26-Mar-2006  (yacht cruise)

• 'Recreational boating industry discusses top concerns (The Palm Beach Post)
Shrinking water access. Repeated hurricanes. Manatee protection.
• 'Man on a Mission (Fortune via Yahoo! Finance)
Late last August Bruce Karatz was at sea aboard a private yacht off the coast of Turkey, enjoying a lifestyles-of-the-rich-and-famous cruise with a half-dozen close friends. As executive vacations go, this one was definitely well deserved: The company Karatz heads, homebuilder KB Home, was wrapping up its 18th consecutive quarter of double-digit earnings growth.
• 'Paradise Yacht Sales, LLC and Typhoon Unveil for World Premier the Typhoon 31 Triple Hull at Palm Beach Boat Show; (Market Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Today at the prestigious Palm Beach Boat Show, Typhoon Marine and Paradise Yacht Sales, LLC., conducted a worldwide unveiling of a brand new concept in near-offshore fishing boats, the Typhoon Triple Hull. Designed by Cal Connell and built by lifetime fishermen Bruce Boyle and Mac Mc Carty, the Typhoon 31 incorporates a proprietary, stepped Triple Hull(TM) and dual drive with single diesel
• 'Feels like home (Asia News Network)
Most resorts can offer lavish settings, postcard-perfect views and attention to detail. But it?s the personal touch that keeps a guest coming back. LEONG SIOK HUI finds out why a Langkawi resort in Malaysia keeps drawing returning guests.
• 'Passengers relive the shock of waking up to flames at sea (Sun-Sentinel)
One Princess Cruises passenger said he initially thought the fire alarm was his wake-up call for an early morning golf excursion. Another said she thought that her husband had accidentally hit the remote and turned on the television.
• 'China Raises Taxes to Curb Use of Energy and Timber (New York Times)
New or higher taxes will fall on items ranging from vehicles with engines larger than two liters to disposable wooden chopsticks.
• 'Sun shines for late-day yacht racers (The Garden Island)
NAWILIWILI ? The sun came out and the people came to play Thursday at Nawiliwili Yacht Club.
• 'Cable movie listings March 19-25 (Fort Worth Star-Telegram)
The Accidental Tourist ? ?88 ?PG? William Hurt, Kathleen Turner. A numb travel-writer takes up with his dog trainer after his son dies and his wife leaves. (S) 121m HBOF Tue. 10:15 p.m.; HBOP Mon. 10:15 a.m.