Boats are a pretty expensive to have which is why it is incredibly important to boating enthusiasts that they protect their beloved boats from all sorts of scratches that can be brought about. Scratches can be caused by not just normal wear and tear but also nature's harsh elements. Using a good boat cover can protect your beloved boat from all these unsightly marks and larger boat problems. Whether the boat cover is for your new bass boat or for the family ski boat which...

I have been fascinated with the annual Boat Race between Oxford and Cambridge University for as long as I can remember. I didn?t attend any of these top two British Universities, nor do I have an avid enthusiasm for rowing but this traditional race of the two boats over exactly 4 miles and 374 yards still holds a fascination for me. I am not alone as the televised event is broadcast, from the historic River Thames, to hundreds of countries and has an audience of millions. The...

A look at different types of yacht charter on the market. Including flotilla sailing, skippered yacht charter, crewed yacht charter, bareboat yacht charter, corporate charter

A look at various sailing courses that are available. From absolute beginner to how to cross the oceans.

Boat lifts are used to lift the boat and store the boat above the water surface. Boat lifts are generally of two types. They are i) Hydro hoist model and ii) the Air-Dock model. Boat lifts are manufactured keeping in mind the different sizes of the boats. Boat lifts work on the principle of lifts and hoists. In Hydro hoist type model there are float tanks that have a drain fitting at the bottom which is always open to the water. The boats are lifted with the help of hoist...

The governing body of sailing within the USA, the American Sailing Association, has designed a number of courses aimed at differing levels of sailing ability. It is worth pointing out that these courses are not only available within the USA. Because it's fine reputation, recognised worldwide, many sailing companies across the globe offer these courses with the approval of the Association.

This article looks at the anchorages, harbours and marinas a sailor will come across when sailing off the Costa del Sol, the stretch of Andalucian coast commencing at theUnited Kingdom colony of Gibraltar and running eastward as far as Cabo de Gata. Also included is some general information on: Bureaucracy, the boat and crew, currents, tides and the weather.

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 y...

To begin the game an ante is first placed on the table by every player. Remember, usually the amount is only a fraction of a bet that is set by the card room. The dealer then deals 2 cards - 1 hole card and 1 door card - starting with the player on their left and continuing clockwise round the table. The player who has the lowest card showing on the table must place the bring-in bet, which is equal to half of the lower level bet. In the first betting round each player, wit...

Croatia's beautiful coastline with more than one thousand stunning islands only a short distance from the mainland offers safe easy navigation in clear blue waters. The mainland coast consists of Istria, the Croatian Riviera and Dalmatia and in addition there are an incredible 1,187 islands of which only 67 are inhabited. The length of coastline including the islands is 5,835 km. The islands account for over 4,000 km of coastline, Krk and Cres are the two largest.