The Netherlands - Great For A Sailing Charter
Most boating is found in the IJsselmeer, Wadden Sea and Frisian Islands, an area of sand dunes, systems of channels and nice ports There are lots of yachts available here and you can visit the many historic and beautiful seaport towns
Dreaming of a Sailing Vacation? Try the Ionian Islands in Greece
Are you thinking of a nice sailing in Greece? Then why not visit Ionian Islands. The Ionian Islands can be distinguished by its medieval and ancient Greek sites, exotic wildlife, fertile vegetation, impressive scenery, and most of all its trouble-free sailing conditions. Many tourist and local sailors love Ionian Islands almost perfect marine environment. Because of the place's arable soil, it is very abundant with different kinds of fruits and vegetables. The islands first inhabitants were the Old Greeks. They first occupied the islands probably near the beginning of the 9th or 10th century BC. Yet, it was later ruled by other western civilizations. Among them are the Roman (146 BC), Byzantium (300 AD), and the Venetian Empires (1204 AD)...
Aluminum Or Steel Sailboats ? Which Is Better?
Most sailboats are fiberglass these days, but if you are looking for a really strong sailboat, you are likely to choose steel or aluminum. Fiberglass is fine for normal use, but if you are going cross oceans, or give your sailboat a hard life, metal is best. They are also good materials if you want to get your own design of sailboat built.
The Canadian Sailing Team Selects Salmon Cove as Its Official Dry-Land Uniform
Founded by two professional athletes, Salmon Cove's distinctive designs and rapid growth are attracting lots of attention. Like the quality game equipment that provides professional athletes with the confidence for maximum game performance, Salmon Cove® is successfully creating life equipment -- apparel that inspires its customers with the confidence to pursue their dreams and achieve a life well lived.
Sailing Itineraries
SAILING ITINERARIES IN GREECE - A PROPOSAL
Bellow you may find some itinerary suggestions
for your sailing holidays in Greece. These routes are just a proposal your actual
itinerary should always be planned having in mind current weather conditions
for your crew's safety!
Important notice : Charters in Greece usually start on Saturdays at 17:00 and
usually end one or two weeks later on Saturday morning at 09:00.
Upper Bay Sailing School Launches New Docking Instruction
Upper Bay Sailing School announces the opening of its new Docking Bootcamp sailing lessons from its Chesapeake Bay sailing base at Green Point Marina in Worton, MD. Docking Bootcamp will be an all day class focusing solely on the techniques, skills and theory of docking. This class will benefit both sailors and power boaters alike.
Sailing on the Costa del Sol
This article looks at the anchorages, harbours and marinas a sailor will come across when sailing off the Costa del Sol, the stretch of Andalucian coast commencing at theUnited Kingdom colony of Gibraltar and running eastward as far as Cabo de Gata. Also included is some general information on: Bureaucracy, the boat and crew, currents, tides and the weather.
AVRA J/120 Sailboat Racing Website
AVRA, a 40 foot racing sailboat, has launched an extensive website to provide sailing and sailboat racing information to the members of its sailboat racing team as well as to other sailboat racing teams in similar boats at AVRA website (http://www.avra.us).
Guide To a Sailing Charter in The Caribbean Leeward Islands
Diversity - this is the main reason why sailing in Leeward Islands is "just the thing". You can enjoy different cultures at one trip. Leeward Islands are located in Lesser Antilles' northern region along the West Indies. It is a group of several islands which include:
Desolation Sound - Great For A Sailing Holiday
There are plenty of shorelines, fjords, and mountains the make up the Desolation Sound It's actually an inlet whose water comes from the deep-water glacier
Tips On a Sailing Vacation in Croatia
The country of Croatia, which is officially called as "Republika Hrvatska", is located in south-central Europe in the Adriatic coast's northeastern region. In the group of the Balkan states, it is located in the west-central section. Croatia's major territories include the Croatia proper, Istria (majority of its land area), Slavonia, and Dalmatia. The country is divided into 21 administrative constituencies. Its coastline, which is ideal for sailing, stretches as far as 3,000 miles long.
