All Entries Tagged With: "boating"
Grand Canyon River Trip (2) Low Impact – Camping Tips – Kitchens – Colorado River Rafting
As roughly 29,.000 people camp in the inner canyon each year the impact on the camping beaches can be severe. There’s nothing better then arriving on a pristine beach after a day on the river and nothing worse then finding that inconsiderate groups before you have left the beach covered in trash, which has attracted [...]
FREE RV Camping Boondocking in Central Arizona Part One
Our first of seven DVD’s in the Boondocking In Arizona series includes exciting trips to fun places like Peralta Trails in the Superstition Mountains. Superior with Boyce Thompson Arboretum State Park. The Beeline Highway with stops up and over Four Peaks to Roosevelt Lake and into the ruggedly remote Sierra Ancha Wilderness, touring the rural [...]
Your Boat being destroyed by Salt Corrosion?
Every year $thousands of boating equipment is wrecked by salt corrosion. The salt water boating environment with constant salt laden winds, ocean spray from breaking waves is tough for any gear to combat. Effective salt removal is essential if you want your gear to last as it was hopefully designed to. Salt is tenacious in [...]
Boat Party
Boating is all about fun, and fun is all about hanging out with friends and chilling on the water with some camp beer. Part of boating is camping and, well, part of camping is beer and parties. In fact, many of the visitors to the campgrounds and lakes around the United States are party animals [...]
Boating – Keeping Your Dog Safe
Does your K9 tag along with you wherever you go?For many dog owners, their dogs go where they go, whether on their motorcycle, in their tent, or of course, on their boat, because their dog is a part of their family. Boating with your dog seems , at face value, a safe and enjoyable activity [...]
Boat Speakers – Do We Need It?
Audio speakers for boats are like car mp3 player for a driver or plasma TV at home for somebody who loves movies, because people who take boating as a great hobby, will naturally like to enjoy good music while on board. Technologies now enable a high-quality sound on the boat, even if this is not [...]
The Islands of the Caribbean from a Sailboat
The Caribbean is well known for its gorgeous cerulean waters and amazing white beaches. Of course then the Caribbean would be an ideal location for sailing. There are over 7,000 inlets, reefs, and islands. Many people escape to the warm waters of the Caribbean every year for a slice of island life. For sailors however, [...]
Sailing the Coasts of Africa
Africa has over 16,000 miles of coastline. This means there are 16,000 miles of coastline to cruise and explore with a sailboat. Stretching from south of the equator to north of it, Africa is the only continent to do this, and have unique climates. Arid air and a subarctic climate close to that of a [...]
Acoustic insulation To keep Sailing Fun.
When the sun comes out it is nice to go out on a boat. However, it can be very dangerous if the right precautions are not taken before jumping aboard. Many people do not understand the dangers related to sailing. Looking at a boat you can see how the vessel could get into potentially fatal [...]
Safety Equipment inside a Sailboat
There are a few safety features on a sailbot that should undoubtedly be installed. A fire alarm should be installed below deck, without a doubt. It is equally as important to test this boat fire alarm once a month to make sure it is working adequately and properly. Sailors are left unknowingly vulnerable when the [...]
The Advantages and Disadvantages – Fiber Glass Boat Building
Baysports Boat Training Centre Boats have always had a principle of building, that the material used should be light as well as durable at the same time. In this regard fiberglass has become one of the most widely used aside from aluminum. There is no doubt that aluminum boats are in high demand nowadays but [...]
See Asia from a Sailboat
On the coast of Thailand, the nightlife is vibrant in a quaint harbor. The locals have laid out a small bazaar selling everything from clothing to food to fish to knock off DVDs. This is just a small sample of the lifestyle one encounters while sailing along the coasts of Asia. Docking at a harbor [...]
One-Design Regattas in 2009
There is no better weather outlook imagined besides that of azure blue skies, placid waters, and a cool breeze. When Sperry Top-Sider Offshore One-Design (NOOD) Regattas take place this year, these are precisely the types of days which will be coveted. Almost all of these NOOD Regattas were plagued with some weather issues and delays [...]
Setting Sail for Europe
Summer is underway and the perfect vacation is not unobtainable. With the rich culture of Europe, sailing on the coastlines of the Mediterranean Sea offers a truly unparalleled experience. There is exquisite art, fine cuisine, and breathtaking architecture along each port and coastline. Discover Europe like no other will by sailing through gorgeous cerulean waters. [...]