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A basic anatomy lesson describing the parts of a simple sailboat. A good starting point for learning more about the vessels.

It is important to study facts in order to vote for the best possible presidential choice. For over 6.2 million American educators in public schools: Who is it?

A ketch is a sailing boat with two masts, a taller main mast being forward of a shorter second (or mizzen) mast and the mizzen being forward of the rudder post.

Sailing aboard the Hawaiian Chieftain on a windy day offers a glimpse into the world of yesteryear's wind-ship sailors.

The smoke is still smoldering and another aircraft has had a catastrophic accident. However, this one should not take long to evaluate. Here is why.

Whether it's your first cruise or your tenth, these easy cruising tips will help you to take advantage of cruise ship services.

The Oklahoma Education Association and the American Federation of Teachers are working to prevent the Oklahoma senate from turning public schools into charter schools.

In these difficult economic times, our representatives in Washington D.C. need to be careful on their priorities and on what they decide is important.

The American Film Institute has come out with a ranking of the top ten fantasy films of all time. Number one pick is the 1939 "Wizard of Oz" which is "Over the Rainbow."

At only 27 feet, the Albin Vega is a proven off-shore sailboat. Whether used for ocean cruising or family vacations, the Vega is a sturdy, easy to sail pocket cruiser.

Sea kayaks have several important features of interest to paddlers. Here is a description of the basic components found in a sea kayak.

Sailor Pete Goss is recreating a historic fishing vessel and retracing its impressive voyage from Cornwall to Australia that took place 150 years ago.

Tying up your vessel with sufficient mooring lines and fenders will protect your investment in boating and provide peace of mind.

The vessels of choice among pirates included the schooner, brigantine and galleon. They all shared one common factor: they were almost always stolen.

Propeller manufacturers use a number of techniques to improve the performance of boat props.

Now a museum piece, this formidable weapon of the former Soviet Union regularly stalked and shadowed American ships at sea during the Cold War.

Starting life as a Prevost bus shell Featherlite has taken RVing to a whole new level of RVing and travel luxury.

A basic anatomy lesson describing the parts and terms used with canoes. A good starting point for learning more about the craft.

A broken shroud or stay is a major headache on a sailboat. Colligo Synthetic Systems has put together a replacement kit that would come in handy after a shroud breaks.

Pontoon boats are a safe and fun platform for getting out on the water. Taking just a few extra precautions while operating one will make their use a better experience.

Queen Elizabeth, and other members of the royal family would often leave the formality of Buckingham Palace for the relaxed atmosphere of the Royal Yacht Britannia.

Leaving the dock with your boat takes some planning for the weather and practice to be handled safely.

Mooring a vessel in the wind can be challenging and somewhat entertaining at times. Plan ahead and practice your docking skills.

Built by hand in the style of a traditional cargo vessel, but outfiitted for tourists, the windjammer Jambalaya plies some of the best sailing waters in the world

Determining a small craft's capacity for carrying passengers and cargo is the first step required for planning a safe voyage.

The 2010 Chevrolet Camaro comes in three models, the LS, LT and SS. The SS features a V8 engine with 426 horsepower and 420 lb-ft of torque.

Knowledge of the navigation rules and these tips can reduce the chance of having a collision with another boat.

Maybe you've heard of the Algonquin Round Table? Well, here's a sampling of metered verses from the Brewpub Poets Society: odes to ales and lyrics for lagers.

Connecticut Colonial Gov. Thomas Welles was the only person to ever hold all four top governmental positions in the colony.

Disney Dream's AquaDuck, a combination roller coaster and water slide, will take riders above and outside the ship to offer cruise guests an unprecedented view.

The city of Glasgow prospered during the later part of the 18th century thanks to the lucrative tobacco trade between Glasgow and Virginia.

In 1945, the largest, most powerful warship afloat was the Imperial Japanese Navy's super-battleship Yamato.

Not many people are aware of the brutal atrocities waged upon people in the Philippines during World War II.

Adding painter lines, end loops, and extra flotation will make your canoe easier to retrieve in the event of a capsize or spill.

Water jet drives offer a viable propulsion option for many boaters. Jet boats offer safety, performance and environmental benefits.

USS Wahoo (SS-238), under the command of Dudley W. "Mush" Morton, revolutionized American submarine warfare in the Pacific during World War II.

The Star Clipper is no ordinary luxury cruise ship where passengers are politely expected to keep far away from the workings of the ship. This is a four-masted tall ship.

Struggling to cope with the amount of college student debt? Discover how student loan forgiveness programs can help to reduce the amount owed.

In 1866, Texas rancher Charles Goodnight created a practical solution to the problem of feeding cowboys during cattle drives.

While the German Army did not initially embrace the idea of tanks, by 1918 they sought heavy tanks to match against their opponents.

After sixty years of engine development, race engineers started to look at the aerodynamic efficiency of the race cars.

Cruise ships have their own language and rituals, which first time cruisers can find extremely confusing! Here's an A to Z guide to cruise-speak.

C.S.S. Hunley was was designed to break the Union Navy's stranglehold on Charleston. It sank a Union warship, but in the process was lost with all hands.

Nicknamed "Workhorse of the North", the versatile and ruggedly functional DHC2-Beaver made history as an essential part of aircraft fleets in Canada and the world.

John Webster (1590-1661), fifth governor of the Connecticut Colony, was born at Cossington, England, and died at Hadley, MA.

Disney Dream, the newest Disney Cruise Line ship, offers activities exclusively for adults, including the restaurant Palo, several entertainment venues, and a luxury spa.

It is essential that an 18-tonne narrowboat is moored in such a way that it cannot get loose and cause a hazard to other boats. Safety is always the priority.

Paying off student loans can take years. Are you looking for a way to pay-off student loans sooner? These ideas will help to clear debt in a fraction of the time.

"Fit" has become a buzz word in cycling in the last few years. Tuning a road, mountain, or commuter bike to fit its rider is an art. Here are some parameters of bike fit.

The INJS Mogami was a modern and unique vessel in the Imperial Japanese Navy in WWII and became one of the world's only cruiser-carriers.