The market is flooded with womens boat shoes or deck shoes nowadays. Originally meant for sailors, these shoes were only designed and manufactured for men but with the increasing demand of the shoe and the style becoming a popular one in the footwear industry, designers also started to manufacture boat shoes for women. Womens boat shoes have a good traction. These shoes provide great grip to the wearers on slippery surfaces and during wet...more
Collision Regulations Pertaining to Radar ReflectorsA pleasure craft that is less than 20 metres in length or which is constructed primarily of non-metallic materials shall equip the craft with a passive radar reflector as described in the Collision Regulations, rule 40:mounted or suspended at a height of not less than 4 metres above the water, if practicable;unless in limited traffic conditions, daylight, and favorable environmental conditions...more
To prevent drowning, all persons on board should always wear PFD's and/or life jackets. Did you know that if you are involved in a serious boating incident you are 5 1/2 times less likely to drown if you are wearing your PFD or life jacket?Buckle Up! Be Safe! Be Smart!Most on-water enforcement agencies have a ZERO tolerance when it comes to each person on board not having an approved PFD or life jacket that is an appropriate fit and is in good condition. This contravention could cost you over $200 for each violation."Do not use PFD's and life jackets as cushions or craft fenders so as to damage them. Their "Approved" status is void if they are ripped, repaired, altered or are in poor condition.When selecting PFD's and/or life jackets, the following points should be considered:They should be snug-fitting, but yet allow freedom of movement of arms and legsThey should be sized appropriately to the person: "Adult sizing" for adults and "Children sizing" for childrenThey should be appropriate for the type of waterway activitiesThey should right an unconscious person face up in the waterWhen not in use PFD's and life jackets should be stored in a dry, well ventilated and readily...more
Loading Pleasure Craft for SafetyTo avoid impeding the operation and to decrease the risk of injury and increase the safety of all persons on board, the operator of the craft:Should not overload the craft, in excess of the "Recommended Gross Load Capacity" or the "equivalent number of adult persons"Position the persons on board and the gear so as...more
Aids to navigation is a system or a "Road Map" of devices on the water and are provided to help the operator to determine his position and course. The Aids to Navigation System also warns the operator of dangers or obstructions in the waterway or can advise the operator of the location of the best or preferred route.When you refer to the "Chart"...more
BeaconsA "Port Hand Day Beacon"marks the port (left) side of a channel or the location of a danger during daylight hours and must be kept on the port (left) side of a pleasure craft when proceeding upstream;with a black or green colored square centered on a white background with a green reflecting border; andmay display an odd number made of white reflecting material.A "Starboard Hand Day Beacon"marks the starboard (right) side of a channel or the location of a danger during daylight hours and must be kept on the starboard (right) side of a pleasure craft when proceeding upstream;with a red colored triangle centered on a white background with a red reflecting border; andmay display an even number made of white reflecting material.A "Range Day Beacons"These beacons are a very important part of Aids to Navigation.They are always built in pairs.They usually mark the centreline of a channel.The rear range mark is higher than the front one.They are rectangular, twice as tall as wide, and have a central vertical stripe.When range marks are lined up ("in range"), that means that you are on the line of position they mark.To navigate through the channel maintain a course that keeps one...more
Using Charts and Topographical MapsCharts are graphic representations depicting water areas including depths, underwater hazards, traffic routes, aids to navigation and adjacent coastal areas. They are intended primarily for the use of mariners to...more
The operator of a pleasure craft will take the following actions in the presence of other persons or properties of the shared waterways activities:stay well clear of swimmers and properties;adjust the speed of the craft so that the draw-off and the...more
Portsmouth UK RYA Level 1 & 2 Powerboat training courses and ICC UK powerboat training courses help you to develop the skills and competences needed to operate your powerboat safely under most conditions – provided you select the right...more
Although you will discover a number of options to choose from when somebody wishes to buy a houseboat, for people that are inclined in the direction of DIY, you'll find several houseboat plans to build a houseboat by yourself. This ensures that...more
Personal loans - sailing you through bad times Personal loans are the best known kind of loans available now days in the financial sector that are in huge demand be it a salaried man or an business man if someone needs a hassle free loan then...more
Have you ever taken any types of boat tours? Taking one of these tours is a great way to experience some of the sights of an area that can only be witnessed from the direction of the sea. These are available in many harbors, rivers, oceans and...more