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A stage 4 melanoma survivor is navigating America's most challenging waterways on a 7,000-mile journey to fund pediatric cancer research. Captain Scott "Red" Flowers has already raised over $500,000 and won't stop until he hits $1 million.
A Michigan marine trades school just turned a $5,000 donation into a $10,000 opportunity for future boat technicians. The matching gift challenge honors a boating legacy while growing scholarships for years to come.
A Great Lakes boating family is doubling donations to a Michigan marine trades scholarship, turning $5,000 in community gifts into $10,000 for future boat builders. The fund honors a legendary craftsman who built over 1,400 sailboats and never turned down a student.
A team of breast cancer survivors from New York's Capital Region is heading to France this month to compete in an international dragon boat festival. Hope in the Boat is the only team of its kind in their region.
Six people, including young children, made it home safely Thursday night after firefighters rescued them from a recreational boat that caught fire near a Louisiana boat launch. Quick thinking and rapid response turned a scary situation into a story with a happy ending.
A Cumberland resident who recently completed cancer treatment crossed the finish line at one of New England's most challenging charity bike rides. The Pan-Mass Challenge raises millions annually for cancer research and treatment.
Over 120 people from across Spain sailed 50 boats to Ceuta this weekend in a powerful show of unity for the city facing migration challenges. The "Fleet of Solidarity with Ceuta" brought communities together under the message "We are all Ceuta, Spain responds as one."
Forty years after the Challenger disaster, the engineers who tried to stop the launch reveal how their fight transformed space safety forever. Their painful lesson now protects every astronaut who flies.
When a small boat flipped in Virginia's York River, a nearby boater didn't hesitate to pull all four people to safety. Thanks to one person's quick thinking, everyone made it home without a scratch.
A 200-year-old maritime company is launching electric boats that slash offshore wind farm costs by up to 70% while eliminating fuel emissions entirely. The technology could save operators nearly $2 million annually per vessel.
Infineon Technologies is inviting startups worldwide to help shape the future of humanoid robots. The German tech giant's new challenge aims to accelerate innovation that could transform how robots work alongside humans.
Ten breast cancer survivors from Houston's Pink Phurree dragon boat team are heading to France this month to compete in an international festival that celebrates life after cancer. The journey represents nearly two decades of helping survivors rebuild strength through the power of teamwork.
After nearly a decade of defeats, Oxford's women's rowing crew finally crossed the finish line first in the historic Boat Race on the Thames. For two rowers who'd lost three times before, this victory tasted especially sweet.
When a sailor's boat flipped in rough waters near Tampa's Davis Islands, two boaters didn't hesitate to jump into action. Their quick thinking and hour-long rescue effort brought him safely back to shore.
A self-taught builder just proved you don't need to be rich or an expert to travel sustainably. He sailed his homemade solar-powered boat hundreds of miles to France without spending a dime on fuel.
Breast cancer survivors in Vancouver are finding strength, community, and athletic identity through competitive dragon boating. The Catch-22 Ospreys team just won gold at their local Paddle for Life event, proving that life after cancer can be powerful.
When a fishing boat slammed into rocks during rough seas Saturday night, Gloucester's emergency teams pulled off a textbook rescue. Both crew members walked away without a scratch.
Some of America's most unforgettable destinations require a ferry ride, kayak trip, or seaplane journey to visit. These five boat-only landmarks offer pristine beauty and history without the highway crowds.
Six brave swimmers just finished an incredible first: an open-water swim from an offshore wind farm all the way to the Portuguese coast. The OW Extreme Challenge 2026 marks a unique intersection of human endurance and renewable energy innovation.
Young Africans tackling climate change, food security, and poverty now have a powerful new ally in their corner. The African Institute for Mathematical Sciences just launched a continent-wide competition to find and fund the brightest solutions to Africa's biggest challenges. #
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