The MV Cape Orlando. Contributed photo.

There were some interesting stories around the America's Cup this week. As I wrote in this space last Friday, the committee charged with reviewing what happened to Artemis Racing's "Big Red" AC72 was meeting; their first press release was very positive about how all the teams are agreeing to work together with the committee members, but expressed disappointment that Italy's Luna Rossa team was not going to abide by the committee's request not to restart AC72 until May 23. Sure enough, I went out to Ballena Bay on Monday and could see Luna Rossa flying around out in the South Bay. (If you have a marine VHF radio, the teams call in to Vessel Traffic Control when they're heading out to practice.) Read more >> about The Maritime Report for May 23, 2013

Several items of waterfront news today that can’t wait until my usual post next week.

From Maritime Report for May 16, 2013

Photo courtesy of Artemis Racing.

It's been about 24 hours since I heard about the capsize of the Artemis Racing AC72 catamaran and death of strategist Andrew "Bart" Simpson. All Thursday afternoon people kept asking, "Dave, did you hear...?" Read more >> about The Maritime Report: Thinking of Artemis

You've already heard about the closing of Nelson's Marine and its impact on the International Rescue Group, which is trying to get its second boat into the water. If you missed it, check out this article right here in The Alamedan. Read more >> about The Maritime Report for May 2, 2013