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Talk like a pirate, walk like a pirate, drink like a pirate! September 19 is International Talk like a Pirate Day! If you want to go sword to sword with the most ornery of Somali pirates you...
Kinds of sailboats is an authentic learning experience for the beginning or intermediate sailor. Describes different kinds of sailboats, parts, accessories, safety equipment, and safety classes.
Step by step instructions for Genki Kite making.
Cats are furry, lovable, and the best of companions. Your cat greets you after a hard day's work, hugs your legs while you do your housework, and snuggles you once you've settled in for the day....
There are a lot of enduring images of Viking warriors, most of them false. One that is true is the image of the Viking warship, bearing armed Norsemen bent on raiding and mayhem. In these vessels...
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The decoy is the most significant aspect in waterfowl hunting. Modern decoys are generally dull and similar in appearance. Change things up by learning how to make your own decoys in various...
A delta kite consists of a basic, stable design that performs well in light to moderate winds. You won't need a kite tail because of its stabilizing keel but you can add streamers for effect. A...
Dinghy sailing is the perfect way to spend a warm, breezy day. Learn how to go dinghy sailing! You'll have plenty of fun and exciting stories to share for years to come.
Delta kites usually have triangular wings and are aerodynamically stable. The sturdy design of the kite and its aerodynamic shape make delta kites one of the most popular kite designs in the...
Carina, or the Keel constellation, sits in the Southern sky and crosses the Milky Way. Once thought to be part of the oldest constellation in the entire sky, Argo Navis, the Keel constellation was...
The draft of a boat is one of the most important things to know while boating. Simply put, the draft of a boat is a measurement of how far the boat’s hull will extend underneath the water....
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Foreclosures and job losses can be devastating. Rather than get yourself down about the slings and arrows of outrageous fortune, use this tragedy of Shakespearean proportions as an opportunity to...
Sailboats have a long history throughout the world. First established thousands of years ago, the mode of transportation has given way to a more recreational use including international...
How to quickly and easily construct your own Delta Kite using wooden dowels, packing tape, and newsprint paper!
Building folding boats is a great way to show off your creative muscle. Collapsible boats in particular are useful, because you can often get away with not having to buy a trailer to haul it...
The purpose of this article is give you, the aspiring shipwright, a practical guideline to building your own Viking ship. The Vikings raided and colonized towns and cities stretching from North...
A wise fellow once said that a boat is "a hole in the water, into which we throw all our money." The hull is the part of a boat that keeps the water out of that hole. It's the major structural...
Take a few sheets of marine plywood, some 2 by 4s, add a bit of imagination and a few available hours on a weekend, and you can build a plywood boat. A well-built plywood boat, with a reinforced...
Flying a kite is fun and can bring out the kid in everyone. Making your own kite is even more fulfilling, especially when you see it soaring up in the sky. Building your own kite is easy and...
Installing a Keel Roller on your trailer will save the life of your boat, keeping it from getting damaged and scratched. Once you have this on your trailer the boat will be centered when removing...
If you have ever beached your boat on a beach littered with rocks or taken your boat across an oyster bed when the water was just a bit too shallow in spots, or if you have ever scraped your hull...
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From around A.D. 800 to A.D. 1000 Viking ships toured Europe on missions of exploration, trade and raiding. This era faded away as Vikings formed new trading routes and posts both in England and...
The Rain Gutter Regatta races small model boats along a 10-foot long water-filled rain gutter. As with the Pinewood Derby car races, each participant is given a standard kit that includes only the...
Canoes are sleek, stable boats that are at home in lakes, rivers and streams. Most canoes are built from plastics or carbon fiber today, but some companies still build wooden canoes. Wooden canoes...
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A skeg is a brace which extends down into the water from the keel of the kayak, generally in the stern. It is used to trim the boat in less than ideal paddling conditions and can assist in...
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...
Building model boats from wood is a hobby enjoyed by millions of people around the world of all ages. Using wood as a building medium, you can recreate boats from any historical period you desire,...
Today, there are more waterfowl hunting accessories than ever. Waterfowl hunters have a wide array of tools at their disposal to customize their decoy rigs to their preferences. Although there are...
A skeg is a brace that extends down into the water from the keel of the kayak, generally in the stern. It is used to trim the boat in less-than-ideal paddling conditions, and it can assist in...
The bunks or rollers that your boat rests on when on its trailer provide the support that keep your boat upright and steady while traveling. Adjust them with a wrench to fit under the strongest...
A trailer allows you to take your boat anywhere you want to go. Taking your boat out of the water each time you use it also keeps it in better shape. Trailered boats have less corrosion of their...