Water Sports

Kayaks are designed to be fast, highly maneuverable, lightweight watercrafts that feel as if they are an extension of your person when paddled. For such light watercraft, they can be remarkably...

Standing in a canoe can be a very useful position, especially when fishing. It can allow you to better read the water, look for openings in weed beds or between rocks, and sometime it can simply...

Building a skin-on-frame kayak can be accomplished with fairly basic hand tools and 30 to 40 hours of labor. There are several ways to build skin-on-frame kayaks. One fairly simple building...

Kayaks are built to be lightweight, fast, and highly maneuverable watercraft which were initially designed by northern Native peoples for the purpose of hunting whales and seals in the northern...

A kayak can provide a boating experience like none other because of the maneuverability and proximity to the water. Because of the high center of gravity created by the boat and paddler and as a...

Do you want to own a boat at the best possible price? Salvage boats are available through auctions and, for your greatest convenience, online auctions. There are plenty of opportunities to get a...

A stuffing box consists of a threaded sleeve and a hollow nut through which a propeller shaft passes out of the hull of a boat and into the water. This sleeve is typically filled with rings of...

A boat lift can save you maintenance by keeping your boat at the water, but out of the water, and is perfect if you have your own private dock. The simplest boat lift you can make is a pair of...

Jet Ski insurance is a must because it is protection if any damage happens your watercraft, such as collision, or if another watercraft is at fault. Jet Ski insurance also helps if you are hurt or...

Boating provides relaxation and adventure while giving you an opportunity to appreciate the marine environment. When you're on board, the captain and crew will use various nautical terms to...

Anyone who has a boat and enjoys water sports such as skiing and wake boarding will most likely also enjoy water sledding or tubing. Learning to ride a tube such as the Dragon in the photo or any...

Why would you cover your boat? Because if you don't, your boat will age. Boat storage is expensive but using your own cover is a lot cheaper. Here I will tell you how to do so.

Sailing is a fun and interactive sport that gives you strength, skills, friends, and trophies. It can be done as a hobby, just for fun, or can be done for sport, to win. either way, it is fun if...

Cleaning boat bottoms is a recommended monthly maintenance practice that can be performed in the boat slip. Certified scuba divers have the necessary basic skills to clean boats; however, care...

The way you attach your water ski rope to your boat is important due to the fact that connecting it improperly can create a dangerous situation, causing the rope to come off the hook on the boat....

Repairing a damaged boat hull can be fairly simple or extremely difficult, depending on the degree of damage to the hull, as well as the hull composition (i.e. wood, fiberglass, aluminum). Most...

When winter weather sends you off the water and indoors for part of the year, winterizing your Yamaha Jet Boat will help protect it from the elements and keep it in good shape for the spring. The...

Sails powered the ships of merchants and navies for centuries. Sail power was eventually replaced with steamships in the early 1900s. Although sailing was no longer utilized for commercial or...

The size of a boat prop is described by two numbers, the diameter of the prop and the pitch of the prop. If a prop has a diameter of 12" and a pitch of 23", it is called a "12/23" prop. Most props...

There are two types of hull installations for a marine transducer: through-hull and in hull. Through-hull installations are critical for some applications, such as the operation of a recording...

Buying a water ski boat is a large purchase that is determined by which water sports it will be used for most often. Purchase a water ski boat with tips from a water skiing instructor in this free...

To drive a ski boat, get acquainted with its safety features, turn the ignition and always be conscious of the location of the skier and rope. Drive a ski boat skillfully with tips from a water...

Since June 1993, when the final Navstar satellite went into orbit, the Global Positioning System has become ubiquitous in transportation, providing users with navigation data pretty accurate. For...

No one propeller will be all things to all boats. Fishing, cruising, skiing or just going very fast on the water are all activities that require different propellers. The key to propeller...

Tubing is a popular pastime during the summer months. It is a simple sport that requires no training or professional coaching. Everyone is good at tubing, and anyone who can swim can have fun with...

Installing a radio in a boat provides a margin of safety, whether the boat is being used in an offshore environment or inland on lakes or rivers. The radio will provide weather forecasts from...

After a boat owner's house, the biggest investment is almost certainly the boat. Whether that boat is a 15-foot day sailer or a 50-foot yacht, it needs protection between itself and the pier or...

For lakefront homes, a private mooring provides an alternative to the dock or boathouse. The boat owner who doesn't have a home on the water knows dock space is always at a premium, and having...

Bayliner uses two measurements in describing the length of a boat. One is the Length at the Water Line (LWL) and the other is the Length Overall (LOA). Both measurements are taken along the...

Boat steering problems require a systematic approach, whether the problem be a tight steering wheel, a broken or damaged steering cable or a hesitation or "hitch" in the steering. Boat steering...

Building a pontoon boat isn't difficult --- if you pre-plan the project properly --- and the result will provide many hours of recreation for a family. Boating also helps build teamwork, teaches...

Your boat is a large investment, in terms of both time and money, and fenders are the best way to prevent damage to your boat when tied to a pier, since they stand between your boat's finish and...

You want to learn to sail, but you don’t know anyone with a boat who would be willing to teach you. Not to worry, there’s hope. This article will tell you how to get started, where to go for...

Sailing was the original extreme sport. It took people far away from what they knew to places they only dreamed of. Today adventure sailing is still a popular sport. If you long to explore the big...

Western Washington State is a great place to catch big salmon and other large fish. The southwest part of the state yields fishing for both saltwater fish and freshwater fish. In the southwest,...

Water skiing is a fun activity that is fairly easy to do. I'm going to explain some basics about water skiing.

There are hundreds of thousands of people who enjoy sailing as a hobby, but some take it to the next level and become professional sailors, captaining vessels on cruises and teaching sailing to...

The preparations below may vary based on the length of the voyage, and the heating, refrigeration, storage and other such facilities which are available on the boat. In addition, factors such as...

It is easy to injure extremities such as hands and fingers when sailing. The sport itself carries an element of unpredictability due to sudden changes in natural elements beyond the...

Sailboat racing is a dangerous pastime. Over the years countless sailors have been tossed overboard due to unsafe circumstances. However, all regulatory racing boards require a jackline on boats....

This fun game that can be played with friends on a day at the lake. The game is played by connecting two tubes behind a boat. The object of the game is to wrestle your opponent and be the last one...

Kneeboarding is a fun yet challenging activity. The actual process of kneeboarding isn't that challenging but getting up on the board can be.

Wakeboarding is a sport where you ride the wake from a boat. It's similar to waterskiing. Wakeboarding is to water skiing as snowboarding is to snow skiing. Wakeboarding has become especially...

If you’re entering the sport of sailing for the first time, it is very difficult navigating all the different boats, weather conditions and personalities out there. Learning a few basic courtesies...

Just as in driving, sailing has certain basic right-of-way rules that make is safer for everyone. Here are a few that you are most likely to encounter.

Sailing is a really fun sport, but if you’re not prepared, it could be a nightmare. Make sure you have the proper gear for a day of sailing so that you can enjoy the ride.

If you would like to get involved in yacht racing, there are several things you can do. Navigating all your options should be simple after you read these easy steps.

If you like the boat you’re racing on, keep getting invited back by being a good crew member. Understanding what the skipper and other crew members are looking for in each other is key. Good crew...

Not every boat capsizes. Larger boats have a keel, which is a fin extending down from the bottom center of the boat. This fin is filled with heavy lead, which holds the boat upright and keeps it...

Sailing is a great sport. As in any sport, the earlier you start, the better you’ll be. Starting kids young does great things for their appreciation for nature, confidence and physical condition,...