Boating Articles

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Roger Munns @ Tuesday, 22nd July 2008 @ 4:22 PM

In 2007, the Maltese community eagerly greeted the first-ever Valletta Boat Show. A boat show on the water had not taken place in the area in quite some time. Boat enthusiasts from far and wide came to experience the exceptional surroundings and beautiful boats. Demand for exhibitor space, coupled with an unexpected turnout of well over 8,000 visitors, has prompted organizers to secure a larger space for this year's event. The 2008 Valletta Boat Show will be held at the historic Fla... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Jay Gaulard @ Saturday, 19th July 2008 @ 7:32 AM

Whether you are a newbie to boating or a seasoned navigator, you will find that choosing a boat to buy can be quite a daunting task. There are so many different types and models of boats for you to choose from, and you have to take certain factors into consideration when you are looking for the perfect boat to buy. On the one hand, you have to know what type of boat best suits your purposes. You should take into consideration things like what the boat will be used for, who will use the bo... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Richard Neesal @ Monday, 14th July 2008 @ 10:38 PM

The Global Position System (GPS) is one of man's best and most amazing inventions. It involves the use of the 32 navigational satellites to track a GPS receiver's position with amazing accuracy, down to the nearest meter. In times gone by the mariners were guided by the stars while on the sea. In modern times they depend on the GPS system while out navigating on the water. The marine GPS devices show seafarers their exact location and how to get to their chosen destination. more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Jordan McPelt @ Monday, 14th July 2008 @ 12:05 AM

Rafting trips can be a fun adventure for the whole family. If you are beginning to prepare for a rafting trip, you will want to make a list of all the things that you will need in order to make this trip a fun, happy time for you and whoever you are taking the trip with. First, you will want to consider the weather conditions during your trip. What time of the season are you planning on? And where? There are many different options for a rafting trip, so you will want to first pick out th... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Vicki Churchill @ Thursday, 3rd July 2008 @ 6:07 PM

Kayaking is not always about getting absolutely soaked steaming down a class IV river or bouncing around in the surf. There is a much gentler side. For me working in an office all day when the sun is shinning outside can be purgatory. It becomes a question of clock watching until 5.30pm finally frees me from my stuffy surroundings when I can yank my tie off and grab my paddles for an evening paddle in my inflatable kayak. The good thing about using an inflatable kayak on an eveni... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Jon Butt @ Tuesday, 1st July 2008 @ 2:57 AM

In the time before boat extinguishers, one of the most dreaded weapons in the Byzantine Empire's arsenal was the terrifying "Greek fire". To modern minds, it seems strange that the weapon would be such a threat: a few flares fired at a boat, patches of oil that continued to burn while floating on the surface of the water. But for the all-wood navies of the past, to catch on fire meant losing a boat and all souls aboard it. Today, people no longer cruise the seas in wooden ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Bercle George @ Monday, 30th June 2008 @ 6:55 PM

Boating is one of the most enjoyable outdoor activities. This is the reason why it is getting more and more popularity. While there are still individuals who say that this sport is extremely expensive, there is still an increase of the numbers of individuals who are getting into this sport. Actually, you can still do boating without crippling your finance. There is no need to buy your own boat just to experience boating. Why not try boat rentals? If you roam around or surf the Internet, y... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Bercle George @ Friday, 27th June 2008 @ 12:03 PM

Going to boat traders is a great alternative when you are looking for a boat to buy or maybe sell your existing one, or even deal it in for another model. You can search a number of boat traders on the Internet and also in the physical markets near boating facilities and equipment. Lots of individuals look to magazines that host "wanted" and "for sale" commercials by individuals who want to buy or sell boats. A magazine is effective alternative as a website when you are lo... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Jay Gaulard @ Saturday, 21st June 2008 @ 8:18 PM

The ocean air, the constant breeze and the sun glowing down on you are some of the reasons why you might take a look at boating as a hobby. A vessel afloat over millions of gallons of water may not frighten many people, but it probably does frighten a few. Being scared usually has something to do with what size of boat you are on, but most of the time it's the water itself that concerns people. The fear of just floating on the water, whether it is in or out of a boat, is enough to m... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Michael Page @ Thursday, 5th June 2008 @ 10:23 PM

I was about to start this article on the assumption that anyone reading it would have some experience of kayaking. Assumptions are dangerous things and if you have not experienced kayaking before your first task (before even considering choosing a kayak) is to decide what type of kayaking that you are interested in. Why? Well like much of todays modern equipment kayak designs differ radically according to their intended use. Sure you can get models that will suit the vast majority of wate... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Vicki Churchill @ Thursday, 5th June 2008 @ 7:41 AM

