Croatia's Split a modern city with ancient roots The 200-foot-tall cathedral bell tower rises above Split's Old Town. Climbing the 183 steep steps to the top rewards you with sweeping views of the city.
Belcher And Page Take Third Consecutive 470 Title - International Sailing Federation International Sailing FederationBelcher And Page Take Third Consecutive 470 TitleInternational Sailing FederationThe final two Olympic qualification places in the 470 Women event will be fought out on Saturday's final race between the teams representing Croatia, Austria and Russia. With only four points separating them - everything is at stake.and more »
Belcher And Page Take Third Consecutive 470 Title On the penultimate day of racing at the 2012 470 World Championships, Mat Belcher and Malcolm Page (AUS) secured their third successive World Championship title, with their win in race 12 sealing victory for the pair.
Croatia's Split a modern city with ancient roots - HeraldNet Croatia's Split a modern city with ancient rootsHeraldNetThere was no embankment in front of the palace, so the water came right up to the door -- sort of an emergency exit by boat. Just inside this gate, visitors can explore a labyrinth of cellars that once supported the palace. Rediscovered only in the ...
Top 10 swimming holidays Long-distance outdoor swimming was once the preserve of elite athletes or eccentrics such as 'Big River Man' Martin Strel, but a growing number of us are making swimming the focus of a holiday, be it by joining a boat-supported tour of lakes and coasts, or entering a race abroad. Here's our pick of swim trips to suit all levels FOR NEWCOMERS 'Short Swim' trip, Croatia The range of trips offered ...
Hands-On at the 2nd Annual Maryland Traditions Folklife Festival - PR Web (press release) PR Web (press release)Hands-On at the 2nd Annual Maryland Traditions Folklife FestivalPR Web (press release)Screen painters, quilt makers, letter pressers and boat builders among traditional artists leading free demos and workshops. There are so many stories behind the artistic traditions practiced by these individuals. Maryland Traditions, a program of the ...and more »
Hands-On at the 2nd Annual Maryland Traditions Folklife Festival Screen painters, quilt makers, letter pressers and boat builders among traditional artists leading free demos and workshops.Baltimore, MD (PRWEB) May 18, 2012 Maryland Traditions, a program of the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC), has announced that more than 30 master artists and their apprentices will lead free workshops, demonstrations or both at the 2nd Annual Maryland Traditions Folklife ...
Where to Go this Summer: Scenic Croatian Island Getaways - Argophilia Travel News Argophilia Travel NewsWhere to Go this Summer: Scenic Croatian Island GetawaysArgophilia Travel NewsWhat's more, unlike other island destinations popular for hopping or sailing between, many of Croatia's islands are located near each other, so a ride on a taxi boat or sailing yourself from one to another couldn't be easier.
Denmark Secures Olympic Berth On Day 5 Of 2012 470 World Championships - International Sailing Federation International Sailing FederationDenmark Secures Olympic Berth On Day 5 Of 2012 470 World ChampionshipsInternational Sailing FederationNo such safety net for the teams from Austria, China, Croatia, Poland and Russia who will be fighting to the end. Hannah Mills and Saskia Clark (GBR) took both race wins to leap up into first overall, but only just. On equal points with the second ...and more »
Frank N. Sokolich Frank N. Sokolich of Southold died May 11 at the age of 86. He was born Sept. 16, 1925, in Croatia to Gaudenzio and Elisa (née Bonish) Soccolich. Formerly of Palisades Park, N.J., Mr. Sokolich worked with Boilermakers Local 5 for 30 years. He had been a Southold resident since 1972 and a member of [...]
Croatia's past lives on in modern-day Split - Chicago Tribune Croatia's past lives on in modern-day SplitChicago TribuneThere was no embankment in front of the palace, so the water came right up to the door -- sort of an emergency exit by boat. Just inside this gate, visitors can explore a labyrinth of cellars that once supported the palace. Rediscovered only in the ...and more »
Croatia's stunning Plitvice Lakes In Croatia's rugged interior, a stone's throw from the Bosnian border, hides one of Europe's most exotic hikes.
Kirklands in the medal hunt - Royal Gazette Kirklands in the medal huntRoyal GazetteOlympic-bound sailors Jesse and Zander Kirkland remained in medal contention at the 49er World Championships in Croatia yesterday. The local sailors are currently fourth in the 25 boats competing in the Gold fleet final with two races to go before the ...and more »
Little Separation After Day One Of 49er Worlds Evening showers broke to a cloudy day with light winds keeping anxious sailors onshore for the first day of racing for the SEIKO 49er World Championship in Zadar, Croatia.
Zirklands make final push for Olympics - Royal Gazette Zirklands make final push for OlympicsRoyal GazetteThe local sailors will be among the 79-boat fleet at the Seiko 49er World Championships which get underway in Zadar, Croatia today. In order to secure one of the remaining five Olympic slots the Kirklands must finish among the top 35 boats.and more »
Small boat industry festival in Split - Dalje.com Dalje.comSmall boat industry festival in SplitDalje.comSplit - The 4th Annual Festival of the Croatian Small boat industry will be held in Split between the 26th and 29th of April from 9 AM to 7 PM each day. Considering the fact that 44 boat manufacturers confirmed their arrival, the Days of Croatian small ...
Oldest Croatia dock slowly sinks The smell of machine oil and scrapped metal lingers in the musty workshops of the Kraljevica dock, the only reminder of the oldest Croatian shipyard's glory.
Sail Croatia 2012 Early Booking Discounts Announced for Croatia Yacht Vacation ... - SBWire (press release) Sail Croatia 2012 Early Booking Discounts Announced for Croatia Yacht Vacation ...SBWire (press release)Zagreb, Croatia -- (SBWIRE) -- 04/25/2012 -- Master Charter today announced very special early booking discounts for their yachts, gulets, sailboats, catamarans, motorboats and much more. Croatia has become a highly-rated and popular European vacation ...
Read, Puma hope for smooth sailing into Miami SAN DIEGO (AP) With the frigid and violent Southern Ocean behind them, Ken Read and his Puma Ocean Racing crew are pointing their sloop Mar Mostro north. And they'll be hoping for some warm, smooth sailing when the Volvo Ocean Race heads for its only stopover in the United States.