Sweden - Tips For A Sailing Holiday
Are you thinking of spending a holiday or vacation in Europe Give Sweden a part of your itinerary
Crystal Cruises: The Cr?me De La Cr?me Of Sailing Vacations
Nobody who saw the movie ?Titanic? will ever forget Leonardo di Caprio?s exuberant proclamation ?I?m king of the world!? And while the ships created in the image of HMS Titanic are no more, the experience of being treated like royalty is still available for all those who choose the seven to sixteen day seagoing experiences offered by Crystal cruises.
Outskirts Press Announces Plotting and Sailing the Course, the Latest Self-Help Book From Marathon, WI Author Susan Klun
Outskirts Press, Inc. has published Plotting and Sailing the Course:: A Workbook for Life by Susan Klun, which is the author's most recent book to date. The 8.25 x 11 Paperback in the Self-Help category is available worldwide on book retailer websites such as Amazon and Barnes & Noble for a suggested retail price of $14.95. The webpage at www.outskirtspress.com/susanklun was launched simultaneously with the book's publication.
Alaska - Great For A Sailing Holiday
When you are sailing in Alaska, you will have an escapade of your lifetime The landscape is overwhelming with glaciers and endless forests, towering mountains and isolated villages, whales, bears, and the rare bald eagle
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CEO Challenges Announces CEO Sailing Challenge at Bitter End Yacht Club in Virgin Islands
(PRWEB) June 22, 2008 -- CEO Challenges, the world leader in sport competitions for CEOs, has partnered with Bitter End Yacht Club, to create a CEO Sailing Challenge for business executives who love sailing and competition. The three-day competition will be held on beautiful Virgin Gorda in the British Virgin Islands on Oct. 31 through Nov. 2. This Challenge will be run concurrently with the Drake's Challenge Cup, and include a pre-race pep talk from Dawn Riley, the first female CEO of an America's Cup Challenge and former president of the Women's Sports Foundation.
John Glynn of Bitter End will head the race committee and be the regatta chair for this CEO Challenge. Competitors will follow the ISAF Racing Rules of Sailing. Boats are provided to competitors; they will be Hunter 216s or Hobie Waves. The racing area will be in North Sound, Virgin Gorda, and include 16 scheduled starts. The top three finishers in the CEO Sailing Challenge will receive awards.
"We know that many CEOs are excellent sailors and competitive by nature. This competition provides a great forum to test their skills against their peers in an absolutely beautiful setting," said Ted Kennedy, President of CEO Challenges. "By arranging this competition where CEOs compete, we find that barriers are broken down and they get to know each better in four days than they would in four months in an office environment."
A limited number of slots are still available for company presidents and owners of companies with at least $2 million in annual gross revenue. C-Suite executives of companies with more than $4 million in revenue are also invited to attend. An entry fee of $4,800 will cover five days, four nights at the spectacular Bitter End Yacht Club; boating costs; all meals and beverages for two, including a CEO Challenge Welcome Reception and Dinner Thrusday prior to the competition and an awards ceremony and dinner on Sunday evening; Railriders apparel; an opportunity to watch or compete in the Pro-Am Regatta at the Bitter End Yacht Club beginning Nov. 3; and more. In addition, guests can observe the races from a viewing boat.
On behalf of each registrant, 10% of the net proceeds will be donated to the Challenged Athletes Foundation, established in 1997 to support the athletic endeavors of all people with physical challenges by providing grants for training, competition and equipment needs.
For complete information on this CEO Sailing Challenge, and to register, go to www.ceochallenges.com.
About CEO Challenges (www.ceochallenges.com)
CEO Challenges is the world leader in sport competitions designed specifically for CEOs. The firm's goal is to find the world's best CEO in several sports. Founded in 2001 with the CEO Ironman Challenge, CEO Challenge has expanded to include CEO Triathlon, Golf, Cycling, Marathon, Fly Fishing, Sailing and Tennis Challenges in settings worldwide.
About Bitter End Yacht Club (www.beyc.com)
Located in Virgin Gorda, British Virgin Islands, the Bitter End Yacht Club is an 85-room full service resort, with a 20-slip marina and 70 moorings. Bitter End includes a complete water sports program with more than 100 boats for guests to use free-of-charge, a U.S. Sailing accredited sailing school, PADI and NAUI accredited SCUBA program, and full-service spa.
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