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Launch Defined

(1) To put a vessel into the water; (2) a small open powerboat, mainly used for transportation between a vessel and shore.

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Boaters warned of killer virus

Published July 5, 2009, 12:21 am, Detroit Free Press

Boat owners are being urged to disinfect their vessels when transferring them from one lake to another to avoid the spread of a virus responsible for killing hundreds of fish. Viral hemorrhagic septicemia is suspected in fish kills across the Great Lakes, and officials worry it could spread to inland lakes on the bottoms of boats if owners aren't careful.

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Writer casts off fear, learns to sail in Canandaigua

Published July 5, 2009, 12:05 am, Rochester Democrat and Chronicle

The beauty of sailing is discovering that the sport is a dance with three partners: exhilaration, boredom and sheer terror.

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River time

Published July 4, 2009, 11:49 pm, The Montana Standard

I took my first overnight canoe trip at the age of 15. After a week spent in a remote section of the north Maine woods, I emerged bitten by mosquitoes, black flies — and the canoe trip bug.

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Recession keeps more boats ashore

Published July 4, 2009, 11:12 pm, Middletown Times Herald-Record

What truer sign of the real start of summer than an Independence Day weekend on the water fishing, sailing, jet-skiing or just plain loafing? But a sinking economy has shifted the tide of Hudson Valley boating.

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Adventure on the Road: Canoeing the Colorado River

Published July 4, 2009, 11:05 pm, Kern Valley Sun

Valerie CassitySpecial to the Sun Our latest adventure was a two day canoe trip 12.5 miles down the lower Colorado River with Michelle Maring, her parents Liz and Dennis, and our friends Romi and Josh. Having never canoed before, Tony and I were uncertain what to expect, but I am glad to say that we took to paddling like fish to water.

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Independence Day events

Published July 4, 2009, 10:46 pm, Summit Daily News

FRISCO fires up the Fourth with a kids' fishing derby, a parade, concerts and fireworks over Frisco Bay Marina today.9 a.m. kids' fishing derby for kids up to 12 years old. Bring your own pole and bait. Meadow Creek Park, behind Wal-Mart

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A life imbued with a love of sailing

Published July 4, 2009, 10:02 pm, The Sarasota Herald-Tribune

By ABBY WEINGARTEN Correspondent The flags at the Sarasota Sailing Squadron will be flying at half-staff this month in honor of Billy Johnson, one of the founders of the club, who died on Thursday.

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High seize: Thefts plague yacht owners

Published July 4, 2009, 9:11 pm, Boston Herald

A rash of motor and engine thefts is sucking the fun out of the summer boating season at a Dorchester yacht club that has been the target of a summer seaside crime wave. ...

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Strand shows off its colors

Published July 4, 2009, 9:05 pm, The Myrtle Beach Sun News

American flags flew, parade participants waved and fireworks exploded all across the Grand Strand on the Fourth of July. From amusement parks to boat parades, folks came out with friends and family to celebrate the holiday in beach style.

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Two fireworks shows planned

Published July 4, 2009, 5:19 pm, The Morning Sun

Residents and visitors to the Isabella Reservation tonight will be treated to not one, but two, fireworks shows.

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