Famous Boats in Movie History

Famous Boats in Movie History

Boats make a movie more fascinating. They can intensify action and tension in the film, usually when you add changing weather conditions or conflict. They aren’t recognized in the ending credits, but sometimes they hold an important role on the big screen. Titanic (1997) is a testimony to this. It has become … Read more

Famous Boating Festivals from around the World

Famous Boating Festivals from around the World

Attending festivals is a fantastic way to experience a new place in a different light. There are several hundred festivals around the world that celebrate culture, music, food, history, religion or simply fun and festivity. Only a few of them incorporate the use of boats, but surely it is fun to go … Read more

Boats Made From Unusual Materials

Boats Made

Boats are usually made from wood, iron, steel, aluminum or fiberglass. Interestingly, there are boaters who create their own out of their desired materials or scraps just to make something unique. Here’s a compilation of boats made from unusual materials. 1. Truck boat This homemade boat made headlines because of its authenticity … Read more

Ships That Disappeared Without a Trace

Ships That Disappeared Without a Trace

It might seem a little twisted, but there’s always something fascinating about a mysterious disappearance. Because the ocean is so wide and so deep, it’s hard to discover where the vessels vanished, but it brings up interesting theories and speculations. People can never know the truth unless they find the missing ships, … Read more

Top Powerboating Races

Top Powerboating Races

It’s always fun to cruise around the sea with a motorboat. But getting to the next level, which is racing with it, is surely more thrilling. No matter how young or old you are, and no matter how skilled or clueless you are with the powerboating sport, racing in the waters will … Read more

Sunken Ships That Are Far More Interesting Than the Titanic

Sunken Ships That Are Far More Interesting Than the Titanic

The RMS Titanic may probably the most famous (or infamous) sunken ship in the world. Her ill-fated maiden voyage in 1912 has become legendary over the years, and her legacy has been immortalized in countless books, films, and exhibits. More importantly, the disaster — which caused a huge number of casualties — … Read more

History of the Presidential Yacht: The USS Sequoia

USS Sequoia

Being a US President comes with exclusive perks: living in the White House, vacationing at Camp David, having ready access to Air Force One, and a presidential state car. But before, presidents had their own personal boat. Former US Presidents sailed in style aboard luxury yachts, mainly for recreational purposes. Some of … Read more

Amazing Solo Sea Voyages

Amazing Solo Sea Voyages

Check out these daring, dangerous but nevertheless amazing sea voyages made by ambitious people who are set to make the sailing record! Note that most sailors included in this list are young people — some of them are as young as 16 years old! Laura Dekker from the Netherlands was only 16 … Read more

Crazy Modern Sea Voyages

Crazy Modern Sea Voyages

There are a lot of people who are brave enough to embark on a sea voyage alone, often in their own amateurishly-constructed vessels. Check out the crazy modern sea voyages here in this article! Kon-Tiki Norwegian seafarer Thor Heyerdahl was known for his Kon-Tiki and Ra II Sea voyages. In 1947 he … Read more

Introduction to Yachting

Introduction to Yachting

Yachting is a pleasurable sport and recreation usually among the wealthy. It also has a wealth of interesting information and historical tidbits! Meanwhile, if you are looking for a reliable wireless control system for your boat, contact Nautical Marine Network Pty Ltd.  The history of yachting goes as far as the ancient Egyptian … Read more