04-Sep-2005  (yacht cruise)

• 'Apprentice cruise coming (BVI Beacon)
A theme cruise based on the hit reality television show "The Apprentice" is scheduled to pass through Tortola in late September. The eight-night Apprentice Legend Cruise will depart from New York City on Sept. 26 and sail through the Eastern Caribbean, stopping in San Juan, St. Thomas, and Tortola.
• 'Will Bahrain Become A Spa Nation? (Luxist)
Will Michael Jackson?s new home, Bahrain become the world?s spa destination? With spa tourism on the rise travelers are looking for unique getaways. Betsy Mathieson Abdulrahman, the managing director of Spa Arabia Concepts, says that because Bahrain is an island nation whit the ?friendliest people in the Gulf.? As Bahrain builds more and more five-star hotels there will of course be more
• 'LLOYD'S REGISTER EMEA MANAGEMENT OFFICE (Maritime Global Net)
A Lloyd?s Register Group company has acquired Ødegaard & Danneskiold-Samsøe A/S (ODS), a Danish consultancy specialising in noise, vibration and machinery dynamics.
• 'HOME & DECOR: Home, sweet boat (St. Louis Post-Dispatch)
AFTER 28 YEARS of marriage, and nine years in the same home, Larry Long's life had become pretty predictable. He had absolutely no complaints. Life was stable, enjoyable and tranquil.
• 'The jet set's environment (Seattle Times)
There are two sets of environmental policies in the United States today: one for the very rich and one for the yahoos. Once you understand this...
• 'Special events calendar (The State)
JAYCEES POKER RUN: 10 a.m. Saturday at Harley Haven, 2380 Frink St., Cayce. First bike out 11 a.m.; last out, 1 p.m. Finish at The Final Lap, 3684 Leesburg Road, Hopkins.
• 'Belgium and Netherlands cruise in company fleet home (Yachting and Boating World)
A total of 22 motor cruisers taking part in the last Motor Boats Monthly cruise in company of the season have all reached UK ports in good weather.
• 'Entertainment (Sag Harbor Express)
The Gizmo Guys perform for kids 3 p.m. at Bay Street Theatre, Sag Harbor as part of "Kidstreet" series of programs for children. $12 adults/$7 children. 725-9500.
• 'Trinity Yachts Launches Zoom Zoom Zoom (Luxist)
Trinity yachts has announced the semi displacement 161 foot tri-deck motoryacht Zoom, Zoom, Zoom which is the fastest conventionally powered motor yacht of her size ever built in the United States. She is powered by the new high displacement engines from Caterpillar, the 3516B HD. She can cruise at 21 knots with a maximum speed of 24 knots, very impressive for a larger yacht. he yacht was