Paddle Steamers Giving Pleasure around the World.
When you think of a paddle steamer, you mind probably goes to a might steamboat on the Mississippi, complete with swarthy types, upper class ladies and gentlemen and a huge saloon complete with floating casino . And why not indeed! This is exactly th
Learning to Sail
Many people learn to sail by going sailing with their friends or parents. But how do you get started if you do not know anybody with a boat? Or perhaps you want to undertake formal training to acquire a recognised qualification. Many yacht charter co
Which type of Yacht Charter suits you?
Chartering a boat is a good way to sail without the expense of owning your own boat. If you can't spend more than a few weeks a year sailing and few people can the the option of chartering is definitely worth serious consideration. It also provides t
A Little Care Will Keep Your Boat in Top Notch Condition
The story of boats is as old as the human civilization. Theres reference of a boat Noah's ark in the Bible. Noah's ark was the boat built by the Biblical character Noah to save his family and animals from the Flood. Gondolas were the traditionally us
East Cape Wahoo Strike
Setting out for a day on the water we had no idea that the wahoo gods had in store for us. As the boat left the dock before the sun was coming up I had a feeling that this was going to be a great day of fishing. I stayed up pretty late the night befo
New bright twist on boat lettering and night safety
In daylight, reflective boat lettering looks like ordinary boat lettering but with deeply enhanced color depth and richness. At night, this lettering reflects your position on the waterway with even the smallest amount of light cast from an approachi
Learning to sail the USA way
The syllabus can be readily divided into two parts. The Keelboat Sailing Certification Program is made up of seven stages while Small Boat Sailing Program contains a further two stages. The Basic Small Boat Sailing Standard requires no previous exper
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Insuring Your Boat
Choosing an Insurance Company There is no right answer when someone asks which boat insurance company is the best. Most boat owners are simply looking for an insurance company that knows about boat coverage and provides quality service as well as sup
Sailing on the Costa del Sol
Spain is part of the European Union and all EU and American nationals can visit the country for a period of no longer than 90 days solely with a passport. EU national can apply for a residency permit if they wish to extend their stay. Non EU national
Yacht Charter in Croatia
Croatia is situated on the Adriatic Sea, opposite Italy, in the Northern Mediterranean. With a history going back over a thousand years, it first appeared on the political map of Europe in 1992, following the break up of Yugoslavia after a bloody civ
