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  • Cooking On A Narrowboat: Hints And Tips
    By: Sarah Clements | - When you get used to boating you won't see that cooking on a boat is too different to cooking in any other kitchen. There are just a few important pointers to keep in mind.

    Firstly, you will probably have fewer work surfaces than you are used to so you need to get into the habit of clearing up as you go, much as you might in a normal small kitchen. You also have to be fairly organised in advance to avoid those last minute panics. The nature of the clutter free environment means th ...

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  • Used Boat Buying Guide
    By: Jay Gaulard | - If you've always dreamed of sailing the seas on your own boat, feeling the wind in your hair and the ocean's spray on your skin, and if you've finally decided to make it a reality, read this guide first. Before you withdraw your life savings to pursue your passion, make sure you're making a smart investment. There are many factors to be considered, and buying a boat should never be a spur of the moment decision you jump into on a whim.

    Make sure you consider what type of boating y ...

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  • Using Boat Accesories To Increase Fun In A Safe Manner
    By: Bercle George | - Owning a boat is a lot of fun. Boats are the ultimate recreation vehicle. It doesn't matter whether you use your boat for fishing or jet skiing. Being on the water can be peaceful and relaxing. A boat is a fantastic place to entertain your family or friends. If you need some solitude going on your boat is also a great way to escape the real world for a while. What's really nice about owning a boat is how you can truly make it your own and personalize it by adding boat accessories to it.
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  • Florida Fishing Boat Rentals Can Be Hired For A Great Fishing Expedition
    By: RT | - People, who enjoy fishing, flock to Florida to partake in charter boat fishing. It is just one of the most enjoyable fun activities in Florida. To help avid fishing lovers have a great day in the waters, fishing boat rentals are available in plenty.

    If you wish to enjoy fishing, it is always good to hire charter fishing boats in Florida. These boats have the pull and power for all those big fish which you wish to capture. Moreover these boats are designed to make fishing experie ...

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  • Marine And Car Fire Safety
    By: Jon Butt | - It is equally important to consider the safety of your family and friends when travelling in a car or on your boat. In very tight quarters, where would you place a fire extinguisher? What type is best for both applications? And how do they operate during an emergency. In a car you can pull off to the side of the road and get out quickly, use the extinguisher and wait for a tow vehicle to take you back to his garage. However, when on the water, it is a little trickier to provide safety for all of ...
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  • Six Tips For Boating Safety
    By: Victor Epand | - Boating is one of the most fun and exciting things you can do with a family or group. Spending a day together on the waters can be a wonderful way to bond with your family or catch up with friends. However, no matter how much experience you may have, sometimes things can go wrong. So you should be prepared for unexpected situations. Take precautions so that your enjoyable trip doesn't turn into a disaster. Below are six things you should do before taking off on that cruise.

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  • The Importance Of Communication Equipment On Boats
    By: Victor Epand | - If you are going out on any boat trip, it is wise to have at least two means of communication. If you are going to be more that two miles from shore this is essential. Every year there are many people who drown after a boating mishap because they were unable to call for help. You should make sure that you have at least one piece of equipment that will be available and work after submersion in the event of a capsize or swamping.

    Marine VHF Radios

    Marine VHF radios ar ...

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  • Important Tips For Boating With Children
    By: Victor Epand | - There is nothing more enjoyable than spending a day out on the water with your children. It can be a relaxing time for you and an adventurous time for them. However, the boating environment is filled with hazards for young children, so you need to take steps to prevent any unnecessary accidents.

    You should know where poisonous substances are kept and make sure they are securely closed and placed where your child can't get to them. Sharp objects should be stored out of a youngster' ...

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  • Don't Go Boating Without The Proper Equipment
    By: Victor Epand | - Whenever going out on the water, even if only for a couple of hours, there are some things that are essential to have in case of emergency. Having certain equipment on board could mean the difference between a disaster and your returning to land safely. Unfortunately, statistics show that there are many deaths that occur due to boating accidents that could have been prevented with the proper equipment.

    Life Jackets and Buoyancy Aids - Wearing it is mandatory at all times. You must ...

