Boating Articles

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 5:54 AM

One of the most beautiful places for a holiday in the world is Australia. The sites to see and the activities that are available to fill their days, make Australia a popular choice for holiday makers. The Australian Great Barrier Reef is a major attraction and people come from across the globe to visit here. A popular sport in Australia is snorkeling in the deep blue seas. There are water activities to fill the days and also a great night life for evening entertainment. Pictures of the c... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 5:54 AM

Deciding to buy a new Boat can be quite exciting. When buying a new boat it is important that you consider several things before choosing a Bass Boat or the Bass boat dealer. Buying a Bass boat could be an investment lasting for several years. How big should the Bass boat be? Bass boats come in a range of sizes, and you need to consider a few things before you choose the right size for you. First, your boat should be able to carry all the gear that you need comfortably. Second, you... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 5:53 AM

The waves sensuously lap alongside the sailboat. The wind whispers among the sails. Imagine getting away from it all fleeing into a world of blue skies and even bluer water. Take an ordinary event and make it unique; a special occasion and turn it into something unforgettable. A wedding, picnic, gathering of friends, a vacation - all can become memorable when you make a sail boat an integral part of the package. You don't have to own a boat. There are sail boat charters all across No... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 5:50 AM

With Islamorada being called "The Sport fishing capital of the world" there is little doubt that it has some of the most exclusive boat rentals that can be offered in any place of the world. Florida Keys where boat rentals Islamorada is situated is where you will be able to find some most exhilarating ways to spend your holidays. Anglers from all over the world come to sample the fabulous Florida Keys fishing the Islamorada Sport Fishing. If your passion is fishing then this is th... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 5:47 AM

Your time is spent in a combination of luxury and style on the cabin cruiser while you are sailing. In Missouri, you could always come across cabin cruisers boat sales that are most reasonable priced. Available in a wide range and variety of sizes and accommodations, these powerful boats also come with varying capacity of power. Spending time sailing on the water with your complete family and some friends is a fantastic way to relax and unwind. This is what the cabin cruiser offers not only is ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 5:46 AM

Those who own boats will be aware of the escalating costs of maintenance of boats, even if there is no repair work involved and just the maintenance and service to be carried out. Just the annual maintenance works out to quite a bit for a boat. If there is repair work to be done and parts to be changed also the cost can be sky high, this is more so because labor charges are very high and you need skilled labor if you do not know how to do it yourself. On the other hand if you le... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 5:37 AM

Pontoon boats are used for pastime and hobby activities on water and can be manufactured by a fishing boat company. These all-around boats can be used by families, couples or those who want to go fishing, as these boats will fall into line with any kind of use. They have a wide-ranging quality control procedure with a result they make the safest boats that are from the most affordable ones to the top of the bracket high priced ones. All the boats are manufactured with the greatest concern and th... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Abhishek Agarwal @ Friday, 29th February 2008 @ 5:33 AM

With a wide range of storage facilities accessible today and with each one of them offering a variety of services it should not be too difficult to find something that is within ones budget. So to locate the best bargain and the most suitable one should not be a big problem at all. With the variety of options you can meet any kind of demand and get the perfectly suitable one for you. However, as the storage in Florida is on the costlier side, you might have to pay an extra amount someti... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Vicki Churchill @ Tuesday, 26th February 2008 @ 6:45 PM

Horsey Island is an island in the Walton-on-the-naze backwaters in Essex, England. It is mentioned by Swallows and Amazons author Arthur Ransome and Hamford Water at the top of Horsey Island is the setting for his eighth book, Secret Water. Walton-on-the-Naze backwaters offer some of the most beautiful and picturesque scenery in the Essex county and with its many low lying islands and creeks it is an ideal location for kayaking. Although tidal, paddling in the many creeks is calm and e... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Dave Bello @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 10:56 PM

Unlike most boat purchase advice, written by manufacturers and designed to persuade the reader to purchase one brand or another, the suggestions in this article are written from the perspective of a sailboat buyer and are drawn from the collective wisdom of the author's dozen or so sailboat purchases as well as conversations with many, many other sailboat buyers. This article will focus on applying the buying process to purchasing an appropriate vessel for heavy air sailing. The Buyi... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Kerry Ng @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 5:14 PM

