Traditional CRT television sets used in Japan are facing restrictions on exports to Hong Kong, China. Yesterday (August 6, 2007) It is said that a large number of Hong Kong SAR Government's second-hand imported from Japan the traditional CRT television sets and computer monitors in the lead of the hazardous substances identified, the Japanese Ministry of the Environment and the Economy, Trade and Industry has urged the relevant industries...more
Vehicles including cars and boats are considered to be a huge investment that everyone must be careful in deciding which one to choose. You will not simply buy a car that you don't need - or simply because you love its side mirrors. It's a bit unpractical if you're going to do this. The same thing applies to boats. If you are looking at different boats for sale, you'd slowly and carefully analyze the different options that you...more
Sailing Lessons Are you thinking about booking a chartered yacht holiday at some point in the future? If you are then why not consider booking a few sailing lessons beforehand. Although most yacht charters provide a crew that will sail the vessel for you, wouldn't it be great to also have a go yourself. However, with so many places now offering sailing lessons, how can you determine which one will be the best for you. Below we look at some of the things you should be taking into consideration in order to get good quality lessons. 1. When you are searching for sailing lessons you should make a list of several sailing schools that you want to consider and then carry out a little research into each one. As you do make a list of the pros and cons to using each one and from this then produce a shortlist of ones you want to learn more about.2. After creating your shortlist now you must arrange to visit each school to get a feel for them and the staff that will be providing you with your lessons. This way you are ensuring that you not only find a school that understands how to help those who have never sailed before but you will be comfortable being instructed...more
HistoryOn 13 June 2001, TransAtlantic Lines won a contract with an estimated cumulative value of $16,738,001 for dedicated ocean liner cargo service to U.S. military installations in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba. This contract extended until 30 June 2004. The government announced the requirements for the charter on the World Wide Web on 4 December 2000,...more
Water travel is no more a sport or a necessity only. It has become a recreational activity, which is gaining popularity by the day. The business of water travel has flourished with the increase in the zest of people around the world who use it in new ways of recreation.Humans started traveling on water much before they learned how to travel in the...more
C'mon little buddy it's time to go on a boat trip. It is only a three hour cruise. I promise I won't call you Gilligan. Bob Denver, the actor that played Gilligan on the classic comedy "Gilligan's Island" wore the quintessential crew wear for going on a boat or sailing. White pants, dark shirt, hat, and low cut pull-on tennis shoes. After all these years, since that show first aired, sailing attire has not changed much. Still the most popular colors for men are white pants, with a dark or black shirt. The white pants are still very much the uniform, but the dark shirt is being challenged by pastels, and striped polo shirts. The hat has given way to sun glasses. But the "sailor's look" for casual mild weather sailing is still has the same general feeling. You want to look, well, nautical. You cannot go wrong with navy blue and white. Those will always be appropriate on a sailboat. If you are also going to end up with the older crowd at the Yacht Club afterwards, you might consider also having a navy blue admiral's jacket with bright brass buttons that you put on for dinner. Believe it or not, they still wear these jackets to the club after...more
Redoing your fast growing son's room is an interesting endeavor and may turn out to be a little beyond the cake walk you expected it to be. With so much to do, what's the first step to giving his room a brand new look without breaking the...more
Buying repossessed boats has allowed many fulfill their dream of owning a boat, they would not have been able to afford if they bought a used boat at a dealership. Dealers often buy up stock at repo auctions and then sell them on a profit. Shoppers,...more
Free Plywood Boat Building Plans? - Look What I Found… Very shortly you are about to download plywood boat building plans and get up to speed on information that you should be familiar with. Don't waste any more of your time on web...more
How To Make A Sailboat - Here is Your Chance! My advice for anybody who needs to make a sailboat is to listen carefully to what you will most probably find as very important. Of course, a short report can't illustrate all there is to know...more
Got bored of your old boat? Looking to buy a new one? Search for the marketplace to sell your used boat and buy a new one thereafter. Read on to know more.Owning a boat for some is an investment, for some a necessity, although for some others it...more
Boat Cruises in El Calafate Argentina is a beautiful country, but its rugged coastline, especially the islands off Southern Patagonia, and its glacier lakes, are not to be missed when planning an Argentina vacation. El Calafate is located in...more