Congo: 70 dead, 200 missing when two boats capsize

KINSHASA, Congo -- Two boat capsizes in one weekend on Congo's vast rivers have left 70 people dead and 200 others feared dead in unrelated incidents that were both characterized by heavily loaded boats operated with few safety measures, officials said Sunday.

Oarsmen row their boat as they participate in the annual Eroor Champakara boat race in the waters of Champakara canal in Kerala yesterday.

Yacht almost hit by runaway barge

It's much quieter on the waters of Lake Ontario, after some strong winds forced a huge barge to break loose in the Oswego Harbor early Sunday morning. At one point,...

Congo boats capsize: 70 dead, 200 missing

Two boat capsizes in one weekend on Congo's vast rivers have left 70 people dead and 200 others feared dead in unrelated incidents that were both characterised by heavily loaded boats operated with few safety measures.

Ferry strikes yacht moments after departure

MARK HIBBS OCRACOKE — An N.C. Department of Transportation ferry collided with a 35-foot yacht soon after departing here Saturday night, leaving the two yacht passengers with minor injuries.

3 injured in Clear Lake boating accident

Life Flight air lifted two adults and a child from Clear Lake late Sunday morning. The three, whose conditions were unknown, were in a boating accident around 11 a.m. on the lake near the 270 bridge.

Ferry, yacht collide off NC's Outer Banks

The Coast Guard said a 35-foot motor yacht hit a ferry boat Saturday night

Ferry, Yacht Collide Off Ocracoke

The Coast Guard says no one was hurt when a boat collided with a ferry in the channel to North Carolina's Outer Banks. The Coast Guard said in a news release that a 35-foot motor yacht hit a ferry boat Saturday night. The ferry Carteret was not damaged and none of its eight passengers or crew…

Racing: Remember Howe caps off memorable day

Only one word could sum up racing at Wanganui on Saturday - unusual.First, two jockeys couldn't make the meeting.Chris Johnson and David Walsh were stranded in quake-stricken Christchurch, while Kelly Myers and Chad Ormsby...

Wooden boats enliven New Hampshire museum

WOLFEBORO, N.H. — On a quiet July morning in 1910, Captain Frank Woodsum was steering the steamboat Armenia White into Sunapee Harbor when he blew a whistle to summon the purser. New Hampshire - United States - Steamboat - Business - Business and Economy

Ferry, yacht collide

The Coast Guard is investigating the cause of a collision that occurred in the ferry channel in Ocracoke and involved a state ferry and private yacht. A N.C. Department of Transportation ferry, the Motor Vessel Carteret, was involved in an accident...

1 killed in boating accident on Lake Eufaula

Associated Press - September 5, 2010 12:55 PM ET LAKE EUFAULA, Okla. (AP) - An Oklahoma City man has been killed and six other people injured in a boating collision on Lake Eufaula.

Yacht and ferry collide off Ocracoke, no serious injuries

OCRACOKE The Coast Guard reported no serious injuries in a collision between a ferry and a 35-foot motor yacht in the island’s ferry channel Saturday night.

Congo boat catches fire, capsizes; 200 feared dead

A survivor of a boat capsize in central Congo says at least 200 people are feared dead after the engine caught fire and led the vessel to overturn.

2nd boat disaster raises Congo death toll to 270

A second passenger boat has sunk in a Congolese river, leaving up to 70 people dead. It happened just one day after another vessel caught fire and 200 passengers were believed to have drowned.

Irish boat "wars"

Celtic boat wars on the Hudson River on Saturday. It's based on an ancient Irish boat used for thousands of years.

Congo boat safety questioned as 2 unrelated boat capsizes leave 70 dead, 200 feared dead

Two boat capsizes in one weekend on Congo's vast rivers have left 70 people dead and 200 others feared dead in unrelated incidents that were both characterized by heavily loaded boats operated w...

French Yacht Sets Sail To Collect Data On Climate Change

On Sunday, the French yacht Tara will leave on its second leg of a three-year voyage across the world's oceans to try and collect data on the effects of climate change on microorganisms. The 118-foot boat will depart from Cape Town to head across the Atlantic and Pacific oceans for New Zealand next August as part of a 93,750-mile journey. "Sunday ... will be the birthday of the Tara Oceans ...

Boating Accident On Hauser Lake, Life Jacket Saves Life

HAUSER LAKE, Idaho - Saturday afternoon, members from the Kootenai County Sheriff's Department Recreation Safety Section and Dive Team, and members from the Hauser Lake Fire Department and Kootenai County Fire & Rescue, responded to a report of an injury boat accident on Hauser Lake.

