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  • First Time Yacht Buyer  By : Marinetrader
    If you’re a first-time yacht buyer the choice of used yachts available for purchase can be overwhelming. How do you make sense of all the models and styles out there?

    The first time yacht buyer needs to avoid buying on emotion and take a hard look at what they intend on doing with the boat. Making the wrong choice will be a major disappointment in the long run and perhaps cost you thousands.
  • Holiday Dreams: A Day Aboard A Luxury Sailing Yacht.  By : Michelle Blore
    Spending time aboard a luxury sailing yacht is many people's fantasy, but what's it really like? By offering a peep at the diary of a guest, this article provides an insight into how your day might turn out.
  • Kerala Houseboat Cruises: Best Way to Bring out the Love for Each Other  By : Article Submitter
    Kerala houseboat cruises are highly sought after tourist destination in the backwaters of Kerala. You should go for one at least once in your lifetime to rejunivate your love for each other! Hence houseboat cruises are designed completely for tourism departments.
  • Smart LED Torches For The Raft  By : Richard McNeal
    Get our your boats and raft - Spring is nearly hear and water sports are ready to begin. This article discusses the importance of having a waterproof flashlight with you on rafting/boating trips for added safety.
  • A Boat Trip to Tiran Island and the Coral Reefs  By : Glenno
    This is one of Sharm El Sheikh’s best snorkelling trips. Here I will give tips of where to get the best deal, what to take, and what to expect from your trip.
  • Dinghy Covers – Why we use them  By : Judy Flynn
    If you are planning on spending your vacation on water, you might want to take your own dinghy with you. Using your own dinghy is economical if you planning on spending a lot of time on the water and can save you money on hiring one in the long term.
  • Solution That Reduces Marine Fuel and Energy Costs  By : Jon Spalding
    Rising fuel costs and increasing concerns about pollution are forcing vessel owner and operators to select more efficient power and drive combinations. This is story about Next Wave Marine Systems, a West Coast company that has created an affordable solution that both reduces fuel consumption and reduces pollution caused by uncombusted fuels.
  • Jamaica Sailing Cruise Vacation: Beyond the Tourist Traps  By : Tim Roseland
    While its dazzling white beaches are not much different from those you will find on a dozen other Caribbean islands, Jamaica’s remarkably dense tropical landscape and soaring Blue Mountains, with their perfect coffee-growing terrain, has far more than the sun, ocean, and sand, to recommend it as a cruise destination. Jamaica has more than 100 rivers plunging and tumbling from their mountain sources on their way to the sea, miles of hiking and equestrian trails, and jungle canopy tours to appeal
  • Russo Marine Supports Gala to Boost Awareness for Autism Research  By : Russo Marine
    Russo Marine invites everyone to join them raise awareness about Autism and funds for research funding at the annual Light Up the Night event in Boston on March 28th 2009.
  • Browell Boatworks Launches New Website  By : Browell Boatworks
    Company builds upon over 50 years of tradition and expands efforts to reach new customers.
  • Atlantic Outboard looks to 2009 to continue outstanding sales and service  By : Atlantic Outboard
    Atlantic Outboard's recognition as Envritude's 2008 "National Dealer of the year" for the 3rd year in a row adds to long tradition.
  • Protective Quality Boat Covers  By : ratetake
    Frequent travels in marine areas can weather your boat's features including its basic functions. For this reason, boat covers are made to keep your boat in the most functional condition possible.
  • Ras Mohammed National Park by Boat  By : Glenno
    Sharm El Sheikh has many exciting trips and tours on offer and one of these is visiting the beautiful area of Ras Mohammed by boat. This is an informative guide which will help prepare you for this excellent trip.
  • Ten Facts You Need to Follow so You can Organize your Luxury Mega Yacht Trip  By : Luxury Yacht Yacht Charter
    Reserve your luxury super Yacht charter the earliest time possible



