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Stocking up Your Boat


There, you have just got a boat. A nice new hobby for the weekend and it is time to stock it out.

Luxury Cruises On The Mediterranean


A classic Mediterranean cruise visits major port cities located on the northern shores of the Mediterranean Sea in the countries of Spain, France, Italy, Monaco, Greece and Turkey and the islands of Malta, Crete and Sicily. Some cruises also include stops in Egypt.

What To Expect - My 1st Cruise Experience


Some years ago my wife and I decided to take a cruise. We headed for Southampton to join our cruise ship, weighed down with luggage.

Western Caribbean Cruise


We were on the Radiance of the Seas for the western Caribbean cruise on November 28/04. This was our second cruise with Royal Caribbean with our first last year on the larger Adventure of the Seas.

There Are Many Reasons Why You Should Choose Inflatable Boats Over Traditional Boats


If you spend any time in or around the water then you probably own or have considered owning an inflatable boat. There are many uses for inflatable boats and many people own them for a variety of very different reasons.

What Is Best For You; An Inflatable Kayak Or A Hard-Shell Kayak?


If you are buying a kayak for the very first time it is very exciting but there are a lot of things that you need to consider and to think about. You will need to consider what type of kayak you need for the type of activity you will be doing with it.

Small Boats Should Have Certain Equipment On Board For Proper Safety Precautions


Relaxing in your canoe on a beautiful calm lake, fishing for the perfect fish is a very enjoyable and peaceful pastime that is enjoyed by many. Or maybe taking your kayak down a white water river braving class four rapids is more your style? Inflatable boats or Zodiacs are a lot of fun cruising in the ocean, slamming through the surf as well!No matter what your personal preference is, enjoying small boats on the water is a lot of fun and can be exciting and relaxing all in one trip, depending on what you prefer.

Boat Washing 101 - Spring is Here, Lets Go Boating


As a boat owner you know that washing the boat can be time consuming. You also know that the longer you put it off the harder it is to clean.

Boat and Yacht Detailing - Teak Reconditioning and Care, Detailing the Deck


If you find your boat with gray and weathered teak, you may use any of the variety of products that are recommended from Nauticaleze. You may also wish to clean it with Snappy-Teak-Nu.

Exploring the Exotic - Antarctica Cruise


Antarctica is one of the great unexplored areas of the world. It wasn't until the last fifty years that there has been any appreciable exploration or study of the vast frozen continent.

Yacht and Ship Registration in the Isle of Man


The maritime history of the Isle of Man dates from the eighteenth century and the Island is recognised internationally as an efficient and well- run centre for both registration and management. It was ranked third in the world by Port State Authority in September 2004.

Simple Things for the "Sailing Life"


Owning a boat has an oxymoronic quality to it. "The simple life" can be pretty complex--I think of it as having a plane, a car, and a house compressed into a very small space.

At the Boat Ramp


The weekend is finally here. You're all loaded up (well, the car is loaded, you're not) and it's time to head for the lake.

Boat Cleaning Business - Bilge Clean-up Tips


These areas, like any other car engine and compartment that you may come across, can either be very clean, or be extremely greasy, dirty and grimy. Remember to mention the difficulty in locating fuel, oil or water leaks on a dirty leaky bilge.

Boat Detailing - Final Process in the Reconditioning - Applying the Protective Sealant on Gel Coat


It is often recommended that you do not use any natural or pure Carnauba automotive waxes as they will tend to yellow the gel coat over time and not properly seal the boat from environmental marine contaminants, however we do not always agree with this. It is not recommended that you use any paste waxes except we do strongly recommend using 3M Ultra Performance, which is a paste wax.

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