Articles related to "Sailboats"

Here's a fun birthday party theme that kids will love. Find out everything needed to make invitations and playful party favors.

Cap off a spectacular sailing birthday party with a homemade sailboat cake. Learn the recipe for this cake and discover professional cake decorating techniques.

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

This fun sailing birthday party theme that kids will love can be extended to a project all party guests can complete. Learn how to paint sailboats for a party keepsake.

This annual summer spectacle offers breathtaking moments for those lucky and close enough to catch views of the boats leaving Chicago, arriving in Mackinac, or enroute!

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.

Check out the 14th Annual Strictly Sail Chicago Boat Show Jan 29-Feb 1, 2009. Over 100 sailboats, 250 exhibitors and luxury hotels make this boat show a weekend favorite.

A live aboard sailor shares tips about where to put your boat you want to live aboard.

Want to live aboard a sailboat? Romance on the high seas? Sailing off into the sunset can be a dream come true. Cruising magazines, books and boat shows explain how.

Built in the 1970s in Washington, Mercator sailboats are still valued today for their proven off-shore capabilities, ease of handling, and classic design features.

Get your sailboat ready for the new boating season with a little care and maintenance. Here are a few things that you should look at on your vessel

Check out the 505 sailing dinghy. A one-design sail racing class that is within the means of most sailors.

Discover a fun birthday party themes that kids will love. Find out everything needed to make sailing party invitations.

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.

Alain Thébault and his crew sailing the l'Hydroptère are reaching for the ultimate goal of flying the fastest sailboat on earth

Learn about the sailboat designs and classes used in Olympic sailing competition.

After months at sea, the last nine sailors are racing north up the Atlantic. Rich Wilson, the only American and the oldest racer, still has almost 4000 miles to go.

The spinnaker has been a staple on competitive sailboats for over a century. Both sail types, symmetrical and asymmetrical, are used today on a wide variety of boats.

Have you ever wondered how a sail works? It's both easier and harder than it seems.

With some creativity, the cost of decorating a nautical theme nursery or bedroom doesn't have to sink parents' budgets. Boats can be an affordable motif for any child.

Accessible Sailing Program for the physically challenged at Community Boating Boston has modified sailboats that make it possible for people with disabilities to sail.

For the same price as flying, you can travel from Portobelo, Panama to Cartagena, Colombia by sailboat and visit the incredible San Blas Islands in the bargain.

Thirty-two tall ships will visit San Francisco's waterfront this July as part of the West Coast's Tall Ship Challenge.

Many people dream of sailing off into the sunset but few do. Why is that? What can you do to see if it is something you really want to do?

The Tinker inflatable is a well-made boat that can be powered with an outboard motor, rowed, or sailed, then rolled up and taken home in the back of the car.

Community Boating Inc. Boston offers inexpensive sailing lessons for adults, youth and an award-winning program for people who are physically challenged to learn to sail.

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Spring commissioning involves many different systems found on your boat. We explore maintenance of inboard engines and boat trailers in this article.

Spring boat preparation depends on the proper maintenance of many vessel systems. This article addresses emergency equipment, electronics, and outboard engines.

Maine's Mid-Coast encompasses U.S. Route 1 and other communities off the beaten path. The coastline offers beauty, history, culture, and plentiful outdoor activities.

Here are a few crafts that can be used when you are teaching children about New Testament stories. They are not difficult to make and require few materials.

Lake Garda, near Verona in Northern Italy's Lakes region, is known for scenery, family vacations and water sports; it is one of Europe's prime windsurfing destinations.

Sandwiched between two of the West's biggest and best wooden boat festivals is the fun and folksy Deer Harbor Wooden Boat Rendezvous on beautiful Orcas Island.

Amateur radio opens many new communication windows to long distance sailors. Radio traffic nets are available assist sailboats in making their next trip a safe passage.

July 3rd through July 7th, 2008 the skyline along Tacoma, Washington's waterfront will be pierced by the masts and spars of over thirty of the world's tall ships.

Napkin folding offers kids a way to try some simple origami-inspired folding techniques. The results can add a decorative flair to a special occasion dinner table.

A spring trip to Talbot County, Maryland, offers both luxury and affordability in a vacation.

Proper spring boat maintenance and preparation will make a major difference in the safe performance of your boat in this upcoming season

Santas, snowmen and huge trees, all in colored lights, sail the Columbia and Willamette rivers every December, delighting all ages

Blue water sailors may exercise their minds and spirits on long sea voyages, but strenghth and cardio are another matter. Here's how to return to land fit

Racing a fast and sleek RC controlled boat across the lake or leisurely maneuvering a remote control sailboat can be fun for hobbyists of all ages.

What Ship Is That? Is a great guide to identifying the vessels found at your local harbor or seen from the dock. Pick up a copy for your next trip to the waterfront

Beaches, mountain views, castles, wine trails, theme parks, family resorts, camping, wind surfing, romantic villa hotels, even luxury spas make Lake Garda a top choice.

Summer camps now enable the sight impaired to gain confidence and push boundaries with challenging activities and adventures that teach life skills.

The practice of owning a share of a professionally managed boat is a growing and attractive option for both new and experienced boaters alike.

Find fun infant bath toys, kids' bathtub toys, and bath toy storage at online stores.

Not many people go to Barbuda; in fact, not many people know much about the little leeward island.

Lying at the northern end of Vancouver Island, the Broughton Island Group is one of the last bastions of unspoiled, undeveloped coastal beauty.

After Russell was taken out of the game in the prior episode of Survivor Samoa, Galu was reeling and Foa Foa was feeling that they could take on anyone now.

For a fabulous and green toddler gift, consult this list of fun, well-crafted toys that can be passed down through the generations.