True north: we challenge the Canadian Arctic tidewaters with inflatable boats

Article Abstract:

An expediction to demonstrate the capabilities of inflatable boats by running the last 60 miles of the Moose River in the James Bay Frontier Region of Canada is described. The boats showed their resilience by surviving the rocks and rapids encountered on the trip.

Description and travel, Ontario, Inflatable boats

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Red hots

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A narration of the world powerboat speed record attempt of Fabio Buzzi and Reggie Fountain onboard the 'Valentino' is provided. The boat's average speed of 155.559 mph failed to surpass the unofficial 157.428 mph record of Tom Gentry.

Motorboats, Speed records

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Surviving the storm: the boats, the people and the spirit that battled a killer

Article Abstract:

Hurricane Andrew caused almost $500 million of marine damages in Florida. The experiences of some boatowners who saved their boats and some who lost them are presented.

Natural disasters, Miami-Dade County, Florida, Hurricane Andrew, 1992

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