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Buying Used Boats Tips You Need

bikes — Tue, 30 Mar 2010 07:02:30 +0000

Boats are a lot of fun in the summertime and you can use them for so many different activities. From water skiing to fishing, boats are definitely great to have around and if you want to save money and shop for used boats instead of new, there are a few tips you will want to [...]

International Yachtmaster Training Sailing Courses

bikes — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 14:08:10 +0000

The International Recreational Crew Certificate is divided into 6 modules, module 2 gets us under way and you will be learn about safety on board a boat and the use of the life raft and first aid kit, fire extinguishers, flares, life jackets and safety harnesses. What clothing and footwear is suitable for the varying [...]

Salt Removal critical for Preventing Marine Corrosion

bikes — Mon, 14 Dec 2009 13:43:55 +0000

Every year $heaps of boating equipment is destroyed by salt corrosion. The salt water boating environment with the ever present salt laden winds, ocean spray from breaking waves is tough for any equipment to combat. Effective salt removal is vitally important if you don’t want to watch your expensive equipment fail.

Salt is unique in its [...]

Practicing Dog Safety While Boating

bikes — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 20:42:44 +0000

Do you always take your dog with you wherever you go? For lots of dog owners, their pooch is a member of their family and that means the dog goes where they go, even if it’s on their motorcycle, in their tent and of course on their boat. At face value, [...]

Bareboat Sailing ?What Is It And What Do I Need To Know?

bikes — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 10:53:29 +0000

You can book a bareboat sailing charter in just about any part of the world where there are sailing charters available. You can sail the yacht yourself if you have the necessary qualifications. However, in many parts of the world where there are navigation hazards, such as in the islands of Greece, you may [...]

Enjoy Boating

bikes — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 22:16:19 +0000

Have you ever enjoyed the pleasure of spending an afternoon boating on a lake or an ocean? If so, then you know how fun boating can be.Boating is a great activity for many reasons.

First, it is great because it allows people to be outside in the beauty of nature. There is no better way to [...]

boating – Check and Check Again

bikes — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 07:37:15 +0000

Love Boat Funny Boating Accidents

What discourages most would-be boat owners is going to boat shows and looking at the prices of the new boats. What they must realise that boat shows invariably display large capacity boats loaded with extras, which, while they give you all the comforts of home, will be a [...]

Maintain Your Boat’s Acoustic Insulation

bikes — Fri, 18 Sep 2009 11:57:20 +0000

Boating and sailing can be really fun. However, it can be very dangerous if the right precautions are not taken before jumping aboard. It is not always obvious to everyone the real dangers that boating can present to us. However, we should all be aware that accidents do happen and that [...]

Being Safe on a Sailboat

bikes — Fri, 11 Sep 2009 07:56:14 +0000

A few key safety aspects should be installed on a sailboat. On the sailboat, below deck, there should be fire alarms installed. It is equally as important to test this boat fire alarm once a month to make sure it is working adequately and properly. Sailors are left unknowingly vulnerable when the fire alarm batteries [...]

Building Your Own Houseboat – DIY Houseboat Plans

bikes — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:29:15 +0000

Baysports Boat Training Centre

One can do many things on their own. Houseboats is one of them. With a suitable set of DIY houseboat plans, and a lot of work, houseboating can become reality in a short space of time.

You will find many such boat builders of sports recreation crafts. The manufacturers have given [...]

Set Sail for Asia on a Sailboat

bikes — Thu, 03 Sep 2009 08:29:14 +0000

In a quaint harbor on the coast of Thailand, the nightlife is vibrant. The locals have laid out a small bazaar selling everything from clothing to food to fish to knock off DVDs. This is just a small sample of the lifestyle one encounters while sailing along the coasts of Asia. Docking at a harbor [...]

The Best of Europe, while Sailing

bikes — Tue, 25 Aug 2009 18:19:41 +0000

Summer is underway and the perfect vacation is not unobtainable. With the rich culture of Europe, sailing on the coastlines of the Mediterranean Sea offers a truly unparalleled experience. Each port along the coastline exemplifies fine cuisine, exquisite art, and breathtaking architecture. Sail through gorgeous cerulean waters and discover Europe like no other will.

The first [...]

Using Wind and Water While Sailing

bikes — Thu, 20 Aug 2009 12:20:01 +0000

It is an absolutely clear and calm day, and the wind and water are moving in the same direction. There is not an ideal amount of energy in this situation, to extract for movement. The wind and water together create a difference in motion, which is then captured by the boat in energy. The sailboat [...]

Buying a Boat and Choosing Your Boat Insurance

bikes — Fri, 05 Jun 2009 15:30:15 +0000

Boats come in all different shapes and sizes. When it comes to sailboats, yachts, or even fishing boats, there are many different styles of boats within these categories. Consider your individual boating needs and explore all your available options before making your buying decision. Whether you like to go fishing, skiing or yachting, or perhaps [...]

Why is boat evaluation important?

bikes — Thu, 30 Apr 2009 13:24:07 +0000

From the viewpoint of the seller of a boat or yacht, but just as well for other involved people such as buyers, brokers, and marine surveyors, finding out the monetary worth of a boat is one of the most crucial but also one of the most harrowing aspects of marine life.

If you are selling, [...]

Should I Consider Boating?

bikes — Tue, 21 Apr 2009 08:30:58 +0000

motor boating

Boating has become a popular hobby. To battle the scorching heat of the summer months, men, women and children of all ages take to the water in every watercraft possible from canoes to kayaks to jet skis to yachts. Some choose to make boating a way of life and purchase waterfront property [...]

Boat Accessories And Your Options

bikes — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 11:38:46 +0000

There Is A Lot To Choose From With Regard To Boat Accessories

It is not very clear whether there is indeed a niche market that exists for boat accessories given that today many of the people using boats may not even are the real owners of the boats they travel on. Additionally, it is very unclear [...]

An Introductory Guide To Fiberglass Boat Repair

bikes — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 16:57:26 +0000

Fiberglass Boat Repair Is Something That Virtually Every Boat Requires Once At The Very Least

There are very few fiberglass boats that will not require boat repair done to them, and if you want your boat to be shipshape and in good as well as safe working condition, it is something that should be done the [...]

Advice When Visiting The Boat Auctions

bikes — Tue, 06 Jan 2009 10:28:28 +0000

A Few Things You Should Be Aware Of Regarding Boat Auctions

Boat auctions is a great means of finding the boat of your choice and many times you will get boats that are almost new and at a price that is considerably lower than its retail value. It is common to see great brand named quality [...]

Better Boating Utilizing Proper Equipment

bikes — Fri, 05 Dec 2008 12:20:33 +0000

Imagine that you’re floating out in the open on a calmly refreshing body of water, the soft waves gently lapping at your hull. There’s no comparison for that feeling of relaxation – besides the sense of security that results from the being prepared which led you here initially.

Equipment for your Safety To assure that [...]

You Know What They Say About Boating

bikes — Thu, 04 Dec 2008 10:56:34 +0000

Boating is one of the most wide spread sports in the world, and there is a good reason for that. Should you decide that you would like to get on the boating bandwagon, then you will want to purchase a boat, and there are a few steps that you are going to need to adhere [...]