2007

Proceeds to Benefit Susan G. Komen for the Cure: Auction from April 20-30

WOODCLIFF LAKE, N.J., April 20 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting today at 6:00 p.m. Pacific time, BMW of North America will host a special online auction on eBay to raise money for Susan G. Komen for the Cure -- the global grassroots movement dedicated to finding a cure for breast cancer. Bidders will vie for the coveted 18th man position on the BMW ORACLE Racing Yacht until the auction closes on April 30th.

For more information go to BMW's website: www.bmwusa.com/sailing or www.ebay.com/bmw to place your bid. BMW will send the auction's highest bidder on a truly unique, once-in-a-lifetime adventure to Valencia, Spain, where the they will occupy the 18th Man position on the BMW ORACLE Racing yacht during the 4th race of the Louis Vuitton Cup Semifinals on May 18, 2007. And, there's more for the lucky winner -- if the BMW ORACLE Racing team wins and advances to the finals, they will take the 18th Man position a second time to race with the team in the America's Cup Finals.

Puerto de Pollensa, Mallorca, Wednesday, April 18, 2007 -- On Wednesday 18th April at Real Club Nautico, Puerto de Pollensa, Mallorca, Fairline appointed dealer Fairline North Mallorca, is hosting the world’s first comparison demonstration of 100% renewable BioFuel-powered and Fossil diesel-powered boats on behalf of fuel technology company, Revego Ltd.

Two identical Fairline Phantom 46s, each powered by a different fuel, will be trialled alongside each other. Invited industry guests, VIPs and customers will be able to assess the potential opportunities offered by this alternative energy source and examine the technology system installations.

Russell Currie, MD of Fairline North Mallorca is excited by the prospect of the demonstration. ‘I passionately believe that in both business and personal lives we should explore every avenue to protect the fragile environment in which we all live. Alternative sources of fuel are one of many issues to consider. The technology proposed by Revego excites me and I am delighted to be able to offer the company the means to promote it. Furthermore as the project moves forward I hope that my Fairline customers will be able to consider a choice of fuel when they go boating.’

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Website listings will help increase marina visibility, encourage consumer boating participation

CHICAGO, Tuesday, March 20, 2007 - - The Association of Marina Industries (AMI) Board of Directors unanimously voted to endorse a plan aimed at increasing visibility and accessibility of marina information by featuring it more prominently on DiscoverBoating.com. Beginning this spring, all U.S. marinas will receive free basic listings on the website, with more detailed listings—including website links—available to facilities that contribute a minimum of $250 per location to the Grow Boating Initiative’s Rising Tide Fund.

More than 2.8 million visits to www.DiscoverBoating.com were recorded last year, and that number is expected to grow in 2007, the second year of the Discover Boating national advertising and marketing campaign. The website’s “Marinas and Launch Ramps” section is one of its most popular features, consistently ranking in the top three most visited pages.