There are many hobbies that people can and do enjoy. Some hobbies are what would be called indoor hobbies and some hobbies that would be called outdoor hobbies. People who like to cook, bake, read, watch movies and make quilts might be categorized as indoor hobbyists. In addition, people who like to take pictures of [...]
The World Sailing Speed Record Council confirmed today that Ericsson 4 were the holders of the new Monohull 24-hour record. Ericsson 4 recorded 596.6 nautical miles in 24 hours between a start position at 290 49.21 S; 230 42.41 W at18:55 on Monday, October 28,2008 and a finish position at 310 53.14 S; 120 22.21W [...]
If you are looking for a club to join, then the best thing to do is go to the site called Yacht Clubs of America. This is a site that is trying to link together the boating communities and clubs around the United States. Here you will be able to find out information on more [...]
While automobile loans are the most common in regard to transportation, many people are interested in boating. This inevitably leads to boat loans. Before purchasing a boat, you may want to consider all that is involved and understand the process of obtaining a loan for a boat. Boating is not for everyone, but if you [...]
There are a few different classifications of motor yachts that you here about. Depending on what you are looking for, it’s going to show you what kind of yacht you need to go buy. Motor yachts are different from normal yachts, but they are just as much fun. In fact, having a motor yacht is [...]
Yacht clubs play a significant role in popularizing the sport among the people. The clubs function as a forum that unites the yacht owners, racers, sailing crew, etc. Yacht clubs unite the like minded individuals, who aspire to make the sport popular and who enjoy the sport. The clubs contain an administrative body that is [...]
There are a lot of different types of boats out there that are just waiting for you to come out and buy them. However, if you are one of those people that is looking for something that no one else has, then you may not be happy with any of the boats you see. This [...]
Ocean Handling Cats have been noticed because of their many benefits over monohulls. First and foremost is their greater stability in rough waters. When it comes to sailing this advantage is definitely noticed. Monohulls tilt to one side while sailing due to their v-shaped hull. Passengers have to deal with the fact that while the [...]
Pontoon is one of a number of floats used chiefly to support a bridge, to raise a sunken ship, or to float a hydroplane or a floating dock. Pontoons have been built of wood, of hides stretched over wicker frames, of copper or tin sheet metal sheathed over wooden frames, of aluminum, and of steel. [...]
First of all, it is the only boat that is known as a “Party Boat”. However, if you need additional reasons there plenty. This type of boat offers many attractive features; the low price, plenty of extra room for stretching out or taking a group of people for a ride. They are also easily customized [...]