Jaunted - Tag: Boats

Golden Princess Cruise Ship Makes A Daring Sea Rescue

kjb — 2009-11-17T10:49:28-05:00

We’ve got some more news from the Pacific Ocean, but this time it isn’t as successful or cool as those two dudes who decided to take a rowboat across the ocean. This story involves an ocean rescue and a couple of people that might want to reconsider their new career opportunities before they even began.

Two people from Seattle were rescued about 400 miles outside of Hawaii when their boat hit some rough seas last Friday. The winds were whipping and the waves were easily 40 feet high, and to make things worse, the two had to look after their dogs as well—don‘t worry they had life vests for their furry friends. Everything turned out well in the end as they signaled the Golden Princess cruise ship, and the vessel was glad to give them a lift. No word on whether they were allowed to eat in the dining room without formal attire.

San Francisco: Cool Tricks: Two English Dudes Row Across North Pacific (Almost) Unsupported

Victor Ozols — 2009-11-14T13:14:53-05:00

After 190 days and 7,000 miles of rowing a cutting-edge rowboat across the North Atlantic, two British dudes arrived in San Francisco on Friday and promptly drank a couple of beers. The Golden Gate Endeavor, as the journey was called, left Choshi, Japan near Tokyo on Friday, May 8, 2009 and passed under the Golden Gate Bridge on Friday, November 13, 2009. The duo had hoped to be the first to row unsupported between Japan and the U.S., but they ran out of food about 100 miles from the finish and accepted an emergency helicopter drop. That doesn't make the trip any less cool in my book.

'Fly' Beneath The Hawaiian Waves On A Winged Submarine Jet

Omri — 2009-10-22T16:38:42-05:00

Adventure travel company Incredible Adventures has been letting customers pilot high-altitude fighter jets for years. Now the Florida-based company is going from soaring through the air to "flying" under the sea, teaming up with California's Sub Aviator Systems to let people navigate the oceans in company's winged submarine. The Super Aviator looks much more like a jet than it does a sub, and apparently it feels that way too. Per the website blurb, it's a "totally new dimension of flight."

To handle the unique sub you'll need to go to Hawaii this February and be able to hand over between $3,350 and $8,650. But if you're willing to do that they're willing to train you and take you beneath the waves. The Super Aviator runs on battery power but it runs fast—in contrast to a normal submersible where you can stand up and walk, zooming around in this jet requires Indy-500 style seat belts.

Sydney: Aussie Gal Off To Sail The Seven Seas, Solo

amandak — 2009-10-20T08:58:40-05:00

Headlines down in Australia these past few weeks have been heavily littered with opinions on how 16-year-old Jessica Watson will fair with her attempt to become the youngest person ever to sail around the world solo. While there were plenty of experts saying she shouldn't even try—not a good omen that she crashed into a huge ship on her way down to Sydney to start the voyage—she finally set sail on Sunday.

Jessica's journey should take her around 240 days, following the recognized southern hemisphere "round the world" route which includes some mighty difficult sea conditions. But she's not as alone as past solo sailors have been; she's got plenty of communications and she's even keeping a blog, which is now getting hundreds of comments per post.

San Diego: San Diego's Harbor Cruises Cater to Couples and Sea Lion Lovers

Jennifer Kester — 2009-08-27T23:44:42-05:00

Hitting the beach isn't the only way to enjoy San Diego's waters. Take a harbor cruise around San Diego Bay to get a different perspective of the city's seas. We tried out two different options through Hornblower Cruises, the romantic dinner cruise and the kid-friendly harbor cruise, to see if they floated our boat.

Dinner Cruise
The Lord Hornblower, a replica of a turn-of-the-century steamship, is usually the vessel that handles the dinner cruises. Unfortunately, it's the most worn-looking member of Hornblower's fleet, with paint chipping in places and dated decor. About 150 people—mostly couples—boarded our cruise, which leisurely circled the North and South Bays. It's best for lovebirds, as the best thing to do is to cuddle out on deck with your sweetie pie to keep warm.

Marina del Rey: Sailing Around California's Marina del Rey In A Myriad Of Ways

Heidi Atwal — 2009-08-05T17:22:37-05:00

Not far from the hustle, bustle, and general madness that is Los Angeles lies Marina del Rey, a refreshingly laid back waterfront city. Idyllic weather and beautiful scenery provide the backdrop for sailing its surrounding waters, we're hard-pressed to find reasons why you wouldn't want to hit the high seas yourself.

Sailing lessons in Marina del Rey attract both out-of-towners and high-profile celebrities, such as Zac Efron, who's also an occasional thrill-seeker.

In addition to sailing, there is a myriad of options for seagoing adventures depending on your taste. Get in touch with your inner sea captain this summer with Marina de Rey's top activities:

This Weekend In The World: Retro Cars, Shiny Boats and Polynesian Hip Shaking

JetSetCD — 2009-07-31T16:59:27-05:00

· Chicago
Now that we've been talking up Chicago all week, we might as well mention that the city is king when it comes to neighborhood festivals. This weekend brings "Retro On Roscoe," an excuse for classic car owners to buff up their beauties and take them for a cruise. There'll be over 50 clasic vehicles, lots of live entertainment, antique vendors, and the Windy City Chili Cook Off happening both days in the Roscoe Village neighborhood. It's free to attend but those chili samples will costs a few bucks, so bring cash.