75: Barcelona World Race, Miami Mermaids, Sailboat Sinkings

http://www.TheBoaters.TV EP 75 -- First UP: Last week in the Barcelona World Race, team Hugo Boss had a scary near collision with a merchant cargo ship.

Skipper Alex Thomson had spotted the oncoming ship when she was still a good five miles away, but the cargo ship failed to see the black Hugo Boss monohull -- and consequently, was at fault in the incident.

According to the International Regulations for Preventing Collisions at Sea, published by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) also states that "Except in narrow channels, traffic schemes, and when overtaking, a power-driven vessel must give way to a sailing vessel." Again, fault goes to the cargo ship, whose responsibility it was to steer away from the sailing Open 60.

The duo aboard Hugo Boss tried to avoid the collision by altering their course a few degrees, which caused the vessel to end up on its side. Not only did Hugo Boss recover, but from December 6th--7th, the team set a new 24-hour record for monohulls up to 60 foot -- 492.7 miles.

Next up: Meet the Miami Mermaids. Made up of three Mur-people: Mermaid Medina, Mermaid Misty and even a MerMALE, MerTini, this trio can be hired to swim in your pool or simply hang around "shipwrecked" (as they call it) when there is no pool or water.

Find our more on their website at http://www.MiamiMermaids.net or visit the Miami Mermaids' MySpace page ( http://www.MySpace.com/miamimermaids ) where, in their Top Friends section, you'll find signs of an entire mermaid culture: You'll not only find the Florida Keys Marine Mammal Rescue Team, but even some of their other mermaid pals.

Next up: When studying their insurance case files, BoatUS (the Boat Owners Association of the United States) found that 40 percent of the sinkings on file were caused by vessels striking a submerged object. Another 16 percent of reported sinking cases held that it was a broken prop shaft or strut that was responsible.

In today's episode, we give you five BoatUS tips on how to prevent your sailboat from becoming another statistic. For more tips, please visit http://www.BoatUS.com - If you have any tips of your own to prevent sailboat sinkings, feel free share them to with us in the Forums over at http://www.TheBoaters.com

Finally today: Julie's TheBoaters.com Sealebrity Profile Pick of the Day is Captain Dennis (aka Diver Dennis), and his 1975 Marinette Express, Surface Interval.

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[Medina2004]

Great questions! Hi, this is Mermaid Medina of the Miami Mermaids . net

The Miami Mermaids are a trio of mermaids for hire and are two mermaids and one merman. Check out our website to see how you can hire us for your party or event. We are also featured in this video. Enjoy!

[carpetbarther]

He who has most to lose gives way. dickheads

[icu3000]

Where can I go to be a mermaid?

[icu3000]

How do I hire the Merprince?

Who knew merMEN were out there waitng for us? What a great idea for parties! Thanks for the info Boaters TV !