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As UN Debates Pirates, Clock Ticks Down on Indian Hostages
By Betwa Sharma - AOL NewsUNITED NATIONS -- Families of six Indian sailors who are being held for ransom by Somali pirates are clinging to hope that they will be released, even though the Indian government has asserted that it will not negotiate with pirates and the deadline to pay the $4 million ransom has passed. "Time is ticking away for us. We have been given no reassurance. I just feel like beating my head," said Sampa Gulia, the wife of a captive sailor, after meeting with Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh today, according to the Hindustan Times. Last month, Somali pirates killed four Americans on their ...
Americans Killed by Pirates Knew the Risks, Friends Say
By Mara Gay - AOL NewsJean and Scott Adam loved to sail, but they almost shipped their yacht across the Arabian Sea to avoid a run-in with pirates, a friend said today. Scott Stolnitz, a friend of the California couple killed by pirates early today along with two other Americans off the coast of Oman, said the Adams knew the risks of sailing in the pirate-infested waters. Stolnitz, also an avid sailor, said he and Scott Adam had spoken about the dangers before their ill-fated trip. "This is all of our worst nightmares," he told the Los Angeles Times. svquest.com Scott and Jean Adam were among those ...
Quest Yacht: 5 Facts on the Americans Killed by Somali Pirates
By Torie Bosch - AOL NewsThe four Americans who were killed by Somali pirates on the yacht the Quest were seasoned travelers with many years of sailing experience. But even the U.S. warships that shadowed the boat after its hijacking could not protect Phyllis Macay, Robert A. Riggle, Scott Adam and Jean Adam. Surge Desk rounds up what we know so far about the yacht and its four occupants. 1. A deadly detour The group had been part of a round-the-world expedition with Blue Water Rallies. But after leaving Mumbai, India, the Quest team decided to take an "alternative route" to Oman, separating from the Blue Water ...
Four American Hostages Killed by Somali Pirates
By not in system - AOL NewsNAIROBI, Kenya -- Four Americans taken hostage by Somali pirates off East Africa were shot and killed by their captors Tuesday, the U.S. military said, marking the first time U.S. citizens have been killed in a wave of pirate attacks plaguing the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean for years. U.S. naval forces who were trailing the Americans' captured yacht with four warships quickly boarded the vessel after hearing the gunfire. They tried to provide lifesaving care to the Americans, but they died of their wounds, U.S. Central Command in Tampa, Florida said in a ...
Four Die After Boat Capsizes in Gulf Near La.
By not in system - AOL NewsVENICE, La. -- Louisiana authorities say that four people have died and one has survived after their boat capsized during a fishing trip on the Gulf of Mexico. Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries spokesman Adam Einck said the five left the Venice marina in south Louisiana at about 6:30 a.m. Saturday but that their twin-engine boat's motor went out an hour later. The boat took on water and capsized. Einck said three victims were from Alabama and one was from Louisiana. He said the survivor, an Alabama man, held onto a rope on the front of the capsized boat as the four became ...
Abby Sunderland, Teenage Solo Sailor: Where Is She Now?
By Max Strasser - AOL NewsAbby Sunderland was just one of a host of people who momentarily grabbed the spotlight in 2010 and dominated a news cycle or two while getting their 15 minutes of fame. In this series, AOL News is checking in on 25 of these newsmakers and giving them a 16th minute. Richard Bouet, AFP / Getty Images Abby Sunderland has a book coming out in 2011. Abby Sunderland Made News in 2010 When She: Was rescued while attempting a solo sailing voyage around the world -- an audacious effort for a 16-year-old girl. The Full Story: Abby Sunderland's solo circumnavigation of the globe at the age ...
Wild Things Happen to Wildlife Filmmakers
By David Moye - AOL News(Sept. 7) -- If you want to live a wild life, being a wildlife filmmaker is just the ticket. Just ask Jon Bowermaster, who has directed, written or produced a number of films about nature for clients including National Geographic over the past 12 years. The job requires technical know-how, and other abilities as well. "You really need a high level of outdoor skills," he told AOL News recently. "Whenever you see a great diving shot of someone risking their life, there is a cameraman doing something even more dangerous to get the shot. This is a job that requires someone to be adept at ...
Freighter Ships Offer Vacationers a Simpler Life at Sea
By Ben Muessig - AOL News(Aug. 13) -- For people who vacation on freighter ships, it's not where they're going that matters, but how they get there. While millions of travelers spend their holidays on cruise ships equipped with spas, rock-climbing walls and other kinds of entertainment, a small but dedicated crew of vacationers prefers a simpler life at sea. "Cargo ship travel is for those who like a bit of peace and quiet," said Kevin Griffin, of the freighter cruise booking agency the Cruise People Ltd. Wilfredo Lee, AP Unlike cruise ships, freighter vessels don't have spas, shuffleboard, water slides, ...
Dutch Girl, 14, Sets Off on Global Sailing Trip
By Terence Neilan - AOL News(Aug. 4) -- She was born on a boat, she lives on a boat, and at age 14 she's determined to become the youngest ever to sail one around the world on her own. Laura Dekker left the small Dutch harbor town of Den Osse this morning for Portugal, where her effort will officially get under way. She was accompanied on the 38-foot yacht Guppy by her father, Dick, who said he went along on the ride just to make sure everything was in working order before Laura pulls up anchor in Lisbon and heads for the open seas alone. "I am not really afraid," she told journalists and supporters who jammed the ...
14-Year-Old Dutch Sailor Gets OK for Solo World Trip
By not in system - AOL NewsMIDDELBURG, Netherlands (July 27) -- The new cushions, sunshade, and bright red sail are in place. And now 14-year-old Laura Dekker has the go-ahead she needs. A Dutch court ruled Tuesday the girl who was born on a yacht in the South Pacific is ready to embark on her dream of becoming the youngest person to sail solo around the world - meaning she could set sail in two weeks in a ketch named Guppy. "I was so happy I almost jumped into the water," the teen gushed, after hearing the court's decision. She then hopped onto her red-hulled, twin-mast yacht with a cartoon fish painted on the side ...
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