Boating Articles & News
Liveaboard Scuba Diving Vacations
Liveaboard scuba diving boats are for divers who just want to dive and nothing more. They don't care about shopping, watching TV in a hotel room or site seeing other than beautiful coral reef.
Modern Technology has Given Us a Wonderful Range of Sports Sunglasses
Modern technology has given us a wonderful range of sports sunglasses frames and sports sunglasses lenses made to both enhance and stand up to the demands of the sports enthusiast with lightweight, flexible, durable materials, no-slip frames and a wide variety of lens options. The sports sunglasses and discount sunglasses are made to suit whatever sporting activity you might be considering whether it be golfing, skiing, snow boarding, playing tennis, motorcycling, cycling, kayaking, boating, ...
The Versatility of Inflatable Kayaks
When you think of kayaks you most likely picture a kayak constructed from plastic or a composite of fiberglass and Kevlar. However, kayaks have been available in inflatable form for several decades. These kayaks are not like the simple inflatable water toys in your swimming pool. Inflatable kayaks provide durability and stay afloat easily. Plus, inflatable kayaks have superior tracking abilities compared to inflatable boats. These are just a snippet of the countless features that bring ...
A Kayaking Community at your Fingertips
Do you have questions about kayaking? Do you want to seek the advice of kayakers that are more experienced and relate to kayakers that are at your level? Wouldn’t it be nice to connect with other kayaking enthusiasts? The Internet can supply you with robust information about kayaking such as necessary equipment, costs, and travel destinations. However, the Internet also provides forums and discussion boards dedicated to the sport of kayaking. Hop online and plug into the ...
Schilling to the Bullpen: It's a Good Thing
Perhaps Johnny Damon’s in a panic (Why are you guys still petrified of the Yankees??) with the news of Curt Schilling’s return to the Red Sox in a bullpen role. But, this latest move by Boston, in the wake of Keith Foulke’s injury and ineffectiveness (4 blown saves and a 6.23 ERA), makes perfect sense. Granted, the Yankee will put together a run at Boston after the All Star break, regardless if Schilling is in the bullpen, rotation, or rehab. But, this bullpen is what is keeping the Yankees ...
Aluminum Boats or Inflatable Boats? Which Kind of Boats Suit Me?
Confuse, confuse, confuse! I am confused! What kind of boats should I buy? Aluminum boats or inflatable boats? Which kind is better? Aluminum boats are good but inflatable boats seem nicer. Arghh... What should I do?
Learning to Swim on Your Side: Your Key to Triathlon Swimming
When we learned to swim freestyle as children, most of us swim flat in the water, with little or no hip rotation as our arms are doing the majority of the work. Many triathletes and open water swimmers have found it necessary to change their stroke and swim more on their sides in order to conserve energy, swim faster, and get through potential rough water conditions with greater ease.
8 Tips to Open Water Swimming
So you're ready to get out there and do some open water swimming to prepare for your next triathlon? Before you go dipping into your local body of water, keep these tips in mind:
Amazon Abyss
From the BBC this week came 2 very unique underwater world programs the 1st taking us too the amazing under water world of the Amazon Abyss here the guide to diving cameraman filmed visions of magnificent river creatures from the wood eating Panaque fish to the flesh eating 5cm Candirus that if it gets inside of any opening to your body you will have to have immediate hospitalization to have it removed – as it has its teeth on the outside of its mouth a nasty little feller. Has the ...
Trailering and Towing Your Pontoon Boat
Trailering and towering your pontoon boat doesn't have to be a dreaded chore. As a matter of fact, if you follow a few simple tips, not only will you expand the opportunities you have to visit a wider variety of waterways, but you'll enjoy the drive as well. Towing obviously begins with your tow vehicle. It is extremely important that you keep this vehicle in tip-top shape. Change oils and filters more often than you would under normal driving conditions. In must cases, it's ...
Preventing Theft of Marine Equipment
Theft of equipment from boats, trailers, outboard engines and even entire boats is still all too common, but there are many ways to minimise the risk to you.
Docking Techniques in Boating
While the docking techniques in boating are always going to be dependent upon the weather conditions, there are a few simple things that you should always keep in mind. First of all, in this particular case practice makes perfect. Although we can provide tips, please remember that the docking techniques in boating are going to be something you will have to personalize to your experience, your particular boat and of course, the dock itself.
When It Gets Right Down To It I Choose Campers
Debating about it is not an issue. No, I’m not talking about recreational vehicles that you tow, drive, or carry on the back of your pickup. The people who go camping are a special breed that somehow know how to enjoy themselves, and are ready for a challenge. Unique qualities exist among them that are worth recognizing.