Saturday, March 1, 2008
The 23rd Annual Boat Show
The Palm Beach County Convention Centre opens its doors for the 23rd Annual Boat Show at the end of March, with $300 million (£151 million) worth of boats, superyachts and accessories on show.
Running from March 27th to March 30th, the 23rd Annual Boat Show will exhibit more than 900 boats, while fashion shows and family entertainment will keep those who attend the show with boat lovers amused.
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Running from March 27th to March 30th, the 23rd Annual Boat Show will exhibit more than 900 boats, while fashion shows and family entertainment will keep those who attend the show with boat lovers amused.
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Night Riders: Border Patrol Agents Take to the Ocean
It's dark and still in the harbor. All other boats are docked, and sensibly so ---- it's a touch above 50 degrees and just before 11 p.m. on a Wednesday night in February.
But Keley Hill, director of marine operations for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Air and Marine Branch in San Diego, and seven colleagues are geared up for a night at sea. It's going to be bitter cold, and they're dressed for it: ski goggles, face masks, down jackets and winter gloves.
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But Keley Hill, director of marine operations for the U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Air and Marine Branch in San Diego, and seven colleagues are geared up for a night at sea. It's going to be bitter cold, and they're dressed for it: ski goggles, face masks, down jackets and winter gloves.
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Tuesday, January 22, 2008
Hunting, Fishing, Boating and Recreational Vehicle Shows
Shows Offer Something for Everyone
If you've wondered what it's like to lounge on a pontoon boat, taste pheasant or chat with an outfitter about fishing for trophy walleye, this is your season. The outdoor world is coming to a convention center or conference hall near you.
The first of several hunting, fishing, boating and recreational vehicle shows scheduled across the Midlands this winter sets up camp this week. That's when the Midwest Boat Show opens the season Friday in Omaha.
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If you've wondered what it's like to lounge on a pontoon boat, taste pheasant or chat with an outfitter about fishing for trophy walleye, this is your season. The outdoor world is coming to a convention center or conference hall near you.
The first of several hunting, fishing, boating and recreational vehicle shows scheduled across the Midlands this winter sets up camp this week. That's when the Midwest Boat Show opens the season Friday in Omaha.
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Tuesday, December 4, 2007
Reducing Costs While Cruising or Vacationing
10 ways to beat those hidden costs at sea.
Before your cruise, sit down with your family and discuss what is included in the fare. Most likely, that will be your accommodations, meals in dining rooms and cafes, and activities in the kids’ clubs. Come up with a policy about what everyone is allowed to do and buy, and what is forbidden. You might even decide on a cash-only rule for incidentals to keep from racking up costs. Here are some strategies to avoid becoming an incidental tourist.
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Before your cruise, sit down with your family and discuss what is included in the fare. Most likely, that will be your accommodations, meals in dining rooms and cafes, and activities in the kids’ clubs. Come up with a policy about what everyone is allowed to do and buy, and what is forbidden. You might even decide on a cash-only rule for incidentals to keep from racking up costs. Here are some strategies to avoid becoming an incidental tourist.
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Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championship, in Shoreacres, Texas
Barkow’s Boat Wins Trifecta
To win one championship is something special. However, to capture back-to-back-to back crowns, well, words like excellence, talent and even dynasty come to mind. Skipper Sally Barkow pulled off her third straight victory at the 2007 Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championship, in Shoreacres, Texas, in a 39-boat fleet that featured an extremely talented group of athletes.
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To win one championship is something special. However, to capture back-to-back-to back crowns, well, words like excellence, talent and even dynasty come to mind. Skipper Sally Barkow pulled off her third straight victory at the 2007 Rolex International Women's Keelboat Championship, in Shoreacres, Texas, in a 39-boat fleet that featured an extremely talented group of athletes.
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Selecting an Inflatable Boat - Tips, Suggestions
How do you select the boat that best meets your requirements with so many available choices?
Just follow these three steps:
Choose the floor construction that best balances portability and performance.
Select the right fabric for the locations where you’ll use the boat.
Buy the biggest boat that fits within your budget and space requirements.
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Just follow these three steps:
Choose the floor construction that best balances portability and performance.
Select the right fabric for the locations where you’ll use the boat.
Buy the biggest boat that fits within your budget and space requirements.
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Monday, December 3, 2007
Cozy Home Aboard a Sailboat, Vancouver
Brett Price and her family live year-round on their 42-foot sailboat on the waters of southern Vancouver Island in British Columbia. They named their boat Simplicity. 'After getting married and deciding to live on the water, my husband and I purchased a 42-foot sailboat which we now call home. Handsome with teak decks and handcrafted teak interiors, it's a snug and cozy dwelling inside these small quarters, a place where we enjoy a daily life that's both simple and graceful. '
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