    To eliminate the tendency of having to forget the planned luxury super Mega Yacht trip make an advance booking. You can rest easy until your trip knowing your summer, Christmas, or New Years plan vacation has been signed and paid. Secure your luxury super Yacht charter trip in Mediterranean around January to make a summer vacation. If on the other hand you prefer the Holidays, booking a charter Yacht on summer season is a perfect time. You can securely organize your schedule ahead of time knowing there is no reason for you not to go on the luxury super Yacht charter in the Caribbean.
  • Marine Surveyor - How to Choose  By : Marinetrader
    Buying a used yacht/boat is always a stressful process with offers and counter-offers, sea trials, lien checks, documentation and insurance. Once a potential boat is located, a marine survey is always recommended to make sure you are getting what you are paying for and there are no hidden surprises.
  • Currencies In Spanish Speaking Countries  By : john lra
    Converting your money into the local currency of a Spanish-speaking country can be a major headache. If you’re feeling overwhelmed, don’t worry – the following guide will walk you through some of the most popular local currencies, as well as how much money you should change and when and where to do it.
  • Home Building a Fishing Boat  By : Jeff Spira
    One of the most popular uses for boats is for fishing. People sometimes look at the bewildering array of available boat types and are confused about what type is most useful for them. Hopefully this article will make you aware of the various types of fishing boats there are so you can do a good job going about picking the best design for you to build in your home workshop.
  • Shield your boat with boat covers  By : ratetake
    Boating is a great hobby among the adventure-freaks. Boats also need maintenance when not used. Hence, the concept of boat covers comes into picture. When the boats are not in use, they are kept in a boathouse or garage.
  • Spectacular Boat Trips in the Firth of Lorne  By : Harry Young
    The Firth of Lorne, on the Scottish West Coast, is boat trip paradise. Fascinating islands, tidal races, stunning scenery, rare and exciting wildlife, and the third largest whirlpool in the world all add up to a day out to remember. Boat trips here are anything from thirty minutes for a quick visit to a seal colony, to five or six hours to whale watching in the turbulent waters surrounding the Isle of Jura.
  • Useful knowledge for used boat, new boat, or boating. Knots volume 1  By : Dave Mader
    Different types of knots, tight interlacing of two ropes. A knot is also a unit of speed in aviation and marine navigation equal to one nautical mile per hour.
  • Bluewater Sailing  By : Marinetrader
    Ocean-sailing is more than recreation; it is a learning platform, observation post, a transportation system for awareness, and a delivery system for understanding.

    Ocean sailing is often both physically and mentally demanding.

    Ocean cruising can be one of the most miserable and enjoyable sports in the world, both at the same time.

    This article reviews the requirements for a bluewater sailboat.
  • Organize and Secure Your Luxury Mega Yacht Charter by Going Over the 10 Important Details  By : Luxury Yacht Yacht Charter
    Get the earliest booking for the luxury super yacht charter of your choice


    Going over the luxury super yacht charter of your choice will give you an excellent idea of when to book your trip. Since it is a must that you book 6 months ahead of schedule, decide whether you want a summer or Holidays vacation. January month is when you need to book the summer luxury super yacht charter. Summer time booking is good for Christmas or New Years time luxury super yacht charter. If you want to rest easy while waiting for the vacation of your dreams, get the earliest booking of the luxury super yacht of your choice.
  • Yacht For Sale  By : Tom Levi
    Here are some suggestions you will want to consider when purchasing a "previously owned" yacht. Part one.
  • Hints and Tips on Chartering a Luxury Yacht  By : Rumble Romagnoli
    The most enchanting experience of a vacation can be one that involves hiring a private yacht charter and sailing in the high seas to exotic islands. Many of the people cannot afford such a vacation due to its high cost. However, the increasing popularity for the same is bound to make it affordable to many people in the near future.
  • How to navigate up canal locks  By : Conrad4264
    There are only two things that need to be done in reality.
    1. Enter the empty lock and make sure the doors, or paddles as they are known, are fully closed at both ends.
    2. Fill the lock with water. This will float your boat! to the level of the higher part of the canal. Then open the paddles at the top and make your way out.
  • How to Find the Best Marina  By : H.C.
    Marinas are expensive. Oftentimes marinas cost hundreds of dollars a month and are a significant portion of the overall cost of boat ownership. So, how can you find the best marina for all the money you’re paying?
  • How do warships refuel while at sea?  By : Joe Mac Millan
    Warships can’t simply stop at a service station while at sea. Sooner or later they will need fuel and supplies while on the briny sea. Some ships must remain at sea for up to six months at a time. Their engines use a lot of fuel, the crew must be fed. So just how do they obtain supplies?
  • Boating Supplies: How to Choose the Right Products for Your Budget  By : Travis Seagrave
    Boating supplies are also on the rise along with gas prices, astronomical insurance premiums, and shaky economical times; the recreational boater is finding it more and more difficult to afford spending time on the water.
  • Spirit Of The Highlands; Sailing The Lochs Of Western Scotland.  By : Michelle Blore
    The highlands of Scotland remain uncluttered by the flotsam and jetsam of modern civilization because they are so remote and difficult to access. This article takes the reader exploring the lochs, castles, whisky distilleries and wildlife of the west coast by boat. Yes, the weather is unpredictable, but the drama of the landscape combined with a warm Scottish welcome make this a must for sailors with a sense of adventure.
  • Ocean Bound: Do You Have What It Takes To Sail Across Oceans?  By : Michelle Blore
    The sea is amongst the remaining few places where it's still possible for human beings to encounter life-threatening, uncontrollable danger. As well as professional yachtsmen, many ordinary people choose to embark on what is often a life-changing experience. This article examines the motivations of those who aspire to venture far from dry land: why do they do it and how they are affected by the experience.

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