Mariners' Guide Marinersguide.com Jan 31, 2000 News
World Racing News
America's Cup
AmericaOne dug themselves a hole Sunday when they dropped a second race to Prada. They have only one race left to burn. Should AmericaOne be eliminated this will be the first America's Cup without an American competitor in history ... ever!

We update the race results and standings daily with commentary and Press Conference notes from New Zealand.

 
Life Jackets Again!
A couple of years ago the Coast Guard was roasted for thinking about requiring boaters to wear life jackets all the time. So, now they're trying a "limited" approach. Life jackets are to be required under specific circumstances, like small boats (whatever small is), or by specific (unspecified) people. The request for comment is Docket ID 6219 and you can enter your comments at http://dmses.dot.gov/submit/BlankDSS.asp. We also suggest that you contact your congressional representatives and tell them that this issue was settled already.
 
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Atlantic City Boat Show
Once again we spent a great weekend in Atlantic City checking out the boats and equipment. See the J/46 at Atlantic City Boat Show 2000.
 
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