Thursday, 19. November 2009
Boating and Fishing are two activities for families to enjoy together. Whether you are fishing from the shore, on a lake, or the ocean, fishing is a great family pastime.
If you are interested in buying a boat and/or fishing, you may enjoy the information on the lens Boating and Fishing
Thursday, 19. November 2009
When you are looking for boating safety equipment and accessories, you may become overwhelmed at the amount of products available.
To begin with, you need to make sure that you have all the required boating safety equipment for your vessel. Check the requirements with your local Coast Guard.
A VHF radio, although not mandatory equipment, is an item you may want to have on board to request assistance in the event of an emergency. In Canada, to use a VHF radio an Operator Certificate is required.
Other accessories will depend on how you will be using your boat. For instance, for your water sports, look into a pair of water skis and a slalom ski as well as a strong tow rope.
If you will be entertaining on your boat, you may consider an on-board stereo essential. You don’t have to spend a lot of money on a boat stereo, however, you may find the extra investment is well worth your enjoyment!
Recreational boating accessories can run the gamut from fishing gear to nice sunglasses.
If you will be traveling on large bodies of water, a boating accessory you may need is a navigation system. Today, many GPS systems can be found relatively inexpensively.
For boats with below-deck living quarters and a galley, you will want to have the the necessary accessories to prepare meals for the crew. Here is an article on Boating Galley Tips
Depending on the size of your boat, a television with a DVD player may be useful if you are boating with children.
Boating accessories can be found in many places. Many deals may be found online. One place to check is Great Canadian Rebates. Shop around and outfit your boat with safety equipment and accessories. Then enjoy!
Thursday, 19. November 2009
Boating with your family is a summer activity to enjoy. Whether your boat is a canoe, kayak, sail or power, meals usually need to be prepared.
I have written an article, Boating Galley Tips, on suggested equipment for preparing meals for the crew. Here is an excerpt
“Even in a small boat without a galley, feeding the crew…”read more
The article is posted on our website Unlimited Articles
Thursday, 19. November 2009
Fishing while boating is a way to combine two sports at once. You can enjoy fishing at local lakes, rivers, or on the ocean. Be sure to check the licensing requirements for your area before setting out. Fishing while boating can be fun, challenging, and a great way to spend time with your family.
After a day outing to a local island, I made a list of helpful items to carry with me. Many of these could apply when planning a fishing trip. I posted the information at A Day at Sidney Spit
Spending several hours on the water requires snacks or lunch. Suggestions and recipes on my Easy Family Boating Recipes blog.
Perhaps you do not have access to a boat and want to introduce your children to fishing. Fishing events are planned for several locations in BC for Father’s Day weekend. More information available at BC’s Family Fishing Weekend. Click on the ‘Events’ tab to check places and times. The fishing weekend or day has been a favorite for our family for several years.
Fishing can be an enjoyable sport whether you fish from the dock or from your boat.
Thursday, 19. November 2009
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Thursday, 19. November 2009
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Thursday, 19. November 2009
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Thursday, 19. November 2009
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Thursday, 19. November 2009
Not much in the way of boat shows this weekend, but there is one ongoing boating event that we can’t get enough of.
Teen sailor Jessica Watson has achieved a major milestone in her quest to become the youngest person to sail around the world non-stop without assistance. It was announced this morning on her website that Ella’s Pink Lady has crossed the equator, a little over a month after setting sail from Sydney.
How did she celebrate? Well, Jessica states on her blog that she marked the occasion by eating slightly melted chocolate and taking part in the traditional salt water dumping for first time crossers, of course. How else would you celebrate?
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Thursday, 19. November 2009
New technology that makes our lives easier or safer seems to come out almost every day, especially around the holidays and especially in the marine industry.
One boat gadget that caught our “eye” recently (pun intended) is the new First Mate, which claims to be “the world’s first waterproof, hand held, high-performance maritime thermal night vision camera available for 99.”This means it helps you see in the dark and that this high-end technology is now affordable for many recreational boat owners.
First Mate is manufactured by FLIR, a leader in night vision products whose biggest customers include militaries of countries around the world.
Marine electronics guru Ben Ellison recently reviewed the First Mate on Panbo and stated it “could be useful to navigation, and also to security around a marina or waterfront.” We couldn’t agree more, as this price and technology are a good combination for your mid-sized and up recreational boat if you want to extend your cruising hours beyond sundown.
It looks like the First Mate will not be in stock at your favorite electronics store until January, but even the promise of one would make a generous gift for any boat owner.
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