13-Aug-2006  (yacht cruise)

• 'Ship puts you in the driver's seat with Grand Prix racing (Miami Herald)
Just when you think cruise lines have installed about every un-marine activity possible aboard their ships -- think rock-climbing, ice skating and surfing for starters -- they come up with still another improbable one: Speed racing at sea.
• 'David and Victoria enjoy love cruise (ITV.com)
David and Victoria Beckham are reportedly celebrating a belated wedding anniversary break by taking a five day love cruise in the Mediterranean. Fashion designer Roberto Cavalli apparently lent the celeb couple his luxury yacht for their getaway near the coast of Italy.
• 'YV&C News Desk - Discover Yacht Charter in the Caribbean (Linux World)
The first Swan Hellenic Mediterranean cruise traveled to the Greek Islands in 1954, and in 1983, P&O purchased the company and furthered its development as a destination-rich cruise line, visiting numerous international ports of historical and archeological interests. Since 2004, Swan Hellenic is part of the Carnival Corp, along with the Yachts of Seabourn, Cunard, NCL, Princess, Costa and
• 'Cruising the Camargue on a Yacht Charter Vacation (Linux World)
Cruising the canals of the Camargue in the South of France is to sample a vacation experience like no other, as you enjoy the local food and wine together with the flexibility, freedom and fun that only a self-catering yacht vacation can offer.
• 'YV&C News Desk - Afroudakis Yachting for Your Yacht Charter Vacations in Greece (Linux World)
Afroudakis Yachting is a licensed company by GNTO (Greek National Organization of Tourism) based in Athens, Greece, and was in founded in 1978 by Christos Afroudakis, a Naval Architect - Marine Engineer and respected member of the following Associations: The Hellenic Yacht Brokers Association (HYBA), The Hellenic Professional Yacht Charters Association (HYPOA), SETE (Hellenic Tourism
• 'GIVE BACK (Detroit Free Press)
Assumption Grotto Church: 13770 Gratiot, Detroit. 313-372-0762. The 2006 Pilgrimage will go to Catholic and historic Italy & Sicily, Oct. 2-17. $4,295. Reservations and information: 888-262-5673.
• 'YV&C News Desk - Wild Thyme, First Benetti Classic 120' in Yacht Charter Markets (Linux World)
Just recently launched from the Benetti Shipyard in Viareggio, Wild Thyme is the first of the Benetti Classic 120' series to become available to the charter market. She is already in popular demand with plans to cruise the West Mediterranean this summer. Leaving her home port on the French Riviera she will cruise down to Naples, Capri and Sicily and back again before heading to Dublin for The
• 'FANTASTIC VOYAGE (Miami Herald)
CAPE CORAL -- Rich Guglielmi's prototype yacht does not need a bevy of bikinis to attract attention as it cruises along the Caloosahatchee River.