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...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 medium-size leaks caused by a keel jarred loose in a grounding or a collision are more common. Here are some ways to stave the flow and save your boat:Plug the hole with any available material. Clothing or cushions can work well, and so can a life raft or a rubber dinghy. You can use a paddle or convenient brace to secure the plug. You can use a sail as an external bandage, and we're sure you aren't surprised to hear that we've used duct tape to plug holes.Use heeling to your advantage. This situation is one time when more heel can be good. If the hole is near the waterline along the side of the boat, you may be able to sail the boat on a particular point of sail (using the reverse of all the tips to limit heel) so that the hole comes partially or completely out of the water. This direction may not get you to safety, but at least this tactic gives you...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 life raft....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...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 rental in Dubai. This boat rental includes services such as a professional skipper and a well qualified and experience crew. Along with this the other services that are used in boat rental in Dubai are all the necessary fishing equipment such as such as Fishing and Trawling Rod, Bait, Hooks and Weights for enjoying the activity of deep fishing.The companies that offer boat rental in Dubai also provide the customers with refreshments like soft drinks, tea, coffee, nuts, chips and fresh fruits. Boat rental in Dubai includes different boats that suit the necessity of the tourists. One such boat rental company provides a 35ft sports fishing boat that is suitable for couples and small groups who prefer sight seeing. Next is a 37ft yacht that is Dubai fishing sports boat that has a large area for comfortable and convenient fishing and is fully equipped with professional equipment used in the activity of fishing. Also there is the 48ft yacht...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 at...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 for...more
Sailing Away to Mallorca A yacht charter in Mallorca and Menorca are packed with the most exciting ride of your life. The two places have thousands to offer to its visitors - from its beaches, ancient buildings, annual festivals and...more