22-Aug-2006  (yacht cruise)

• 'Residents seek release of Spit EIS (ABC via Yahoo!7 News)
Gold Coast residents are calling on the Queensland Government to release the environmental impact study (EIS) being used to support plans to build a large yacht marina on the Spit at Southport.
• 'Olympia sailing class gives students chance to learn the ropes (The Olympian)
OLYMPIA - In rain, mist or sunny weather like there was last week, a school of boaters ages 8 through 18 sets out on Budd Inlet from the Olympia yacht Club.
• 'The Fix: Cruise and Holmes hailed as heroes. Cox rushes to Aniston's defense. Plus: Paris Hilton's in the Guinness Book (Salon.com)
Morning Briefing: Courteney Cox to Aniston's aid: Courteney Cox, who, as we only just learned, relies heavily on either her mom or her pal Jennifer Aniston in tough times, is now coming to her best friend's defense. In an interview to air Wednesday night on "Access Hollywood," Cox shoots down the Aniston/Vince Vaughn engagement story, saying they "are absolutely not engaged." Cox will
• 'Vessels are charting many new courses through culinary waters (Sun-Sentinel)
Charles Dickens' hungry hero, Oliver Twist, wasn't the only individual to cry, "Food, glorious food!" Cruise lines have been pandering to our palates for years. And, just when you think "what possibly could be new about food at sea?" up pops something innovative.
• 'Midshipman swims English Channel (Navy Times)
HOT SPRINGS, Ark. ? Joel Larson, a senior at the United States Naval Academy, long fostered a dream to swim the English Channel.
• 'Southport rally to focus on marina plans (ABC via Yahoo!7 News)
Gold Coast residents say they will go ahead with a rally today at Southport because they are concerned about the Queensland Government's plans to build a super yacht marina on the Spit.
• 'JASON HUNT/Press Carver Yacht's 38-foot Super Sport glides past Tubbs Hill on Wednesday night. The yacht is equipped (Coeur d'Alene Press)
Imagine being able to dock a 38-foot yacht confidently or maneuver it through a crowded marina without hitting anything. It's no small feat, but with new technology developed in Sweden and built by Volvo, yacht Club Sales and Service on Blackwell Island has the boat for you.