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The holdem starting hand Four-Four (44). Pocket Fours.
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Wild Weather Greets Races on Day Two of the Charlotte Harbor Regatta
A second day (Feb. 7, 2010) of unusually strong winter winds tested racers and tossed up the standings on Day Two of the inaugural Charlotte Harbor Regatta on Charlotte Harbor, Florida.Day One Results from the Inaugural Charlotte Harbor Regatta - Feb 5
Sailors competing in the Inaugural Charlotte Harbor Regatta battled blustery conditions ahead of a strong thunderstorm including 20-plus knot winds. Following are results from the Feb. 5 races.Tybee 500 Registration Open
TheBeachcats.com is happy to announce the launch of www.Tybee500.com a new website for the 2010 Tybee 500 long distance catamaran race. Teams wishing to enter this years race from Islamorada, FL up the East Coast of Florida to Tybee Island, GA can begin the registration process by filling out the simple online registration form.
There are over 3,000 photos from past years races, so be sure and take a look and see if you spot anyone you know.
Each team that is accepted to participate in this epic adventure will be provided with a team profile page on the Tybee500.com site. News items and updates posted on the site will be automatically tweeted, so be sure to add Tybee500 to your twitter account.
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Sabre 30 Sailboats
A Good Cruiser with standing headroomThe Sabre 30 sailboat is a sound cruiser, with aft cockpit and plenty of room below and 6 feet 1 in headroom. The Sabre 30 has Read more...
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Is A Boat Rental Club Right For You By Kadence Buchanan
Owning a boat is a dream for many Americans, but one that can turn into a nightmare of unforeseen costs. Many novice boaters don't realize all the costs associated with purchasing a boat and wind up with an expensive driveway ornament aside their car instead because they can't afford gas, insurance or the other myriad things boat owners must pay for.
In recent years, enterprising business people have begun offering a solution for the high price of boat ownership: Boat rental clubs. These clubs rent out their fleet of boats to members on a daily, weekend or even monthly basis at a discounted cost. For example, one marina in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida charges non-members $329 to rent a 21-foot bow rider, but a member of the club would pay just $136, not including gasoline.
Typically, boat rental club members must pay yearly dues in order to receive the discounted prices. However, once most boaters add up the costs of insurance, gasoline, storage, docking and maintenance, not to mention the actual purchase of the boat itself, they find that joining a rental club saves them money. Boat rental clubs may also offer their members other benefits such as discounts on equipment rentals like skis or
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scuba gear, discounts at local restaurants and a special price on gasoline and oil.
Membership plans vary from club to club. Some offer annual memberships with a high initial cost and lower costs for renewals. Some offer a flat annual fee with no further rental costs. Some offer seasonal memberships. Be sure you understand all the terms of the membership agreement and don't allow yourself to be pressured into more of a membership than you feel you need. For example, if you're new to boating and unsure how much you will actually use your membership, a multi-year contract is probably not the best choice for you.
Finally, if you are an avid boater and plan on taking your boat out for several days every week, or for a series of long trips, a boat rental club may not offer you the same savings as it would a more casual boater. To see if a rental club would save you money, total up all the costs associated with your boat and divide that by the number of days you plan to use it in a year. Then add up all the costs associated with a boat rental club membership and divide by the number of days you will use your membership. Whichever number is lower will be the most cost-effective option for you.
Kadence Buchanan writes articles for http://4boatingstuff.com/ - In addition, Kadence also writes articles for http://wonderfulworldofsports.net/ and http://recreationsource.net/.
Have Your Boat Trips Arranged For A Fun Vacation!
By Ainuddin Mohamad
Any form of water is truly an amazing sight to see and explore. That is why many people are exerting much time and resources to make the most out of boating experiences. Some people prefer Read more...
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Buying a Large Sailboat for Cruising or Racing
By John Hartley
When you buy a large sailboat, you need to make sure that it is in good condition and is seaworthy. How do you do this? These are the steps: 1.Read sailboat magazines and speak to Read more...
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Pilothouse Sailboats
Good for heavy weather sailing, but not so good in hot climatesPilothouse sailboats have an inside steering position – this is the pilothouse. So why buy a pilothouse sailboat? A Read more...
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Small Sailboats
By John Hartley
Small sailboats are from about 10 to 18 feet in length (3 to 6 metres). Small sailboats are often called sailing dinghies, because almost all have open cockpits without any cabins. Small Read more...
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