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  • Proper Use And Care Of A Boat's Electrical System
    By: Victor Epand | - By the time a boat gets a few years old, it will probably have a number of things in the electrical system that need to be updated or replaced. When an insurance surveyor comes along, he may end up handing the owner a long, and costly, list of things that need to be corrected.

    An electrical system for a boat is much different than that of a house or even a car. Sea water is a fair conductor of electricity. Therefore, there are some additional rules about the materials and methods ...

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  • Calling Or Signaling For Help In Boating Emergencies
    By: Victor Epand | - If you own a boat it is your responsibility to make sure certain safety equipment is on board and that you know how to use it. Communication equipment is most important when you are caught up in an emergency. If you are going boating with a group, make sure at least one other person knows how to use emergency and communication equipment.

    Using Radios or Cell Phones

    The first thing you should do when you feel that your boat is in danger is to call for help using a VH ...

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  • Five Tips For Getting Started With Kayaking
    By: Jay Gaulard | - Kayaking is a great sport that combines physical activity with the beauty and tranquility of nature.

    If you would like to get started with this sport, there are a few things you need to know. As with any form of outdoor recreation, learning the basics before you begin will make your kayaking adventure much more enjoyable.

    Tip 1 - Choose the Right Kayak

    Choosing the right kayak is the first step on your adventure. There are many different types out th ...

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  • How To Have Boating Fun On The Water
    By: Aydan Corkern | - If you are a big time boater, you might want to try to build a boat of your own as you can find directions on how to build one. Most of the time, it is so important to be able to build it just right because if you cut one thing wrong, your boat won't float on water. So most of the time we just buy one that is already built as these ships have been put in the water already to make sure that they will stay afloat. There is also one other thing to check before you buy a new boat or an older boat. Y ...
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  • The Benefits Of Boating Safety Courses
    By: Victor Epand | - There are many boating safety courses that are offered throughout the country for all types of recreational boaters, and for boaters of all ages. Boat handling as with many complex activities is part art and part science. The art of boat handling is developed with time and practice. The science is developed thorough good boat handling education, which if done properly can put piloting ones craft safely and competently within grasp in a relatively short period of time.

    Taking boat ...

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  • Water Safety In Our Rivers
    By: Aydan Corkern | - When you go boating or swimming in your rivers, remember that you will need to have a different set of rules about water safety. When you go down the river in a boat, you must wear a life jacket at all times. You can buy these items in all colors and sizes. They will have little ones for the younger children and a bigger kind for the larger people.

    Never overload your boat, as this is very unsafe. If you have a lot of people in your group that are going on the outing, you might wa ...

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  • Going To Boat Traders- An Effective Alternative
    By: Bercle George | - Going to boat traders is a great alternative when you are looking for a boat to buy or maybe sell your existing one, or even deal it in for another model. You can search a number of boat traders on the Internet and also in the physical markets near boating facilities and equipment. Lots of individuals look to magazines that host "wanted" and "for sale" commercials by individuals who want to buy or sell boats.

    A magazine is effective alternative as a website when you are looking fo ...

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  • Special Additions Improve Your Marina
    By: wickcraft | - There is a lot of maintenance to be done with a marina, but you dont want to spend all of your time working and no time enjoying what your marina has to offer. Thats where you need to look at Wickcraft marina equipment in order to get done what you need, while still saving time for recreation.



    You want to accomplish three goals when you investing in marina and dock equipment maintenance, storage and leisure. You want to take care of all of the tasks your dock nee ...

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  • Boat Shows
    By: David Done | - Boat shows are great for new and experienced boaters alike


    It doesn't matter if you were born on the water or if you just started lake boating with your buddies, a boat show may just be the perfect, fun outing for you to go to. Boat shows are held all over the country, from Seattle to Chicago to Miami, and they include not only boats, but seminars, new product displays and more. If you are interested in seeing a boat show near you, ask your local lake officials where and w ...

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  • Boating Safety For Family Vacations
    By: Joseph Jordan | - Many vacations are based around water-related activities such as boating. While these activities can be a lot of fun, they are also the cause of the majority of vacation accidents. To truly enjoy your boating vacation without mishap, it is important to keep a few safety tips in mind.

