by Gregg Hall
If you want to bypass the hefty commission fees charged by boat and yacht brokers you may want to consider going to one of the buy owner sources. We have some like this in my local area but you can find numerous locations online such as Ebay and iBoats.
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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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by Paul Symonds
The words ‘white water rafting’ alone are enough to send thrills coursing through you. The activity itself is an exhilarating rush of adrenalin as one makes an attempt to navigate a small boat through rushing rapids.
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by Derek C
The waveboard as a very unique a different design then most boards on the market. The board only has two wheels, which are free to rotate an entire 360 degrees, located under two separate decks that are connected by a spring loaded torsion bar. The decks are able to twist opposite of each other. It is this technology that allows the wave board to be propelled without your feet ever needing to touch the ground. The wheels are sized at 77mm and 85A, and the bearings are ABEC5. Waveboard wheels are designed to take the wear and tear of continual use. Your feet never have to touch the ground when riding and because of this any wheels would wear down much faster. The waveboard wheels keep you riding longer before you need to change them. The 360 degree rotating wheels connect to the decks which are made out of high quality and very strong ABS plastic. ABS plastic was used because of the strength it has. The board can take a lot of wear and tear before it will ever break. The one draw back is that the board is slightly heavier then most boards, although weight is not going to matter when you are cruising down the street with the waveboard under your feet.
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by Ron
For kids, water sports are adventurous and fun filled. But safety has to be given first priority. All kids should compulsorily wear life jackets, even if kids know how to swim. All boats and rafts should also carry extra life jackets, whistle and lifebuoys. Water sports need to be accompanies by an adult who must know how to swim, preferable accompanied by an attentive lifeguard. He should also know what to do during times of emergency and A B Cs of giving first aid. Water sports should always be carried out, when the climate is pleasant. If the climate is sunny, do apply sun screen cream to protect yourself from radiations.
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by Victor Epand
When water skiing the boat operator and the skier must work as a team. They both need to learn safe skiing skills. Before you hit the water, you should know your equipment, general and local boating laws, and the basic fundamentals of the sport.
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by Mairead Foley
The UK is not known for its surf culture, but you’ll be pleasantly surprised that it has so much to offer from a watersports point of view! The water is generally cool, even in summer time but don’t let this small issue bother your enjoyment of the wonderful ocean swells! From Lands End to John O’Groats in Scotland, great surfing waves roll against the Atlantic, North Sea and English coastlines of the UK.
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By: frankmuller
Additional Information Relating To Water Safety.
Boating safety commences with showing a little common sense and planning your journey well ahead of time. “No problem” I hear you say, well the reality is that many boaters, new and old, focus too much on the activities they are going to undertake in the form of fun and completely forget the safety aspect. Boating is all about having a great time whilst on the water but there is no reason to forget about the risks involved and how you may be risking your life, and maybe others, when doing so.
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By: km61
If you are anything like us here then I’m sure you will agree with me when I say, bring on the sun let the temperatures rise and let’s head to the beach! If this summer is anything like last summer then I am also pretty sure record numbers of you are planning to try new activities like wake boarding, scuba diving and surfing while you are on your vacations. For those of you that are thinking about taking a surfing class here is a list of ten things to consider before you sign up:
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By: Adam Singleton
In November each year, the North Shore of Oahu – Hawaii’s big island – proves a magnet for the world’s most hardened surfers. It is here that waves, having travelled 1,000 miles across the Pacific crash onto the shore as enormous rollers. Many surf competitions are held on the North Shore in winter, but the biggest is undoubtedly the Eddie Aikau Big Wave Invitational. This competition has no set dates but is called when the waves at Waimea Bay reach heights in excess of ten metres.
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