With expanding recreational boating in the Californian coastline, the California Coastal Commission (CCC) understood the need for action to safeguard the coastline from any possible damage. This concept made the CCC launch the Boating Clean and Green Program in 1997. To educate boaters and to encourage clean boating practices, the Boating Clean and Green Program created the Dockwalkers Program. You would be wondering who are Dockwalkers?...more
Backwaters are the prominent attractions of Kerala tourism. Backwaters of Kerala are among the fewest destinations where tourists can enjoy moving houseboat experience. Backwaters are chain of brackish lagoons and lovely lakes. The backwater network includes five larger lakes which are linked by many manmade and natural canal as well as rivers. These regions are dotted with queued palm and coconut trees. The regions reflect the true form of...more
As a beginner buying radio control boats, it can sometimes prove difficult to know where to begin in finding the right one. Below is a guide to choosing and buying radio control boats that beginner radio control hobbyists should find useful.When it comes to accessories for your radio control boat, you will require at least a 2-channel radio control system. You may opt for the stick type transmitters in which the left up/down lever controls the speed, while the right left/right lever controls the boat's direction. There are also pistol-type radio control systems in which the throttle is controlled using a gun-like trigger, while you use a wheel to control the direction of your boat. Most ready to run - RTR radio control boats come complete with a 2-channel radio control system.When it comes to speed, you could go for the fast nitro radio control boats which offer out-of-the-box speeds that range between 25-35 mph. Alternatively, you may opt for an electric radio control boat with an out of box speed of 15 - 20+ mph, which is not only fast, but noiseless as well. This will enable you to drive it in areas where nitro boats are not permitted due to noise ordinances....more
Training to become a seaman can be an exciting preposition. Working on a boat or ship however requires certain specialist skills, especially if ones plan is to be involved in the actual maneuvering of the vessel. Enrolling in a good college that offers the appropriate sailing courses is therefore the first step towards achieving these...more
Boat owners have one major concern all the time; and it is that of boat storage. Study shows that approximately 90 percent of the US population lives within an hour's drive from a water body. With the purpose of a monthly family outing, owning boats is fast becoming a rage in the country.One of the main factors considered when...more
If you see a hole in the flooring of your boat very little can be more irritating. If you possess a wooden boat, repairs can quickly become costly. If you are lucky enough to own a fiberglass boat, you will be happy to know that it will be moderately easy to repair that hole in the floor on your own at a minimal price. To make the repairs yourself, you will require the following items that are available from any local boating supply store:Required tools and Materials:Sandpaper or disk sanderMarkerKnifeBrushWax paperFiberglass repair kitFormica or PlexiglasGel-coatAcetoneInstructions:Step one: find the extent of the damage.Holes in your flooring will usually run past what is visible. Closely examine the hole and the surrounding area to settle on the extent of the damage and get rid of loose material using sandpaper.Step two:with the acetone, remove any wax that may be present on the floor.Step three:with a marker, draw an oval around the broken area and cut it out using a knife or small hand saw then draw another oval that is at least a half inch away from all edges of the cut out hole.Step four:Sand the area with the sandpaper or disk sander up the point of this new oval until it...more
You are the proud owner of a beautiful boat, the pleasure of many summer months on the water savoring every moment, but what of boat insurance? The process of obtaining suitable boat insurance can sometimes be somewhat daunting with the...more
Boat making is becoming an increasingly popular activity around the world. It is surprisingly simple and practical to make workable boats at home. With good homemade boat plans, it is fairly easy to build your own boat. Many people...more
There are a few important considerations you'll need to think about before embarking on your dream of building your own boat. This will help to make sure that this dream becomes a reality and that your idea to build a boat plans...more
Inflatable sport boats are your best option to expensive fiberglass and aluminum sports boats. An inflatable sport boat can in a variety of sizes and designs which make it as an all-around boat – as a dive boat, a fishing boat,...more
Kayaking and canoeing are both water activities using a form of a boat – either a kayak or a canoe. What then are the differences between a kayak and a canoe?Canoe. With regard to shape a canoe is wider and has a flat bottom. It is...more
Inflatable life rafts were developed during WW II for the usage of airplane crews in case of emergency. The incredible number of lives lost in ships and submarines that have sunk and in fighter planes downed before WW II were enough...more