Sailing
MIDDELBURG, Netherlands - A 14-year-old Dutch sailor will be allowed to launch a risky attempt to become the youngest person to sail solo around the world, a court said Tuesday, clearing her for an adventure that could begin within two weeks.
AMSTERDAM - A 14-year-old Dutch girl who wants to become the youngest person to sail solo around the globe will remain under state supervision for another month, a court ruled Thursday, days after a California teenager was rescued during a similar attempt.
AMSTERDAM - A Dutch court is to decide Thursday whether a 14-year-old girl should be released from state custody so she can try to become the youngest person to sail solo around the globe, a ruling that comes just days after a California teenager was rescued on a similar attempt.
NORFOLK, Va. - Relatives of the 17 sailors killed in the attack on the USS Cole are suing Sudan for emotional damages they were denied in a previous lawsuit.
VALENCIA, Spain - Alinghi president Ernesto Bertarelli will wait before deciding whether the Swiss team continues sailing the America's Cup.