http://www.articlesphere.com/Category/Boating/595 Boating articles from ArticleSphere.com Rss Follow Up Sat, 04 Jul 2009 08:30:46 -0700 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. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Spectacular-Boat-Trips-in-the-Firth-of-Lorne/179300 Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Spectacular-Boat-Trips-in-the-Firth-of-Lorne/179300 You have purchased your dream boat. Finally. You know you need a dock and a boat lift. So how do you make an educated choice. Here are some dock and boat lift facts that will help you make this important decision. When purchasing your boat lift, you will need to know the make and model of your boat, how long it is, and how wide it is. Next you will need to know the make, model, and horsepower of you motor. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Dock-and-Boat-Lift-Purchasing--What-You-Need-To-Know/177659 Sun, 15 Feb 2009 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Dock-and-Boat-Lift-Purchasing--What-You-Need-To-Know/177659 You have many options when you decide you want to go boating in Michigan. Michigan is surrounded by four of the five Great Lakes and has over 11,000 inland lakes. In addition, boaters in Michigan can enjoy over a thousand public access sites which makes it the ideal place to enjoy pleasure boating, sailing, canoeing, and even Great Lakes cruising. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Going-Boating-In-Michigan/168328 Mon, 24 Nov 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Going-Boating-In-Michigan/168328 Thailand is a country in Southeast Asia. To its east, lie Laos and Cambodia and to its south, the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia and to its west, the Andaman Sea and Myanmar. The yacht charter area extends from Myanamar in the north to Malaysia in the south. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Thailand-Yacht-Charters/136151 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Thailand-Yacht-Charters/136151 The Mediterranean Sea stretches from the Straits of Gibraltar in the west to Turkey in the east. It includes the coasts of Spain, France, Monaco, Italy, Croatia and Greece in Europe. Turkey in Asia and the coasts of countries in the Middle East and Northern Africa. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Mediterranean-Yacht-Charters/136147 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Mediterranean-Yacht-Charters/136147 The Ionian combines both good sailing weather, sunny and warm with predictable winds with a facinating group of islands. Navigation is generally by line of sight and a passage between islands is generally only a few hours in duration The islands are attractive and steeped in Greek mythology. This is a great place for people learning to sail or building experience and so it is no surprise that it is home to several companies running flotilla sailing holidays. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Yacht-Charter-in-Corfu/136146 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Yacht-Charter-in-Corfu/136146 The high season for yacht charter in the Caribbean in general is the winter months, during the holiday vacations of Christmas, Presidents week and Easter break. Booking well in advance is advised to get the charter boat of your choice. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Yacht-Charter-in-the-Caribbean/136144 Fri, 25 Apr 2008 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Yacht-Charter-in-the-Caribbean/136144 Chesapeake Bay and its many Maryland tributaries offer some of the most beautiful waterfront areas in the country. It's no surprise that this area is popular with the boating population - many home owners here enjoy waterfront access. However, some may be surprised to know that local boaters are actually helping to clean up local waters. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Boat-for-the-Bay/122015 Fri, 18 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Boat-for-the-Bay/122015 It is important to protect your investment by mooring your boat correctly. Mooring your boat to a pontoon or dock is made easy by preparation of crew, fenders and lines. Using spring lines in addition to bow and stern lines ensures the boat is secured properly. In busy times mooring alongside another vessel may be required. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Proper-Method-For-Dock-Or-Pontoon-Mooring/120524 Thu, 10 Jan 2008 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/The-Proper-Method-For-Dock-Or-Pontoon-Mooring/120524 An experienced international yachtsman explains why New Zealand is such a great place to learn to sail. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Learning-to-Sail-in-New-Zealand/103428 Thu, 20 Sep 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Learning-to-Sail-in-New-Zealand/103428 Boating is one of the favorite American summer pastimes. Somewhere in the neighborhood of 70 million people go boating each year. While boating is much safer than driving a car, there are still enough boating accidents to raise some alarm signals as to why boating accidents occur. Too often pleasure outings turn tragic. You - as a boat operator, passenger, or concerned individual - can make a difference. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Boats-and-Safe-Boating/99344 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Boats-and-Safe-Boating/99344 There are many terms used by boaters that are worth while in learning. This can be overwhelming for boaters just starting out. