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Wednesday, January 23, 2013  Teddy Turner inherited his love of sailing from his father, media magnate Ted Turner. But there is less of a family resemblance when it comes to politics.

Wednesday, April 04, 2012  A century after the historic Titanic sank, now some of the ship's artifacts are on display in South Carolina.

Friday, April 22, 2011  Stanmore-Major crossed the finish line off Charleston Harbor about 9:45 p.m. Thursday after sailing 5,700 miles from Punta del Este in Uruguay. He was at sea 25 days and almost 10 hours on the fourth leg of the solo yachting race.

Wednesday, August 25, 2010  Sailor Brad Van Liew of South Carolina has raced around the world twice, once winning the Around Alone.

Wednesday, June 30, 2010  Updated with AP video: California teen recounts ordeal, defends parents after return from failed round-the-world voyage

Saturday, June 26, 2010  California teen sailor Abby Sunderland reunited with brother Zac after remote ocean rescue

Friday, June 11, 2010  A 16-year-old California girl who is adrift on her damaged yacht in the Indian Ocean will probably give up on her dream of sailing around the world alone.

Friday, June 11, 2010  UPDATED with AP video. A 16-year-old sailor on a round-the-world journey was adrift in the frigid southern Indian Ocean on Friday as rescue boats headed toward her yacht, damaged by 30-foot waves.

Friday, April 02, 2010  Organizers say the sailing competition is slightly smaller than last year, but both sailors and spectators are geared up for an exciting weekend on the water.

Friday, October 24, 2008  The sailing ship Adventure is nearing its new home on the South Carolina coast.