The 2008 Valletta Boat Show: Bigger, Better, Beautiful
July 22, 2008
In 2007, the Maltese community eagerly greeted the first-ever Valletta Boat Show. A boat show on the water had not taken place in the area in quite some time. Boat enthusiasts from far and wide came to experience the exceptional surroundings and beautiful boats. Demand for exhibitor space, coupled with an unexpected turnout of well over 8,000 visitors, has prompted organizers to secure a larger space for this year’s event. The 2008 Valletta Boat Show will be held at the historic Flagstone... Read more »
Hot Tips For Buying The Perfect Boat
July 19, 2008
Whether you are a newbie to boating or a seasoned navigator, you will find that choosing a boat to buy can be quite a daunting task. There are so many different types and models of boats for you to choose from, and you have to take certain factors into consideration when you are looking for the perfect boat to buy. On the one hand, you have to know what type of boat best suits your purposes. You should take into consideration things like what the boat will be used for, who will use the boat, and... Read more »
Kayaking Gear and Outfitting Tips For Women
July 17, 2008
Ladies, you don’t have to settle for gear that doesn’t fit right or look good! Almost every manufacturer is now making gear specifically designed for women. There is a variety of women’s PFDs that fit the shapes of your upper bodies, small shaft paddles that are easier to hold, helmets with funky designs, sport tank tops and other comfy underlayers in groovy colours. So shop around and have fun picking out your gear! By buying gear designed for women you’re not only investing... Read more »
The Emotional Side of Kayaking
July 17, 2008
Kayaking is a relatively intense sport, and all paddlers experience emotion on the river. Sometimes it’s the excitement of completing a challenging river or a new freestyle move. Other times it’s frustration that comes from failing to attain a goal, fear in the face of difficult whitewater, or intimidation when sitting in an eddy full of skilled paddlers. There are many articles and resources in the kayaking world to help paddlers improve their paddling technique, but very few have addressed... Read more »
Sea Kayaking In Thailand Can Be A Memorable Adventure
July 17, 2008
Sea Kayaking has recently taken off in Thailand as a hugely popular activity. There are a number of companies, all with experienced and trained staff, who are willing to take you on an adventure, as you explore the sights of Thailand from the sea. It is a fantastic and unique way to view the country. Sea Kayaking caters for all types of people; for beginners or for those who are a little more confident or experienced; for those wishing for just a little light kayaking as they see the sights, or for... Read more »
How to Purify Your Camp Drink Water
July 17, 2008
When people get out of the city to go camping and enjoy nature, they don’t expect to run into pollution problems. After all it’s nature, right? Everything is supposed to be pristine. Well, don’t let mother nature fool you. The crystal clear water you see from lakes and rivers might not be as pure as you might think. Untreated water from the great outdoors might contain bacteria, parasites and viruses that can become harmful once ingested. Symptoms can include nausea, diarrhea... Read more »
A Guide To Outdoor Cooking
July 16, 2008
The initial thing that comes to mind when considering outdoor cooking would for sure be barbeques. Though, there is another side to the story and that is camp cooking which is something that involves cooking on portable propane stoves and perhaps the odd Dutch oven. Certainly, you will be sure to find camp cooking to be something very special since of the wonderful tasting foods that are prepared at the camp. It is surely a complete activity in itself that needs planning and deciding on how best... Read more »
Snake Proof Boots: A General Overview
July 16, 2008
There are a lot of questions about snake proof boots, also often referred to more simply as snake boots. Snake boots are quality boots that are designed with the specific purpose of protecting not only your feet, but also your lower legs from snake bites. While many types of boots are decent protection against a quick snake bite, snake proof boots are specifically designed to assure that no snake bite will ever pierce through. In the U.S. this means that snake boots will protect against copperheads,... Read more »
You’ll Have Great Memories after a Fly Fishing Vacation
July 15, 2008
What very old pursuit has fed and entertained untold numbers of people while it also provides the chance for a much-needed vacation. With the intensity of today’s busy world, working people have continuous pressures on their time; and, without some much-needed rest and relaxation, even the toughest can be candidates for exhaustion. Nothing provides as restful a vacation as fly fishing. There are no alarm clocks, ringing phones, screaming kids or ungrateful bosses. There is only the water,... Read more »
Targeting Rifle Scopes - Long Range Sight is a Must
July 15, 2008
A scope or a telescopic sight is a mechanism used to give supplementary accuracy as a point of aim for artillery such as rifles, firearms, air guns and crossbows. Variations of sighting instruments are the age old iron sight, the red dot sight and laser equip sights. Scopes are made up of moving and non-moving parts protected by a covering. The Scopes Primary Functions Are: * To magnify a target * Allow the shooter to define a specific target * Lets the shooter achieve accuracy at its full potential Given... Read more »
