Oceans cover more than 71% of the Earth’s surface. Cruising over the open seas is an exhilarating experience. Racing over the surface of the oceans can take the adventure and pleasure to a different level. Volvo ocean race is one such yacht race which tests the Endeavour and the sailing prowess of the humans. Man [...]
Dinghy Boat Racing
March 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Dinghies are small boats which are usually towed or carried by large vessels. There are different types of dinghies; some are rowboats, few with outboard motors and few with sails. The term dinghy is also used for small yachts used for recreational sailing as well as racing. Dinghy racing is a sport which involves sailing [...]
Kayaking The Best Form of Adventure Sport
March 3, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Kayaks, which are generally called as canoes are small boats which are powered by humans. The kayaks have a covered deck with place for one or two people. The person rowing the kayak is known as paddler and they make use of double bladed paddles. The cockpit is covered by a waterproof covering which is [...]
Choosing a Paddle
February 23, 2011 by Leave a Comment
There are numerous paddles to choose from and you want to make sure you choose a paddle that is durable and effective. You need to choose a paddle that is fits your size and the size of your kayak. You will also want to choose a paddle based on whether you are going to use [...]
Canoe Basics for the Beginner
February 21, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Canoeing is actually is to learn. Many state parks and city recreational facilities offer canoe rentals. You can choose to try canoeing at a local recreational facility or you can visit your local sporting goods retailer to see if classes are offered. You can learn to canoe in a matter of a couple of hours. [...]
Take Advantage of a Kayaking Class
February 16, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Many people would love to learn to Kayak, but do not know where to begin. The best choice would be to take a Kayak class. You will usually find classes available in your local community. Many of the sporting goods stores offer classes or you could join a community kayaking club. While most people feel [...]
Choosing a Kayak
February 10, 2011 by Leave a Comment
There are actually three classifications of kayaks based on structure. You can choose a hard shell, which is made from Kevlar, fiberglass, wood or carbon fiber. You can also choose a folding kayak or inflatable kayak. The kayak most people think about is the rigid kayak. The plastic kayak is the cheapest and also the [...]