The Americas Cup (or Auld Mug as it is colloquially known) is the oldest sporting trophy in known existence, the first contest in 1851 pre dating the modern Olympics by almost 50 years. First won by the schooner America, the cup attained almost holy grail like status to the millionaires of the early 20th century with names such as Lipton , Sopwith and Vanderbilt all featuring in early contests. Despite the efforts of Britains finest however, the Americas Cup was retained by the Americans from 1851 through until 1983, the longest winning streak in sporting history, until finally being captured …
Whether you’re a seasoned sailor or just getting your feet wet, you know that you have more fun with friends. A sailing club is a great chance for you to share the adventure. So how do you pick the one that’s right for you?
With so many different types of boats available, we bring you this beginner’s guide to Motorboats. We hope it will help you make the right choice when buying a boat.
Once the vacation is -sadly- over, boat storage becomes a large concern. Sail boats need to be docked, which can cost owners large monthly fees and need to be maintained more frequently since they are perpetually in the water. Not so with speed boats, which can be parked right out front of the family house if need be.
A quick search engine entry on the internet provides a long list of opportunities to buy discount pontoon boats. The question then becomes, how can I find the best deal for my dollar? There are several key elements to take into consideration before deciding which dealer you should use to purchase your boat.
It is amazing to find that 76 percent of the yachts sold had been custom ordered by the owners. The statistics further state that 449 yachts were pre-ordered as compared to only 136 boats that had no prior customer. The trend towards owning is increasing every year.
The term luxury yacht usually refers to a yacht that is privately owned with a professional crew. In the early 20th century wealthy people began to have luxury yachts built for their private use. Christina O and Savarona are examples of early luxury motor yachts.
Sailing is a wonderful hobby, but as with any sport it can be dangerous. From novices to the most experienced sailors, it’s vital that you’re safe on the water. With 54% of lifeboat services carried out for pleasure craft, you cannot afford to take risks on the water. We’ve put together some basic rules, ideal if you are new to sailing.
A major drawback to an aluminum fishing boat is noise. Rubber mats can be purchased for the bottom of the boat to absorb noise and seat cushions can be added for extra comfort and noise reduction.
A kayak is a small boat that is driven by human and it has a roofed deck and a cockpit. This is driven with a paddle that has two blades. This is mostly used for hunting by the natives of the sub-arctic area of the north eastern part of Asia, Greenland and North America.
