Man who died after wave tossed pair from boat identified

A 25-year-old New Hampshire man died Sunday after the 14-foot Sea Nymph he was riding on near Hampton Beach was struck by a large wave that caused him to be thrown into the surf, New Hampshire Marine Patrol officials said. Officials listed Arnold's apparent cause of death as hypothermia/cardiac arrest.

Click here to read a report in Foster's Daily Democrat and a tribute to the man in the Eagle Tribune.

Travelers offering insurance for antique boats

Boat and yacht experts from Travelers Insurance have created products specifically for antique and classic runabout owners.

"Insuring an antique and classic runabout is unlike covering any other type of boat or yacht," said Chantal Cyr, vice president of Travelers Boat and Yacht Division, in a statement. "Preserving the boat's history, especially in the repair process, is meaningful to antique boat owners. Travelers understands that point and can help safeguard this important value."

Travelers' antique and classic runabout program features an agreed value policy that is not based on the depreciated value of the vessel. In the event of a total loss, this coverage offers no depreciation and no deductible.

This program also waives depreciation that includes machinery, hull and interior including canvas and upholstery in the event of a partial loss.

"Classic boats are used differently and need unique and innovative insurance products that protect the vessel in its various roles as both a showpiece, and a boat that cruises the shoreline," added Cyr.

Cruising couple's yacht sunk by whale

A British couple's two-year dream cruise ended in disaster when their $250,000 sailing yacht sank after apparently hitting a whale in the Caribbean. Paul and Helen Glavin were on a round-the-world voyage when the freak collision happened in rough seas near the British Virgin Islands.

Click here to read a report in The Telegraph.

Boat ramp episode lands pair in jail

A man and woman from Daytona, Fla., were arrested May 13 and charged with driving under the influence and boating under the influence/refusal.

At 8:36 p.m., police were dispatched to the Port Orange boat ramp in the 800 block of Dunlawton Avenue in reference to a reckless driver complaint.

According to the report, a witness at the scene called police and reported she had observed the suspect attempt to back his boat trailer down the boat ramp more than 13 times in an attempt to retrieve his boat. When police arrived, one of the suspects fell into the water.

Click here for a report in the Daytona Beach News-Journal.