchased boat began rapidly taking on water, forcing the four people aboard.
Luckily, a good Samaritan boater was nearby.

Click here to read a report in the Gaston Gazette.