Boating

The Joy Of Owning A Boat
Have you considered investing in a boat merely for the joy of being able to take it out on the water whenever you feel like it and not having to worry about costs when it comes to renting one? If this is the way you have been able to enjoy your love for being on the water you know that renting a boat even just for a few hours can take a big chunk out of your wallet.

Dragon Boat Racing In Nottinghamshire The Ideal Way To Boost Team Spirit
Puzzled to find the ancient Chinese Dragon boats in Nottinghamshire? Well, this is just one of the few corporate event surprises that Chillisauce has in store for you. Nottinghamshire, with its scenic beauty and loads of corporate outdoor activities is the perfect place to relax and engage in exciting team building activities. Dragon Boat racing in Nottinghamshire is one of the most popular team building corporate events, requiring equal participation from all, thus instillin...

Enjoy Life On The Atlantic Aboard A Miami Yacht Charter
When you charter a boat in Florida, you’re treating yourself to the ultimate in vacation experiences. Whether you choose a sailboat, yacht, motor boat or catamaran, there’s nothing like feeling the spray of the Atlantic on your face as you cruise around the eastern coastline, looking for just the right place to dock for a bit of fun.

Learning to Sail
A look at various sailing courses that are available. From absolute beginner to how to cross the oceans.

Yacht Charter Which type suits you
A look at different types of yacht charter on the market. Including flotilla sailing, skippered yacht charter, crewed yacht charter, bareboat yacht charter, corporate charter

An Overview of Belgium for Travelers
Located on the European mainland, Belgium often is short-shifted in discussions of Europe. Following is an overview of Belgium for travelers.

The All Inclusive Luxury Motor Yacht Charter
What is so unique about a luxury motor yacht charter? The list goes on and on, but the most poignant trait may be it is the only vacation you will ever take where you get both the control of calling all the shots and the pampering of an all inclusive vacation package. Whether you choose a motor boat or sailboat charter you will be on the trip of a lifetime. Hire a crew to make your vacation even more carefree and you’ll never travel any other way again. Destinations of th...

International Yachtmaster Training Sailing Courses
The International Yachtmaster Training programme was introduced in 2001. This article looks at the first 5 sections: Introduction to Yachting Certificate, The International Recreational Crew Certificate, Radio Operator/Communications Certificate, Watchkeeper/Flotilla Skipper Certificate, International Bareboat Skipper Certificate

Yacht Charter in the Southern Ionian Sea
The Southern Ionian also known as the inland sea includes the islands of Levkas, Meganisi, Ithaca, Cephalonia and Zakinthos

Yacht Charter in the Northern Ionian Sea
The Ionian combines both good sailing weather, sunny and warm with predictable winds with a facinating group of islands. Navigation is generally by line of sight and a passage between islands is generally only a few hours in duration The islands are attractive and steeped in Greek mythology. This is a great place for people learning to sail or building experience and so it is no surprise that it is home to several companies running flotilla sailing holidays.

Yacht Charter in Croatia
Croatias beautiful coastline with more than one thousand stunning islands only a short distance from the mainland offers safe easy navigation in clear blue waters. The mainland coast consists of Istria, the Croatian Riviera and Dalmatia and in addition there are an incredible 1,187 islands of which only 67 are inhabited. The length of coastline including the islands is 5,835 km. The islands account for over 4,000 km of coastline, Krk and Cres are the two largest.

Sailing on the Costa del Sol
This article looks at the anchorages, harbours and marinas a sailor will come across when sailing off the Costa del Sol, the stretch of Andalucian coast commencing at theUnited Kingdom colony of Gibraltar and running eastward as far as Cabo de Gata. Also included is some general information on: Bureaucracy, the boat and crew, currents, tides and the weather.

Learning to sail the USA way
The governing body of sailing within the USA, the American Sailing Association, has designed a number of courses aimed at differing levels of sailing ability. It is worth pointing out that these courses are not only available within the USA. Because its fine reputation, recognised worldwide, many sailing companies across the globe offer these courses with the approval of the Association.

Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Insuring Your Boat
There is no right answer when someone asks which boat insurance company is the best. Most boat owners are simply looking for an insurance company that knows about boat coverage and provides quality service as well as support. Insuring your boat with the same company that issued your auto, life, or homeowners insurance can have certain advantages.

A Little Care Will Keep Your Boat in Top Notch Condition
Taking good care of one’s boat is very important. Good care and maintenance enhances the life of a boat and saves a lot of money also.

