18-Jan-2006  (yacht cruise)

• 'Second-chance sailor rides a wave (The Palm Beach Post)
PALM CITY ? John Moffitt, a veteran mariner and licensed boat captain for 35 years, is living his dream as a world-class sailor. Since 2002, he and his wife have cruised to 20 countries and logged more than 24,000 miles.
• 'Savor the flavors of Puerto Rico at Carmen (Miami Herald)
As someone who owns and operates luxury cruise ships, Larry Pimentel frequently does business over lunch. His Coconut Grove-based SeaDream yacht Club charters its ships to corporate clients for up to $500,000 -- all with the promise of delivering excellent service, food and accommodations.
• 'Phoenix Yacht for Charter (Luxist)
Filed under: Water Interested in getting away this winter? Well, if the Caribbean is on your mind, why not take a cruise? Of course, I'm not talking about a 3,000 passenger, floating feeding trough. How about a 200 ft. Lurssen motoryacht for you and 11 of your chums. Launched in 2004, Phoenix won Showboats Internationals "Best Interior" award and features an Art Deco design from superstar
• 'Merry Pier operator: Bid process was unfair (St. Petersburg Times)
The winner will pay nearly double what was being paid, but will he also bring large dinner boats there? No, both he and the city say.
• 'AT HOME (Financial Mail)
The ANC local election manifesto promises to fight corruption and address underperforming municipalities. The JSE all share index tops 18 000 for the first time on December 22 and reaches 18 554,49 on January 9, when the yield on the benchmark R153 also closes at a new low of 7,185%.
• 'Security zones in place for Islands' coastline (Honolulu Advertiser)
The Coast Guard has finalized permanent security zones in waters off O'ahu, Maui, the Big Island and Kaua'i that represent an evolving response to the terrorist attacks of Sept. 11, 2001.
• 'Over the Bounding Main (Incentive)
Small but luxurious ship, sailboat and river barge charters offer incentive groups a great way to cruise. By Leo Jakobson
• 'Museums & Tours (Richmond Times-Dispatch)
ADAM THOROUGHGOOD AND FRANCIS LAND HOUSE --1636 Parish Road, Virginia Beach; 3131 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach. 10-5 Tuesday-Saturday, 1-5 Sunday. Admission: $4 adults; $3 seniors; $2 children 6 and older. (757) 431-4000.