    Children are particularly vulnerable to boating accidents, so you really need to lay out some ground rules and stick to them while on the boat. For example, small children should be kept inside or, if ...

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  • Common Everyday Used Boating Terms
    By: K.Thomas | - If you are a sailor, there is a vocabulary of boating terms you should learn. Boaters just starting out often find the task of learning these terms quite the chore.

    So prepared for you is a basic list, that if you are a boater, you should learn. This can help you tremendously in understanding the lingo used by seaman and boaters.

    Alot of these terms pertain to specific types of boats or ships. However,knowing their meaning is still a task you should not shirk. You c ...

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  • Advice On Buying A New Or Used Boat
    By: Kristy Bateman | - Buying a new boat:
    Are you planning on purchasing a new boat? Whether you are a first time boat owner, or have been navigating the waters for decades, there are a few steps you should take. As exciting as it is; buying a new boat is not something that you should just jump into.

    You need to decide which boat is right for you and your needs. Take into consideration what you will be using the boat for, who will be going with you, and where you will be taking your boat. Yo ...

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  • Boat Accessory - What You Will Need.
    By: Renato Silva | - There are a lot of boat accessories to choose from. The boat accessory help your boating experience eassier and more enjoyable. Some of them are mandatory, others just for your convenience, but always they up the value of your boat.

    When choosing boat accessories you will begin by getting the ones that are essential to keeping you safe and your boat in good condition.

    The type of accessories that you need will also depend on the type of boat that you have. For insta ...

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  • Summertime Boating: Do You Have What You Need?
    By: Shannon Fermanian | - Are you interested in boating? If so, you are not alone. This is an activity that thousands of people take part in every year. And of course, with the summer months on the way, boating is only going to heat up as each day goes by. But before you take to the water this summer, you need to make sure that you are fully prepared. After all, if it has been a few months so some upgrades may be needed.

    You need to make sure that you have all the equipment that you need before you start ...

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  • Boating Revealed
    By: Bentley Loveday | - Boating Life


    There's so much to be said for living the boating life. Boaters have their own lifestyles. They live on boats, take their families boating, attend boating events, give boating gifts, have a unique code of etiquette and love to laugh about boating and the boating life. It's a wonderful way to look at the world from the deck of a boat.

    Boating Life magazine embraces this lifestyle and is perfect for anyone who loves the wind in their faces as t ...

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  • Tips On Selecting An Effective Boating Skill And Seamanship Book
    By: Amy Wells | - While boating is a fun activity enjoyed by thousands, it is also a sport that carries a weight of responsibility. Each year, people are injured in boating accidents, many preventable. If you are new to boating, its essential that you are familiar with boating skill and safety. Fortunately, there are several books available that provide a comprehensive overview of boating skill and seamanship. Several of these can be studied in advance, and there are also books available that provide quick r ...
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  • The Abc's Of Boating Equipment
    By: J. Lloyd | - Boating is a great sport that can be enjoyed all year round in most parts of the country. Taking the boat out on the lake, a river or into the ocean is one of America's favorite pastimes, full of fun and adventure. However, boating is serious business and any boater will tell you that you need adequate boating equipment to make sure that your outings are as safe as possible, for you and your passengers.

    Everyone knows that there are a few essentials of boating equipment, like life ...

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  • Boating Safety
    By: Frank Rom | - Before you even think of taking your brand new boat out for a trip on the water it is in your won best interest to take a boat safety course and have a boat safety inspection to check for the mandatory safety equipment. The US Coast Guard can provide you with a list of mandatory as well as suggested boat safety equipment.

    Life jackets, or personal floating devices as they are officially called, should be readily available for every occupant of the vessel. They should also be adjus ...

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  • Preparing For The Water With A Boating Course
    By: Michelle Bery | - As more and more people take up the hobby of boating, our waterways surge with the enthusiasm of new captains. While it's understandable that people are drawn to boating, it is important for them to understand that taking to the water means doing so responsibly, as the lives of those onboard and around them are at stake. A boating course that teaches the fundamentals of boating is absolutely essential for anyone interested in boating.

