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Archive for July, 2009

Purchasing Your First New Boat

Filed under: Boats and Boat Equipment, Power boats, Sailing, Watersports, Yacht Chartering — Tags: — admin @ 7:32 pm

by Victor Epand

If you are buying a new boat you should be aware that there are some basic things that you need to have for your new boat. The first thing you should do is to purchase the “Coast Guard Safety Package” that your dealer may offer you when you buy the boat. This package will usually include life jackets (PFDs), whistles and chemical lights for your (PFDs), flares, fire extinguisher, and a first aid kit with a manual.
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Algonquin Park Canoeing Trip Tips

Filed under: Canoeing and Kayaking, Vacations — Tags: , , , , — admin @ 5:49 pm

by suegold

To properly experience the beauty of Algonquin Park you must take an interior canoe trip. There are many drive-in campgrounds in Algonquin but they are too popular during the summer months. An interior campsite is only accessible by canoe or by hiking in the late spring, summer and fall. During the winter, the interior campgrounds are accessible by cross-country skiing or by snowshoe.

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Practical Advice on Using Inflatable Boats

Filed under: Beach and Pool Toys, Beach life, Boats and Boat Equipment, Water Safety — Tags: — admin @ 7:40 pm

by Jeff Coulson

The lightweight inflatable boat has become a household item today for many reasons. Due to its size and weight inflatable boats are portable and they do not require a large storage area. When deflated it can be easily stored in a bag and kept in a corner or even in the boot of your car until next use. Due to its low cost and many other advantages the demand for inflatable boats has risen. It is an ideal boat for fishing, leisure rides and water sports activities such as kayaking and white water rafting. These boats are also commonly used today as dive boats, life rafts, for military purposes and as rescue crafts.

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What To Do On A Sinking Boat

by Tim Greyton

Boats sink. Granted, it thankfully happens a lot less these days but they do still happen all around the world, even on five star cruises. There are a lot more ships that head towards the bottom of the sea than say planes that fall to earth, so knowing what to do in the event of a sinking could serve you well. Consider carefully these top tips and you’ll boost your chances of survival
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Canoeing in Bournemouth Stag Weekends

Filed under: Canoeing and Kayaking, Vacations — Tags: , , , — admin @ 5:47 pm

by sara punnoose

Canoeing in Bournemouth Stag Weekends- Escape in the charm of mother nature with a watery event ready to take you all on a splendid drive along the blue waters. Canoeing in Bournemouth Stag Weekends is such a splashy outdoor activity which is a perfect way to spend some sparkling time out with near and dear ones. It will expose you all to a cool and exciting adventure event which you might adore to experience anytime. Guys Canoeing in Bournemouth has always been a hot favourite day activity among stag groups, with the secluded beaches and scenic backdrops the city flaunts to all nature lovers designs an ideal day event for you hunky youths.

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