19-Oct-2006  (yacht cruise)

• 'Murder On the Last Turn (Los Angeles Weekly)
Mickey Thompson was a renowned race-car driver and promoter. Mike Goodwin was the brash, egocentric creator of motocross. They became business partners. Then all hell broke loose.
• '60 years on the water (HometownAnnapolis.com)
A voyage on the Chesapeake Bay or the crystal blue waters of the Bahamas requires plenty of planning and, for many cruisers, the latest edition of Waterway Guide.
• 'Discover the Hunter Region (Canberra City News)
Comprising Newcastle, Hunter Valley wine country, Lake Macquarie, Port Stephens and more, the Hunter is only 165 kilometres north of Sydney and a rich ground for historians, nature lovers, leisure seekers and those looking for a busy, productive centre outside the Sydney metropolis.
• 'Seafaring `Safari' ; Mexico Cruise Brings Underwater World to Surface (RedNova)
By YVETTE CARDOZO; BILL HIRSCH SEA OF CORTEZ, Mexico - Dinner awaited: medium rare steak and lobster tail. But . . .
• 'Majestic America Line Announces 2007 Alaska Cruises Aboard the Intimate, 48-Guest Contessa (PR Newswire via Yahoo! Finance)
Majestic America Line, America's largest river and coastal cruise company, today announced the addition of 20 "Spectacular Alaska" cruises aboard the Contessa in 2007. Among the latest additions to the all-American fleet of premier cruise ships, the Contessa carries just 48 guests and is a proven favorite of quality-oriented adventurers with a taste for personal yacht-style exploration.
• 'Fantastic Fall Foliage Cruise (SYS-CON Media)
Experience the splendor of fall as the airturns crisp and the leaves change into their amazing colors of red, orangeand golden brown. The New York shoreline and the Hudson River Valley offersome of the best sites in the state to enjoy the fall season during one ofits finest moments. View the perfect backdrop for the turning leavesaboard a classic motor yacht while tickling the taste buds with
• 'Music Listings (San Francisco Bay Guardian)
Music listings are compiled by Duncan Scott Davidson. The music interns are Hayley Elisabeth Kaufman, Todd Lavoie, and Aaron Sankin. Since club life is unpredictable, it?s a good idea to call ahead to confirm bookings and hours. Prices are listed when provided to us.
• 'Fantastic Fall Foliage Cruise (Market Wire via Yahoo! Finance)
Experience the splendor of fall as the air turns crisp and the leaves change into their amazing colors of red, orange and golden brown. The New York shoreline and the Hudson River Valley offer some of the best sites in the state to enjoy the fall season during one of its finest moments. View the perfect backdrop for the turning leaves aboard a classic motor yacht while tickling the taste buds
• 'Sausalito yacht charter company specializes in large groups (Marin Independent Journal)
When Barbara Duncan of Los Altos was looking for a place to have her wedding reception Aug. 5, she wanted a venue beyond the typical banquet hall. "We were trying to think of wineries and stuff, and we wanted to try something different," she said. "So we said, 'How about going out on a yacht?'"