New bright twist on boat lettering and night safety
New reflective boat lettering and boat graphics can improve your night safety. New battery free flashlights are a must for having backup lighting on your boat when all else fails.

East Cape Wahoo Strike
Great wahoo fishing story.

Which type of Yacht Charter suits you
A look at different types of yacht charter on the market. Including flotilla sailing, skippered yacht charter, crewed yacht charter, bareboat yacht charter, corporate charter

Paddle Steamers Giving Pleasure around the World
When you think of a paddle steamer, you mind probably goes to a might steamboat on the Mississippi, complete with swarthy types, upper class ladies and gentlemen and a huge saloon complete with floating casino.

Quick TuneUp For Spring Bicycle Riding
For those of us who put our bikes away for the winter, the time has come to dust them off and get ready to ride. When bringing a bike out of storage, a mini tune-up is necessary. Pay special attention to the following four areas: chain, derailleur components, brakes, and wheels.

Customizing Your Bicycle Rims
Barring a serious crash or the most frequent bike accident of all—entering the garage with a bicycle on your car roof rack—your bicycle rims will probably last as long as you can stand riding the same old bike. Usually made of aluminum, rims are lightweight and strong and are hardly ever the source of trouble on a bicycle, even in the most arduous riding conditions.

Total Bike Rack Buying Guide
Unfortunately we can’t ride our bikes everywhere. Sometimes we have to transport our bikes from one place to another. In the old days, people would use hodge-podge methods to tie their bikes to vehicles for transport, but those days are long over!..

Preventive Maintenance For Your Bicycle
Like all mechanical contraptions, your bicycle is vulnerable to wear and tear caused by regular use and exposure to the elements. Routine preventive maintenance will keep your bicycle in peak condition and safe for riding throughout the year.

Safety Helmets Important Facts
Why do you think one needs a helmet while riding a bicycle or skating or horse riding or even playing?Well,some say that helmets are unnecessary as they cannot save a persons life or prevent accidents.True,safety helmets cannot prevent or stop accidents but they can in some measure safe a person’s life when met with an accident.

Lightweight Folding Bikes Efficient Convenient And Affordable
Many people these days are opting to travel on lightweight folding bikes opposed to driving cars, motor bikes or on standard bicycles. This is because this type of bike can be stored away neatly and also can be carried on trains and buses easily. Choosing the best bike for you can be a challenge especially if you live in an apartment. That is where lightweight folding bikes are a great option.

Getting The Right Bicycle Seat
It takes only one ride on the wrong bicycle seat to demonstrate irrefutably that a good bicycle seat is paramount to regular bicycle riding.Even the shortest, smoothest ride can be painful and joyless if your bicycle has a bad seat on it.

Internet Bicycle Store The Most Convenient And Cheapest Way To Buy
Do you want to buy a new bike, then why not do your shopping at an internet bicycle store? The sheer convenience of it for a start is a fantastic reason in itself. All you have to do is sit at your computer and look around at the many options that you have to buy that special bike of your dreams in the comfort and privacy of your own home. You will be able to see many more bikes this way compared to shopping in the usual conventional way.

Mobility Electric Scooters Freedom For The Elderly
Being confined to a bed or in a chair may not be exactly what you had envisioned during your last years. Find freedom and independence again with electric mobility scooters.

10 Reasons To Do A Basic Boating Course
Boating is a great adventure on any type of boat and is being enjoyed by many on a daily basis, but with that comes a great responsibility. It is not mandatory to do a boating course at this time but there are some very good reasons to get your self informed about the rules of the road.

The Salvage Truth Boat Insurance Buying Tips
The water may be your element. You may find the sea quite stirring yet in here you find your own serenity. Yes, the mere sight of the vast sea may stir in you quite a number of various emotional responses...

Boat Loans And How to Get One
At first glance financing a boat is a terrifying task. Most bankers approve or disapprove boat loans in less than an hour; they enjoy offering instant gratification on loans. If the lender has an Internet web site, they can often make a decision in minutes, 24 hours per day, and seven days a week.

Tips on Buying Fishing Boats
Selecting and acquiring the ideal fishing boat is a real art for someone who has already gone through many experiences as far as boating is concerned. However, it can be a daunting task to those who have not yet experienced buying a fishing boat.

Sun Sea and Sand
Much of Bulgaria’s appeal as a tourist destination rests upon the coastal region, with it beautiful white-sand beaches