20-May-2006  (yacht cruise)

• '?Lost shaker of salt? is found on the 'High Life' (North Kitsap Herald)
KINGSTON ? ?Blowing out a flip flop then stepping on a pop top? took on a whole new meaning earlier this month when the Kingston Cove yacht Club blew out its ?Margaritaville?-blaring sound system. Even so, it earned a top spot during Mountlake Cut Boat Parade.
• 'New hands at Faiveley's helm (Miami Herald)
At the ripe young age of 25, Erwan Faiveley was informed that his father, Franc¸ois, who had run the prestigious Maison Faiveley Burgundy house for nearly 30 years, was embarking on an around-the-world cruise on his yacht, and Erwan was now in charge of the wine empire.
• 'FESTIVALS: The sun never sets on summer fun (Pittsburgh Post-Gazette)
From late spring to early fall, here are many choices of festivals, events and celebrations to pass the time.
• 'The Enron trial: defendants and witnesses (Financial Times)
Mr Lay maintained he was innocent of all charges. Legal experts said he was a prickly witness, in spite of his reputation as an amenable diplomat, and appeared in turn aggressive and defensive on the stand.
• 'photo windstar Cruises (North Shore News)
The Deluxe 308-passenger Wind Surf is the ideal vessel for exploring the Amalfi Coast. As we finish our cappuccinos on deck, the Wind Surf drops anchor off the island of Capri.
• 'Record Number of Luxury and Mega Yachts for Sale Showcased at Newport Beach Boat Show (PR Web via Yahoo! News)
Newport Beach, CA (PRWEB) May 16, 2006 -- If the Newport Beach Boat Show marks the beginning of the spring boating season in California, then it looks like it?s going to be a great year for luxury yacht sales on the West Coast. The 33rd annual Newport Beach Boat Show boasted the largest display of luxury and mega yachts for sale in its history -- more than 300, double the number of luxury yachts
• 'Boat show taps into Lebanon's marina-mania (The Daily Star Lebannon)
Lebanon has a deserved reputation as having one of the best coastlines in the region. A stunning $1.5 billion has already been spent on marina projects and Lebanon is set to receive even more of the $20 billion which has been earmarked for investment in marina and coastal seafront development projects in the Middle East.
• 'Annual gala is a fund-raiser for St. Andrews scholarships (Barrington Times)
St. Andrew's School will present its annual fund-raiser for scholarships, "Arts Gala 2006," at 7 p.m. Saturday, May 20, in the McCulloch Center for the Arts, Federal Road. After parking their cars with attendant valets, guests will be served a selection of passed hors d'oeuvres as well as more substantial food stations throughout the main floor of the building.
• 'Rain Stops Play (Yachting and Boating World)
Its briefing day; dark clouds are above and the wind is howling. Jobs for the MBM team today include fuelling and launching the rib and moving Calm Voyager to Royal Clarence Marina.