Bearing in mind you will be using your kayak paddles for going forwards and backwards as well as turning and bracing you will want to make sure you have a decent set of kayak paddles if you are serious about kayaking. Paddles are one of the most important kayak accessories to have because without them you are not going to get very far. Recreational kayaking is one of the fastest growing outdoor sports today. More and more people are finding out the joys of kayaking. The grea... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Jordan McPelt @ Wednesday, 4th June 2008 @ 2:13 AM

If you have ever dreamed of going rafting, there is no better place to go than the Colorado River. Rafting on the Colorado River is one of the best experience for the beginner and the expert rafter. It is the ultimate getaway adventures. The best vacations give a person not only the fun and relaxation they need, but also an adventure that that you cane remember for years to come. If you want to experience all that nature has to offer, a whitewater rafting trip is the experience of a lifet... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Scott Salter @ Sunday, 27th April 2008 @ 11:35 AM

There are now many companies providing yacht insurance cover with confusion often resulting as owners seek to find the best provider for their needs. Each insurance provider wants to encompass elements that are not available elsewhere but at the same time each policy holder's individual requirements also need to be met. This article includes some basic information which is often overlooked but can help in your decision when comparing yacht insurance costs. Carry out a check on the fi... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Vicki Churchill @ Wednesday, 16th April 2008 @ 10:46 AM

Regardless whether or not you are an experienced or novice when it comes to paddling a kayak you will need to plan your kayak travels with the up most care and attention. It does not matter if your kayak travel is a short recreational trip along your local river or a full on expedition you will need to ensure you take the right kayak accessories with you for both the expected and unexpected events which may occur. Checking and re checking your kayak accessories is crucial before yo... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Vicki Churchill @ Monday, 14th April 2008 @ 6:05 PM

One of the great things about paddling a kayak is being truly amongst nature. People have used kayaks for many purposes and for hundreds of years. To begin with they were a means of survival. The Inuit and Eskimo people used kayaks to hunt and therefore their boats were an essential as well as a spiritual and salient part of their lives. Many people today however use kayaks simply for recreation, fishing and sport. For me the first time I sat in a kayak I was amazed how close I was... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Vicki Churchill @ Monday, 14th April 2008 @ 6:02 PM

Surprisingly more often than not damaged is caused to an inflatable kayak when it is stored away or by over inflating it. Many people are put off buying an inflatable kayak because they feel there is little or no chance they will make it down a river without sustaining a puncture. This is true if you buy a cheap inflatable kayak sold in your local department store but these days inflatable kayaks are stronger than ever and can take a severe battering before they puncture. If a ri... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Sunday, 13th April 2008 @ 9:53 PM

Las Vegas is an exotic place with never ending choices of fun, frolic and pleasure. This city hosts one of the most extravagant Boat Shows in United States. You will find hundreds of kinds of boats, and would be able to easily compare the features, styles, colors and prices. If you wish to feast your eyes with a spectrum of boats then The Las Vegas Boat Show is where you should be. What Is The Las Vegas Boat Show? Though you would find rows and rows of boats on display in the Boat ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Sunday, 13th April 2008 @ 9:51 PM

Trading on E-bay is relatively easy if you read carefully the instructions and follow them word by word. The steps are simple and are laid out in an easy to understand manner. You need not have to be registered with eBay to buy, but you have to login as a registered user if you want to sell your wares. Finding A Power Boat On E-Bay E-Bay is an Internet Shopping place. You would be able to reach the home page through the website. Once there you would notice a swarm of icons with bri... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Saturday, 12th April 2008 @ 1:07 AM

The first question that hits you when you are asked to start using a forum exclusively for people interested in boating, is that, why join a one? The spirit of boating cannot be kept alive if there were no one to actually discuss about it and try to enhance it. The members in those forums spend their time to share their boating experiences with the ones with lesser experience. There is no dearth to boating forums on the net. The membership is free in most of the sites, but there is invalu... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Saturday, 12th April 2008 @ 1:03 AM

The wonderful boat markets at Reno will no doubt help you get your hands on the boat of your dreams. They have many varieties to suit your needs. Each boat center is different from others. The basic salesmanship and high quality of the boats you get there apart from continued service form the important part of the equation for boat purchase. The boat retailers at Reno are ready to serve you in such a way that your boat purchase equation is wholly fulfilled and you are satisfied. Many thi... more...