Monthly Archives: June 2013

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Supreme Court denies E15 challenge

June 25th, 2013

(June 25, 2013) – The U.S. Supreme Court denied a petition alleging that the Environmental Protection Agency overstepped its authority by allowing fuel with 15 percent ethanol, or E15, into the overall supply despite prohibiting its use in marine and other engines. With no options left on that front, several groups, including the National Marine


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U.S. National Sailing Hall of Fame Announces 2013 Inductees

June 25th, 2013

Annapolis, MD (June 25, 2013) – The National Sailing Center & Hall of Fame (NSHOF) today announced the 10 people who will make up its 2013 class of inductees into the National Sailing Hall of Fame.  Following a two-month period this spring during which sailors from all corners of the country nominated their choice for


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Appellate Division Ruling in ADM vs. GGYC

June 25th, 2013

(June 25, 2013) – The Appellate Division of the New York Supreme Court ruled today on Golden Gate Yacht Club’s motion to dismiss Africa Diaspora Maritime’s lawsuit against GGYC, which had been denied entry in the 34th America’s Cup. The Appellate Division upheld the lower court’s decision dismissing ADM’s claims for breach of trust and


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RC44 Sweden Cup – Day 1

June 25th, 2013

Marstrand, Sweden (June 25, 2013) – Light winds eased the twelve competing teams gently into day one of the RC44 Sweden Cup in Marstrand, owners and pro’s took to the helm for the sole match race day of the event. Team Aqua, with Cameron Appleton at the helm, won the day with a 6-1 scoreline,


VIDEO: Sailing by the Sun

June 25th, 2013

The world’s largest solar-powered ship stopped in New York City on June 20, 2013. Video from the New York Times


PHOTOS: What is a dragon?

June 25th, 2013

A dragon is a legendary creature, typically with serpentine or reptilian traits, that features in the myths of many cultures.



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