Enjoying serene water on a clear sunny weather is the most exhilarating experience one can have for adrenalin rush of a lifetime. Owning a personal watercraft like boat, yacht, hydro bike, Jet Ski or any other type of modern day personal watercraft is no mean feat and ones who own them know the kind of maintenance and running costs that are associated with them. So you would at all times want to make sure that all these expenses on purchasing the...more
On a cold day in December of 1895 Harald Bing told his workers to destroy the mould that was being used to produce a run of small blue and white plates. By breaking this mould that particular plate could not be produced ever again. This is how the first known limited edition Collector Plate came into existence. This was done by the Bing and Grondahl Company of Denmark. The plate was called Behind the Frozen Window and sold new for 50 cents. This...more
Kinds of watercraft that are designed to float and supply transportation across water are called boats. This water is usually though of as inland (lakes or rivers) or protected coastal areas. The vessels that operate in an offshore situation include whaleboats, ships, freighters, submarines, battleships, aircraft carriers, military and many, many more.Logboats or dugouts are thought to become the first kind of boat. Archaeological excavations have found logboats from about 7,000 to 10,000 years back. The oldest boat ever recovered is the canoe of Pesse. It had been made between 8,200 and 7,600 BC. It's a dugout or useless tree truck from the Pinus sylvestris, better known as the Scots Pine the industry popular Christmas tree in the us.In the past, boats were important in commerce of early cultures like the cradle of civilization Mesopotamia and also the Indus Valley Civilization. Greeks and Arabs have used the Uru since ancient times for trading vessels. The Uru is really a massive wooden ship made primarily from bamboo. This kind of vessel continues to be made in the village of Beypore in southwestern India.The Phoenicians are classified as the best seafarers within the ancient...more
White Beach on the tropical island of Boracay in the Philippines, honored by many praising reviews"... Sweltered vacationers relax on the chaise lounges in the salvational shade of the palm trees of one of the most famous beaches in the world and ... observe a group of brave women fiercely exercising on the Beach... (!!!) Boracay Dragon Boat...more
You will delight your guests when you plan your next party with a boat cruise in San Francisco. The lights on the water and the cool breeze will create the perfect atmosphere for your special occasion. Let the experience and expertise of the staff at Empress Events guide you through the process of planning an event that will be remembered for all...more
You may fancy going for a boat ride. Leaving aside the daily monotonous life you may sail across a lake or a brook to get some freshness in your life. Or else it may be your profession to go out for fishing, or you may choose having a boat ride for some water sports. Whatever may be the reasons, the best option for you is to own a boat. Again, you may wish to sell your existing, not-so-old boat, to get a new one for you. There is a plenty of aspects you need to be concerned about when you buy boats or sell boats.Let me first clarify the diverse options for you to buy boats or sell boats, to make the entire course of actions easy for you. When you plan to buy boats, your pocket may pinch you and you first think about the budgetary aspect. To fit into your budget, you have the option to go for the used boats instead of buying a new one. To buy used boats, there must be some other people willing to sell boats. For either of these options you will have to check out a variety of alternative ways you can buy boats or sell boats. Today you may opt for online searching or the conventional method going from door to door to dealers. Depending on your plan, you can buy boats for yachting,...more
There is an old saying that goes, "The happiest day of my life (as a boat owner) was the day I bought my boat; the second happiest - the day I sold it!" But you are still in the first phase of boat ownershipand you need to store your boat for the...more
From simple kayaks to 50+ mph bass boats, there is a freshwater fishing boat for every application.- Belly boats are one form of "boat" used in freshwater fishing. These odd craft are basically a set of chest waders combined with...more
New and Used Boats One of the biggest enjoyments for a family to have is their own boat. This type of personal boat can range from a small fishing vessel all the way up to the most extravagant yachts. That is the beauty about boating,...more
The sunlight playing over the emerald backwaters creating miniscule rainbows, an array of palm and coconut trees lining the banks, melodious songs of the birds filling the air, small children with large smiles waving at you, soft splashing sounds of...more
Are you planning on taking a ride on a boat anytime soon? Do you often wonder what you are going to do with all of your personal items such as cell phones, wallets, and other important items? Do you want to take an extra change of clothing but, you...more
Whether you want to build boats to earn a living or are just expressing yourself through a hobby, you need a dedicated place to work. Thanks to modern technology, it is relatively easy to create and equip your boatbuilding workshop without much...more