Experience the Serene Landscapes with Kerala Houseboats Have you ever experienced picturesque backwater journey of Kerala if not then make sure do this time on the tour to Kerala which offers you the most exciting, wonderful and unforgettable experience. Kerala is an enchanting mosaic of deep-rooted cultures, traditions, topography, and amusing sensations. It is an exotic blend of nature's best that has some beautiful...more
Ride Along With RC Gas Boat Shift your minds away with the RC gas boats as it boosts your adrenaline high when it skids along and thumps in the water making one's dream pave somehow into reality.A family enjoys going out in the beach or in the lake side but what can make an afternoon more enjoyable and interesting than to race RC gas boats. Let the battle begin as one family member battles another with these gas-powered engine...more
Sailing Race - Fouling the Prop Sailors sometimes must use their boat's engine. A mishap known as "fouling the prop" proves that power and sailing don't mix all the time. Getting a rope tangled up in the propeller is a drag; when it happens on a boat with an inboard engine, the engine stalls and the propeller gets stuck, unable to turn. Next thing you know, someone (probably you) has to jump in the water (probably cold) and untangle the prop. Usually the culprit is a halyard or sheet (or dock line or tow line) from your boat.Preventing a fouled prop is simple. Keep your lines out of the water, and always look around the boat before turning on the engine.Unfortunately, people aren't as vigilant as they should be, so here's how to deal with tangled ropes on an inboard engine propeller. (If you have an outboard, what are you waiting for? Pull it up and unwrap the rope!)1. Turn off the engine immediately (it may have already stalled out).2. Find the transgressing rope and gently pull it with the shift in neutral. Pull harder and pray, because if the rope doesn't release, you're swimming.3. Consider whether you really need the engine. If you...more
How to Halt Hull Damage and save your boat? Serious hull damage below the waterline can be a major problem. It can happen when you run aground, especially in rocks or coral, or if you run into a solid object floating just under the water's surface. Fortunately, this misfortune taken to its extreme is rare, but minor or...more
Sailing and Abandoning Ship Between the two of us, we've been on boats that have run aground, blown out sails, been towed to safety, fouled a prop, been holed, been dismasted, and sunk (in shallow water — Peter's cellphone was the only casualty). But neither of us has ever had to activate an EPIRB or abandon ship into a...more
Begin your sailing holiday at the Dominican Republic The Caribbean is one of the most popular exotic holiday destinations. The Dominican Republic was the most popular Caribbean island in 2009, with almost 4 million visitors in 2009. Located on the island of Hispaniola, it's one of two Caribbean islands that is shared by two countries - the western third of the island is occupied by Haiti. In the 1490's the Dominican Republic became the site of the first permanent European settlement in the Americas, and Spain's first capital in the New World. The Dominican Republic has the second largest economy in the Caribbean, dominated by the services industry despite its reputation for sugar production. It's tourism that fuels the country's economic growth, representing an estimated one in every seven jobs. Tourists are often attracted to the country because of its year-round golf course, the warm climate and great biological diversity. The Caribbean is home to around 9% of the world's coral reefs, which cover about 20,000 square miles. One of the best ways to explore the Caribbean is from the beautiful blue seas, and perhaps the most luxurious way...more
Boat Rental in Dubai- a feasible option for enjoying fishing Dubai is one of the most popular tourists' destinations. Boat rental in Dubai is very popular for pursuing water activities. There are many companies that provide boat...more
Building My First Plywood Boat Have you ever needed to build a boat? Evidently you do, haha, otherwise you would not have found my piece of writing. While building your first cruiser we need to bring a few thooughts into consideration....more
Yoga Workout - The Burning Boat The Burning Boat really works the muscles of your belly, like rowing without paddles. Because you exercise with only your buttocks touching the ground, you make your muscles burn and you build endurance...more
Sailing gear - Shackles basic This article focuses on the fittings that help your lines do their work — the shackles. Remember that a key part of caring for this gear is visual maintenance — looking for hairline cracks in metal...more
Sailing Gear - Winches Basic Your boat has many blocks or pulleys; they're probably hanging from the boom, bolted to the deck, and built into your mast.Blocks come in all different sizes and shapes and must be matched to the task...more
Things to Consider When Purchasing a Boat You've got some money for a boat, but not enough for the boat of your dreams that you pass every day on your way to work. What to do? Buy a used boat! But how do you find what you dream of...more