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Boating-Terms-Commonly-Used/99276 Thu, 23 Aug 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Boating-Terms-Commonly-Used/99276 One more thing to keep in mind when boating is the condition of safety gear on board. Even if you are planning to stay close to shore, make sure that there are sufficient life jackets for everybody, a first aid kit that is fully stocked, flares and if necessary, an inflatable raft. There should also be a boat hook for pulling things in toward the boat, as well as a life preserver ring to toss to someone fall in the water. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Boating-Safety-For-Summer-Holidays/91847 Tue, 19 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Boating-Safety-For-Summer-Holidays/91847 A very pleasant way of getting the feel of a new city, and seeing some of its major landmarks, can be a tour on a river boat. What most people are not aware of, is that there are in fact two distinct types of tours you can take on a river boat. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/River-Boat-Tours--Having-A-Great-Holiday-On-A-River-Boat-Tour/90300 Fri, 08 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/River-Boat-Tours--Having-A-Great-Holiday-On-A-River-Boat-Tour/90300 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. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Summertime-Boating--Do-You-Have-What-You-Need-/89809 Wed, 06 Jun 2007 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Summertime-Boating--Do-You-Have-What-You-Need-/89809 Sailing your own sailboat is a very exciting experience! Many people say that sailing is almost as exciting as flying an airplane! http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Boating-and-Sailing/68970 Fri, 26 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Boating-and-Sailing/68970 To boating aficionados, a well equipped marina is like a life-line to the good health of their boats and yachts in water, as well as the very survival of lives of the boat owners and their guests. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Southport-Dockage/66864 Sun, 14 Jan 2007 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Southport-Dockage/66864 An article detailing why a boat cover is an absolute essential for every boat owner. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/You-Need-a-Boat-Cover-to-Protect-Your-Investment/45076 Mon, 07 Aug 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/You-Need-a-Boat-Cover-to-Protect-Your-Investment/45076 As alternative energy sources gain more popularity, companies expand their applications. Self contained solar panels lights are now being used on docks. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Using-The-Sun-To-Run-Dock-Lights/39141 Fri, 07 Jul 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Using-The-Sun-To-Run-Dock-Lights/39141 Outboard motors are used most commonly for boats and are developed as a self-contained unit with an engine. They are designed to be mounted at the rear of the boat and are most common method for propelling a small watercraft. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Outboard-Motors-are-Types-of-Motors/36538 Sun, 25 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Outboard-Motors-are-Types-of-Motors/36538 I love going on vacation to Florida. I have been vacationing to Florida at least once each year since I was a little kid. My parents, siblings and I would pile into our family station wagon and make the long drive from Wisconsin to Florida every summer. We would stop at camp grounds along the way to spending at least two weeks as close to the ocean as we could find a place to stay. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Experience-A-Charter-Boat/36515 Sun, 25 Jun 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Experience-A-Charter-Boat/36515 Have you ever enjoyed the pleasure of spending an afternoon boating on a lake or an ocean? If so, then you know how fun boating can be. You know that there is nothing quite like the feeling of being on the water and enjoying time in beautiful weather. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Enjoy-Boating/21959 Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Enjoy-Boating/21959 Boating is a great adventure on any type of boat and is being enjoyed by many on a daily basis, but with that comes a great responsibility. It is not mandatory to do a boating course at this time but there are some very good reasons to get your self informed about the rules of the road. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/10-Reasons-To-Do-A-Basic-Boating-Course-/21086 Sat, 15 Apr 2006 00:00:00 -0700 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/10-Reasons-To-Do-A-Basic-Boating-Course-/21086 For many years, the stereotype persisted that sailing was primarily the province of young, hearty men with large, tattooed biceps. However, in recent years, the demographic of who enjoys sailing has become much more diverse. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Sailing--An-Ideal-Sport-For-Families/15335 Sun, 12 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Sailing--An-Ideal-Sport-For-Families/15335 The following article provides the reader with the information they need to have a safe and enjoyable time either hunting or boating. http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Safety-Precautions-for-Boating-and-Hunting/13985 Sun, 05 Mar 2006 00:00:00 -0800 http://www.articlesphere.com/Article/Safety-Precautions-for-Boating-and-Hunting/13985