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Jet Ski Safety Tips

By Low Jeremy


Jet skiing may be fun. But just like any other motor vehicle on water, it can impose great danger if used improperly. So to assure that you will get a 100% fun while eliminating the possible danger, here are some safety tips you should follow:

Learn how to operate the machine before hopping in�

It may be pretty basic but the simplicity of its look combined with your excitement to take the waters keep people from neglecting this. It may operate the same as a motorcycle or a snowmobile but it is still advisable to learn how to use the Jet Ski.

Wear life preservers�

This is a must. Like helmets when you ride a motorcycle, the Law requires anyone who uses jet ski to wear life jackets. It doesn�t matter if you know how to swim or not. If you are going to drive or ride a jet ski, you must wear life jacket. Aside from life jacket, you should be in proper attire when riding jet ski. These are gloves, goggles, and a wet suit.

Never ride close to another watercraft�

Most jet ski accidents are caused by collisions, so in order to prevent this from happening, stay at least 100 feet away from another watercraft, divers, rafts, and swimmers. Most beaches and lakes have set of rules with regards to the use of jet skis so you should know them first.

Never use the jet ski at night�

You might wonder why this riding at night should be avoided. Well, here is the main reason: open sea is dangerous at night. Never attempt ride on pitch-black waters. You will never know if there are other watercrafts on your way and you will never know the behavior of the water at night. And another thing: in case you get in the middle of the ocean, you have to wait for the sun to rise before anyone can see you.

Never ride a jet ski without lanyard�

What is a lanyard? A lanyard automatically cuts the engine in case you fall from the jet ski. It will spare you from swimming back at the shore at the same time save you machine from stowing away alone.

Be conscious on the rights of others�

Never let your jet ski becomes annoying to others. In other words: be mindful that there are other people who don�t want to be destructed by the sound or the wave your jet ski is making.

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Tips On jet boat sale

The biggest jet-driven vessels are found in military use or the high speed passenger/car ferry industry. South Africa's Valour class frigates (approximately 120m long) are the biggest jet-propelled vessels so far. Even these German-built vessels are capable of performing "crash stops.
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For many years all inflatables were made of Neoprene/Hypalon (or rubber) materials. Today modern materials and construction processes have made it possible to make inflatables out of strong plastic materials called PVC or Strongan (Zodiac's fabric). So, today most inflatables are made out of PVC or Hypalon. Each fabric is different and requires different fabric and glue for repairs.


Starlight 46 yacht- The latest addition to the Starlight fleet combines the talents of two of the top UK yacht designers. Stephen Jones, who has already displayed his skills with the Starlight 39 and 35, and Jonathan Sherwill who has gained a world reputation for interior design and layout. The Starlight 46 is an ocean thoroughbred with luxury and style. Stephen Jones has achieved a deck layout which utilises all his experience and expertise in the ergonomics of sail control and boat handling. With a larger crew, the performance can be fully appreciated but without upsetting the comfort of cockpit due to the carefully positioned sail controls. The dedication of the craftsmen who build it and skills of the designers who have developed this handsome cruiser, have created a high quality, superb performance cruising yacht which will instil an exceptional pride of ownership.
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Boating, Sailing And Marine News From Around The World

Yacht Moquini search by French Navy

Sat, 8 Oct 2005 11:09:17 +0200
Link] A French naval vessel en-route Reunion, to Cape Town conducted an extensive search of the area where sailing yacht MOQUINI was last reported.......

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Skipper Wanted B.V.I. To Antigua Dec.20th

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:44:04 +0200
Looking for skipper to accompany me to get my 43' catamaran from Tortola/BVI to Antigua on December 20, 2007. I'll cover airline ticket for return ...

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Rothbard to Head Brunswick Billiards

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 07:02:51 GMT

LAKE FOREST, Ill. , /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Brunswick Bowling & Billiards, a unit of Brunswick Corporation , today announced it has named Austin Rothbard , 37, president - Brunswick Billiards, including the ...

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Boat Transports

By Jonny Holderbrock


Getting a large boat from here to there may seem simple � just sail there! Ah, but this is often impossible given large land masses, which brings us to the issue of boat transports.

