If you are new to boating or a professional boater, you will make common mistakes that lead to consequences on the water. It happens when you are in hurry or you don’t pay attention to the maintenance of your boat. Some mistakes are embarrassing and some are costly mistakes. These common mistakes … Read more
Compared to doing recreational activities on dry land, boating with kids needs more detailed safety planning. Especially since, unlike on land, you’re afloat in the middle of the vast water, and help might not come as fast as you would want them to be. Going on a boat ride together with your kids and … Read more
Why is a ship referred to with “she” in English? In school, we are taught to use “it” to refer to things, while “he” and “she” are used for male and female beings. However, English has also used “she” when referring to ships and boats, and even cars. The ship as “she” … Read more
Long before there were cars, trucks, trains, and airplanes, people used waterways and boats to travel. They would use boats for transporting goods and people from place to place. One of the major downfalls of water transport is that it’s slow, and the speed of travel greatly depended on the water current … Read more
As a boat enthusiast, perhaps you’re curious about some random, interesting, and fun facts about boating, sailing, and the history of boats in general. If you have some time to kill, here are some boat facts to learn and keep yourself entertained. There’s no denying that the vast waters in the world … Read more
Studying the history of naval exploration and combat provides us with an insight into many interesting characters. Some are remembered today for the daring expeditions they undertook, discovering new lands ripe with opportunity, while others may be remembered for less favorable dealings. Sir Francis Drake might be classified as a bit of … Read more
Though today we may not think much of the difficulties of travelling around the world, what with airlines jetting people continent to continent, but only a short time back travel was much more limited. It was the courageous and adventurous explorers of the old world that kickstarted the trend of travelling the … Read more
Living on a houseboat whether for vacation, as an alternative home, or for permanent residence – is becoming more and more popular. Permanent residence of houseboats is often an option for retirement. Houseboats come in different shapes and sizes, and whether they are stationary or motor powered. Whatever it is, a houseboat … Read more
Marine insurance is very wide, complex and encompassing. A simple definition would be a protection of ship, boat, cargo or property due to damage or loss while in transit from one place to another. Marine insurance is important because through that, ship owners and transporters can be sure of claiming damages. A … Read more
Do you really know the difference between a ship and a boat? Have you ever wondered why sometimes a vessel is considered by some as a boat, while others call it a ship? It is because there is a thin line between these two, and it leads to confusion, especially for seafarers. … Read more