Sailing TermsJust for fun! TheYachtMarket brings you sailing terms that you may not be familiar with. Why not test yourself?
Skandia Cowes WeekSkandia Cowes Week is a huge event in the British sporting calendar. With 40 races every day and over 1,000 boats on show, it's the largest sailing regatta in the world! Cowes Week lasts for eight days and takes place every August in the Solent waters off Cowes in the United Kingdom.
Keeping Your Boat Ship Shape!Regularly maintaining your boat will ensure you protect your investment. Regularly rinse with fresh water. Use a marine soap rather than a household cleaner.
Get Into Dinghy SailingFor an exhilarating sailing experience which is easy to start and full of fun, there is no better way to enter the sport than with dinghy sailing.
Learn to Sail in the UKLearning to sail in the UK is great due to the amount of coastline. Anyone can learn to sail and it doesn't have to be expensive.
Building A Strong BackTraining your back is essential for creating a balanced body shape. It'll also build all-over useful strength which will make everyday lifting tasks much easier. In this article we discuss the 5 best back building exercises.
Sailing Holidays - Where to GoFor this year's summer holiday, why not consider a yachting holiday? We've reviewed three popular sailing holiday destinations (Croatia, Greece and Italy) to help you choose the right one for you.
Insurance Options for Your BoatThe type of boat insurance policy that you require will depend on what type of boat you have and its intended usage. Should you choose third party liability or comprehensive cover? Does your policy need to cover commercial use?
The Best Exercises for a Big ChestThe best chest exercises for building your pecs include the Seated Chest Press, dumbbell flyes, cable crossovers and bench press.
Burn More Fat With Interval TrainingInterval training involves alternating high and low intensity periods of exercise within one training session. Training in this way burns fat more quickly and develops fitness faster than exercising for longer periods at lower intensity.
The cost implications of Red Diesel to the Marine IndustryIn the UK, leisure boaters have been able to use lower taxed Red Diesel. However, EU regulations now mean that Red Diesel will no longer be able to be used in pleasure craft unless the full duty is paid. The UK is now in a grace period for the phasing out of red diesel. It will be legally usable in leisure craft until November 2008.
Which outboard engine - 4 Stroke or 2 Stroke?2 stroke vs 4 stroke outboard engines and what size of boat each is best suited to. The differences between the two types of outboard motors are compared helping you decide which boats and outboards combinations are right for you.
A Guide To Deadlifting CorrectlyThe deadlift will train all major muscles and is wonderful for building muscle and strengthening the lower back. The standard deadlift technique is discussed as well as how to do the sumo deadlift and stiff legged deadlift.
Using a Yacht Broker vs Buying and Selling PrivatelyWhen buying and selling a boat, should you use a yacht broker or do it privately? There are advantages and disadvantages of both. Yacht brokers will do much of the work for you, but you'll need to pay them so you may get a better price buying or selling your boat privately.
Charter a YachtCharting a boat is great for a family holiday or group experience. Popular yacht charter destinations include Greece, the Caribbean, Mediterranean and the French Riviera.
Search Engine Optimisation SimplifiedSearch engine optimisation is a vital marketing technique for increasing traffic to a web site. Using white-hat SEO techniques such as keyword analysis and link building is needed to achieve and maintain good search engine placement for a web site.
Mooring Your Boat To A Pier Or PontoonIt is important to protect your investment by mooring your boat correctly. Mooring your boat to a pontoon or dock is made easy by preparation of crew, fenders and lines. Using spring lines in addition to bow and stern lines ensures the boat is secured properly. In busy times mooring alongside another vessel may be required.
Preparing Your Boat For WinterHow to prepare your boat for the winter. Useful tips on winterizing your boat whether it is being stored in or out of the water.
Sailing - the Physics SimplifiedA simplified description of the physics behind sailing and some common sailing terms defined.
Don't Get Scammed When You Sell Your BoatRead this guide to avoiding common scams when selling your boat privately.
How To Buy A Used BoatTop tips on how to buy a used boat safely. What to look out for and how to avoid fraud.
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