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- Abandon Ship!: Boat Extinguishers, Safe Petrol Practices, And Protecting Your Boat From Disasters
by Jon Butt. In the time before boat extinguishers, one of the most dreaded weapons in the Byzantine Empire's arsenal was the terrifying "Greek fire". To modern minds, it seems strange that the weapon would be such a threat: a few flares fired at a boat, patches of oil that continued to burn while floating on the surface of the water. But for the all-wood navies of the past, to catch on fire meant losing a ... products, articles, news
- The Natural Perils of Kayaking and How To Ignore Them
by Aaron Trubic. Is kayaking dangerous? The short answer is: NO.
Now the caveat - there are dangerous situations out there in the world of kayaking (as there are crossing the street) but like crossing the street, we can control these situations with a high degree of confidence, given the right tools and the right knowledge.
Since the most perilous types of kayaking are by sea and whitewater, I'll restrict my an... products, articles, news
- Why Boats Are A Pleasure... But You Still Need Boat Insurance
by John Edwardson. One of the greatest pleasures that a man can have is owning his own boat. It goes back to the days of adventure on the high seas when a man was absolute monarch of his realm as a captain of his ship.
Today there are very few places that the average man can be master and commander of his own destiny. But owning a boat is not without risk or expense. At one time cannons and carronades protected t... products, articles, news
- Carry on Cruising
by Nazir Hussain. "Traditional holidays are a thing of the past" according to Ron & Wyn. Cruising is the only mode of transport appropriate for seasoned travellers like us to see, touch, experience the world and all that it has to offer. The biggest advantage which cruising offers over other holidays is that you take your chosen hotel with you.
Jan: What converted to cruising?
Ron: I worked in the building tr... products, articles, news
- Sail Boat - The History Behind It!
by Abhishek Agarwal. Sail boats have been around since ancient times. These boats have proven to be a faster and economical way to get around as compared to row boats. The ancient Romans developed a way to have the two techniques combined to form a formidable navy of thousands of galleys. These galleys were rigged with multiple sails that could propel the boat in the wind. The rows were manned by slaves or condemned... products, articles, news
- Why Boat Insurance Doesn't Help A Lousy Sailor
by John Edwardson. For thousands of years men have sailed the seas. From the earliest trips by the discoverers and settlers of the Americas, Australia and the Pacific Islands, through Odysseus' voyage to Troy and beyond to the time of Swashbucklers in the Caribbean mankind has made exciting voyages to the far corners of the world.
In those early days hard cold steel and brass protected the men and their ships. Tod... products, articles, news
- Thompson Cruise or Thompson Crook
by Nazir Hussain. "We want to go away for Christmas this year" said Cameal. "Please come with me to the travel agent to check availability". Ideally we want to spend Christmas and new year on a luxury cruise ship.... Good idea...nodded Rickie.
Turned up at the travel agent the following day... Cameal was late as always. What about a cruise in Egypt said the agent? OK... give us details.. "...7 day cruise on the ... products, articles, news
- The 16 Most Important Boat Parts
by M. Jedediah. Boat parts can be divided into the following categories:
* Anchor and Docking* Boat Covers and Bimini Tops* Cabin, Galley and Interior* Clothing and Outwear* Deck and Cockpit/Cabinet* Electrical* Electronics* Engine Parts* Paint and Maintenance* Navigation* Hardware* Plumbing* Propellers, Thrusters and Drive Parts* Steering Systems* Safety* Fasteners
In considering each category, boat... products, articles, news
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