There is no question that the best way to get your boat from point A to point B is to sail it there. Some time this is not possible for the simple reason that there is no water between these two points. This is where boat transport comes into play. Of course, smaller boats have their own trailers and even many larger boats have them. It is the real large boats that require special trucking services. Many boat trucking companies are called yacht moving companies for this reason.

The boat trucking companies offer water to water service. They will pick up the boat from its original mooring and transfer it to any location in the world. The trucking companies are often called relocation companies for this reason. They provide everything that you need to safely relocate your boat from one location to the other. In many cases, there are even professional pilots available in the event that some part of the transfer must be on water.

Preparation for travel is one of the most important factors in the safe boat trucking of your boat. Despite all efforts to prevent damage, moving the boat over a highway is risky. If preparation is done properly, the risk is minimized. It is important to remove all protruding antennas or rigging. All loose items must be properly stowed and secured. It is very important to insure that all items of value and personal items are removed from the boat and transported separately. In almost every case, the boat trucking company will not assume responsibility for the loss of valuables or personal items.

There is some controversy about shrink wrapping the boat prior to transfer. Some boat trucking companies offer this service, and some owners have it done themselves prior to transport. It is essential that the shrink wrapping is done properly because if it tears during transport it will usually result in damage from flapping shrink wrap or abrasion.

Insurance is another issue. Most boat trucking companies will provide the opportunity to procure insurance coverage for the move. This insurance can supplement your existing insurance if it has transport provisions. In either case, a through inspection of the boat and accurate documentation of the boats condition before the move and after the move is essential. There are going to be times when large boats must be transported across land for one reason or another. When this happens, there are some very competent boat trucking companies ready to do it with a minimum of fuss.

About the author

Jonny Holderbrock writes boat information articles for BoatDealerDepot.com.
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Hints On pontoon boat ski

By law in Canada, pleasure craft must have enough Canadian-approved flotation devices of the appropriate size for everyone on board. You can choose between lifejackets and PFDs. Remember, lifesaving cushions are not approved as personal flotation equipment on any vessel.
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The sport of Jet Ski Freestyle has seen many additions over the year; including great female freestylers and freestyle on runabout jet skis. In the begnning all jet ski racers had to do freestyle, so we saw the like of Cristy Carlson and others freestyling. In the early 1990s saw Patti Mogan take to the freestyle water against many top riders, then later Rambo Rosie Nuttall became a force in freestyle doing her patent "figure skating" style tricks.
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Boating, Sailing And Marine Stories

Sailing Crew Needed, Brisbane - Chile, Sail Sept/Oct 2007

Sun, 29 Apr 2007 15:52:58 +0200
I need to sail a newly purchased 50' sailboat from Brisbane to Chile in Sept/Oct/Nov 2007 time. My experience is limited and some time ago, so am looking for an experienced offshore sailor who can essentially Captain the boat.

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Bayliner plant to close this year

Fri, 14 Nov 2008 15:44:51 GMT

Brunswick Corp., the parent company of Bayliner, headquartered in the Knoxville, Tenn., area, plans to close its Cumberland plant by the end of the year.

Chambliss makes campaign pitch in Brunswick for Senate runoff

Sat, 22 Nov 2008 23:00:17 GMT

U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss brought his get-out-the-vote message to Republican Party faithful Saturday with just 10 days left in his runoff campaign against Democrat Jim Martin.

New free sailing crewfinder.

Sun, 9 Oct 2005 16:34:17 +0200
Link] A new free sailing crewfinder board for "crew wanted" and "crew looking for positions" in the Indian Ocean and Atlantic regions has been established on the Cruising Connections forum boards.

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Oceanswatch - Anyone Know Much About Them?, www.oceanswatch.org

Fri, 2 May 2008 15:25:52 +0200
The Oceanswatch web site was interesting to me, but I'm not familiar with many charitable organizations traveling on small private yachts, and so I wrote to Oceanswatch for a copy of their charter before I went any further. They really haven't been very forthcoming, it seems. On their web site, under "charter" they state: "Copies of our Trust documents are available on request by emailing chris@oceanswatch.org" I emailed Chris, and here are the emails sent and received as of today. It doesn't cost him anything to send copies of this stuff to me, does it? So now I'm asking what does he have to hide? Anybody here know?

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