Apart from its natural and artificial treasures, Kerals, sobriquet as "God's own country", is famous for its enthralling boat races. Boat races are an integral part of festivals of Kerala. These boat races are mainly organized during the harvest season and on the occasion of Onam which held in the month of August/September.Thousands of spectators gather at the water's edge to cheer the huge black boats that traverse through the...more
If you are an avid boater or sailor or you are just planning a little trip out on the water, you may or may not be aware that there are sailing sunglasses available that have unique qualities to them. There are many reasons why people use these special types of eye wear for those fun times out on the water. If you are undecided on whether or not to purchase a pair of sunglasses that you will use specifically as sailing sunglasses, following is...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 able to provide you with a lot of lively sights, only existing on the water and one is able to create life's ultimate enjoyment and escapades.One can rent all types of motor vessels in Australia from the conventional boat for a days tour, a half-cabin runabout, an extravagant powerboat or a lavish motor cruiser. For an excellent holiday you can rent a comfortable houseboat on the sea, in the estuaries and beaches, lagoons and watercourses from where you can go swimming, dive underwater and can also catch fish But once you make an effort to hit upon a boat for private charter, it can be pretty baffling as you require a boat that fit your funds and should be able to meet up all your expectations. It is always good to seek a professional service that concentrates on private boat hire.There are many private cruise agents in Sydney that suggest and arrange private boat charters in Australia. They have access to all varieties of different boats...more
DBF is the national festival of China that is celebrated every year in the memory of a Chinese poet. It is said that Chiu Yuan was a poet who had a suicide by drowning himself in a river. The festival is celebrated on the exact date; he had drowned himself in the river i.e. the 5th day of the 5th lunar month. It has now assumed its...more
A Sydney holiday can be one packed with adventure. When you visit this incredible city you probably want to have a few distinct experiences since some of the vacationer attractions, such as the zoo, are ones that you could very well experience in any region of the world. You perhaps want to go out and find out about the culture and have some fun...more
For the first time ever, the world'sjunior powerboating talent is being showcased in the UK, with the arrival of the UIM Formula Future World and Continental Championship. Competitors aged between 8 and 18 years will be battling it out for a place on the podium in disciplines such as slalom and manoeuvring over the weekend of 13th-15th August.The Championship is being held at the Lancashire Powerboat Racing Club in St Helens, Merseyside, and will consist of each class (defined by competitors' ages) competing in three timed stages. Stage one is a free practise, while stages two and three are designed to test participants' skills. Stage two requires contestants to demonstrate manoeuvres through a course, tie various knots and for older classes, complete a man overboard manoeuvre. Stage three is a parallel slalom. Points are awarded based on time taken to complete each stage, with penalties added for breach of regulations.The competition is being hosted by the Royal Yachting Association and sponsored by Powerboat P1. UIM President Dr RaffaeleChiulli will be in attendance to show support for the youngsters. RYA Powerboat Racing Manager John Puddifoot said,"Formula Future...more
The rainy season comes once in a year especially in the tropical countries. That also means that the feared floods are more likely to happen. There have been numerous records of typhoons that brought flood and disaster to certain...more
The adhesive required in the boat building industry is called boat building epoxy. Epoxy is a thermosetting polymer whose chemical name is polyepoxide. Epoxy is formed when its two constituents are mixed in a certain ratio. These...more
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Assessing the value of a boat is among the most important tasks of owning a pleasure craft, for sales value and also to inform other parties like lenders, brokers, insurers and marine surveyors. For a new boat, this is a fairly simple...more
Sturdy boat canvas has to have some important qualities to protect what they are covering from the elements and to remain weather resistant and good looking too. This canvas also needs to have some type of anti mildew resistance to it as the elements...more
Sturdy boat leather has to have some important qualities to protect what they are covering from the elements and to remain weather resistant and good looking too. This boat leather also has a natural inhibition to mildew, and it will keep whatever it...more