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.
Fair Wind Sailing School Launches New Lake Erie Flagship
Fair Wind Sailing School announces the expansion of its Lake Erie sailing school in Sandusky, OH with the launch of its new flagship, the Catalina 36 Mk II.
Guide To A Sailing Charter In Croatia
Sailing across Croatia's eye-catching coastline is a wonderful experience. The country's tourism industry has been flagged up because of Croatia's cruising and yachting industries. With more than 1,180 islands and 3,000-mile long coastline, one can feel the grandeur of the magic the country can bring. In 2005 alone, there are approximately 10 million tourists in Croatia with most of them wanting to take a quick look at the Adriatic and Mediterranean Seas.
Planning a Sailing Holiday in Greece? Try the Saronic Gulf
The Saronic Gulf, which is also known as the Gulf of Aegina, is a division of the Aegean Sea. It is a yacht charter area in Greece with harbors in both Magara and Piraeus. It is located in the country's southern region and is flanked by Peloponnesus and Attica. The Corinth Canal links the Saronic Gulf to the Corinth Gulf. Its approximate land area is 50 kilometers wide and 80 kilometers long. The Saronic Gulf became one of the Western world's famous battlegrounds because it is where the Battle of Salamis (between the Persians and the Greeks in 480 BC) took place.
Guide To a Sailing Holiday In The UK
The United Kingdom is a country consists of Northern Ireland, Scotland, and England. There are also tiny islands that enclose the country. Aside from the land border, UK is also surrounded with different bodies of water, including the North Sea, Atlantic Ocean, English Channel, and the Irish Sea. Sailing in the United Kingdom, therefore, is never a problem.
Fair Wind Sailing School Announces Carolyn Dobbs as New Base Manager
Fair Wind Sailing School announces the hiring of Carolyn Dobbs as Base Manager in its Virgin Islands sailing school.
Hello from Sicily: My Italian Language Learning Adventure - Exploring the Beauty of Sicily and Sailing through the Eolian Islands
Sicily the name alone conjures up images of an exotic island, a mysterious and fascinating past. I have wanted to explore Italy for some time now since I had not been there for a long, long time, and when I was pondering which region of Italy to explore Sicily came to mind. I figured this island would offer a combination of fascinating history, rich culture, scenic beauty, and an opportunity for a wide variety of activities. One activity I definitely wanted to pursue was to combine my journey with language studies: my earlier language study trips to Havana and Cuernavaca, Mexico, not only got me closer to the Spanish language, but these on-site language learning experiences really allowed me to explore the culture from within.
The Treasure of Catalina Huanca (In English and Spanish)
Note: written after seeing the little adobe 16th century church San Sebastian, in San Jeronimo, by the mountains of Huancayo, Peru, after being taken there by the Wandering Quechua guide, Enrique (4-13-2005).The Treasure of Catalina HuancaWritten by Dennis L.
Smooth Sailing For Tahiti Traffic Online
Accor Asia Pacific is helping the travel industry and consumers better navigate their way through Tahiti and her islands, launching a new web portal -- Accor Resorts in Tahiti - French Polynesia (http://www.accorhotels.pf?DCSext.dept=2&WT.mc_id=100018) -- to promote its four Sofitel and two Novotel resorts in French Polynesia.
Trailerable Sailboats ? Convenient And Inexpensive
One of the best ways to enjoy sailing at low cost is to get a trailerable sailboat ? something you can cruise around in, or race, yet not have to worry about the wear and tear a boat suffers on a mooring. You will also save quite a lot of money in mooring fees.
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.
Corsica - Tips For A Sailing Holiday
Corsica is a French island situated in the Med close to the Italian island Sardinia It is a favorite holiday destination for sailors from nearby countries, as well as the French
"IOD" World Regatta at Nantucket Yacht Club Now - New Sailboat Model of Famous International One Design Class Launched to Coincide with Series
The latest example in a collection of already finished, display ready boat models backed by a no nonsense, money back guarantee now includes four versions of International One Design class of racing sailboat models.
Winning Sailboat Races Takes More Than Fast Sails and Smart Sailing -- Take The UK-Halsey Sailmakers Rules Quizzes
The Latest Online Sailing Rules Quiz Has Just Been Posted At UK-Halsey Sailmakers' Web Site.
Choosing Between Types of Sailboats
When it comes to types of sailboats there are multiple choices you can choose from. Including everything from a small one person sailboat to a tall ship that can carry hundreds of people. The sail configuration and hull type will determine how the types of sailboats are classified.
