70 Dead After Boats Capsize On Congo's Rivers

Two boats capsized over the weekend on Congo's network of rivers. At least 70 people are known dead and 200 others feared dead in the unrelated incidents. Officials say both boats were heavily loaded and operating with few safety measures.

The U.S. Coast Guard has launched a Great Lakes safe boating awareness effort focused on paddle sports. The Paddles Up Great Lakes campaign runs through Friday. Coast Guard and other authorities will pass out safety and education information as well as self-adhesive identification stickers for boats to canoe and kayak owners.

70 dead, 200 missing after two boats capsize in Congo

The capsizings of two boats in one weekend on Congo's vast rivers have left 70 people dead and 200 others feared dead in unrelated incidents that were characterized by heavily loaded boats operated with few safety measures, officials said Sunday.

In brief: Boats capsize; hundreds missing

Boat owner fined for pursuing whales

A boat owner has been fined $4000 for getting too close to two whales off the South Australian coast.

Congo boat accidents prove deadly

KINSHASA, Democratic Republic of Congo, Sept. 6 (UPI) -- One river boat capsized and another caught fire in the Democratic Republic of Congo, leaving an unknown number of people dead, officials said Sunday. Democratic Republic of Congo - Africa - River - Central Africa - Boat

Man killed in boating accident recovered from Seneca Lake

Searchers late Sunday afternoon found the body of a Schuyler County man who had been missing since a boating accident Saturday on Seneca Lake.

Boat capsizes in York; two men rescued

YORK, Maine — A water rescue team and harbor master boat rescued two sailors whose vessel capsized Sunday afternoon near a bell buoy off the coast of Cape Neddick.

Noted steam yacht to arrive in Mystic

At 9:40 this morning the elegant motor steam yacht Cangarda is expected to pass through the Mystic drawbridge on it way to Mystic Seaport. The museum's schooner Brilliant is slated to lead the 126-foot yacht up the Mystic River where there will be a short welcoming ceremony. The yacht will remain on display for six months, but visitors will not be able to go aboard.

Boat Ramp to Close for Repairs

The Lake Summit Boat Ramp will be closed for repairs Tuesday and Wednesday.

At least 15 die, 160 disappear in two boating accidents in DR Congo

At least 15 people died and 160 disappeared in two boating accidents over the weekend in the Democratic Republic of Congo, media reports and officials said Monday.

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.

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.

Boating incidents kill 70 in Congo

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.

Fatal boating accident on Chippewa River

NELSON, Wisconsin (WXOW)-- A boating accident on the Chippewa River claims the life of a Maiden Rock man.

Two Boats Capsize in Congo Killing 270 People

Two boats capsized in unrelated incidents in the rivers of the Congo killing an estimated 270 people.

Congo boat capsizes kill at least 70

Two boat capsizes in one weekend on Congo's vast rivers have left 70 people dead and 200 others feared dead.

70 dead, 200 missing after boats capsize in Congo

KINSHASA: Two boats capsized over the weekend in separate incidents on Congo's vast rivers, leaving 70 people dead and 200 others feared dead, and both vessels were heavily loaded and operating with few safety measures, officials said yesterday.

Fatal boating accident in Marshall County

MARSHALL COUNTY, AL (WAFF) - Marine police are investigating a fatal boating accident in Marshall County. A 46-year-old man was killed near Guntersville Dam on Lake Guntersville.

State ferry damages yacht in evening collision off Ocracoke

A state-owned ferry collided with a private yacht Saturday night, shortly after leaving this Outer Banks town for a run to Cedar Island, officials with the U.S. Coast Guard and N.C. Department of Transportation said.

BOAT OWNER BUILDS U.S.S. NEW JERSEY REPLICA

MARGATE-- One boat owner and his wife built a replica of the U.S.S. New Jersey, and says it's the only one of its kind. Bill Gifford has spent two years building the 35-foot boat, complete with a G.P.S., cameras and a cruising range of at least four hours.

Congo Boats Capsize: 70 Dead, 200 Missing In Two Separate Incidents

What's Your Reaction? KINSHASA, Congo — Two boats capsized over the weekend in separate incidents on Congo's vast rivers, leaving 70 people dead and 200 others feared dead, and both vessels were heavily loaded and operating with few safety measures, officials said Sunday.

Boating accident leaves one dead, two injured

A woman is dead and two people were hurt after a ski boat went out of the water and crashed into trees

Congo boats capsize, 70 dead

Seventy people have died and 200 others are missing as two boats capsize in separate incidents on Congo's vast rivers over the weekend, reports say.

5 boats capsize off Mozambique's coast, reports say

Five fishing boats capsized off Mozambique's coast in a storm, leaving about 15 people dead, media reports said on Sunday.

Woman Dies in Boating Accident

There was a deadly boating accident on Dale Hollow Lake early Saturday morning in Pickett County.

Boat race

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, yacht collide off NC's Outer Banks

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

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...

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...

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.

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 ...

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.

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.

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.

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.