Maldives: the best luxury resorts (Daily Telegraph)
Given that 99 per cent of the Maldives is under water the country is hardly surprisingly a divers' paradise. us.rd.yahoo.com |
More safety measures for Ironman tilt vowed (Manila Bulletin)
Organizers of the Cobra Energy Drink Ironman 70.3 Philippines on Thursday vowed to provide more contingency measures to avoid the tragedy that befell one of its participants during the inaugural staging of its tournament last week in CamSur Watersports Complex in Pili, Camarines Sur. us.rd.yahoo.com |
Frolicking in a City Ankle-Deep in Pools
In New York, a city in which backyards are sometimes considered extravagances, private pools are rarities. nytimes.com |
Lynda Bryans axed by UTV
TV presenter Lynda Bryans has become the latest casualty of the UTV jobs cull, the Belfast Telegraph can reveal. Related Stories Lough watersports festival set to make waves Boxer admits breaking mans jaw during attack Cowen: Bank bailout cash 'will not be returned' to Irish taxpayers Body found in car boot in Co Dublin Cold cases are draining resources: PSNI chief rss.feedsportal.com |
Water sport threat to birds fear
Birdlife at Hollingworth Lake is being put at risk by increased watersports, experts have warned. The Friends of Hollingworth Lake and local wildlife spotters say the number of birds has dramatically declined in the last 20 years – and believe it is because of an increase in the number of boats on the lake. menmedia.co.uk |