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Smooth Sailing (Selling) In The Second Half of The Year
You can make a difference in the second half! You can't do it by doing the same things the same way.You can make a difference in the second half every year! You can do it by thinking differently and being different.

Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Adventures Makes Waves on Maui Unique Eco-Tour Sails Into Hawaii's Ancient Past
Naturally, a tropical island like Maui has always offered a bevy of options for exploring its offshore wonders both above and below the surface. Splashing onto the scene more recently is Hina, a Hawaiian outrigger sailing canoe owned by Hawaiian Sailing Canoe Adventures (HSCA).

Bahamas Yacht Charter; Top Bahamian Marinas to Dock Your Yacht
It is already October and we are on the cusp of the Bahamian Yachting Season. The Bahamas is truly one of the most care-free escapes on the globe. While the lifestyle in the islands seems to move along at a slower pace than the hustle bustle of U.S. cities such as LA or New York, luxury and hospitality are never compromised. If you plan on heading South for the winter you should book your luxury yacht charter now. Here are my top picks for dockage spots that should definitely make their way into your Bahamas Yacht Charter itinerary. These spectacular ?yacht spots? will have you moments away from luxurious spas, adventurous diving spots and exquisite dining. Full Service Marinas in the Bahamas provide first class amenities that enhance the c...

U.S. Couple on Ultimate Caribbean Sailing Escape Aboard Hand-built Boat: Seven-month Caribbean sailing voyage takes Jan and Bruce Smith
52 year-old artist and sailing enthusiast, Bruce Smith, his wife Jan and parrot Lars are sailing from their home in Gig Harbor, Wash., to the Caribbean, keeping in touch with the outside world via a satellite phone and their Web site and blog, brucesmithsvoyage.com. Though best known as a Caribbean folk artist whose work can be seen throughout the Caribbean islands and in every Bahama Breeze restaurant across the United States, Bruce Smith would rather be sailing on his hand-built 34-foot sailboat, Woodwind, than almost anywhere else in the world. Smith is currently living that dream, as he and his wife Jan and parrot Lars are sailing to the West Indies for a seven-month journey, documenting the excitement via their sailing blog.

Houston Wedding Cruises up 65 Percent at Star Fleet Yachts in Kemah
Houston wedding cruises (http://www.starfleetyachts.com/wedding/welcome.htm) for the first four months of the year were up 65% over the same period last year at Star Fleet Yachts in Kemah, Texas. Star Fleet provides an unusual option to Houston wedding sites, locations and traditional wedding places by offering weddings on yachts. Its management believes the increase was result of a recent focus on providing "value" and "convenience" to Houston area brides.

Sailing on the Costa del Sol
This article looks at the anchorages, harbours and marinas a sailor will come across when sailing off the Costa del Sol, the stretch of Andalucian coast commencing at theUnited Kingdom colony of Gibraltar and running eastward as far as Cabo de Gata. Also included is some general information on: Bureaucracy, the boat and crew, currents, tides and the weather.

Canada - Great For A Sailing Vacation
North of the US

Winning Sailboat Races Takes More Than Fast Sails and Smart Sailing -- Take The UK-Halsey Sailmakers Rules Quizzes
The Latest Online Sailing Rules Quiz Has Just Been Posted At UK-Halsey Sailmakers' Web Site.

Bass Fishing Boats: Advice For The First Time Buyer
Bass fishing is a great past time that many people, both young and old enjoy. Once you get the taste of bass fishing, you might decide that you want to venture into buying your first bass fishing boat. This is truly an exciting experience, so it is best that you get some advice, being a first time buyer of a bass fishing boat.

New Company, SEAL? Boats USA, Launches line of Aluminum Boats to Compete with Inflatables
Seal Boats USA Inc. today announced the launch of the company's initial line of all-aluminum boats, designed as an alternative to the inflatables currently in use as yacht tenders.

Exploring New Lakes And Ponds With Small Fishing Boats
Many lakes these days don't allow huge motorboats A great deal of seasoned anglers like to fish these lakes, because they don't have weekend warriors blowing all over the place, showing off their green glitter bass boat

Guide To A Sailing Holiday In Thailand
The numbers of destination awaiting you within Thailand?s borders is outdone only by the incredible variety This country offers dramatic scenery, world class diving and great sailing all year-round

Guide To a Sailing Holiday In The UK
The United Kingdom is a country consists of Northern Ireland, Scotland, and England. There are also tiny islands that enclose the country. Aside from the land border, UK is also surrounded with different bodies of water, including the North Sea, Atlantic Ocean, English Channel, and the Irish Sea. Sailing in the United Kingdom, therefore, is never a problem.

Experience The Panama Canal On A Charter Yacht!
The Republic of Panama, which is more commonly known as simply Panama is the southern most country of Central America. It borders Costa Rica to the west, Columbia to the east, the Atlantic Ocean to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south.

Pay to Play Yacht Racing Notched up a Gear
Global Yacht Racing announces its new yacht - a 42 Sport designed by Stimson Yachts which will race with novices onboard amongst very competitive classes in a season of worldwide regatta and offshore racing.