    The love of water may be innate, but boating ...

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  • Never Ending Fun On The Water With Boating
    By: Frank Rom | - There is nothing more enjoyable than a nice, calm voyage on the water. The fact that there are quite a number of different boating experiences, be it soothing or on the contrary exciting makes the boating world a very attractive one. Water sports in general have always been well appreciated, even by those who don't like to get wet at all.

    Boating can be enjoyed alone, in a group with some friends or with your family, it makes a great bonding experience. A group of people or family ...

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  • The Best Of Boating Accessories
    By: Michelle Bery | - With every hobby comes a host of accompaniments available to make your experience that much better. And when it comes to boating there's no difference. Boating accessories abound, designed to enhance the boater's experience and add a level of convenience and luxury to otherwise ordinary endeavors. Boating accessories can supplement the many features of a boat and add to the comfort level onboard; they can also take luxury to a new level.

    Of course, there are required boating acces ...

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  • Make Your Next Trip A Boating Vacation?
    By: Frank Rom | - If you are anything like me you probably already felt that the ways you normally try to get some much needed rest and relaxation are becoming more and more routine and hence are becoming less effective. And on the other hand there are ways to spend a holiday like for instance taking a cruise or going on an expedition to unknown territories that are simply not in the reach of everybody. But there is a kind of vacation that will satisfy your need for relaxation without costing you an arm and a leg ...
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  • Effective And Sure Tips For A Safe Boating Experience
    By: Jose Rossello | - Taking boat safety courses is of great importance for a safe trip. The following are helpful tips selected from course lessons you can follow to ensure a safe boating trip.

    Wear your life jacket. The use of flotation devices can reduce cases of drowning. Life jackets in the market are now striking in appearance and are more relaxing to wear, as well. When properly worn, life jackets can help prevent tragedies from happening.

    Avoiding boating while under the influen ...

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  • Boat Safety: What And What Not To Do While Boating
    By: Jose Rossello | - The fact that boating is a fun and a very relaxing activity that the whole family can enjoy, it's not really very surprising why there are so many people who are getting in to this activity. Besides, this activity is a great experience where the whole family can participate. It can take you to areas where people rarely see and it can let you appreciate nature more.

    Boating is also a great activity that you and your friends can enjoy. As the captain and the owner of the boat, you h ...

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  • Boat Safety: A Must Read For Boaters
    By: Jose Rossello | - Boating is one of the best kinds of recreational activities that you can ever get in to. Besides, this kind of hobby will let you relax and enjoy the beauty of nature and is also one of the best ways to spend quality time with your family and friends.

    In boating, you can bring your child along to go fishing or you can take your friends along to go scuba diving in places where you never dived before. This hobby will make you explore a truly unique environment that nature has to off ...

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  • How To Have An Enjoyable Boating Vacation
    By: Andrew Green | - A boating vacation should be a vacation that everyone will have fun at. If you are taking the kids you need to make sure that they don't get bored and that you have a nice and relaxing time as well. This may sound hard to do but when you are going on a boating vacation it is actually quite easy. There are so many different things to do on your boating vacation that everyone will be able to get what they need out of their vacation with ease.

    The first thing that you need to do is d ...

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  • Boating Safety Equipment You Must Have
    By: Kadence Buchanan | - Whether you're piloting a 40-foot sailboat or a canoe, the United States Coast Guard requires that every boat carry certain safety equipment. The equipment is not expensive or hard to find and may save your life in an emergency. Boaters who carry the standard safety equipment are statistically far more likely to survive a boating emergency than those who don't.

    The Coast Guard requires that there be a personal flotation device for each person present on the boat. Although the Coas ...

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  • Boating And Towing Safely
    By: Jesse Taylor | - Buying a boat is a real delight and is sure to bring anyone many fond memories with their loved ones. However, it is also a major job to own a boat and to drive it safely. For the most part, the vast majority of purchasers do indeed run their schooner within safety advisements and never cause anyone to be in any danger.

    While it is a very critical to manage a boat safely, it is also paramount to haul your boat with safety in mind as well. Boating safely is your responsibility and ...

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