boat safety equipment checklist The following checklist of boating safety equipment is for a typical big keelboat around 30 to 50 feet (9 to 15 meters) in length, sailing in coastal waters (not across the ocean, but along it). Starred (*) items we also recommend for a smaller keelboat or dinghy:Life jackets* (just in case you forgot, they're USCG–required equipment) Drinking water and food* Sunscreen* Sunglasses, hats, extra...more
House Boating No family vacation is quite as fun and interesting as a house boating vacation. If you are lucky enough to own a house boat, that's wonderful. However, most people can't afford the luxury of a house boat. That's why if you're interested in house boating, you' ll want to look into renting one.House boats are amazing vessels with all the comforts of home. They have separate sleeping quarters, a galley (kitchen), and...more
Basics Of A Boating Course Boating is a great adventure on any type of boat and is being enjoyed by many on a daily basis, but with that comes a great responsibility. It is not mandatory to do a boating course at this time but there are some very good reasons to get your self informed about the rules of the road.1) You will learn about safety equipment and what you are required to have on your boat before you undertake any boating excursion. This is very important because what you don't have with you could make the difference between being able to handle a situation or not. Also, that outing for the day could cost you if the sheriff stops you to spot check your boat and fines you for not having all the safety equipment required for your specific boat.2) You will learn that driving a boat is vastly different from driving a car. You are dealing with air and water currents. If you have never docked a boat you may think that it is easy, until that is, the current is pulling you in the opposite direction that you want to go. Understanding air and water currents will help you learn how to dock your boat.3) Knowing how to work with lines and tying knots is part of boating....more
A How To Guide For Caribbean Sailings There is something magical about chartering a boat and sailing the clear, turquoise blue waters of the Caribbean. There is no finer way to get a break and relax than to sail from island to island. At some point during your Caribbean sailing experience, however, you will want to stop. Whether you...more
Imagining Taking Your Own Boat To The Bahamas When you decide on Bahamas Yacht Charters you have over 500 miles of tropical waters to explore. The Bahamas is an archipelago that contains over 700 islands, so unless you have loads of cash you won't get to see them all in one charter vacation. Choose from crewed yacht charters or a...more
Cool Water Boats - How To Find A Customized Boat Just about all boats are produced on a production basis as this is the most cost-efficient means of manufacturing. There are just one set of molds and quite a few boats from which they are produced, minimizing the expense of setting up tooling for each vessel. Generally, you can find a modest number of alternatives to allow permit assembly output even more economical in terms of cost. Leaving behind the lines of production vessels, you will discover various types of customized design. There are actually lots of boats constructed with a limited budget, which is generally by new comers. In the event that you don't plan to put together the boat by yourself, the next level available is what mariners call "semi custom" boats. These part customs boats are generally made by compact or middle size merchants from one set of molds so that much of the boat may possibly end up being indistinguishable from another.On the other hand the builder may make it possible for the client to choose the inside decor and various other options. The genuine custom built boat, or one of a kind boat, is exclusively fashioned and built from...more
Saving Money With A Bareboat Charter Bareboat yacht charters without an experienced captain mean that you do need to have sailing experience. In order to find out if you are qualified to handle the bareboat yacht on your own, the...more
What You Need To Know About Booking Crewed Sailing Charters Crewed sailing charters are available to take you to sights you only dreamed about. These charters include staying on a yacht for a week at a time and dropping anchor in...more
Taking A Sailing Vacation Of A Lifetime With Caribbean Yacht Charters When you choose Caribbean yacht charters for your next vacation, it will be almost like having your own exclusive luxury hotel on the water. If you choose the crewed...more
Sailing The Seven Seas Without The Stress Crewed motor yachts are yachts that you charter for a vacation without needing to have any sailing experience. With the crewed charters, you don't have to do any work in handling the yacht or...more
Sailing With The Canadian Yachting Association White Sail Level I - Section 1 covers safety with a look at lifejackets, actions to be followed immediately after a capsize and how to right a capsized boat. And the required items for a...more
Having A Popular Corporate Team Building Event With Dragon Boat Racing It is true that money matters a lot to retain best workers and to generate quality output from them. However, there are some other factors too, which can improve...more