http://standupconnection.com SATURDAY (7/10), ARISTA/NASHVILLE star BRAD PAISLEY headlined AQUAPALOOZA 2010 at THE RESERVE at LAKE TRAVIS near AUSTIN, TX. According to local officials, there were 65,000 to 70,000 fans and over 7,000 boats for the concert, breaking all previous attendance records and nearly doubling last years record setting event. Boats started arriving on MONDAY (7/5) for prime positioning for the concert. The event was hosted...more
The present invention relates to a hydraulic steering unit arrangement comprising a first hydraulic pump connected to a steering wheel, a piston cylinder device hydraulically coupled to the first hydraulic pump and arranged for connection to a steering mechanism, a second hydraulic pump and a second piston cylinder device hydraulically coupled via a servo valve to the second hydraulic pump, said second piston cylinder device being arranged to be...more
In Africa Boat making is an art that has been around Africa for years. Though these boats are powered by motors, they perform just as well. They are made of special wood which is then carved at the center leaving a hollow space for passengers. These boats can carry up to thirty people or more. The special wood they are made of doesn't absorb water, floats easily, and it's easily swayed by wind and can move at great speeds. Boat making is a common practice by communities living around lakes or oceans. These boats come in handy during transportation, movement or fishing. They are either rowed by puddles where people sit in opposite directions and puddle the water backwards hence facilitating easier movement. Bigger boats require masts where big cloths are tied to facilitate movement through wind. They handle well when there are moderate currents which won't topple them over. They are good for crossing large rivers or lakes especially in areas that are very deep and one cannot swim across. Boat making has now been modernized with the introduction of the ones that are motorized. However, Africans have a high regard for the un-motorized ones because they help one to exercise and...more
Canada is home to beautiful oceans, lakes, and rivers that make for wonderful boating excursions. In Canada, before you board any recreational watercraft that has a motor, including a motor boat, and explore the diverse and stunning country, you are required to have a Pleasure Craft Operator Card. The card is similar to a driver's license that...more
Speed boating is fun. But any activity on water is potentially dangerous, particularly if it involves an engine! So here are four top tips to make speed boating safe and fun ...1. Driving a speed boat, power boat or motor boat can be a bumpy affair, particularly at speed and/or in choppy water. It is possible for the helmsman (boat driver) to be...more
To get registered with the different insurance schemes has become a necessity nowadays for the property owners in order to provide protection to their assets in all possible ways. Various categories of insurance policies have evolved, among which is the taxi insurance. If you are engaged in delivering taxi services, it becomes your topmost priority to insure your taxi. If you dont do so, it will not only unsure the protection of your property, but would also be considered as illegal. Being a legal requirement, this form of insurance, if not enrolled for might result in large fines and other penalties that can also include suspension of your license. Boat insurance policy too is a necessity as it allows the owners stay away from multiple problems and thereby offer immense protection to his boat.When you buy a property, it involves a huge deal of investment. Thus, you always desire to fulfill all your needs and utilize it to the fullest extreme. The insurance policies enable you to use your property for a long time without any complication. In order to make your search for a taxi insurance deal easier, you can utilize the online services. Utilizing this mode of search would ensure...more
Several people instead of buying a new boat prefer to build one on their own in order to save money. It can be a very rewarding experience to build one from scratch, but it doesn't have to be an alternative for everybody. Apart from boat building...more
Seeing the great barrier reef in Australia is up at the top of most peoples to do list.It is one of the great natural wonders in the world and there are many ways to view the beauty of this great icon. There are a wide range of companies catering to...more
Paris is many names. Some call it the city of lights; some call it the fashion capital of Europe. Some vouch by the city as being the best city that has a mix of both worlds. The old and the new History and modern culture exists cheek by jowl in...more
A common and unavoidable scenario that most boaters come across is an oil spill. But most boaters are not aware of how to deal with the situation or the many things they could do to help eradicate the threat that these oil spills pose to the...more
Now that you understood the impact of the Dockwalkers program on saving the coastline, don't you want to become a Dockwalker? Then, wait no more, just go ahead and volunteer yourself to become Dockwalker.Dockwalkers Program – Foster Clean Boating...more