Whether you're in a stormy season or not, if you leave your boat unattended or unused for more than a week, it's a good idea to have it protected from the elements of nature, people and animals. The majority of people transport their boat from the water (dock) to a garage on land with a trailer. If the boat happens to be a stored on land in a specifically designed garage, then need for a boat console cover will not be required. What You Need to Do When the Boat is Stored in the ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Stephen Trammell @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 11:06 AM

Kayak plans are available in many books. But many of these types of notations are not sufficient for a first time kayak builder. You can get any kayak plan designs by ordering online. Kayak boats are designed mainly for pleasure and fishing. Therefore kayak plans must be made to build light weight and durable boats. The light weight of the boat should not compromise the length. The normal kayak boats will be 12 to 20 feet long. For getting light weight you can select thick hard wood strips. ... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Jimmy Cox @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 8:58 AM

It is difficult to draw a line between what most people call a boat and a craft logically entitled to be called a yacht. Actually, any power or sailing craft used exclusively for pleasure is a yacht. On the other hand, most of us think of a yacht in terms of a craft fitted for cruising and requiring more than the usual two-person crew. For the sake of argument, let us call anything with an over-all length of 30 feet or more a "big boat." Such a craft will hardly be cat rigged and... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Vicki Churchill @ Monday, 25th February 2008 @ 8:34 AM

Kayaking is a great way to relax and just about everybody can take up kayaking or canoeing whether you are young or old. Kayaking caters for all types of needs and requirements whether it is for sport or recreation. You can buy sit on top kayaks for fun at the beach with the family, go kayak fishing, white water, or take the sport up as a professional racer. The cost of taking up kayaking can also be done on a budget as you can buy used kayaks for nominal amounts. The one area wher... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Vicki Churchill @ Sunday, 10th February 2008 @ 12:58 AM

Looking for a place to camp overnight on Horsey Island we were closing in on the rusty barges which are run aground in Hamford Water. Joel was up head and we could hear him cursing and as we reached him we could see why he was so upset. The sandy beach was there alright, but to get to it we would have to wade through five hundred yards or more of mud due to the tide now being completely out. Before I knew it two of the guys from our group had already jumped out of their kayak seats and we... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Vicki Churchill @ Sunday, 10th February 2008 @ 12:51 AM

We started our kayak journey from The Twizzle which is where the lovely Titchmarsh Marina is situated. Paddling along the Walton Channel in an inflatable kayak fully laden with camping equipment and kayak accessories is hard going in tidal water. The sit on top kayak being paddled by Matt was easier to paddle as it quite happily bounced off the waves. Joels Perception kayak was the easiest by far to paddle in these waters. Approximately one third of the way round Horsey Isl... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Vicki Churchill @ Monday, 4th February 2008 @ 10:09 AM

After crossing the endless mudflats at the top of Horsey Island just beyond the beach at the crest of the mud, lay an area of firm grassland. It was gone 11.00pm and we set about putting up the tents as best we could in the dark. Thankfully it was a clear night without any wind and it did not take long to get the tents pitched. Amongst our kayak accessories we had a portable stove and the sound of the kettle boiling started to cheer us up. We used most of the water we had brought along t... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Vicki Churchill @ Monday, 4th February 2008 @ 10:09 AM

Having paddled our kayaks two thirds around Horsey Island situated in the Walton-on-the-Naze backwaters we were confident we would soon find a suitable place to land. We paddled down Hamford Water not knowing that we had in fact missed our turning to go around the island back at the fork after Stone Point. Despite paddling further and further we could not spot a single place to portage. As it was nearly 9.00pm and the sun had dropped behind the horizon Hamford Water took on an ominous f... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Terry Fitzroy @ Thursday, 31st January 2008 @ 3:03 PM

Hollywood has shown us so many times just how fun river rafting can be that anytime we see an ad for whitewater rapids trips, we start to imagine ourselves flying down the river at high speeds on nature's water roller coaster. It has also become a popular way for businesses to spend corporate retreats and try to unite the employees in a common cause. Whether it's a family trip, a Boy Scout camp, a group date, or a way to go out with some friends, river rafting requires some importan... more...

Recreation and Leisure » Outdoors » Boating | By Mike Schantz @ Tuesday, 29th January 2008 @ 10:35 AM

If you or someone you know owns a trailer then you will want to invest in a trailer hitch lock in order to protect your investment. It is a wise decision for those who make a point of purchasing expensive trailers and recreational vehicles with trailers, to accompany them with a secure lock in order to protect against theft. As with trailers, trailer hitch locks come in all sorts of types and configurations. The main advantage to having a lock is to provide adequate protection against th... more...