09-Sep-2005  (yacht cruise)

• 'Helping others: Keep in MIND a gala to aid autism research (The Sacramento Bee)
Stylish and eye-catching hologram invitations are being sent by the MIND Institute (Medical Investigation of Neurodevelopmental Disorders) touting a major fundraiser at 6:30 p.m. Oct. 1 at the institute, 2825 50th St. "Journey of the MIND" is the theme of the gala that will benefit autism research. Tickets are $250 or $2,500 for tables for 10; corporate sponsorships are available.
• 'Today's Community Calendar (Portsmouth Herald)
SEACOAST NEWCOMERS CLUB will begin the 2005-2006 season with a coffee and information meeting at 9:30 a.m. at the Stratham Community Church, 6 Emery Lane in Stratham. No reservation is required.
• 'Ultra-deluxe yacht calls for refuelling (Times of Malta)
The Savarona, a magnificent, ultra-deluxe cruise ship left Grand Harbour yesterday morning after coming on Monday for bunkering. The twin-funnelled vessel, weighing 4,646 gross tons and measuring 446 by 53 feet, is believed to be the second largest private yacht in the world.
• 'Martin urged to dredge Manatee Pocket (Palm Beach Post)
PORT SALERNO ? From his water-view office at Hinckley Yacht's boatyard on the Manatee Pocket, Kevin Lyons often surveys this scene: large vessels stranded offshore, waiting for the tide to roll in.
• 'Kate Brunel-Cohen's Mediterranean Blog (Yachting and Boating World)
I´d yet to see the rain in Spain, but today I got in spades. Plus forked lightening. Plus deafening thunder. Spent a lot of the day sheltering in doorways, which is a great way to meet people, by the way.
• 'Nicholas F. Benton: (Falls Church News-Press)
An 'Investigation?' We Saw it Live!
• 'They gathered at Vermilion to celebrate vintage boats (Timberjay)
The polished wooden Chris Craft boat docked at The Landing on Sunday afternoon looked a lot different when George Esbensen first laid eyes on the watercraft.
• 'Kate Brunel-Cohen's Mediterranean Blog (Yachting and Boating World)
Today was a Cala dÓr day as I pottered about, did some ironing (yes, really), bought Heat Magazine and dug out the old lap-top. The possible trip to Cabrera was off due to the hooly blowing outside the marina, so I took up yacht Club Cala dÓr´s very kind offer and made use of their facilities.