Thailand Yacht Charters Posted By : Ken Jones Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia. To its east, lie Laos and Cambodia and to its south, the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia and to its west, the Andaman Sea and Myanmar. The yacht charter area extends from Myanamar in the north to Malaysia in the south.
Mediterranean Yacht Charters Posted By : Ken Jones The Mediterranean Sea stretches from the Straits of Gibraltar in the west to Turkey in the east. It includes the coasts of Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Croatia and Greece in Europe. Turkey in Asia and the coasts of countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa.
Yacht Charter in Corfu Posted By : Ken Jones 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 the Caribbean Posted By : Ken Jones The high season for yacht charter in the Caribbean in general is the winter months, during the holiday vacations of Christmas, Presidents week and Easter break. Booking well in advance is advised to get the charter boat of your choice.
Boat for the Bay Posted By : Branden Schroeder Chesapeake Bay and its many Maryland tributaries offer some of the most beautiful waterfront areas in the country. It's no surprise that this area is popular with the boating population - many home owners here enjoy waterfront access. However, some may be surprised to know that local boaters are actually helping to clean up local waters.
The Proper Method For Dock Or Pontoon Mooring Posted By : Simon White It is important to protect your investment by mooring your boat correctly. Mooring your boat to a pontoon or dock is made easy by preparation of crew, fenders and lines. Using spring lines in addition to bow and stern lines ensures the boat is secured properly. In busy times mooring alongside another vessel may be required.
Boats and Safe Boating Posted By : Jerry T. Boating is one of the favorite American summer pastimes. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 70 million people go boating each year. While boating is much safer than driving a car, there are still enough boating accidents to raise some alarm signals as to why boating accidents occur. Too often pleasure outings turn tragic. You - as a boat operator, passenger, or concerned individual - can make a difference.
Boating Safety For Summer Holidays Posted By : Riki Chon One more thing to keep in mind when boating is the condition of safety gear on board. Even if you are planning to stay close to shore, make sure that there are sufficient life jackets for everybody, a first aid kit that is fully stocked, flares and if necessary, an inflatable raft. There should also be a boat hook for pulling things in toward the boat, as well as a life preserver ring to toss to someone fall in the water.
Summertime Boating: Do You Have What You Need? Posted By : Shannon Fermanian Are you interested in boating? If so, you are not alone. This is an activity that thousands of people take part in every year. And of course, with the summer months on the way, boating is only going to heat up as each day goes by. But before you take to the water this summer, you need to make sure that you are fully prepared. After all, if it has been a few months so some upgrades may be needed.
Southport Dockage Posted By : Karl B. To boating aficionados, a well equipped marina is like a life-line to the good health of their boats and yachts in water, as well as the very survival of lives of the boat owners and their guests.
Outboard Motors are Types of Motors Posted By : Ivar Rudi Outboard motors are used most commonly for boats and are developed as a self-contained unit with an engine. They are designed to be mounted at the rear of the boat and are most common method for propelling a small watercraft.
Experience A Charter Boat Posted By : Triston Huntsmin I love going on vacation to Florida. I have been vacationing to Florida at least once each year since I was a little kid. My parents, siblings and I would pile into our family station wagon and make the long drive from Wisconsin to Florida every summer. We would stop at camp grounds along the way to spending at least two weeks as close to the ocean as we could find a place to stay.
Enjoy Boating Posted By : Julee Mitchelsin 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. You know that there is nothing quite like the feeling of being on the water and enjoying time in beautiful weather.
10 Reasons To Do A Basic Boating Course! Posted By : Willie Jones 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.
Sailing: An Ideal Sport For Families Posted By : Gray Rollins For many years, the stereotype persisted that sailing was primarily the province of young, hearty men with large, tattooed biceps. However, in recent years, the demographic of who enjoys sailing has become much more diverse.
A Guide To The Oxford And Cambridge University Boat Race Posted By : John Rivers I have been fascinated with the annual Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge University for as long as I can remember. I didn't attend any of these top two British Universities, nor do I have an avid enthusiasm for rowing but this traditional race of the two boats over exactly 4 miles and 374 yards still holds a fascination for me. I am not alone as the televised event is broadcast, from the historic River Thames, to hundreds of countries and has an audience of millions.