Boats capsize in storm off coast of Mozambique, at least 15 fishermen killed

Mozambican authorities say five fishing boats have capsized in a storm off the country's central coast, killing at least 15 fishermen.

Search Continues Following Boating Accident on Seneca Lake

The search continues this morning for a Schuyler county man in waters of southern Seneca Lake. The Yates County Sheriff's Department says the man was involved in a serious boating accident Saturday evening. Deputies believe he has drowned.

Businesswoman discovers the secret to success lies in real relationships

When Gail Lowney Alofsin arrived at Newport Yachting Center, management told her she had six months to prove that her newly created marketing position would pay off. Twenty-two years later the answer is a most-definite, yes.

Foreign boats affecting Sebatik fishermen

Tawau: Pulau Sebatik traditional fishermen's source of income are affected by passenger/express boats from a neighbouring country going in and out via the district's waters.

Boating safety tips for Labor Day weekend

As Missourians and their nearly 315,000 registered boats head to the waterways to enjoy the end of summer, the coast guard sent out reminders that they had 150 boating accidents in 2009 which caused $1,577,396 in damage.

Tips can help prevent boating accidents

Amid the holiday weekend and with the fall boating season ahead, the State Parks and Recreation Commission’s Boating Program reminds boaters to take the proper safety precautions when on the water.

Boats run aground; death on another vessel

A sailboat owned by a Groton man ran aground Saturday afternoon during a race marred by a fatality aboard another boat. The incidents occurred during a race sponsored by the Fishers Island Yacht Club. In an unrelated incident, the Coast Guard rescued four people Saturday night from a boat, a 28-foot O'Day, that ran aground southwest of Ram Island at the mouth of the Mystic River.

Boat captains frustrated over BP oil spill claims response

ORANGE BEACH, Ala., — Charter boat Captains in Orange Beach, along with other businesses that have been suffering under the weight of lost income due to the Deepwater Horizon oil spill where hoping that Friday would finally bring them some much needed relief in the form of payments from BP.

Celtic Boats Raged On The Hudson River

Troy Police are investigating a homicide after pulling a body from the Hudson River. More than 500-athletes from 17 high schools were aiming for a spot in the state competition Saturday.

Summer's passing doesn't mean we can ignore boating safety

Usually, Labor Day marks the unofficial end of summer and to the summer boating season on Long Island Sound.

Boat Catches Fire

A boat catches fire in Panama City.

Boat Catches Fire in Panama City

A 28-foot boat was destroyed Saturday afternoon in a fire that spread from the salon area of the boat.

Search to Continue Following Boating Accident on Seneca Lake

The search will continue Sunday morning for a Schuyler county man in waters of southern Seneca Lake. The Yates County Sheriff's Department says the man was involved in a serious boating accident Saturday evening. Deputies believe he has drowned.

Boat destroyed in fire at Sun Harbor Marina

PANAMA CITY — A boat was destroyed in an afternoon blaze at Sun Harbor Marina on Saturday afternoon. The powerboat caught fire just after 4 p.m., witnesses said. Two people on the dock tried to put out the flames with nearby hoses and a small fire...

Boating Safety Especially Important During Crowded Periods

Some folks are headed to area lakes this Labor Day weekend, to enjoy some quality time with friends and family.

Yachting: Titles elude boardsailors

Kiwi yachties Tom Ashley and Jon-Paul Tobin missed the podium at the RS:X Men's world championships just concluded in Denmark.Ashley, who was within arms reach of the title going into the final race, finished sixth and Tobin finished...

Two Boats Collide At Belews Lake

Forsyth Emergency Services says two boats collided at the lake near Marion Pointe Drive.

Saxon boat and strange cargo found in Norfolk river

A Saxon boat is uncovered during flood defence work on the River Ant in Norfolk.

Yachting: Title in sight for Ashley

Fourth after after a hard five days, boardsailor Tom Ashley is within reach of the RS:X men's title with one final medal race to be sailed in Denmark last night."I had a better day today. We only managed one race as the wind was...

Pages of History: Shark bonanza attracts boats to the harbor

From the pages of the Del Norte Triplicate, September 1940. Boats from many Pacific Coast ports are arriving daily at Crescent City to fish shark. Fifteen boats were standing off the harbor last night ready to come in this morning, and many more are reported on their way here.

Austin Police get new boats in time for Labor Day lake patrols

Just in time for Labor Day weekend, the Austin Police Department has two new state-of-the art patrol boats for Lake Austin. They put the police boats in the water for the first time Thursday, and plan to use them this weekend. They will be using the new, marked police boats to look for intoxicated and unsafe boaters. Officers say they have had to get a little creative when it comes to ...