I disappeared for a week.It was intentional though I had hoped to leave some signs of life while I was gone!But life rushed me out the door, to the airport and on a surprisingly full plane from Israel to Turkey. I travelled to join the 4th International Women's Sailing Week, a phenomenal initiative of the Turkish conceived and run 'Women's Sailing School' which brings together Women from all over the world to celebrate the beauty of the region...more
There are very less people know about boat lifts? Probably boat owners and working with this industry. Boat lifts used to be called davits, and while many of us may have heard of those devices, we think about them on large ocean liners.Approx 40 year ago, many boats were lifted with a davit system, or pair of davits that contained a fore and aft (front and rear) cable system that were in turn joined to holes, or eyes, on a boat. The arms of...more
The warmer weather brings poplular boating trips in Canada for all different types of watercrafts and various degrees of experienced captains. Some of the trips in boats in Canada are near the US and could be a day trip for Americans while other requires careful planning and reservations at either cabins or campsites. There are many places that allow boats to navigate the waters and then dock along the shores while their captain and passengers hike the trials and pitch tents for the evening.In order for a captain or anyone who wants to take a boat out on the water, the kind with a motor, not just the kind with oars; they must pass a boating exam and obtain a boating license similar to a car license. If one looks online, they will find several places that offer free or low-cost study guides to help an individual prepare for a boating exam, although, there is really no replacement for getting out on the water with the boat and practicing in order to pass the boating exam.Just as with a roadway, there are many different waterway signs that a boater must adhere to when navigating the waterways and yield when other boats are near them. For instance, a circular sign with a small arrow...more
Roger and Rosemary Preen opened Calcutt Boats for business in 1973 offering fibreglass cruisers with outboard motors for hire. At the time, the business had no road access and very little in the way of facilities for their hirers.Thirty seven years later the business is very different.Calcutt Boats is accessed via a quiet B road off the A425...more
If you want to know exactly where you are on the waterways and what's around you, a digital canap map is a must.Canal Maps The Perfect Solution For You And Your Boat By: Kym Fordham About the Author (ArticlesBase SC #3024204) Article Source: http://www.articlesbase.com/ - Canal Maps The Perfect Solution For...more
Are you in the market for a new boat top or cockpit cover set for your Doral Boat? If so, now is a perfect time to purchaseHave we provided you a quote for new canvas in the last 30 days? If so you need to act on that quote nowSave The HST Sale is on Now For a Limited Time.What is the HST?Effective July 1, 2010, Ontario will combine its eight per cent RST (Retail Sales Tax) with the five per cent Federal GST (Good and Service tax) to create a new harmonized total tax of 13 per cent. This new tax will be applicable to many services which previously only had GST applied.On July 1st I will be paying HST on all materials used to make Doral Boat Tops and cockpit covers.And I do mean everything; Sunbrella fabric, marine plastic, zippers, fasteners and thread. Also all aluminum and stainless framework and hardware.I will have no choice but to raise my prices to cover the costs of this new HST tax being applied to all materials. This will effect all our Doral Boat owners worldwide.I would rather you save the HST But the only way I can do that is by you purchasing your new Doral Boat Top or Cockpit Cover Set now.This is a limited time offer, please respond to this email today so we may...more
Boating is one of the best experiences that you can have on open water. Boats involve a large amount of cleaning and maintenance, though, which can be time consuming and not particularly fun. Some boat owners spend as much time, if not more,...more
Hiring boats is receiving a lot of attraction from the vacationers and natives these days. People hire houseboats where they can enjoy with their family and friends, the magnificence of flowing water and arresting scenery. A river boat charter is...more
Boat docks are not just practical for docking boats but can also be used for other activities. In some instances they can provide a decorative feel to a property that is large enough to include a lake or any other body of water. Once you are...more
Get over the depression of not being able to own your own sailboat by making a small model sailboat instead.Sailing is a way for man to reconnect with nature. Spending time at sea can be a magical experience for those who love the ocean and boats....more
If you've always had a hankering to be out on the water with your own Boca Raton, FL boat, now may be the perfect time to do some shopping. Buying a new boat is both an exciting and expensive proposition, and there are many factors to consider before...more
With what words will you describe the breathtaking beauty of Kerala backwater or the traditional charm of traditional houseboat? It is hard to describe the beauty of these wonderments of this celestial state with wordsbut can be experienced by...more